Fern Britton reveals she was an original judge on Britain's Got Talent - but was replaced by TV presenter

Amanda Holden was involved in some early morning chaos just days after returning to her day job on Heart Radio. The Britain's Got Talent judge has been thrown back in the deep end after she ditched the UK at the end of last month to enjoy a family break over the Easter holiday.

Lagi Demetriou, best known for his performances on Britain's Got Talent as one half of Stavros Flatley, has undergone a remarkable transformation since his days on the ITV talent show. Alongside his father Demi, Lagi captured the hearts of audiences with their Greek-infused Lord of the Dance routine, complete with leather trousers and comical blonde wigs, back in 2009. Despite their unforgettable audition, Lagi and Demi fell short of clinching the top prize, losing out to dance troupe Diversity.

Rylan Clark has shared how his pal Louis Walsh was a "shell of a man" after his recent stint on Celebrity Big Brother. Rylan, 35, appeared on Thursday's Good Morning Britain to talk about his new BBC Italy travel series with Rob Rinder, but the conversation soon turned to the subject of Louis and his time in the rebooted series.

Amanda Holden has been told she 'looks 25' as she posed up a storm on holiday after 'deleting real snaps'. The Britain's Got Talent judge took to social media on Monday (April 1) to share a series of sultry shots with her 2.2 million followers as she soaks up the sun.

Kate Garraway has shared how she is spending Easter 'differently' to usual this year following the death of her husband Derek. The Good Morning Britain host, who lost her partner Derek Draper earlier this year after a long and complicated battle with Covid, shared her alternative plans with her followers on Instagram.

Fern Britton's ex-husband Phil Vickery has shared a cryptic post about "messing up something good" following his ex-wife's appearance on Celebrity Big Brother. Fern, 66, took part in the reality TV show in March and came in fifth place. TV chef Phil, 62, took to Instagram on 30 March to share a quote.

Britain's Got Talent star Tom Ball was forced to postpone his honeymoon after bagging a spot on another television show.The singer found fame on BGT in 2022, after wowing the judges with his rendition of Sam Smith's song Writing's on the Wall. Tom, 26, finished in third place on the ITV show and amassed thousands of fans in the process. He then gave up his teaching career to pursue music full time, and was inundated with huge opportunities.

Simon Cowell has said he's 'in love' as he introduced the newest member of his family ahead of his return to Britain's Got Talent. The 64-year-old TV judge lives with his partner Lauren Silverman, their son Eric, who is 10 years old, and their five dogs in Malibu with their UK home in the Holland Park area of Kensington, London.

Britain’s Got Talent is coming back - thanks to a teaser from ITV, the show has been revealed to be returning very soon.The channel put a teaser clip of gold confetti on their social media with the caption: “Britain… BGT is back! Coming soon to ITV1 and ITVX." This will be the 17th series of the talent show which originally started in 2007 and continues to showcase some of the best acts from around the world. Featuring judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli, the show gives people a platform to launch their careers and they compete for a chance to take to the stage in the Royal Variety Performance.

Hollywood star Paul Rudd has revealed he's a huge fan of Gogglebox and reckons TV is better in the UK than it is in the USA. The 54-year-old stars in the latest Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire film which released on Friday (March 22).

Ashleigh Butler and her pooch Pudsey created television history by being the first-ever dog act to win Britain's Got Talent, making Simon Cowell's dream come true.The dynamic twosome won audiences over on the sixth season of the talent show back in 2012 when Pudsey, a fluffy crossbreed of Border Collie, Bichon Frise, and Chinese Crested dazzled the judges with his tricks. Alesha Dixon was overwhelmed at the time, stating: "I can't cope, this moment is too much. You're showing people what dogs can do when they have good homes and are loved.

Bradley Riches has spoken out on his controversial exit from Celebrity Big Brother after the 'brutal' scenes aired on Thursday night (March 21). The Netflix star, who plays James McEwan in the hit teen series Heartstopper, was evicted from the iconic house just days before the final.

Michelle Keegan, known for her roles in Coronation Street and Brassic, is rumoured to be a top pick for the next 'Bond girl' in the upcoming James Bond film. The 36 year old actress has been mentioned as a potential cast member for weeks, with even her husband Mark Wright joining in on the speculation last month.

As a shock feud between Nikita Kuzmin and Fern Britton erupts in the Celebrity Big Brother house, former housemate James Jordan has weighed in on the drama. James appeared on the reality TV show back in 2014 and was the fourth housemate to be evicted on the series. The former Strictly Come Dancing pro, 45, has been sharing his thoughts on this year's series on social media.

EXCLUSIVE: Claudia Rosencrantz, the British television executive who first greenlit the Got Talent and Idol franchises for ITV, has left production outfit Studio 1.

Amanda Holden has had fans doing a double take after she 'ditched' her bra to pose in a 'gorgeous' high-street wedding guest dress that's now on sale. Posting a video of herself wearing the Karen Millen dress, which is now in the brand's clearance sale, on Instagram, the 53-year-old stunned fans.

Britain's Got Talent star Jonathan Antoine is hardly recognisable more than a decade after enchanting the judges with his stunning performance. Jonathan, who was only 17 when he appeared on the 2012 show with his singing partner Charlotte Jaconelli, has gone through a notable transformation.The singer duo wowed everyone and made it to the finals, finishing second place to Ashleigh and Pudsey. After BGT, they were offered a smashing £1m record deal with Simon Cowell's Syco label.

Amanda Holden has shared a piece of advice with her fans and followers as she was seen breaking down in tears over her teenage daughter. The Britain's Got Talent judge was seen crying to her celebrity pal Alan Carr about her daughters growing up and leaving home.

Amanda Holden has opened up about her fears for the future as her daughters, Lexi, 18, and Hollie, 12, grow up and prepare to leave home. Speaking on her show Amanda and Alan's Italian Job with Alan Carr, the Britain's Got Talent star became emotional as she discussed the day her girls fly the nest.

Amanda Holden has shared a look inside her £7million Surrey mansion as she cleared out loads of her belongings. The TV star moved into the home with husband Chris Hughes and their two daughters, Alexa, 17, and Hollie, 12, in December, after listing her five-bedroom family home for £5million in 2022. Amanda, 53, enlisted the help of The Style Sisters, Charlotte Reddington and Gemma Lilly, who organise and “detox” celebrity homes for a living.