Britain's Got Talent secret format change which would have seen it copy BBC Strictly

As if auditioning for Britain’s Got Talent wasn’t nerve-wracking enough, Jacob Jones also decided it was going to be the day he proposed to his girlfriend Faye Compton. As soon as the judges told Jacob that he’d made it to the next round for his version of Joe Cocker’s You are so Beautiful, he asked Faye to join him on the stage and dropped down to one knee. An ecstatic but shocked Faye, who was sitting in the audience said yes.

Britain's Got Talent has been accused of recycling acts on the new series of the ITV show. Some of the contestants have been linked to the programme's judges Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden.

Simon Cowell has enjoyed a lengthy career in the spotlight, and thanks to shows such as The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent he's become a household name over the years.The 62 year old, who recently put his £17million Wimbledon mansion up for sale after never living there, has amassed a huge fortune thanks to his successful career in the TV and music industry, and is believed to be worth a whopping £385 million. There's no doubt that Simon inherited his father's love of music and business, as Eric Cowell was an estate agent, property developer and music industry executive.

The Express. The 62-year-old music mogul, who is best known for producing TV talent shows including Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor, was told by a doctor that he needed to get his diet in order. Speaking to talk show host Ellen DeGeneres in 2019, Cowell said he was inspired to improve his physical health to keep up with his son Eric, now eight.

Katie Price and Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell might seem like an unlikely pairing - but they have actually been pals for more than 20 years. And once a bit more than friends - Katie has spoken candidly about the night she spent in the music mogul’s bed and how she loved his manly chest hair.

Britain's Got Talent faced a backlash from angry viewers who complained there were too many infant acts on the ITV talent show.Some of the fuming fans suggested there should be a separate version of BGT dedicated to younger acts, such as ITV's The Voice Kids.Others simply offered a scathing review of the action-packed episode - even comparing it to a "school talent show".The hit talent show featured several acts from little ones on Saturday night (May 21) - which saw the auditions come to a close.They included nine-year-old magician Ryland and sweet Skylar, seven, who performed an epic dance. Both acts sailed through to the next round of the ITV show with four 'yes' votes from Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon.However, many punters weren't impressed by the sheer amount of juniors auditioning on their telly screens, and they flocked to Twitter to air their frustrations.One commented: "There are way too many kids on #BritainsGotTalent this year, they should have their own series and leave this to the adults.

ITV's Britain's Got Talent alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon. READ MORE: Britain's Got Talent Jonathan Antoine's weight loss and life 10 years after ITV show David is also often recognised as the best-selling children's book author.

Love Island star Amber Davies' sister Jade was sweetly supported by her Bridgerton boyfriend on Saturday night after her Britain's Got Talent audition wowed the judges. Jade performed in a Welsh musical choir group called Welsh of the West End where they sang The Greatest Showman's emotional track From Now On, receiving four yeses from the judging panel.

The judges on “Britain’s Got Talent” received more than they bargained for when contestant Kenny Petrie took the stage.

Britain's Got Talent contestant Darcy Oake has confessed Jonathan Goodwin's paralysis has "changed his perspective."The 34-year-old appeared on the ITV talent show in 2014 and wowed the world with his jaw-dropping dove illusion act.After his first audition, judge Simon Cowell said he was "the best magician" they'd ever had in the competition and he sailed through to the live shows.The magician later became known for his daredevil stunts, most notably when he escaped a death-defying bear trap with seconds remaining. Darcy, who is originally from Canada, came 5th overall in the series, which was won by musical theatre group Collabro.In an exclusive interview with Daily Star, the illusionist confessed that he has started to slow down with performing dangerous stunts and revealed former escapologist Jonathan Goodwin was part of that decision.Jonathan, who appeared on America's Got Talent, was left paralysed and in a wheelchair for life after a dangerous stunt went horribly wrong.Speaking about his accident, Darcy said: "Things were changing before because I'm getting older and I have a baby now, but the whole Jonathan Goodwin thing changed my perspective.""I know Goodwin really well, he's a smart guy and he's not just out there just being crazy.

