Britain's Got Talent faces fix storm as Simon Cowell's golden buzzer act Axel Blake wins

Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee have boosted the popularity of the Royal Family in general, and in particular that of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The Duchess of Cambridge is reportedly keen to sustain that popularity bounce, according to reports, by taking on a specialist market research company to help manage her public image.The future Queen Consort held "private talks” with Kelly Beaver, chief executive of the polling organisation Ipsos at Kensington Palace on Tuesday, according to the Express.An Ipsos report says that Kate is currently the second most popular member of the Royal Family, eclipsed only by Her Majesty the Queen herself.At least a third of the people polled in a recent survey saw Kate as modern, capable and a good representative of Great Britain on the world stage.Three in ten of the 1,039 adults polled in May this year said Catherine has a lot of personality (30%) while 29% said she is a symbol of what is good in Britain and concerned about those in Britain who are really in need (both 29%).The Duke of Cambridge ranks just behind his wife in terms of popularity, Ipsos says, with just under a third of the public saying Prince William gives them confidence in the future of Britain and say he is a symbol of what is good about the country.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here. By contrast, public approval of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has dipped overall in recent years, with close to a quarter of those polled saying Harry was out of touch with ordinary people and only 6% now choosing Meghan as their favourite royal.

The X Factor has been enjoying a well-deserved break from air, but its frostiest moments linger in public consciousness.

Britain's Got Talent champ Jai McDowall has revealed Simon Cowell gave him "more than he should have" for winning the hit ITV talent show.The Scottish singer won the 2011 series of BGT, which bagged him a whopping £100,000 cash prize and a performing slot at the prestigious Royal Variety performance.However, Jai suggested show boss Simon Cowell gave him more than he should have - including an album deal and a tour.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, Jai confirmed he patched things up with Simon after their feud and that the music mogul gave him more opportunities than show champs usually get.Dishing on the lucrative opportunities he got from Simon, Jai said: "Look at what he’s done for myself. A lot of people don’t know this, but on BGT you get a prize and you get to sing at the Royal Variety, but I got a lot of stuff I shouldn’t have got."I got the album deal and I got a tour, and I got certain things out of it that I wasn’t supposed to, and I always say to people that I got a lot more than I should have.

Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has stepped out in style after she shared a picture of herself in an eye-catching mini dress on her Instagram.The 51-year-old caught the attention of her 1.8 million followers when she uploaded a stunning snap to her story, which showed off her long legs and impressive figure.The Heart Radio host shot a smile at the camera as she stepped out into the road, one hand on her chest and another clutching a bag as she strutted away.She covered her face with large black sunglasses and styled her signature blonde hair behind her shoulders as she walked in a pair of nude high heels.The dress showed off the 51-year-olds figure and featured a low square neckline and a short hem that cut off above the knee.The bright green colour accentuated her bronzed glow and Holden accessorised with gold bracelets and necklaces.Amanda tagged Karen Millen as the designer of the dress and Kate Spade as the designer for the bag.The talent show judge blew fans away with her stunning ball gown for the Britain’s Got Talent final which saw comedian Axel Blake take home the title.Amanda uploaded a picture of the dress to her Instagram, which once again highlighted her curves as she walked up the stairs behind the scenes.Her hair was loosely blow dried and she wore minimal make-up, with black eyeliner to accentuate her almond shaped eyes.The yellow gown was fitted round the body and had a mermaid style hem, which flared out below the hips into layers of fabric.A corset held her in at the chest and had no straps.Fans went wild for the daring look and rushed to comment on the judge’s outfit.One kind follower wrote: “There are not enough words to describe that beauty of yours,” and signed off with a heart eye emoji

Performers Joseph B. Clarke and Bri’Anna Harper left their mark on the “America’s Got Talent” stage Tuesday night.

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

Kate Middleton has been photographed arriving in Brent, North-East London, where she is visiting a Little Village hub that provides essentials to families with young children.The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, made her first solo outing following the Queen's incredible Jubilee celebrations over the weekend, where her three children stole the show in their rare appearances – from George's sweet singing during the Jubilee concert and Louis' cheeky Buckingham Palace balcony appearance. For her visit to to the charity, mum-of-three Kate cut a stylish figure as she wore a fitted white blazer jacket and top, paired with tailored black trousers.

