His quest for the ultimate dog act has become a long-running theme across all of his talent shows.
And Simon Cowell proved he has a soft spot for four-legged friends on Friday as he stroked a sweet puppy outside of America’s Got Talent auditions in Los Angeles.
The Got Talent mastermind, 61, sported white shorts and a charcoal top as he embraced the warm weather while arriving at work.
Man’s best friend: Simon Cowell, 61, sported white shorts and a charcoal top on Friday as he stroked a sweet puppy outside of America’s Got Talent auditions in Los Angeles
Simon opted for practical footwear as he was seen wearing chunky black trainers from Nike and socks rolled above his ankles.
He protected his eyes from the glorious California sun with rounded sunglasses.
The America’s Got Talent judge accesorised tastefully with a silver and black timepiece as he planted a kiss on the head of the adorable pooch before heading inside.
Last month, it was revealed that Simon walks over 40 miles a week to help him recover from breaking his back in an electric bike accident last year.
Sensible shoes: The Got Talent mastermind, 61, opted for practical footwear as he was seen wearing chunky black trainers from Nike and socks rolled above his ankles
In August, he 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’.
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.’
Shielded: He protected his eyes from the glorious California sun with rounded sunglasses
Sweet: The America’s Got Talent judge accesorised tastefully with a silver and black timepiece as he planted a kiss on the head of the adorable pooch
Peck: Simon tenderly rested his hands on the dog’s ears as he welcomed the affection
Conversation: Simon chatted with the dog’s owner
Adding to this, The Sun also reported at the time that Simon was set to start filming the talent show as a source said he was excited to be back.
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.
Change: Simon switched into a grey shirt as he was seen exiting a luxurious coach
Arrive in style: Fellow America’s Got Talent judge Howie Mandel also exited the vehicle and posed on the red carpet in a navy blazer and chinos
Recovery: Last month, it was revealed that Simon walks over 40 miles a week to help him recover from breaking his back in an electric bike accident last year
Set back: In August, he 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
Routine: 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’
Comitted: Of his new fitness regime, a source told MailOnline: ‘Simon said how he hasn’t worn trainers as much as this in 20 years’
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.
Meanwhile, the iconic British variety show Britain’s Got Talent has been put on hold until 2022.
But filming for season 16 of America’s Got Talent is moving along and the show will air on NBC in June.
Consideration: Last year, reports claimed Simon was considering legal action against the manufacturers of his electric bike after breaking his back
Lawsuit: One lawyer claimed that a successful lawsuit could see Simon get up to £10million for medical bills and loss of earnings, The Sun reported
Delay: Meanwhile, the iconic British variety show Britain’s Got Talent has been put on hold until 2022
Back to business: But filming for season 16 of America’s Got Talent is moving along and the show will air on NBC in June