BRITAIN's Got Talent viewers say they've got to the bottom of how young magician Ryland Petty wowed judges with his Harry Potter magic trick. The nine-year-old was likened to the boy wizard after he pulled off a jaw-dropping move with a set of Rubik Cubes - leaving Simon Cowell speechless.

Britain's Got Talent viewers have branded the ITV show a fix once more after seeing a singer from Amanda Holden's BBC show audition.On Saturday's episode (May 22), the show saw a musical group called Welsh on the West End audition for the judges.The talented choir consists of ten professional performers who already currently perform - or have previously performed - in London's famous West End.The group sang an impressive rendition of The Greatest Showman's From Now On. The four judges which included Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden were all blown away by their stellar performance.

BRITAIN’S Got Talent fans have been blown away by busker Maxwell Thorpe’s audition. The singer stunned the judges after performing the classic operatic song Caruso in tonight’s show.

Simon Cowell's longtime friend Sinitta is set to miss the music mogul's upcoming wedding to Lauren Silverman. Singer Sinitta, 58, was Simon's first signing as s record company executive back in 1986 and the pair had an on-off romance for 20 years after they first met in 1983. And, while they remain good friends today, Sinitta will not be present when he says 'I do' to American socialite Lauren, 44 - because she will be on tour as Matron Mama Morton with the musical Chicago.

Alesha left a young girl speechless after delivering her Golden Moment. The seven-year-old had thought she was attending her regular dance class with other children before the pop-star walked in, who Skyla Blue recognised immediately.

Britain's Got Talent last night (May 21) is related to a former Love Island winner and dating a Bridgerton actor. Jade Davies, from the Welsh Of The West End singing group, is the sister of former Love Island winner Amber Davies and is also in a relationship with Luke Newton who plays Colin Bridgerton in the popular Netflix series.The 10-member choir wowed the judging panel on the talent show with their rendition of From Now On from The Greatest Showman, with Simon Cowell describing the performance as "exceptional".Jade has enjoyed notable success in her career so far, having performed on London's West End in Sister Act, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Phantom Of The Opera.The talented singer has been in a relationship with Luke since 2019 and is deeply proud of her boyfriend.A selfie of the couple on Jade's Instagram account after the premiere of Bridgerton's Season 2 was captioned: "Bit of a soppy one but from doing the self tape together, to the day Luke called me whilst I was in Estonia early 2019 to tell me he got the part!! ( I cried obvs ) to the release of season 1 and now to this day right here!"What an incredible journey lukey.

“Britain’s Got Talent” contestant Maxwell Thorpe unveiled an incredibly powerful voice that no one saw coming. 

Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell was left "speechless" on Saturday's episode as nine-year-old magician, Ryland, performed an "amazing" trick on the ITV show. During the latest instalment, Ryland, who discussed with Simon, 62, how much he loves Harry Potter, invited judge Amanda Holden on stage for his audition.

Simon Cowell's wedding as she will be on tour.The music mogul is keeping the exact date of his big day under wraps but the Toy Boy singer has revealed she won't be there in person to see him tie the knot with American socialite Lauren Silverman. Simon, 62, goes way back with Sinitta, 58, who was the first act he signed onto his record label in 1986.

Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell was left completely bowled over as he watched Love Island favourite Amber Davies' sister Jade perform in a Welsh musical choir group on Saturday's episode.The music mogul, 62, praised the incredible group for their sensational The Greatest Showman performance with the act receiving four yeses from the judging panel. Opting to belt out the incredibly emotional track From Now On, the singers put on an unbeatable display as they had the entire audience up on their feet.

Britain's Got Talent fans are not happy with how fast the series has gone this year as the famous auditions come to a close. ITV viewers were given the devastating news that auditions will end in next weeks show on Saturday night (May 21) as it was revealed the judges will see a handful more acts and then make their choices.