‘Britain’s Got Talent’: David Walliams Replaced By ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Judge Bruno Tonioli On ITV Juggernaut

Britain's Got Talent auditions took an explosive turn as Simon Cowell was reportedly set on fire by one hopeful contestant.

SIMON Cowell was set alight by a masked performer at today's Britain's Got Talent auditions, according to reports. The music and TV mogul, who voluntarily took part in the act, had no idea his head was going to be engulfed in flames, nor did the audience who screamed in terror.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent bosses have found themselves facing another headache thanks to new judge Bruno Tonioli. The announcement of his place on the panel has been mostly well-received but he has been causing chaos on set, mostly down to his larger than life personality. A source has now told The Mirror that he is still causing problems for show bosses as a result of him constantly getting up from his seat.

BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT’S Amanda Holden left a fan in tears with a surprise twist that gave them the chance to audition.  In a major show switch-up, for the first time in BGT history members of the public can put forward acts they believe could be perfect for the ITV series.  If they get chosen, one of the judges will surprise the acts to let them know the life-changing news themselves. Amanda, who has been on the show for the past 16 years, was the first judge to get to make their shocking visit.  A source exclusively told The Sun: "Amanda surprised the act at a theatre - she sneaked in with the camera crew and it was really touching - the act was thrilled to meet Amanda and couldn't believe their family had put them forward for the show.

Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Terry Crews hit the group Golden Buzzer for English singer Tom Ball on Monday's episode of America's Got Talent: All-Stars.Tom, 24, a finalist on Britain's Got Talent nervously returned from Burgess Hill, England, where he works as a teacher, to compete in the all-star competition.On top of everything, Tom said he was going to get married in five days. He quietly started to sing Simon & Garfunkel's song The Sounds of Silence, but minutes into it his voice changed and he loudly belted out the remainder of song.  Group effort: Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Terry Crews hit the group Golden Buzzer for English singer Tom Ball on Monday's episode of America's Got Talent: All-StarsThe judges and audience were so moved by his emotional performance they gave him a standing ovation.'You're like Susan Boyle's grandson because what you do is not what we expect,' Simon Cowell, 63, said.

BRITAIN’S Got Talent’s judges leave the auditions — as it was revealed Amanda Holden mocked newcomer Bruno Tonioli by calling him “Bruno Tortellini”. But the Italian, 67, was not fazed by the insult and said: “Bruno Tagliatelle, Bruno Tortellini, I’ve been called worse.” Amanda’s quip came during Friday’s auditions at the London Palladium.

BRITAIN’S Got Talent is bigger than rival Strictly Come Dancing insists new judge Bruno Tonioli. He’s a shock addition to the ITV panel after 17 series on the BBC’s Strictly, but Bruno reckons: “This is the biggest show on TV — I mean it, it is now that I’m here.” And he says his relationship with fellow judges Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden is “great” after an unseemly pay row overshadowed news of his new job.

EXCLUSIVE: Amelia Brown, Managing Director of Britain’s Got Talent, The X Factor and Too Hot to Handle producer Thames, is leaving to set up an entertainment production company.

DAVID Walliams has shown off his new look after stepping down as a judge on Britain's Got Talent. The TV star looked worlds away from his old self as he sported a thick grey beard after being replaced by former Strictly Come Dancing star Bruno Tonioli.

NEW Britain’s Got Talent judge Bruno Tonioli reportedly caused chaos on his second day on the job. Audience members claimed he “didn’t understand the rules” after The Sun told how he broke them on the first day by pressing the Golden Buzzer mid performance. Bruno is the latest addition to the panel, replacing David Walliams, as he joins , Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Alesha Dixon  and got to work this week.

EXCITABLE new Britain’s Got Talent judge Bruno Tonioli has admitted he was rapped on the knuckles for his antics after the first day of auditions. Alesha, 44, repeatedly told the demonstrative Italian dancer, 67, to sit back down before eventually pushing him into his seat yesterday. It came after Alesha and Amanda Holden rounded on Bruno — first for being too harsh on hopefuls then for hitting his golden buzzer before an act finished.

NEW Britain's Got Talent host Bruno Tonioli has been accused of an "attention-seeking" move to get the upper hand on rival stars Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Alesha Dixon. The larger than life former Strictly judge marked his debut BGT audition in controversial fashion with a show first.

SEETHING judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon vowed to quit Britain’s Got Talent over pay — hours before filming began for the new series. They were unhappy about newcomer Bruno Tonioli’s rumoured deal and made a pact to walk out of contract talks on Monday night. However the hugely popular pair, said to be making a principled stand for women, were persuaded to stay by frantic ITV bosses.

BRUNO Tonioli has been seen for the first time with the Britain’s Got Talent cast. The 67-year-old was pictured arriving at auditions alongside Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Simon Cowell  - following a huge pay row. Long-standing judges Amanda and Alesha were furious that Bruno’s salary matches their own — said to be £850,000.

AMANDA Holden looked incredible as she arrived at Britain's Got Talent auditions in London. Auditions for series 16 of Britain's Got Talent kicked off today and judge Amanda, 51, was snapped on her way looking as stylish as ever. Turning up the glamour, Amanda opted for a navy mini blazer dress that perfectly flaunted her endless legs.

BRUNO Tonioli isn’t just a dancing expert - but a financial whizz as well, as he’s raked in over £3.3m through his TV firm. The 67-year-old recently won the battle to takeover from David Walliams on Britain’s Got Talent and in doing so has tripled his Strictly salary to £850,000. But the latest accounts from his company Fulvia Ltd reveal that he’s already got plenty of cash in the bank.

BRITAIN’S Got Talent judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon are refusing to sign new contracts in a pay row over Bruno Tonioli. The long-serving pair are furious that the newcomer’s salary matches their own — said to be £850,000. It has plunged the ITV show into crisis, with filming due to start on Tuesday.

AMANDA Holden was all smiles as she left the Heart radio studio today after a bitter Britain's Got Talent pay row was revealed. The Sun told how Amanda, 51, and her fellow BGT judge Alesha Dixon, 44, are furious that newcomer Bruno Tonioli's salary matches their own - thought to be £850k. But despite this Amanda appeared in high spirits when snapped in London.

It's being reported that Britain's Got Talent judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon are allegedly refusing to sign their contracts over a pay dispute.

SIMON COWELL must be going barking mad – he’s considering making a Britain’s Got Talent spin-off show dedicated to pets. I can reveal the ITV1 show’s boss is keen on animals being the focus of his next BGT special, following last month’s one-off episode featuring magicians.