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Cowell says BGT will be around for a 'long, long time'

Britain's Got Talent head judge Simon Cowell has said the reality competition will be around for a "long, long time," adding that "people now come from all over the world to compete".

Bruno Tonioli • 17 Apr 24

Lucy Spraggan announces engagement to Emilia Smith

X Factor star Lucy Spraggan announces engagement

X Factor star Lucy Spraggan has revealed she is engaged to be married and said that Simon Cowell will walk her down the aisle.

Music • 01 Apr 24

Louis Walsh enters Celebrity Big Brother house

Former X Factor judges Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh have been reunited on TV as they became the first stars to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house.

Television • 06 Mar 24

Cowell to be pranked on Saturday Night Takeaway

Simon Cowell will be the victim of Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly's famous Undercover prank when Saturday Night Takeaway returns on 24 February, ITV has said.

Television • 14 Feb 24

David Walliams is suing BGT production company

Former Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams is suing the production company behind the show at the UK's High Court in London.

Television • 26 Sep 23

Simon Cowell: 'a weight has lifted off my shoulders'

Simon Cowell says that discovering therapy at the age of 63 feels as though "a weight has lifted off my shoulders" and no longer wants to know about his TV ratings.

Television • 31 Aug 23

Britain's Got Talent premiere sees fall in ratings

The return of Britain's Got Talent has drawn around half a million fewer viewers than last year, when the show came back on air for the first time since the pandemic.

Television • 16 Apr 23

Amanda Holden - "No Ofcom complaints about me this year, please" Photos: ITV

Amanda Holden fires back at complaints over BGT outfits

Amanda Holden has said some people have "too much time on their hands" as she addressed the hundreds of complaints made to UK regulator Ofcom about her outfits on Britain's Got Talent.

Television • 14 Apr 23

Britain's Got Talent will air on Virgin Media One and ITV1 on Saturday 15 April at 8:00pm and Sunday 16 April at 7:45pm

Pranks and predictions as BGT returns

Britain's Got Talent presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have said they "mischievously" gave new judge Bruno Tonioli a number of different rules to confuse him on his first day.

Television • 10 Apr 23

Britain's Got Talent returns for a 16th season

ITV has announced Britain's Got Talent will return to screens next week for its 16th season.

Television • 04 Apr 23

David Walliams says sorry to BGT contestants he offended

David Walliams apologises for 'disrespectful comments'

Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams has apologised for making "disrespectful comments" about contestants during breaks in filming the ITV talent show.

Television • 10 Nov 22

Simon Cowell 'really unhappy' before becoming a dad

Simon Cowell has admitted to being "really unhappy" and working too much until his son was born eight years ago.

Music • 30 Oct 22

Simon Cowell speaks with Kelly Clarkson onstage during the Star Ceremony for Kelly Clarkson on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)

Simon Cowell pays tribute to singer Kelly Clarkson

Simon Cowell has said he "wouldn't be here today" if not for the success of Kelly Clarkson, as the singer was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Music • 20 Sep 22

Cowell says his Pop Idol success is thanks to Clarkson

Simon Cowell has said he "wouldn't be here today" if not for the success of Kelly Clarkson, as the singer was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Music • 20 Sep 22

Sinitta: "I do know it is Simon's heart's desire to bring the show back."

Sinitta teases Simon Cowell's X Factor return

Singer Sinitta Malone has not ruled out music mogul Simon Cowell bringing back The X Factor following rumours the talent show could return to TV screens.

Television • 21 Jul 22

The Britain's Got Talent Final takes place on Sunday, Virgin Media One at 7:30pm

Singer Tom Ball and comedian Eva Abley in BGT final

Singer Tom Ball and comedian Eva Abley have secured spots in the Britain's Got Talent (BGT) final on Sunday after the third live semi-final show.

Television • 02 Jun 22

Impressionist and musical duo through to BGT final

Impressionist Ben Nickless and musical duo Flintz and Taylor are the latest acts to have made it to the Britain's Got Talent (BGT) final on Sunday after the second live semi-final show.

Britains Got Talent • 01 Jun 22

The first semi-final was on Monday night Screengrab: ITV

First acts through to Britain's Got Talent final

Busker Maxwell Thorpe and 13-year-old ventriloquist Jamie Leahey have made it to the Britain's Got Talent final on Sunday after the first of two live semi-final shows.

Television • 31 May 22

Japanese magician gets golden buzzer on BGT

Japanese magician Keiichi Iwasaki secured a golden buzzer from Ant and Dec on Britain's Got Talent with a routine of tricks and illusions which left the audience speechless.

Television • 07 May 22

A 'terrrified' Simon Cowell puts health ahead of work

Simon Cowell said he was "terrified" of work-related burn-out from running his production company and decided to prioritise his health.

Britains Got Talent • 22 Apr 22

The Greatest Showman singer among BGT acts

The original singer of the track Never Enough from The Greatest Showman is among the acts taking to the stage during the first episode of the new series of Britain's Got Talent tonight.

Television • 16 Apr 22