Little Mix's Simon Cowell row saw Rak-Su 'caught in crossfire', says Myles Stephenson

Simon Cowell has high hopes for the new crop of impressive hopefuls on the upcoming season of. However, the outspoken judge says the auditions didn't fill him with confidence at the start.Cowell — who rocked a brace bandage on his hand from when he broke his arm earlier this year — spoke with ET's Matt Cohen on the red carpet at the Season 17 Kick-Off event at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Wednesday, and opened up about his initial misgivings over the level of talent this season.«When [taping] first started — you know, I am always expecting, always hoping, the show can or should should be better year on year.

Scots BGT contestant Ferdinand Rennie has offered to perform his high energy dance version of Never Enough at Simon Cowell's wedding after his online audition had over 200,000 hits.

Simon Cowell and his fiancée Lauren Silverman threw the most impressive Easter party for their family and friends at their Los Angeles mansions – and it included a fun Easter egg hunt and a water slide!MORE: Inside Amanda Holden's cosy Easter weekend with Simon CowellSeveral of the lucky guests, such as Terri Seymour and Amanda Holden, couldn't help but share videos and photos from the occasion, and fans were treated to a rare family photo of Simon and Lauren alongside their two children, Eric and Adam.WATCH: Simon Cowell's teeth before and after: What has BGT star done to his teeth?The couple, who became engaged last year after eight years together, share a son Eric, eight, whilst 16-year-old Adam is Lauren's son from her marriage to Andrew Silverman.READ: BGT viewers praise young boy after he makes cheeky jibe at Simon CowellRELATED: Simon Cowell's multi-million dollar engagement ring for Lauren Silverman is a total show-stopperIn the adorable snap, which was taken in Simon and Lauren's garden, the four can be seen posing together, with Lauren positioned between Simon and Adam, and adorable Eric posing in front of his mum and brother. The family looked happy as they posed for Terri at their LA mansion"Thank you for a beautiful day @simoncowell #laurensilverman.

Adil Ray was quick to get his own back on Kate Garraway as he thought he heard her suffer a name blunder after remarking that he had a 'nasty streak'. The pair were back on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday (April 19).

Fans of Britain’s Got Talent delightedly saw the show return to our TV screens over the weekend after a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s been an even longer break for boss Simon Cowell, 62, after he suffered a serious bike injury that left him unable to join the judging panel back in 2020. Previous winner and Diversity star Ashley Banjo stepped into Simon’s judging chair and, although Simon was pleased with Ashley’s performance, he’s happy to be back in the judging seat himself.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent returned for its second instalment yesterday but the show has been hit with 'fix' claims after Simon Cowell dished out his golden buzzer. While Simon was blown away by Axel's gags about the pandemic and his pregnant girlfriend, some viewers were up in arms that he got the coveted golden buzzer. One branded the decision a fix, pointing out that Axel already has a stand-up show on streaming service Amazon Prime - just as last night's golden buzzer, singer Loren Allred, was already a famous singer.

Amanda Holden celebrated Easter over in Los Angeles alongside her family and close pals, including Simon Cowell and his fiancée Lauren Silverman. The Britain's Got Talent judge, 51, has been soaking up the sun in Santa Monica, California, along with her two children, Lexi, 16, and 10 year old Hollie. She's been busy documenting her trip over on Instagram, where she's shared a series of snaps of herself soaking up the sun by the pool.

Amanda Holden was filmed having the time of her life a silver swimsuit as she celebrated the Easter weekend in style. Amanda, 51, took to Instagram to share a Boomerang video of herself enjoying the Californian sunshine by the pool, and danced on a sun bed as she was filmed.To complete her fabulous look, the mum-of-two held on to a metallic pink throw, which flailed around behind her as she danced, and a pair of sunglasses as she had her blonde tresses in bouncy waves. Amanda also shared a snap of herself relaxing by the pool at what’s thought to be at her co-judge Simon Cowell’s California-based home.

