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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.

It's been decades since Alesha Dixon burst onto the UK music scene as MC in charge of Mis-Teeq. Since then, the entertainer has gone from strength to strength, becoming a household name thanks to programmes like Strictly Come Dancing and Britain's Got Talent, which returns this Saturday (April 20) on ITV and ITVX.

Famed former American Idol contestant and Grammy Award winning singer Mandisa has died.

Josie Gibson has cryptically shared that "life is a journey" amid rumours of a romance with fellow ITV star Stephen Mulhern.The This Morning star, 39, hasn't said anything publicly about the swirling stories but shared an inspirational video to her Instagram Story, writing "life is a journey not a destination" across the reel. In the full video, a man said: "The destination is not as in important as the journey.

Simon Cowell has addressed the future of Britain's Got Talent as he prepares to return to screens with the hit talent show. The ITV programme will return for its 17th series in a double weekend extravaganza on Saturday (April 20) and Sunday (April 21).

A Celebrity Big Brother star’s influencer daughter is reportedly ‘in talks’ to join the latest season of Love Island when it returns to screens later this year.The teenager - named Gigi - is the eldest daughter of Lauren Simon, 52, who found fame on the ITVBe series, The Real Housewives of Cheshire, before joining the latest CBB line-up alongside Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, According to The Sun, the brunette influencer, who is very popular on TikTok, has her sights set on finding love in the villa this summer. A source told the paper: "It’s early stages and she’s just in talks, but Gigi is really keen to sign up. She’s obviously got ITV connections through her mum but if she does get on the show, it won’t be because of that." OK! has approached ITV for comment.

Amanda Holden has been the presenting face of many a TV show over the years, and with talk of a possible return of the iconic dating show Blind Date, her name has been thrown in the ring.The rumour mill surrounding possible new hosts went into overdrive after Dan Baldwin, Hungry Bear Media boss and the husband of Holly Willoughby, hinted that the ITV show could become the latest reboot following the successful return of nineties classic Gladiators, now hosted by Bradley and Barney Walsh. On Wednesday, 17 April, Amanda, who was a contestant on the show when she was just 19, was asked about whether she wanted to become the new Cilla in a segment on Good Morning Britain with Richard Arnold, reports the Express.

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 singer to a global superstar, as the brand new series sets a record for golden buzzer acts, who are fast-tracked straight to the live finals.

This Morning presenter Josie Gibson ‘isn’t afraid to show affection’ as she seems to ‘enjoy’ Stephen Mulhern’s company - and their hand holding could be ‘more than platonic’, body language expert Darren Stanton has revealed. After Josie and Stephen were caught holding hands as they spent time together this week, Darren has gone into detail about whether there could be a growing connection between the pair. Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, Darren believes the way they were holding hands was a ‘tight handlock’, which suggests it could be something more than a friendship between Josie and Stephen.

EXCLUSIVE: UK agency YMU has continued to expand its influencer roster by signing five TikTok stars, including Max Balegde who has gone viral for his chaotic interviews with Hollywood stars.

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.

It’s hard to believe American Idol first premiered more than two decades ago!

We all know Bruno Tonioli as one of TV’s biggest personalities, whether he’s jumping up from the Strictly judging panel to give flamboyant feedback or fiercely grabbing the golden buzzer on Britain’s Got Talent.The Italian powerhouse is entering his second series of the ITV talent show and while it’s hard to imagine that Bruno, 68, would ever feel nervous on screen, he admits to some butterflies. “There is a lot to live up to when you’re the new kid, ” he says. “You can’t take anything for granted.” Bruno, who left Strictly in 2019 to focus on filming the US version Dancing With The Stars, joined the BGT judging panel last year, replacing David Walliams, who left the show after disrespectful comments he made about contestants came to light.

Britain’s Got Talent’s Amanda Holden is used to belting ballads on the West End - and now she’s on the hunt for a winning choir in this year’s series. “I would love to see a decent choir,” she says. “This year, we’ve seen some really good ones and they’ve upped their game on song choices.

With countless Golden Buzzers and unexpected shenanigans, Simon Cowell admits that he’s throwing out the rulebook for Britain’s Got Talent’s 17th series. “It’s like being back at school, because the teachers keep coming in saying, ‘You know, can we try and keep the golden buzzers down?’” Simon says. “And they know we've got absolutely no intention whatsoever of doing that.

