Is Simon Cowell's 50-50 Diet The Latest Celebrity Trend That Will Help You Stay Healthy?

Simon Cowell is a well-known TV personality and is returning back to the spotlight with his new series, The Next Act. This show follows Simon on his quest to discover the next big boy band, aiming to match

the phenomenal success of One Direction, who captivated the world in the early 2010s.

Throughout the series, fans get an inside look at the 66-year-old’s rigorous diet and health regimen, which he has adopted since a back injury in 2020 prompted him to rethink his approach to health, reports HELLO!

In one scene, Simon comments on a salad his fiancée, Lauren Silverman, is eating, prepared by his chef, Geoff. He notes, “This is how differently we eat,” as he butters his crumpet.

Simon goes on to explain, “I have to eat half of this now and the other half for dinner.” He also reportedly splits his drinks, consuming four 90-calorie beers daily and making shandies by pouring out half the beer, according to a report by the Daily Mail.

The 66-year-old appears to be in better shape than ever, not just due to his diet. PEOPLE reports that Simon has been prioritising his health since his 2020 bike accident. He was riding his electric bike at his Miami home when he fell and broke his spine in three places.

To aid his recovery, Simon has turned to reformer Pilates, a popular workout among celebrities, to strengthen his back. His rehabilitation also includes regular walking and other low-impact exercises.

Celebrity personal trainer Scott Harrison, founder of The Six Pack Revolution and author of the Sunday Times Bestseller Eat Your Way to a Six Pack, spoke to HELLO! about the popularity of Pilates and its benefits.

“Pilates is an excellent fitness system that focuses on core strength, extending to the full body,” he explains. “This improves overall stability, posture, and is a great investment in your future.”

Harrison adds, “Pilates emphasises body alignment, muscle elongation, and stretching, which prevents injuries and enhances mobility from youth to old age. As we age, our posture and core strength deteriorate, making it challenging to maintain an upright position.”