Britain's Got Talent fans were left confused on Sunday's episode over Simon Cowell's "homegrown" talent comment after the ITV show's golden buzzer was used to send through a US pro to the semi-finals. The hit ITV talent competition returned to ITV over the weekend to celebrate the long Easter weekend and after Brit Kidz performed a routine inspired by different BGT acts, Simon gushed about the group being "homegrown" talent.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent viewers were outraged last night after Simon Cowell made a comment about "homegrown" talent amid a fix row. The show's return at the weekend featured American professional singer Loren Allred receiving the first golden buzzer of the series, sending her straight through to the final.

SIMON Cowell has insisted there are LESS professional acts on this year's Britain's Got Talent, despite emerging fix rows. On the debut show this weekend, pro singer Loren Allred was given the golden buzzer after wowing the judges with her singing voice.

Amanda Holden is making the most of the Easter Bank Holiday – but this year, the Britain's Got Talent judge has jetted off to Santa Monica to celebrate the occasion with close friend Simon Cowell and his fiancée Lauren Silverman.MORE: Amanda Holden is a glowing goddess in string bikini on California holidayAccompanied by her family, Amanda took to social media to share a series of envy-inducing pictures showing the impressive dining spread, her poolside glamour and a snap of herself chilling in her loungewear clothes with Simon.WATCH: Amanda Holden dazzles fans as she dances in glitzy showgirl leotard"#PrisonChic Easter snugs [Easter egg] Hope you all enjoyed the return of @BGT ?" she wrote in the caption as the show returned to our screens this weekend.MORE: Amanda Holden's health and fitness secrets - here's how she stays in incredible shapeLOOK: Amanda Holden radiates spring vibes in cute white wrap dressFans were quick to comment, with one writing: "Beautiful photo nice to see the relaxed side." Another said: "Loving your lounge suit where is it from, hard to find nice summer ones."A third post read: "Snug as a bug in a rug. Lovely to be cosy!! I have loved both programmes so far.

Amanda Holden has told Simon Cowell that “no one” can replace her on Britain’s Got Talent. The ITV talent competition returned to screens on Saturday evening after a two-year break and marked 10 years of the same judging panel of Amanda, 51, Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.

Britain's Got Talent judge has lost a staggering four inches from his waist. He began his health journey prior to the pandemic after seeing photos of himself.

READ MORE: Simon Cowell's life: Botox 'horror', age, net worth, wife to be and lavish wedding plans Despite his disability he doesn’t let anything stop him - he came on the hit ITV talent show and performed a comedy song about his brittle bone disease which had everyone in howls of laughter. Making light of his situation, he sang about how he doesn’t have to queue for rides at Disneyland as well as being given priority on public transport.

Simon Cowell has come under fire from Britain's Got Talent fans after asking contestants "badly-worded questions". The comments came during the second round of auditions on Sunday (April 17) night. The first act of the night was Brit Kids.

SIMON Cowell gave the second golden buzzer of the series in tonight's second episode to comic Axel Blake. But some fans of the ITV hit were outraged by his decision.

Amanda Holden has issued a stern warning to fellow judge Simon Cowell if he ever thinks about replacing her on Britain's Got Talent. The sassy panel member, 51, pulled no punches when she was asked in a new interview who Simon could put into her chair if she was ill.

AMANDA Holden and Simon Cowell got cosy with Dame Judy Collins at a birthday dinner in London. The music mogul, 62, and his fellow BGT judge, 51, posed happily by the acting legend at the exclusive Mayfair restaurant.

Simon Cowell pressed his golden buzzer for "amazing" comedian Axel Blake during Sunday's instalment of Britain's Got Talent. At the start of the audition, Axel said: "My name's Axel Blake and I'm from West London. I've got a 12-year-old son, he's in the audience, so I just wanted him to believe in yourself.

One Britain’s Got Talent audition melted the nation’s hearts tonight as a group of four young boys performed an impressive scooting act. In fact, they were so impressive that judge Simon Cowell vowed that his son Eric would not be allowed to watch the performance, so he would not be encouraged to perform dangerous tricks. As the four boys, aged between six and 10, scooted on stage, the audience were ready for an adorable show.