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After weeks of anxious waiting, Britain’s Got Talent officially has a return date, with ITV confirming that the 17th series of the iconic talent show will be hitting our screens in just two weeks time. The popular show will be making it’s return debut on Saturday 20 April at 7:30pm on ITV, and will see another batch of talented individuals hoping to impress the show’s judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli to secure their place in the live finals.

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.

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.

Celebrity Big Brother's Fern Britton became a household name after hosting This Morning, however she was nearly associated with a very different ITV show - Britain's Got Talent. Ahead of Friday's final, CBB Late & Live revealed that Fern opened up about being on the original judging panel for Britain's Got Talent, however she was eventually replaced. In a segment where presenter Jordan North and ex BB housemate Olivia Young took viewers behind the scenes, Jordan revealed the "exclusive" that Fern had spoken about being cast on Britain's Got Talent.

Comedian Michael McIntyre's relatable stand-up comedy has been a firm favourite with audiences for years. And now the popular comic has branched into presenting.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Robin 'Bobby' Windsor has died aged 44 with tributes pouring in for the 'remarkable' dancer. Robin, who appeared on the show between 2010 and 2015, was an original member of dance show Burn The Floor, who announced his shock death on their official website.Their statement read: "Burn the Floor family has lost one of its founding members, Robin 'Bobby' Windsor - who has tragically passed away.

Actress Hannah Waddingham will be among the stars attending the Bafta Film Awards 2024 on Sunday night.

Britain’s Got Talent auditions came to an abrupt halt after a dancer suffered a nasty accident mid-performance, with judges Simon Cowell and Bruno Tonioli rushing to check on the performer. Auditions for the 2024 series of BGT, which will air later this year, were being held at The Lowry Theatre in Salford, when chaos ensued as a member of a dance troupe suffered an injury on stage. Simon, 64, reportedly hurried backstage to check on the performer, along with fellow judge Bruno, 68, after the safety curtain was lowered.

The 2024 Britain’s Got Talent auditions kicked off in London on 23 January, but chaos quickly ensued when police were called to remove an "intruder". Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli returned to the London Palladium on Wednesday for the first round of auditions, along with hosts Ant and Dec.

ITV Britain Get Singing viewers have called for one team to be disqualified. People watching the show on Christmas Eve said that the EastEnders team shouldn't have been able to compete because one team member was no longer in the soap.

Love Island stars Molly Marsh and Davide Sanclimenti have left fans shocked with their amazing singing skills on the ITV show, Britain Get Singing. The pair, who found fame on the ITV dating show are part of team Love Island for the festive special on Christmas Eve, joined by other islanders including Molly's boyfriend Zachariah Noble, Jacques O'Neill and Marcel Somerville.

Production company Fremantle said it has agreed a settlement with David Walliams after the star stepped down from the show after his X-rated rant.

David Walliams has reportedly been offered a multi-million-pound payout from Britain's Got Talent after stepping down over his X-rated rant. Last November, the former Little Britain star stepped down from his role as a judge on the show after offensive comments he made about contestants were leaked to The Guardian newspaper.The 52 year old is now understood to be about to agree to a large settlement after alleging that the producers recorded his private conversations without his knowledge.

Pixie Lott has revealed her baby son's lovely name.The singer, 32, shared a lovely family picture of herself and husband Oliver Cheshire, 35, with their baby boy on his christening day. Finally announcing his name – and nickname – to her fans, Pixie wrote: "Albert Charles Cheshire.

Ed Balls has hinted at a bizarre 'feud' with singer Kimberley Walsh, after competing against her on The Great Sport Relief Bake Off back in 2016. The Good Morning Britain host, 56, discussed Girls Aloud's rumoured reunion on the ITV breakfast show on Wednesday with co-host Susanna Reid, 52, when his appearance on the Bake Off charity special came up.

Amanda Holden has broken her silence on her fellow Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams after it was reported he is "suing bosses" and seeking "significant damages" following his exit from the show. David, 52, who was a fixture on the judging panel for more than a decade, was allegedly forced to resign in November 2022 over X-rated comments he made about contestants. He later apologised for the remarks, which came to light after a transcript was leaked.

