Bruno Tonioli and Alesha Dixon in tears as young magician breaks down on stage

Amanda Holden addressed claims of a 'fix' even before some complaints were even made about her Golden Buzzer decision. There was an emotional moment during the latest instalment of the Britain's Got Talent auditions when the talent show judge let the golden confetti fall on a young theatre singer.

Tributes have begun pouring in from friends and co-stars of the late Len Goodman, who died on Saturday at the age of 78.

Len Goodman, who died on Saturday at the age of 78. Jackie Gill, Goodman's manager, confirmed the sad news to the  on Monday morning.«It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78,» Gill said in the statement to the . «A much-loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him.»According to the , Goodman was on hospice at his home in Kent, England, and was surrounded by his family at the time of his death on Saturday. He had bone cancer.Len is survived by his wife, Sue Goodman, and son, James Goodman, and two grandchildren, Alice and Dan.Goodman appeared as a judge on  from 2005 until 2022.

Len Goodman was photographed hugging long-time friend Bruno Tonioli just months before he died, in a touching last photograph together. The former professional dancer passed away aged 78 in a hospice on Saturday, from bone cancer. Goodman and Tonioli’s friendship dated back almost two decades and they had appeared together on the panel of both the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing and its US counter part, Dancing With The Stars.

The hit programme Britain's Got Talent descended into chaos during Saturday night's episode of the show, with presenters Ant and Dec crashing the stage after one bizarre performance.

Fans of Britain's Got Talent were left unimpressed as they accused the show of a 'fix' after a heartwarming mother-daughter audition. On Saturday night's episode of the show, Claire Connelly made the ultimate sacrifice for her daughter, as she told the judges that she in fact was giving up her audition so her 15 year old daughter Tia could take her place instead. Claire said to BGT judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli: "She [her daughter] thinks it’s me who’s auditioning.

Britain's Got Talent fans were moved to tears by a surprise gesture in Saturday night's episode (April 22) as Claire Connolly stepped up onto the stage in front of judges Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell. At first it appeared that Claire was going to audition.

Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon was left in tears after she hit her Golden Buzzer for "superstar" theatre act Chickenshed on Saturday's show. The singer and television personality, 44, was moved to tears during tonight’s show (April 22) after she heard the group's rendition of Emeli Sande's hit Wonder.

Amanda Holden was left screaming with laughter after a comedian appeared to pose naked as he took to the Britain’s Got Talent stage in a bid to impress the show’s four judges on Saturday. Since returning to our screens last week for its 16th series, Britain’s Got Talent has seen all sorts of unexpected acts including a nose recorder and a "wind" performer and this week proved to be no different. As comedy act Tonikaku (Toni) took to the stage, the judges were taken aback when the auditionee told them that he would be doing a series of poses while in the nude.

Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has sent fans wild with her "beyond gorgeous" pink dress on the ITV reality show. Amanda, 52, showed off her incredible figure in a silhouette-hugging bodycon pink dress in a snap shared to her Instagram account on Monday, as she thanked viewers for making Britain’s Got Talent the most watched show of the year so far.The actress had originally shared a look at her outfit in a series of photos posted back in February as she posed whilst filming the Manchester auditions.

Amanda Holden looked proud as she exited Global Radio Studios with her youngest daughter Hollie on Monday, as the 11 year old accompanied her famous mum to work. Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda, 52, beamed as she strolled with Hollie in London after hosting Heart Breakfast alongside Jamie Theakston. The mum of two, who shares daughters Alexa, 17, and Hollie with husband Chris Hughes, wowed in a bright green Michael Kors midi dress and blue denim jacket, paired with white high heels.

Amanda Holden was dubbed “ageless” as she flaunted her flawless figure in a sleek pink minidress following the new season of Britain’s Got Talent. Amanda, who recently put her £5m Surrey home on the market, joined Alesha Dixon, Simon Cowell and Bruno Tonioli on Saturday as the new season of BGT kicked off.The show included a spectacular Ugandan dance troupe called Ghetto Kids, and Alesha even had a blast from the past as she reunited with someone she knew from her days in girl band Miss-Teeq.

Britain's Got Talent viewers were brought to tears tonight after Nathan and Joanne took to the stage to perform. The ballroom dancers performed an incredible Cha-Cha-Cha to Shakira's Try Everything. Joanne introduced herself and Nathan, who has Down's syndrome, and described her dance partner as "very cheeky".

New Britain’s Got Talent judge Bruno Tonioli delighted Strictly Come Dancing viewers with his dynamic personality for 15 years. He was last seen as a judge on Strictly in 2019 and his permanent departure from the show was announced ahead of the last series. And now he’s joined forces with good friend Simon Cowell on the BGT panel, alongside fellow judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon, who refers to Bruno as “an excited puppy”.

Britain’s Got Talent never fails to surprise fans and as the popular competition returned to screens on Saturday night, 15 April, viewers were treated to an array of performances including keyboard playing by Darth Vader and a budding young magician. Opening the show was Darth Vader who, staying in character, refused to actually converse with judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and newcomer Bruno Tonioli and could simply be heard breathing at them.

Saturday was Britain's Got Talent judge Bruno Tonioli's first day on the job and he has already had to apologise to Simon Cowell for making a hilarious blunder.

As Britain’s Got Talent returned to our screens on Saturday night for the 16th series, another exciting batch of contestants were keen to impress the show judges and perhaps win a chance to perform for King Charles at the Royal Variety Performance. Joining the judging panel for this series, was Strictly Come Dancing icon Bruno Tonioli, who took over judging duties from David Walliams.

Britain’s Got Talent fans have taken to Twitter to query why former judge David Walliams is no longer on the judging panel. The author and comedian had been a part of the panel, alongside Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Alesha Dixon, but has been replaced by former Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli for the 2023 season.

As the latest series of Britain’s Got Talent got underway on Saturday, judge Alesha Dixon was treated to a surprising blast from the past, as she realised she and one of this year’s hopefuls already knew each other. Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and new judge Bruno Tonioli were completely taken aback when Alesha admitted she recognising one member of community choir The Big Sing, who she knew all the way back in her early days with girlband Miss-Teeq.

Simon Cowell has refuted speculation that he previously had a facelift, after Britain's Got Talent presenters Ant & Dec made a cheeky dig at his appearance.The 63 year old music mogul and multimillionaire record executive is back on our screens tonight for the first episode of the 16th series of Britain's Got Talent, alongside regular judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon, and newbie Bruno Tonioli. Simon is showing no signs of slowing down and today confirmed he's looking to set up a new singing competition series. But before launching a new show, he's got a full series of Britain's Got Talent ahead of him - and the episodes will see him warding off cheeky remarks from Ant & Dec.