Simon Cowell addresses Britain's Got Talent's future ahead of new series after 'rubbish' start

It’s been 14 years since Hollie Steel graced our screens on Britain's Got Talent, captivating audiences with her angelic voice and youthful innocence. At just 10 years old, she stood as a favourite to claim the coveted title, impressing judges Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden with her performances. However, amidst the competition's intense pressure, Hollie faced a heart-breaking moment during the semi-finals when she suffered a panic attack live on stage.Tears streaming down her face, Simon Cowell made the unprecedented decision to allow her to restart her performance, propelling her into the finals.

Britain's Got Talent has already been hit with Ofcom complaints following its latest series debut over the weekend. the ITV talent show, headlined by Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly, returned over the weekend with a double showing on Saturday and Sunday to kick off the 17th series

ITV Britain's Got Talent viewers have expressed their disappointment with a Golden Buzzer act who has gone straight to the semi-finals after discovering her previous West End career.

Simon Cowell has addressed comments made by fellow former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne, after she criticised him on Celebrity Big Brother.When appearing on the ITV reality show alongside fellow former talent show judge, Louis Walsh, Osbourne referred to Cowell as someone who “doesn’t know how to keep friends”.Following this, Britain’s Got Talent judge and TV personality Amanda Holden, shared her thoughts on the comments in a recent Daily Mail interview (via The Independent), saying that she “hated seeing certain people in a reality show dissing Simon”.She continued: “He’s the person who’s given them all the chances, given them a lot of money and a lifestyle they probably wouldn’t have had.”She added: “It’s bitter and pathetic.”This began somewhat of an online feud between Osbourne and Holden, with the former providing a lengthy response to Holden’s comments.“The truth is, you don’t know me, Amanda,” said Osbourne. “You know nothing about my history in the music industry, my achievements, the artists I have worked with, the shows that I’ve produced, and my global celebrity.”She added: “Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed doing them [TV talent competitions] at the time as they were great fun.

Britain's Got Talent enthusiasts reckon they've sussed out the true identity of Bobby Goldfinn after spotting a pattern on the show.

Britain's Got Talent returned to screens on Sunday night, as the 17th series continued. Despite only launching on Saturday, viewers have already seen two golden buzzers handed out.

Britain's Got Talent enthusiasts are convinced they've cracked the case of Bobby Goldfinn's true identity after spotting a major 'clue' on the hit ITV show. Eagle-eyed viewers are certain that a celeb is lurking behind the goldfish mask, and they're buzzing with anticipation for a big reveal later in the series, much like the surprise unmaskings on The Masked Singer.The opening episode on Saturday (April 20) introduced us to the enigmatic Bobby Goldfinn, clad in his fishy disguise, as he attempted to reel in laughs from judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and Bruno Tonioli.

Some Britain's Got Talent viewers have been left asking 'what's the point' as they made a complaint about the news series following its return over the weekend. The 17th series launched on Saturday night (April 20) with a singer and a South Korean martial arts troupe quick to be awarded the coveted golden buzzer.

Britain's Got Talent fans have jokingly demanded that the show should change its name after spotting a pattern. The hit ITV talent competition returned over the weekend with a double show extravaganza.

Britain's Got Talent boss Simon Cowell has weighed in on the rift between Sharon Osbourne and Amanda Holden, confirming that he is good friends with both women.

Two acts were awarded the prestigious golden buzzer during Britain's Got Talent's launch episode on Saturday night.

Simon Cowell began his career sorting mail in the offices of a record company, rising through the entertainment ranks to become known worldwide as TV's Mr Nasty. He's become known for his brutal honesty as a judge on America's Got Talent, The X Factor and American Idol.

Britain's Got Talent child star Shaheen Jafargholi wowed the judges when he first appeared on the show back in 2009. Launching into Smokey Robinson's Who's Lovin' You, based on the Jackson 5 recording, the 12 year old received a standing ovation from the audience after impressing with the soulful number. But things hadn't begun so smoothly.

Britain’s Got Talent has returned with an explosive launch episode which saw an incredible singer and a South Korean martial arts troupe given the golden buzzer and fast tracked to the semi-finals. Bubbly brunette Sydnie Christmas, 28, dazzled the judges with her voice, while Ssaulabi Performance Troupe impressed with their taekwondo skills during the first episode of the ITV’s show 17th series, which aired on Saturday, April 20.

A new series of Britain's Got Talent burst onto our screens on Saturday night (April 20). Fronted by Ant and Dec - who last week said goodbye to Saturday Night Takeaway - it saw the return of judges Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Bruno Tonioli.

Britain’s Got Talent viewers were delighted when a singer was awarded the season's first golden buzzer.

Simon Cowell has vowed to mend his relationship with Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh after their swipes at him during Celebrity Big Brother launched a feud between Sharon and Amanda Holden. The music mogul has broken his silence after Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda branded the two former X Factor judges "bitter and pathetic" over what they had said about Simon. Sharon accused Simon of ‘cutting people off’, claiming he did not know how to keep friends.

With just three days left to go until Britain’s Got Talent returns to our screens for its 17th series, judge Bruno Tonioli has dished the dirt on what fans can expect from the latest series while appearing on Wednesday’s edition of Lorraine. And alongside a sneaky preview of what happens this year - including his now infamous buzzer breaking shenanigans - Bruno was also quick to defend his fellow huge Simon Cowell from recent criticism. For the past several weeks Simon has been caught up in a controversial feud with his former co-stars Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, who appeared together on Celebrity Big Brother and slammed the star for his attitude, dress sense and behaviour from their X-Factor days.

Britain’s Got Talent returns for its seventeenth series on Saturday 20 April with weird and wonderful acts not just from the UK, but all over the world. Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli are all back to watch an array of talent, give their verdict and decide whether they are deserving of a place in the next round. Last year saw Viggo Venn win - his comedy skit involving high-vis vests saw him sail through each round and perform at the Royal Variety Performance.The first episode will see some tremendous, and some not so tremendous acts take to the stage in the hope of not just impressing the judges, but the live audience too - let's have a look at who we can expect to see on Saturday night.

Amanda Holden has compared a new Britain's Got Talent contestant to an international music sensation, as the show sets a record for the most golden buzzer acts in its history.The BGT judges were completely blown away by this year's talent, resulting in a record-breaking number of acts going straight through to the live finals. Previously, the Britain's Got Talent judges were allowed to give five golden buzzers - one for each judge and one for the dynamic duo Ant and Dec.