Britain's Got Talent fans fuming as they call for ban on child acts on ITV show

Jaws dropped when four familar faces took to the stage on Britain's Got Talent. In the final audition show of the series the colourful children's TV characters the Teletubbies performed for judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.

Britain's Got Talent audition in 2012.The band - consisting of members Sonny Jay, Eddie Brett and Té Eugene Qhairo - won over the hearts of judges Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden with their originals songs Lovesick and Honest.Impressing the public in the semi-finals, they also bagged a spot in the BGT final that year, finishing in fourth place behind eventual winners Ashleigh and Pudsey.On the back of their success in the competition, the band landed an impressive £500k record deal with Syco.Alas, it wasn't to be.After being dropped from Syco in October 2013 due to poor record sales, the boys announced their intent to disband in November 2014.They said in a statement at the time: "The three of us, who you’ll know as the Loveable Rogues, have made the tough, but self-assured decision to part ways at the end of the year. "We've had the most incredible time as a band; performing, touring, playing, writing and laughing together for half a decade, but the time feels right to head in different directions and take on new endeavours."So, where are The Loveable Rogues now? And, what exactly are they up to?Sonny Jay is perhaps the most recognisable of The Loveable Rogues today.Following the band's split, the 28-year-old landed a radio presenting gig on Capital FM alongside Ronan Kemp and his career has since gone from strength to strength.In 2021, Sonny competed on and won Dancing on Ice.He skated with professional ice skater Angela Egan in the series, beating Coronation Street star Faye Brookes and Olympic legend Colin Jackson to the crown.Speaking about his gruelling experience on the show, Sonny recently told Daily Star: "The biggest challenge for me was...

Amanda Holden sent temperatures soaring on Instagram as she stripped naked in a jaw-dropping display.The stunning picture, which was also shared on photographer Christian Vermaak's page, saw the Britain's Got Talent judge go completely nude as she wrapped herself in a faux fur rug.Channeling her inner Hollywood starlet, Amanda rocked a huge blingy diamond ring and a string of diamonds which cascaded down her back. Amanda styled her sandy-coloured locks into pretty loose waves and she added a slick of muted pink lipgloss to her plump pout.Writing alongside the photo on Instagram, Amanda said that the racy photoshoot was in aid of a Heart FM competition, where she hosts the breakfast show alongside Jamie Theakston.She shared: "So proud to be involved in the biggest day of the year for @thisisheart with the biggest prize on UK radio #MillionPoundFinal"To celebrate I’m wearing over 1000 diamonds worth £1m!!! There was a security guard hovering and they left with the ring & necklace within 10 minutes of this picture @hirshlondon"I’ve loved the past 15 weeks seeing hundreds of Heart listeners winning tons of cash prizes during #HeartMakeMeAMillionaire"Amanda's fans came out in full force to shower praise on the sizzling snap.One social networker gushed: "Beautiful pic and a lovely person.

Amanda Holden has revealed that, even now, iconic pop star Kylie Minogue remains one of her best friends.The Britain’s Got Talent judge and Heart FM radio presenter spoke about how close their friendship is, calling Kylie her “best friend.”When Amanda starred in Neighbours earlier on this year, she revealed her best friend Kylie called her to check she was okay and offer support. Amanda said: “Kylie rang me while I was on set to say ‘hi, what’s it like! How is it going?” she told The Mirror.She said: “We call each other BFF’s.”Amanda, 51, who originates from Portsmouth, has been on television since 1991, and is well known for her appearance on safari drama Wild at Heart.

David Walliams has become a household name in recent times.He has been involved in the British entertainment industry for a number of years and has had several successful careers which have helped build his incredible fortune of around £17 million.Not only is he one of the UK's biggest names in comedy, the 50-year-old has been a judge on Britain's Got Talent since 2012.He appears on the ITV show with Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden.As well as being a popular judge, David is a best-selling children's author, having written books such as Gangsta Granny and Mr Stink.David was once part of one of the most talked about couples in showbiz, having been married to model Lara Stone, 38.However, the couple announced their shock separation after just five years of marriage.Lara and David started dating in 2009 after reportedly meeting at a Chelsea football match.Lara has said that she was nervous for their first date but soon knew they shared a similar sense of humour.Speaking to Dutch Vogue, she said: "I was in the cab home afterward and thought, I should text him and thank him for dinner.

A young choir boy is amazing “Britain’s Got Talent” viewers.

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden couldn't seem to hold back her tears as she watched a schoolboy audition for the popular ITV show.In upcoming scenes set to air this weekend, 13 year old Cormac Thompson blew the judges away with his rendition of Snow Patrol's song, Run.As well as Amanda, Simon Cowell and hosts Ant & Dec also felt Cormac did a brilliant job too and commented favourably throughout his audition.In 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic, aspiring musician Cormac started uploading videos of himself performing online.His singing talent didn't go unnoticed as he was spotted by Decca Records who wanted to work with him.The young teen later released a 15-song album called Hear My Voice last year.Cormac also competed in the BBC Young Chorister of the year and went straight through to the final rounds.Despite Cormac's incredible talent and career history, BGT recently received complaints from viewers for showcasing acts who were already established or who had been on other talent shows prior.Viewers have questioned the show's authenticity as certain acts were already classed as "professionals" in their field before climbing onto the famous BGT stage.This included golden buzzer acts like Greatest Showman singer Loren Allred and comedian Axel Blake, who has his own special on Amazon Prime.An investigation conducted by The Sun concluded that one in four of this year's hopefuls fall under this category.Discussing the matter further, a BGT spokesperson told the publication: "All acts enter the competition with the hope of elevating their career to the highest level and help to reach massive new audiences which Britain’s Got Talent brings in."As we’re all aware, the pandemic affected so many lives, particularly

Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell, 62, might have been known as Mr Nasty during his X-Factor reign, but he demonstrated his softer side when he spoke of how emotional Lauren Silverman's gesture had made him."Even though Lauren had never met my dad, she knew my relationship with him," he revealed."[She] felt quite passionately that he should be named after my dad. I thought that was sweet," he told The Mirror.He also admitted that while the arrival of a new child turned the lives of some parents "upside down", he was loving it.Simon's father, Eric Phillip Cowell, was a record label director, but he sadly died more than 20 years ago in 1999.He had been born in 1918 in London's East End to a family of rope-makers.After bucking the trend in his family and opting to become a chartered surveyor instead, Eric then sold off the business in his 60s.He had also been heavily involved in the music industry and was responsible for Simon's first step to fame.Ultimately becoming the director of the record label EMI, it was Eric who arranged for his son to work at the company.He became an A&R rep - and the rest is history.Tragically, however, his beloved dad never lived to see the biggest heights of his career, as he died the day that Westlife made it to the top of the charts.The Irish boyband had been under Simon's wing at the time.He has since described his father's death as "the worst day of my life"."I phoned him to tell him about [Westlife's] Number One, because that's what I did — when something good happened, I called my dad," he later explained to the Daily Mail."It was the ultimate irony.The worst thing that could happen and the best — all in one day."It just shocked me to the core.

Britain's Got Talent star David Walliams has shared he’d love to dress Simon Cowell in drag for his stag do - but isn’t so sure his co-star would be up for it. The comedian and BGT presenter, 50, has opened up on what he’d love to do for Simon’s last celebration before married life, after the 62 year old prepares for his wedding to fiancée Lauren Silverman, 44.

Britain’s Got Talent youngster Gabz blew the judges away with a piano rap audition at just 14 years old. Gabz, born Gabrielle but now goes by the name of Ash and uses they/them pronouns, sauntered onto the stage back in 2013 on series seven of the hit ITV show and unusually for an aspiring star, chose to sing/rap one of their own songs. Always a bit risky in talent competitions.Their song, The One, was an instant crowd-pleaser though and mightily impressed all four judges with Simon Cowell even commenting: "I absolutely loved that, really good.

X Factor judge Simon Cowell has opened up about how he is opting to cut down on his work life to spend more time with his eight year old son Eric and fiancée Lauren Silverman. Known for his work ethic, Simon is a record producer and owner of Syco Records but is most known for being the brains behind the hit shows The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent.

Britain's Got Talent.Ashleigh and Pudsey were the first ever animal winners of Britain's Got Talent - with Simon Cowell finally getting his wish for a dog act champion. The dynamic duo won the sixth sixth series of the talent competition in 2012, with Pudsey leaving the BGT judges open-mouthed with the incredible displays.The judges were simply stunned by the performance from the pair in the final.Alicia Dixon gushed : "I can’t cope, this moment is too much.

A pair of Lanarkshire starlets have taken to one of the biggest stages in the country and are set to appear on Britain's Got Talent (BGT).

Britain’s Got Talent viewers are used to their fair share of surprising auditions, but one, airing this evening in the final set of auditions from this series, may be the most shocking of all. That’s right, the Teletubbies came to town. The icons of children’s television took to the stage to audition in front of Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden, as part of a special birthday celebration.

David Walliams has admitted that he doesn't know the date of Simon Cowell's wedding to Lauren Silverman next month - as he still hasn't received an invitation.The Britain's Got Talent judge, 50, isn't letting that stop him dreaming up plans for a wild drag-themed stag do for Simon, 62, though.David told The Sun: "I would organise it but I don't think he will really want me to. I don't think our tastes would align on a stag night."I would do something like a drag stag, where I say all guys have to go in drag, and I don't think that is what Simon would actually like."Despite David's enthusiasm, he also admitted he was in the dark about the main event, explaining he "genuinely" didn't know when it was as he's yet to receive a formal invite.He added: "I genuinely don't know the date of the wedding.

AMANDA Holden fought back tears as she watched a schoolboy audition for Britain’s Got Talent. In scenes set to air this weekend, Cormac Thompson, 13, wows the judges as he performs Snow Patrol track Run.

BBC's Hi-de-Hi! thrived on its hugely likeable cast, with us really rooting for Peggy to finally swap that mop for the coveted yellow coat, or for Gladys to realise her romantic ambitions. So whatever happened to these holiday camp workers once the sun finally set on Maplins? Let’s ‘go, go, go’ and find out ...Radio Maplin announcer and sports organiser Gladys was well known on the show for her immortal catchphrase ‘morning campers!’ Gladys’s unrequited loved for Simon Cadell’s Jeffrey Fairbrother was a long-running theme of the show.

Simon Cowell is set to marry Lauren SIlverman in London. The ITV Britain's Got Talent star got engaged to the mother of his child, Eric, at the back end of last year.

THE Britain's Got Talent audience break down in tears tomorrow night as the son of a former winner appears on our screens ten years after he made the judges cry. Saturday night's instalment of the ITV show will see Attraction Juniors take to the stage to try and impress Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.

AMANDA Holden looks a million dollars after giving away a million pounds on her radio show. The Heart presenter changed the life of listener Paul Clymer, 44, after revealing he had won the fortune in the station’s Make Me A Millionaire Final yesterday.

HE’S Simon Cowell’s right-hand man on the Britain’s Got Talent judging panel, constantly making embarrassing jokes and digs at his expense in front of the nation. And now David Walliams hopes to take his telly pal’s suffering one step further by organising a stag do for him that would be the former Mr Nasty’s idea of hell. The Little Britain funnyman says he would love to get Simon dolled up in a slinky dress, like their fellow judge Amanda Holden might wear, then hit the town in full drag.