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.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex's fans are saying that their daughter Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor has a striking resemblance to baby Princess Eugenie in new birthday photo.The Duke, 37, and Duchess, 40, of Sussex released the image of their daughter at her first birthday celebrations at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor on Saturday 4 June. This came after the couple, along with their daughter Lilibet and son Archie, three, travelled to the United Kingdom for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Howie Mandel hit his Golden Buzzer for Madison Baez Taylor on Tuesday's episode of America's Got Talent on NBC sending her straight to the live shows.The 11-year-old singer from Yorba Linda, California, was planted in the audience and belted out 'Amazing Grace,' shocking the auditorium and judges with her voice during a break in taping.Simon Cowell, 62, who didn't know the crew had purposefully put Madison in the audience, told the young singer to come to the stage. Golden child:Howie Mandel hit his Golden Buzzer for Madison Baez Taylor on Tuesday's episode of America's Got Talent on NBC sending her straight to the live showsThe audience also chanted for her to sing 'on the stage.'When she got up, Madison said it had always been a dream to be on the AGT stage and cried right before she sang the song again.

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.

Johnny Depp was left delighted when the Hollywood superstar stopped for a selfie with him outside a York hotel. Curtis, on Twitter as @Curtis1192, was left distraught earlier today after heading to the Hilton in York to ask for Johnny Depp's autograph.

Celebrating. New photos have given us a sneak peek of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Lilibet birthday presents. The couple and their two kids, Archie, 3, and Lilibet, 1, landed in Santa Barbara, after the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on June 5, 2022, and were spotted unloading a few precious gifts from across the pond. 

certainly played up his antics for the camera during Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee last weekend.So much so that he was giving royal photographer Chris Jackson a hard time snapping the young royal during the festivities.The 4-year-old was quite the superstar during celebrations to commemorate the queen’s 70 years on the throne when he made plenty of funny faces during various events.On his Instagram Stories, Jackson — who has photographed the British royal family for over two decades — admitted that he had a difficult time shooting Louis because he was too busy cackling to take a good photo.“I was struggling to keep the camera still as I was chuckling whilst taking these photos, what a character,” he wrote, according to Hello! Magazine. “Thanks to everyone for all your comments and kind messages over the last few days.

Prince Harry was sweetly comforted by Meghan Markle during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, a lip reader confirms.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shared a rare photo of their daughter Lilibet at her 'garden picnic party' as they reflected on her first birthday. The couple, who have already returned to the US following their brief visit during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, have been very firm on keeping their children out of the media. So this surprise snap is a real treat for royal fans after they celebrated Lilibet's first birthday in a casual but private party at Windsor Castle on Saturday, June 4.

Britain's Got Talent winner Axel Blake has denied claims the show is "fixed" and has hit back at people who suggested he was "already famous". Viewers were left outraged Sunday night's final result as the dad of two triumphed over 13 year old ventriloquist Jamie Leahey during the live final. Many felt the comedian's "fame" had helped him after he already has his own show on Amazon Prime.

Prince Charles over the segregation of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle over the Jubilee celebrations.The 64-year-old was left less than impressed when she witnessed The Duke and Duchess of Sussex sitting apart from Prince Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton at the Thanksgiving service.Fern shared her issues with the "segregation" of Harry and Meghan as she called the situation "troubling".On Friday, The Sussex's arrived at St Paul's Cathedral for the Service of Thanksgiving and were joined by other working members of the Royal Family.The celebration marked the first time that Harry and Meghan had returned back to the UK with their two children Archie and Lilibet since they stepped down from their royal duties two years ago.After they had entered the cathedral, Harry and Meghan placed themselves in the second row whilst Prince Charles and William sat on the other side.Noticing the clear separation, Fern took to Twitter to voice her feelings before taking aim at Prince Charles for allowing it to happen.She wrote: "I understand all the protocols and ‘soft diplomacy’ employed by the Royal Family, but for the Prince of Wales to allow Harry and Meghan to be so obviously segregated is troubling."A father should have the balls to sit as a family with his two children."It wasn't long before people quickly commented on her post which seemed to divide her 113,000 Twitter followers.One person disagreed with Fern as they claimed the decision was "totally right".They said: "I thought it was totally right for them to be sat with Eugenie and Beatrice and their partners.

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.