Overview
- Simon Cowell told the audience he fell down steps, bumped his head, and has recovered.
- He missed the first two Birmingham audition days, with Stacey Solomon temporarily covering his seat.
- He returned on the third day sporting a small forehead graze and later posted a short video thanking fans for their messages.
- Show reports describe the incident as a minor accident, with tabloid sources saying it occurred around October 1 and led to the opening Birmingham session being canceled.
- Amanda Holden’s on‑stage quip prompted Cowell’s explanation, and coverage notes his previous 2017 stair fall and 2020 e‑bike back injury.