Amanda Holden claims Simon Cowell's fiancée Lauren made him 'think straight'

Amanda Holden has been described as the "hostess with the mostest" after hosting a star-studded dinner on Friday night.The actress reunited with old friends, including former Britain's Got Talent co-star, Piers Morgan. Amanda's friends gushed as they posed by side for a sweet snap where they were joined by a full table of stars, including Alan Carr, Ruth Lansford and Eamonn Holmes.The group sat around an elegant marble table as they beamed for the camera as private chef and Michelin-trained Euan Peach sat proudly in the centre. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Simon Cowell is thinking about bringing back The X Factor after axing it just one year ago.The iconic programme ran from 2004 until 2018 before and saw two spin-offs in 2019 - The Band and The X Factor Celebrity.Last summer, ITV confirmed that the show wouldn't return but Simon seems to have other plans.He is apparently planning to resuscitate The X Factor one year on from ITV declaring they had no plans of airing it again.The TV boss has hinted that it may be the right time for the show to make a return to the US.An insider told The Sun on Sunday: “The X Factor is far from dead in America. Simon always felt the show needed some rest and some revamping.“He and the producers are looking at making it appeal to a wider audience and incorporating more social media platforms and streaming possibilities.”Simon also told the publication: “I’m proud of the show.

Britain's Got Talent contestant after viewers claimed she was an experienced professional.Impressionist Suzi Wild had the ITV show's judging panel in stitches on Saturday evening's programme as she imitated celebrities including the Queen and Lorraine Kelly. Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden were all seen bursting into laughter at her impressions and the show's co-host Declan Donnelly marvelled off-stage at the accuracy of Suzi's Janet Street-Porter impersonation.

Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Simon Cowell looked cheerful as they arrived to America's Got Talentfilming in Pasadena on Saturday.The German supermodel, 48, and the Modern Family star, 49, were glamorous as ever, with Heidi rocking a green and black coat andSofia looking chic in an olive silk shirt and pants set.MeanwhileCowell, 62, sported his usual laid-back style, wearing a blue T-shirt, jeans, and black boots. Co-workers: Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Simon Cowell looked cheerful as they arrived to America's Got Talent filming in Pasadena on SaturdayThe entrepreneur paired the look with black shades and sported a brace on his injured wrist.

Simon Cowell, 62, is understood to now have taken more of a backseat in some of his ventures.The record executive wants to spend more time with his young son Eric Cowell, eight, and avoid becoming ill.Over the course of his career, he's launched numerous shows and founded media empire Syco - though he's said to be winding down his empire, including with The X Factor not returning.It's believed to be part of a strategy by the Britain's Got Talent judge to counteract his "unhealthy addiction to work," with him having been concerned about this.The music mogul opened up about his anxiety recently, revealing that whilst he remains on shows like BGT, he's taking a backseat when it comes to running them.He explained during an interview: "I made the decision that my main job would be being on TV, not running a production company.

Simon Cowell has a secret nickname that is out of this world — Darth Vader. Daily Star can reveal pals reckon the Britain's Got Talent mogul, 62, is just like the iconic Star Wars villain famed for being ruthless.

Simon Cowell has revealed he would be "petrified" if his son Eric were to perform on Britain's Got Talent, after the ITV show was halted due to a horror scooter crash.The inaugural episode of the new series saw four young boys aged between six and 10 take to the stage at the London Palladium to perform a series of scooter tricks involving towering ramps.Scooter Boys' routine, however, was drastically called to a halt after one member - Austin - fell from his scooter, forcing the intervention of medical staff.Thankfully, he was soon deemed to be okay to continue his routine and returned to the stage to rapturous applause.But that doesn't quell Simon's worries for his own son.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, Simon revealed: "I'm like, 'my god, what if that was Eric?' It would be like 'wow'... I would be petrified!'"Fellow judge David Walliams agreed that having kids changes things from a judging capacity, as he spilled: "I think having kids definitely changes you.

Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell has revealed what he keeps under his desk – his nuts.TV’s "Mr Nasty", 62, has become a health fanatic in recent years and shuns sweets.Instead, he said: "I have a bowl of nuts under the desk."Where I can, I have cut out the sugar and the dairy and the gluten from my diet."That has made a difference genuinely to my health. Plus before my accident, I went out on my bike a lot.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent viewers are convinced that Simon Cowell has "already signed" Loren Allred as the fix row continues. The ITV contestant, who has had a stellar singing history with stints on The Voice and The Greatest Showman, was forced to address fix rumours after her appearance on the new series.

HE became a star launching music careers and TV shows, but Simon Cowell says the “terrifying” prospect of burn-out convinced him to give most of it up. The former music mogul was desperate to spend more time with eight-year-old son Eric and did not want workload or bad health stopping him.

LIVE television is hard work - and when you've been on air for over a decade, there's inevitably going to be times it doesn't all go to plan. Just take Britain’s Got Talent, which has seen no shortage of acts and judges behaving badly since it began in 2007.

Former X Factor winner Leon Jackson seemingly disappeared from the world of showbiz following a brief stint in the limelight.

Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has a secret skill she’s been hiding – she can do impressions.And she can do a mean one of daytime TV favourite Lorraine Kelly, which she showcases on Saturday's BGT episode.The panel are wowed by comedienne and impressionist Suzy Wilde.She has been on the circuit since 2010 and even done The Edinburgh Festival winning fans by taking off the likes of Cheryl Cole, Sharon Osbourne, Kirstie Allsopp, Joanna Lumley and even Gordon Ramsay.Suzy has the TV judges in stitches mimicking The Queen, Janet Street-Porter and Gemma Collins.But Amanda then reveals that she could be a comedy ­contender too.And she shows off her previously hidden expertise by doing her own version of Scots telly host Lorraine.A source said: ‘‘It was pretty funny. The judges couldn’t stop laughing at her impersonation.’’Also on the show is a guitarist and singer who auditions in a dustbin ­performing Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life.Amanda is not impressed with the ‘‘bin busker’’ though and says: “This is a bit of rubbish.’’To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.In November 2020, Amanda shocked her Heart FM co-stars with an Margaret Thatcher impression.

Amanda Holden was left stunned to discover that a fan has had her face tattooed onto his leg.The Heart Breakfast presenter, 51, got to see the portrait for the first time during today's episode of the radio show and told her co-host Jamie Theakston she was "absolutely honoured". Introducing the segment, Jamie revealed that he'd spoken to a tattoo artist called Beau who was recently asked to design a tattoo unlike any other. Welcoming Rich and his girlfriend Lori onto the show, Jamie said: "When we spoke to Beau about the tattoo, she thought that you were joking to begin with, but you were entirely serious?" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden was left speechless after a fan unveiled a giant tattoo of her on his leg. The 51-year-old was presenting Heart Breakfast's radio show alongside co-host Jamie Theakston when they brought listener Rich onto the show via Facetime.The mum-of-two was itching to see the inking after Rich's girlfriend Lori revealed her initial reaction to first seeing it as she said: "I was thinking, where do we go from here?"As Rich raised his leg towards the camera, the hosts made the slow realisation what the tattoo was as Amanda hesitatingly asked: "Is that me?""No way" Amanda shockingly asked, "I didn’t know if it was me or Kylie Minogue to be honest.

X Factor favourite Wagner revealed that sex without love leaves him feeling unclean and makes him want to go wash afterwards. During an exclusive chat with the Daily Star for a Facebook Live tell-all, the singer chatted about his colourful sex life.

Amanda Holden has taken to Instagram to share a stunning set of snaps of herself at the Heart Breakfast studios, while donning an incredible leather skirt. The 51-year-old Britain’s Got Talent judge donned a sultry look on Thursday (April 21), as she used the Global Radio offices as a runway to show off her sleek ensemble.

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.

Amanda Holden left fans floored as she donned a beautiful pastel pink blazer dress which showcased her never-ending legs that glistened through her golden tan.The Britain’s Got Talent judge, 51, was the image of beauty on Wednesday (April 20), as she turned the Heart radio studios into a catwalk where she strutted her stuff in her Spring ensemble.On top, her incredible outfit included a beautifully cropped double breasted blazer by Forever Unique which featured an elegant puffed sleeve and gorgeous gold buttons.She layered the stand-out garment over a matching boucle midi dress which included a daring thigh high front slit that put her gorgeous long legs on full display.Completing the look was a pair of pale pink patent leather heels as she accessorised her drop-dead gorgeous outfit with an elegant pearl bracelet.The mum-of-two straightened her honey blonde tresses which cascaded over her shoulders as she looked out to the beautiful view from her central London office.Amanda opted for a glam makeup look with a thin band of winged eyeliner which complemented her soft smoky brown eyeshadow that she topped with lashings of black mascara.She added a soft wash of peach blush to her cheeks as well as a wash of golden bronzer to match her beautiful summer tan, which she finished with a swipe of pale pink lipstick.Referencing the hit teen comedy Mean Girls, the radio host captioned her red-hot snap: “#OnWednesdaysWeWearPink [pink love heart emoji].”And fans couldn’t help but spot the striking resemblance to her TV character in the 2017 series of The Worst Witch, Miss Pippa Pentangle.One user penned: “The pink is the new you !! Brings out the beauty in you !! Miss Pentangle [six pink heart emojis].”Another added: “Oh wow Amanda

Britain's Got Talent has responded after the show's return was hit with 'racism' complaints. It was a big weekend for the ITV talent show as it made a big comeback after two years away from screens.

Baywatch babe and Hollywood star Carmen Electra has had a number of high profile romances throughout the years, including with X Factor star Simon Cowell.The actress dated Simon for over six months in 2012 - but he is not the only famous face to have been in a relationship with Carmen since she burst onto our TV screens in the early nineties.Throughout her career, Carmen has also dated rockstars, world famous musicians and huge names from the world of sports - with her romances featuring in documentaries including 2020's The Last Dance.On Carmen's 50th birthday (April 20), Daily Star takes a look back on her wild love life.Long before she was Baywatch and silver screen icon Carmen Electra, Tara Leigh Patrick was an aspiring actress who moved to Minnesota in search of fame and fortune after spotting an ad for an all-girl group being put together by Purple Rain singer Prince.It was him that gave the actress the new name of Carmen Electra, after he spotted her talent during the audition.Not only did Carmen credit Prince with kick-starting her career, the two also dated for a period of time, but she chose to end the relationship when she wanted to stay in Los Angeles, telling E! Online: "He controlled everything, but I loved that about him. How I dressed, the music, hairstyles.