Simon Cowell Is in 'Fantastic Health' Despite PausingBritain’s Got TalentFilming Due to Migraines: Source (Exclusive)

Simon Cowell.Photo:Trae Patton/NBCDespite recent reports thatSimon Cowellwas missing fromBritain’s Got Talentdue to a “mystery illness,” a source close to the 64-year-old talent judge tells PEOPLE that he is in “fantastic health” and still working.Two weeks ago, the English television personality left filming early around 9 p.m. due to a migraine, missing about 15 minutes and the final two auditions of the day, the source shares.“He was back filming the next morning and for the rest of the week and begins filming in Manchester today,” the source says.

Simon Cowell Tells Jennifer Hudson Song Choice Led to Her 'American Idol' Exit: 'Wasn't Your Fault'

Simon Cowellhas a theory about whyJennifer Hudsonwas eliminated fromAmerican Idol18 years ago. On the first episode of Hudson’s new self-titled talk show debuting Monday, Cowell and Hudson reunited for a frank discussion about her time on the show, which shockingly ended early after her performance of Barry Manilow’s 1976 single “Weekend in New England.” According to Cowell, 62, poor song choice may have led to Hudson’s demise on the show.

Simon Cowell's Son Eric, 8, Looks All Grown Up as He Joins Dad at 'America's Got Talent' Finale

Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage Simon Cowellis sharing the spotlight with his son! The family of three posed for photos on the carpet together, with Cowell pointing to his son in one of the sweet pictures. For the special event, Eric wore a blue polo with jeans and a pair of Nike sneakers while his dad opted for his signature plain black t-shirt. Silverman looked chic in a dark red one-shoulder dress that featured a cutout on the side.

Simon Cowell'sBritain's Got TalentPostpones Auditions After Liam Payne's Death

Simon Cowell; Liam Payne.Photo:Kevin Winter/Getty; Jeff Spicer/Getty Kevin Winter/Getty; Jeff Spicer/Getty A spokesperson for production and distribution company Fremantle UK confirmed the news to PEOPLE on Thursday, Oct. 17. “Due to the tragic passing of Liam Payne, we have decided to postpone theBritain’s Got Talentauditions,” an email statement read. “Our thoughts are with Liam’s friends, family and all who loved him.” Ticket organizer the Applause Store first announced onX (formerly Twitter)on Thursday that a planned audition filming in Blackpool, England had been postponed “due to the tragic passing” of theOne Directionmember on Wednesday, noting that the long-running talent show “decided to postpone today’s auditions in Blackpool.

Simone Biles Addresses Criticism About Husband Jonathan Owens' Viral Interview: 'Taken Out of Context'

Photo:Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Simone Bilesis not biting her tongue about the controversy surrounding an interview that featured her husbandJonathan Owens. In the interview, the NFL player was asked if he was the “catch” in his relationship with Biles, to which he replied: “I always say that the men are the catch.” When co-hostChanning Crowderasked him how he was able to “pull Simone Biles,” Owens laughed and then said: “Man, it’s really how she pulled me, man.