BGT winner Axel Blake hits back after viewers claim show was 'fixed' and he was 'already famous'

For someone who’s been up since 5am to prepare for her ITV morning chat show, there’s a sprightly air to Lorraine Kelly when we catch up with her. With her hair piled high, the 62-year-old broadcaster is speaking over Zoom from the back of a car on the way home from ITV’s London studio. She’s just as engaging as she is when interviewing her own guests and there’s a radiance to her – and we have a feeling her recent lifestyle overhaul has something to do with her extra sparkle.

A mum has lost out on a £1.5k holiday to Tenerife following a two-day TUI delay nightmare at Manchester Airport. Kelly Clarke and her nine-year-old son Toby were set to fly to Costa Adeje at around 5.50pm on May 30. Despite arriving early, the pair were met with “carnage” inside the terminal, with long queues for restaurants and nowhere to sit down.

Lorraine Kelly! The ITV presenter has taken part in an emotional and uplifting event, Race for Life, after being inspired by Dame Deborah James aka Bowel Babe. In her HELLO! diary, Lorraine shares a glimpse at the day out aimed at raising funds and awareness for cancer research.READ: Lorraine Kelly reacts to heartbreaking update from Deborah JamesThis week was very emotional as me and many of my fantastic team from my Lorraine TV show took part in the "Race for Life" event to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.We were all inspired by the force of nature that is Dame Deborah James who has done so much to take the stigma out of bowel cancer, and is the heart and soul of our life saving "No Butts" campaign.

Lorraine Kelly stunned her ITV co-host when she gave her opinion on the drama surrounding Britney Spears' wedding day and her ex-husband. The presenter was joined by Ross King who was live from Los Angeles for the latest entertainment news on her self-titled show on Friday (June 10).

Coronation Street favourite Simon Gregson, fitness icon Mr Motivator, Love Island star Chris Hughes, member of pop band Union J and I’m A Celebrity runner up George Shelley, soap star Adam Woodyatt and England rugby player Joe Marler “unleashing their drag alter-egos as they attempt to go head to head to be crowned the winning Queen. ” READ MORE: EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison says her son's dad disowned him after he came out as gay Video: Coronation Street Slang term in Max's messages cause confusion with viewers (Manchester Evening News)Miniature railway suffers £20k worth of damage after thieves steal trackDominic Raab: PM won confidence vote 'very clearly'England fans gather in Munich, GermanySale man witnessed carrying a gun jailed after foot chase in HarpurheyDavide Sanclimenti enters the Love Island villaBoris Johnson survives Tory leadership confidence voteLove Island Series 8 Meet PaigeAbandoned bags strewn across Manchester Airport on SundayPlatinum Jubilee Pageant parades past Buckingham PalaceTory MPs trigger Boris Johnson vote of confidenceSharon Osbourne reveals the secret to her 40-year relationship with Ozzy OsbourneCommuter carries pigeon in his hood on Manchester tramPM Boris Johnson to face no confidence vote on MondayAxel Blake crowned Britain's Got Talent 2022 winner Hosted by “drag superfan” Lorraine Kelly, the judging panel will be made up of Spice Girl Melanie C, stand up comedian Rob Beckett, international drag artist and Celebrity Big Brother winner, Courtney Act and Everybody’s talking about Jamie’s Layton Williams.

Lorraine Kelly and her pals have taken part in Cancer Research's Race for Life to honour their pal Deborah James.

Dame Deborah James have an update about her health on Lorraine Kelly's ITV show on Thursday, revealing that she has "outlived" the prediction doctors gave when she left hospital last month. The mother of two was diagnosed with bowel cancer five years ago and in May, she announced the heart-breaking news that she was now receiving end of life care at home. The glamorous 40-year-old appeared on Lorraine in a pre-recorded video, sporting a vibrant pink wig and a matching hot pink t-shirt to represent the Race for Life colours.

Leicester TV royalty Mr Motivator is to become a queen for the night. The colourful character is set to glam up like never before and appear in drag for a new ITV show. Mr Motivator, whose real name is Derrick Evans, is one of six male celebrities who will take part in ITV’s one-off drag spectacular, Queens For The Night.

