He is still recovering after breaking his back in an electric bike accident last year.
And Simon Cowell made sure to prioritise safety on Monday as he sported a face mask while out on a walk in Malibu with his partner Lauren Silverman.
The music mogul, 61, cut a low-key figure in a navy v-neck top and white shorts as he strolled down the road.
Protected from coronavirus: Simon Cowell made sure to prioritise safety on Monday as he sported a face mask while out on a walk in Malibu with his partner Lauren Silverman
Lauren, 43, also kept it casual in a grey tee, white jeans and trainers as she fiddled with the surgical face covering and chatted to Simon.
The Britain’s Got Talent judge reportedly walks over 40 miles a week to help him recover from breaking his back in an electric bike accident last year, it was revealed on Friday.
In August, Simon was rushed to hospital to undergo six hours of surgery after injuring himself in the accident, forcing him to cancel all his planned TV work for the rest of the year.
But now the record executive is determined to do everything he can to ensure he makes a full recovery, including walking for several hours a day and holding business meetings at 9AM so that he no longer lives like a ‘vampire’.
Exercise: The music mogul, 61, cut a low-key figure in a navy v-neck top and white shorts as he strolled down the road
Of his new fitness regime, a source told MailOnline: ‘Simon said how he hasn’t worn trainers as much as this in 20 years.
‘He feels fitter than ever before and is keeping to a normal routine rather than being on the phone until into the early hours of the morning.’
The source also added that Simon would return to America’s Got Talent at the end of March to film the new series.
Adding to this, The Sun also reported that Simon was set to start filming the reality competition show as a source said he was excited to be back.
Relaxed: Lauren, 43, also kept it casual in a grey tee, white jeans and trainers as she fiddled with the surgical face covering and chatted to Simon
The insider told the publication: ‘Simon can’t wait to get back to doing what he loves. He’s been focused on his return for months.’
Last year, reports claimed Simon was considering legal action against the manufacturers of his electric bike after breaking his back.
The TV mogul and his team were said to be ‘weighing up’ legal options and have been ‘pressing’ the manufacturers, Swindon Powertrain.
One lawyer claimed that a successful lawsuit could see Simon get up to £10million for medical bills and loss of earnings, The Sun reported once more.
Last year, a whistleblower from the manufacturers reportedly claimed the £20,000 electric bike an ‘accident waiting to happen’ due to Simon’s lack of training.
He told the publication: ‘It should never have been sold to Simon without him being taught how to use it.’
The former employee claimed the Swind EB-01 bike, which can reach up to 60mph and is banned on public roads in the UK, should not be used without specialist training.
The source continued: ‘I said to my boss, “Are you showing Simon how to use this?” He said he was just dropping it off and I said, “are you serious?”‘
The X Factor boss’ team were said to be studying the claims made by the former employee and are ‘pressing the manufacturers’ about the safety of the bike.
Health: The Britain’s Got Talent judge reportedly walks over 40 miles a week to help him recover from breaking his back in an electric bike accident last year, it was revealed on Friday
A spokesperson for Simon told MailOnline at the time: ‘Simon is understandably extremely concerned for other peoples’ safety in relation to this bike.
‘We have been pressing the manufacturers about this and will continue to press them, including in relation to the claims of the former member of staff.’
A spokesperson for Manufacturers Swindon Powertrain told MailOnline: ‘With any device, it is important to read the user manual before attempting to operate, acknowledged by Mr Cowell himself.
‘The EB-01 user manual includes a detailed process of how to familiarise oneself with the performance features and procedures to follow.’
They added that they are ‘in contact with Mr Cowell’s aides to progress this’, noting, ‘the company has acted in good faith at all times.’
Simon broke his back in August after falling from the vehicle, leaving him forced to undergo a six-hour surgery to try and fix the injuries.
The accident occurred when the powerful machine ‘flew up in the air and did an accidental wheelie’ after he tried to change gears.
The music boss is thought to have been ‘surprised by the power’ of the bike and knew immediately that he ‘was in trouble’.
Back to business: A source told MailOnline that Simon is focused on returning to ‘what he loves’ including America’s Got Talent at the end of March to film the new series