David Walliams says he had suicidal thoughts after leaked remarks he made as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent were made public, according to a legal filing against the show’s production company. David, who was a judge on the ITV talent show between 2012 and 2022 alongside stars including Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon, is suing FremantleMedia for misuse of private information and for breaching UK General Data Protection Regulation (UKGDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Britain’s Got Talent.The comedian left the ITV show last year after he was recorded in 2020 making “disrespectful” remarks towards contestants on the series, for which he later apologised.“These were private conversations and – like most conversations with friends – were never intended to be shared.

Big Brother is making an exciting return to our screens. The reality TV show was last aired five years ago - and now the iconic show has a new home on ITV, with a new look and presenters.

Britain's Got Talent magician and veteran Lance Corporal Richard Jones has revealed what the judges are really like backstage. Richard, 33, from Essex, got into magic while he was posted overseas, as it was a good way to help him stay focused while he was away from home and he was able to entertain his comrades.

Fans have said they are 'sobbing' as JLS star Aston Merrygold revealed he's expecting his third child with his wife Sarah. The couple, who have been together 11 years and tied the knot last year, revealed the wonderful news on Friday morning (September 29) by sharing an adorable video on social media.

Fans have been left wowed after Alesha Dixon shared pictures of a wild 48 hours in Paris. The singer and Britain's Got Talent judge visited the French capital with friends.

K.J. Yossman David Walliams has filed suit against “Britain’s Got Talent” producer Fremantle after he was axed last November for allegedly making sexually explicit comments about a contestant. The data protection suit was filed last week.

Glamorous and empowered Amanda Holden has never looked or felt better, and she isn’t afraid to let people know it. The 52-year-old Britain’s Got Talent judge has clearly become more confident with age, regularly sharing sexy holiday snaps of herself on her socials – to the delight of some but the occasional disapproval of others. And now a source has told new that Amanda’s learnt to rise above any criticism about her appearance or choice of outfits and has the full support of her husband and kids when she shows off her hard work and body confidence.

Strictly Come Dancing is about to kick off its’ unbelievable 21st series tonight, as the latest batch of celebs get ready to battle it out on the dancefloor. Over its’ staggering two-decade run, the show has seen more than 300 stars put on their dancing shoes in the hopes of impressing the notoriously hard to please judging panel.The current judging panel is made up of former pro dancer Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and head judge Shirley Ballas.

David Walliams was surrounded by friends and family as he celebrated his 52nd birthday in style.

Actress turned radio presenter Kate Ritchie, best known for portraying Sally Fletcher in the long-running Australian soap Home and Away, marked Book Week with a sweet costumed throwback snap.The photo, taken in 1987 just one year before Katie joined the cast of Home and Away, saw the then nine-year-old actress dressed up as Dame Slap from Enid Blyton's The Faraway Tree series. Fans were quick to comment on the snap and shared either their own, or their children's Book Week costumes, with one of Kate's followers writing: "Omg! My first book week in 1989 I went as the faraway tree itself!!!" "My 14 yr old daughter went as Mario, as in Mario karts for book week lol" added another, while a third wrote: "That book is a classic, I brought the whole series for my daughter." Kate was an original member of the Home and Away cast, but quit the show in 2008, before later returning for brief time in 2013 to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary.

Kate Ritchie played Sally Fletcher on Home and Away for some twenty years and first took on the role when she was just nine years old.The child actress turned adult star was an original member of the cast but quit the show in 2008, before later returning for a special 2013 episode to celebrate Home and Away’s 25th anniversary. After leaving the show, Kate continued to act and appeared in Underbelly, a crime series inspired by the real life marujuana trade in New South Wales. She also ventured into Radio and began presenting the Breakfast Show on Aussie radio station Nova FM.

One year on since terrifying the Britain's Got Talent judges, the true identity of The Witch has finally been revealed to viewers.The act reached the semi-finals of the show's 15th series in 2022 and captivated not only viewers but also Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon. And the real person behind the scary mask has now been revealed by magician Marc Spellman.