The final episode of Saturday Night Takeaway was thrown into chaos as Ant McPartlin couldn't contain his laughter during rehearsals.The cheeky presenter was left in stitches by Jordan North's less-than-stellar singing and dancing, causing a pause in filming. Jordan, the new voice on Capital FM, struggled to keep up with the beat, which led to a hilarious intervention where a Strictly Come Dancing choreographer had to teach him how to clap in time.

TV presenter favourites Stephen Mulhern and Josie Gibson have set the rumour mill spinning after they were seen getting close outside a London television studio.The dynamic duo were reportedly there to film the last ever episode of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, and they pictured holding hands as they strolled outside on Saturday, 13 April.The pair were both part of the Geordie duo's emotional last episode of their hit primetime show, which aired for the final time at the weekend.They were joined by the likes of Simon Cowell, Davina McCall, Rylan Clarke, Dermot O’Leary, and Girls Aloud who all went on to enjoy a fun-filled afterparty following the final episode. When quizzed about what's going on between them, 39 year old Josie, didn't hold back, confessing to MailOnline: "I'm in love with Stephen Mulhern.There you go." But she added a bittersweet note, saying, "But story of my life, I don't think he loves me." Despite their long-standing friendship, Stephen, 37, and Josie have always kept things strictly platonic in the public eye.

Fans of Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly were left issuing the same response as the pair said 'finally' after hosting Saturday Night Takeaway for the last time. It was an emotional yet celebratory night on Saturday (April 13) when the pair wrapped up their hit ITV show after 20 series.

Amanda Holden appeared to brush off her feud with Sharon Osbourne as she shared a cheeky update with her fans on Instagram. The Britain's Got Talent judge put the recent drama behind her as she enjoyed a relaxed Sunday outing. Amanda, 53, posted a snap of her roast dinner while visiting The Running Horses pub in Mickleham.

Simon Cowell has received a lot of recent media attention thanks to the feisty feud heating up between Sharon Osbourne and Amanda Holden.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly took to the stage for the final Saturday Night Takeaway on Saturday 13 April and while the pair got emotional as they said their goodbyes - they had a ball at the afterparty. Having invited many famous faces back for the final show, lots of celebrities hit the town with the Geordie duo.

Amanda Holden has transformed her beautiful £7 million Surrey mansion into her dream home through her love of interior design, decorating the property with palm trees, leopard print, and a number of sparkling adornments. The 53 year old Britain's Got Talent judge, who is currently in a bitter feud with Sharon Osbourne after slamming the judge for 'dissing' Simon Cowell, has recently opened up about the work she has put into her family home.

Ant McPartlin's ex-wife Lisa Armstrong made a rare show of support for Ant and Dec during the final episode of Saturday Night Takeaway.

Lisa Armstrong, Ant McPartlin's ex-wife, showed a rare display of support for the presenter during the final episode of Saturday Night Takeaway this weekend.The popular family entertainment show, hosted by Ant and his best pal Declan Donnelly, has been a staple on our screens for over two decades. The last episode was packed with surprises and special guests like Simon Cowell and Holly Willoughby, ending with an emotional farewell from the beloved duo.

Amanda Holden and Sharon Osbourne have stirred up drama this week, sparking debates over which star is wealthier.The feud heated up when the 53 year old Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda defended her friend Simon Cowell, 64, after Sharon, 71, and Louis Walsh made snide remarks about him on last month's Celebrity Big Brother. Amanda highlighted that Sharon and Louis, 71, should recognise the importance of Simon in their success, attributing their affluence to his decision to cast them as judges on The X Factor, which had audiences of 20 million every week during its peak. However, it seems Amanda may have neglected to consider that both Sharon and Louis have been successful in their own individual rights, working as music managers separately.

With less than an hour left to go until the final Saturday Night Takeaway hits our screens, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly fought back tears as they admitted they were struggling ahead of the two hour show. The Geordie duo, who have presented the show for a whopping 22 years struggled to wrestle with their emotions as they shared a behind the scenes clip of the final rehearsal ahead of the star-studded spectacular, which would serve as a fitting end to their show. In the clip, the pair were seen beside their usual studio sign as the final preparations were underway, with Ant looking to his best pal to say: “So rehearsals are underway for the last Saturday Night Takeaway.

Sharon Osbourne has broken her silence after Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden branded her and Louis Walsh 'bitter and pathetic' in a scathing interview. Amanda, 53, recently waded in on an alleged falling out between Simon Cowell and Sharon and Louis in a chat with the Daily Mail.