Simon Cowell is stepping away from the judges’ table.

The longtime “America’s Got Talent” judge will miss weeks of filming as he prepares to undergo a medical procedure related to lingering back issues, Fox News Digital has learned. The show is in the process of scheduling guest judges to fill in during Cowell’s absence.

TMZ reported the procedure is routine and tied to Cowell’s longstanding back problems, rather than a new or serious health concern.

Cowell has struggled with back issues since his electric-bike accident in 2020.

“It could have been a lot worse. When I saw the X-ray, I really nearly smashed my spine to pieces, so I literally…

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