Simon Cowell on why he’s banned Eric from having a mobile phone

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.

Simon Cowell has shared a heartwarming photo of the newest furry friend in his family, and he says he's smitten. The 64 year old star, who is famous for judging on Britain's Got Talent, lives with his partner Lauren Silverman, their son Eric, who is 10 years old, and their five dogs. Simon posted on Instagram and X, which used to be called Twitter, to show everyone his new little Chihuahua.

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.

Louis Walsh didn't want to share his phone number with Celebrity Big Brother champ David Potts, even after David won the show on ITV last Friday.The famous music manager from Ireland, who is 71 years old, chatted to Angellica Bell and the hosts James and Matt on Hits Radio Breakfast Show on Tuesday about his time in the famous house. During Friday's final, David got the top prize, and Nikita Kuzmin from Strictly Come Dancing came in second - meanwhile, Louis came in fourth place. Since leaving the house, Louis has been addressing the various comments he made on the show, and on Monday, he apologised to Ronan Keating for calling him "talentless" while talking to Sharon Osbourne.

As the tenth anniversary of Simone Battle's tragic passing approaches, fans continue to mourn the loss of the beloved X Factor star and G.R.L. member. Simone, who captured hearts with her soulful voice and vibrant presence, was mentored by media mogul Simon Cowell during the 2011 series of X Factor USA.

Former X Factor judge Louis Walsh has left the Celebrity Big Brother house in fourth place, issuing a three word response on his way out. As he was joined by hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best, he told them exactly how he felt about his time on the show, simply stating: "It is scary." He added: "It's scary in there." The Irish music manager, left the ITV reality show to the song Keep On Movin’ by boy band Five, before declaring : “I am so glad to be out”. The 71-year-old said: “We had a brilliant time, but it’s scary – the best show in town.

As viewers patiently wait to see which star will be crowned the highly-anticipated winner of Celebrity Big Brother during Friday's live final, we've rounded up all the moments finalist Louis Walsh has dished the dirt on fellow celebs. The star has happily spoken his mind during his time in the house and had no qualms in throwing a few of his famous acquaintances under the bus with his savage on-screen swipes.The controversial music mogul, who shocked many when it was revealed he had made the final alongside Fern Britton, Colson Smith, David Potts and Nikita Kuzmin – has lashed out at Sir Bob Geldof in a rant as well as Ronan Keating and Jedward. But they're not the only ones - and he had mostly nice things to say about working with boy band Take That as well as Simon Cowell.

Celebrity Big Brother fans have spotted 'hints' that two new celebs are entering the iconic house ahead of final. Viewers are convinced that two pop stars could be set to arrive in the CBB house, after becoming embroiled in a feud with housemate Louis Walsh. Louis, 71, has not held back whilst on the ITV show and has taken aim at numerous celebrities, including Ronan Keating and Simon Cowell.

Louis Walsh has opened up about working with Cheryl and Simon Cowell on The X Factor, revealing that he thought Cheryl was "smug" after getting Beyoncé as a guest star. In Tuesday night's episode of Celebrity Big Brother, Louis spoke to Zeze Mills and David Potts about Alexandra Burke winning The X Factor in 2008. With the singer coming up against Louis' group JLS in the final, the former judge claimed that boss Simon showed he had a favourite when he got Beyonce to perform a duet with Alexandra in the final.

EXCLUSIVE: YMU, the UK agency that reps Simon Cowell, Graham Norton, and Nicole Scherzinger, has confirmed its sale to private equity company Permira under a £60M ($76M) deal.

Fans of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway have been left fuming as the show has been pulled off air just weeks after its much-welcomed return. It was at the end of last month that presenters Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly returned to screens with the final series of their hit ITV show.

Phillip Schofield is now the bookies' favourite to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house as a shock bombshell. The former This Morning presenter, who stepped down from his role after admitting to an ‘unwise but not illegal’ affair with a much younger colleague, is now the 2/1 favourite to enter the show as a surprise housemate.

Celebrity Big Brother lodger Sharon Osbourne has revealed the real reason she signed up to do the show with Louis Walsh. Viewers have been delighted to see the TV reunion on the show, almost two decades after their first appearance together on the X Factor.

Simon Cowell revealed he would love to bring back the X Factor, but he said there would have to be some changes. The singing competition was once the most successful programme in the country, with 14 million people tuning in during its peak. But over time, viewers dwindled, with Simon determined to restore the ITV show back to its former glory.

Simon Cowell is a man rarely lost for words. But as the host of the recent Together For Short Lives Ball, he struggled to speak when faced with a mother’s heartbreaking account of losing her beloved son.The moving moment came during the OK !-sponsored event for the charity, which provides vital support for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families.The glamorous evening, held at London’s Grosvenor House hotel, raised more than £300,000 with help from a host of celebrities including Christine McGuinness, Kelly Hoppen, Claire Sweeney and Vanessa Feltz, who all turned out to support the cause. But it was the testimony of one mum that really hit home for the Britain's Got Talent supremo, who has been a patron of Together For Short Lives for the last 15 years.

It was the reality tv show which was the centrepiece of Saturday night television for families up and down the country for years. At one point an average of 14 million of us tuned in to watch The X Factor as would-be stars were put through their paces by a team of judges which included Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue, Cheryl, Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger The show ran for around 445 episodes finally bowing out in December 2018 but not before catapulting many of the acts featured, including JLS, Little Mix and One Direction, to fame and fortune.

Sharon Osbourne held nothing back as she ripped into her former boss Simon Cowell during a frank conversation with Celebrity Big Brother co-star Louis Walsh on Friday night. The star, 71, famously appeared alongside Simon on The X Factor as a judge back in the 2000s, as well as fellow Celebrity Big Brother housemate Louis Walsh. However, despite appearing close on the singing show, Sharon previously admitted that she was no longer in contact with Simon.

Real Housewives of Cheshire star Ester Dee is the first to admit she’d “100 percent” love to be in the Celebrity Big Brother house right now - but given she’s not, she’s very happy her friend and co-star Lauren Simon has had the experience. Scarlet-haired Lauren, from Manchester, entered the CBB house last week alongside Fern Britton, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, Louis Walsh, and a host of other celebrities. Within the first few days she’d already let slip a few tantalising secrets - including a particularly juicy one about Simon Cowell and a table dance.

Sharon Osbourne has revealed why she no longer speaks to Simon Cowell, despite previously labelling him a "close pal." Sharon, 71, famously appeared alongside Simon on The X Factor as a judge back in the 2000s, as well as fellow Celebrity Big Brother housemate Louis Walsh. However, despite appearing close on the singing show, Sharon now says she's no longer in contact with Simon. Discussing the music mogul, Sharon labelled him as "snotty", revealing that he did not speak to her or Louis ahead of their CBB stint.