One “America’s Got Talent” contestant horrified the judges on Tuesday’s show.

A unique moment happened on America’s Got Talent tonight – Howie Mandel gave his Golden Buzzer to an audience member!

changed things up during the second week of auditions for season 17.Talented songstress Madison «Maddie» Taylor Baez, 11, has been a life-long fan of and came to the show to audition. However, to spice things up a bit, producers collaborated with Maddie to throw the judges a curveball.Maddie posed as an audience member, and during a commercial break raised her hand when the show's warm-up comic asked if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to try their hand at singing.It's a tradition on the show, apparently, and one that most of the judges essentially ignore.

Drake Milligan took to the stage of “America’s Got Talent” this week, and if the name seems familiar it’s because this isn’t the first television talent show he’s been on.

Lorraine Kelly, Mel C and Chris Hughes have teamed up for a new ITV drag show.  In a one-off special, a cast of celebrities will channel their inner drag queens for Queens For The Night, set to launch on ITV and ITV Hub later this year.

Coronation Street fans are set to see Simon Gregson as they've never seen him before. The actor is, of course, best known for playing Steve McDonald in the ITV soap but he'll be swapping the cobbles for the stage as part of Lorraine Kelly's new ITV show.

Adam Woodyatt and Simon Gregson are set to become Drag Queens for a new ITV show. Hosted by Lorraine Kelly, Queens For The Night will see Spice Girls Mel C, comedian Rob Beckett, Drag Queen Courtney Act and West End star Layton Williams judge a series of famous faces as they unleash their own drag alter egos.

ITV Takes On ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ With Celebrity Drag Format

COMEDIAN Axel Blake was crowned the winner of Britain's Got Talent 2022 after a dramatic live series finale on Sunday night. The comic beat ten other acts to the top spot after a night that judge Simon Cowell branded the “best” final he has ever judged. Axel beat young ventriloquist Jamie - who was in tears as hosts Ant and Dec gushed over how well he had done in the competition.

Peter Andre has revealed that his children Junior and Princess are 'really excited' to be appearing on his returning reality show. Peter Andre: My Life first aired on ITV2 in 2009 with the 77th and final episode of the fly in the wall series filmed in 2013.

Sharon Osbourne has voiced her support for her friend Johnny Depp but admitted the Amber Heard trial has been “very ugly for both of them.”

This is one “America’s Got Talent” act we haven’t seen before.

BRITAIN's Got Talent winner Axel Blake has hit back at claims the show was fixed after fans said he was "already famous". Viewers fumed on Sunday night as the comedian and dad-of-two was crowned the 2022 winner, despite already having a show on Amazon Prime.

Axel Blake has spoken out about fix claims after his Britain's Got Talent win last night.

Britain's Got Talent viewers got all emotional as they spotted a moment between one of the young acts and the judges during the live final. The ITV talent show came to a spectacular end on Sunday night (June 5) following a week of live semi-final shows.

Roman Kemp may present to millions of listeners on a daily basis but the nerves got the better of him when he came face-to-face with the Duchess of Cambridge over the weekend. The Capital FM host was busy co-hosting the Platinum Party at the Palace coverage on Saturday night (June 4).

Richard Madeley was quick to apologise after he was called out by a surprised Susanna Reid on Good Morning Britain. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV news programme on Monday morning (June 6) following the four-day Bank Holiday weekend.

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden was left visibly shocked as her Golden Buzzer act Loren Allred failed to make the final three on Sunday's final of the ITV show. As hosts Ant and Dec announced the results, they said of Loren, who sang Never Enough in the hit film The Greatest Showman: "You are not in the final three." To which the camera panned to Amanda, 51, who was left visibly shocked as she was seen saying something to her judging panel.

SIMON Cowell incurred the wrath of Britain's Got Talent viewers when he appeared to 'predict' the Queen's death. The mogul made a comment that suggested Her Majesty might not make it to the Royal Variety Performance where the winner will perform.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent judge Simon Cowell made a huge blunder after he misgendered a finalist tonight. Sunday evening's instalment of the ITV show saw the final 10 acts battle it out for the top spot in the grand final.