‘She’s not changing for anyone!’ BGT’s Ashley Banjo praises Amanda Holden’s racy live show looks as he hints he’d ‘love’ to return as a judge next series By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 23:55 BST, 4 September 2020 | Updated: 23:55 BST, 4 September 2020 Britain’s Got Talent judge Ashley Banjo has thrown his support … Read more
Britain’s Got Talent have revealed a glimpse of the show’s new socially-distanced judging panel ahead of the first semi-final this weekend. The new setup sees each judge placed on their own desks at least two metres apart to ensure the show is adhering to new safety guidelines during the COVID-19 crisis. It comes just hours … Read more
Amanda Holden has been promoted to head judge for the Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals to fill in for an injured Simon Cowell. The presenter, 49, will take the prominent position on the judging panel for the semi-finals beginning this weekend, and joked she’d back ‘musical theatre all the way,’ if she had to make a … Read more
Ant & Dec have admitted they nearly ended their professional relationship for good when Ant was struggling with personal issues a few years ago. Speaking during an interview on The One Show on Wednesday night, the presenting duo – both 44 – reflected on the period between 2017-2019 when Ant went to rehab twice and … Read more
Simon Cowell is seen returning to the judge’s table alongside his Britain’s Got Talent co-stars in a new trailer, as they whittle down their acts during the show’s semi-finals. During the pre-recorded clip, 60-year-old Simon, who is currently recuperating in Los Angeles after breaking his back in an electric bike accident, is seen getting animated … Read more
Britain’s Got Talent star Alesha Dixon has warned that ‘there will be arguments’ among her fellow judges as they prepare to whittle down the acts. In a first look at a one-off special ahead of the semi-finals, Alesha, Simon Cowell, David Walliams and Amanda Holden reunite, where they have the tough job of cutting 200 … Read more
Lauren Silverman was spotted enjoying a day at the beach in Malibu with son Eric on Thursday, as her partner Simon Cowell continues to recover from back surgery. The brunette beauty, 43, cut a chic figure in a black off-the-shoulder romper, which she teamed with a wide-brimmed white hat, as she and her friends watched … Read more
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have admitted they considered quitting Britain’s Got Talent after feeling like they were left ‘side-lined’ on the series. The presenting duo, who have fronted the show since its inception in 2007, admitted in their new book Once Upon A Tyne, they had crisis talks with Simon Cowell in Los Angeles … Read more
The X Factor might not return to screens in 2021, ITV bosses have admitted. The long-running singing competition has been on ITV since 2004, but was ‘rested’ this year following a decline in ratings and an experimental format change that saw two special series – ‘The X Factor: Celebrity’ and ‘The X Factor: The Band’ … Read more
Simon Cowell‘s partner Lauren Silverman was spotted heading to the beach in Malibu with their son Eric on Tuesday as the mogul continues to recover from back surgery. Lauren, 43, cut a casual figure in a striped t-shirt and white shorts as she watched Eric frolic in the waves, just days after Simon was pictured … Read more
PICTURED: Simon Cowell seen for first time since breaking his back in horror bike accident… after marvelling friends with his speedy recovery By Jack Newman For Mailonline Published: 21:01 BST, 24 August 2020 | Updated: 21:01 BST, 24 August 2020 Simon Cowell has ventured out for the first time after breaking his back in a painful … Read more
Simon Cowell, 60, is nicknamed ‘The Terminator’ as he recovers from six hour surgery and is spotted venturing outdoors after breaking his back By Jack Newman For Mailonline Published: 01:16 BST, 24 August 2020 | Updated: 01:26 BST, 24 August 2020 Simon Cowell has been nicknamed ‘The Terminator’ after bouncing back from the six-hour spinal surgery. … Read more
Ashley Banjo will stand in for Simon Cowell as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent while he recovers from breaking his back. The Diversity star, 31, – who won the ITV show in 2009 with his dance troupe – will take up the new role for the first semi-final, due to be filmed on Friday. … Read more