George Sampson: Last News

Love Island star Leah Taylor has been hiding a secret heartache on the ITV2 dating show as her former boyfriend was tragically killed in a crash eight years ago. Dancer Leah, 27, had dated Elliott Xavier Campion when they were in their teens but tragically Elliott, a breakdancer who had worked with Britain's Got Talent star George Sampson, died in a motorbike crash in 2015 aged 19.

Britain's Got Talent winner George Sampson stunned the nation back in 2008 with his show-stopping modern dance rendition of Singin' in the Rain, securing him the BGT title. Despite falling short in the semi-finals a year prior, George proved judge doubters Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden wrong and rocketed to fame after his victory.

ITV Britain's Got Talent winner George Sampson, best known for his electrifying performances and winning the second season of BGT in 2008, has certainly had an interesting post-show journey.

Kerry Katona has opened up about her own experience with cruel comments in the past as she discusses how she feels about the Met being urged to reopen its investigation of Caroline Flack’s arrest case before her death. The former Atomic Kitten singer also opens up about her last-minute experiences in panto in Nottingham, after she was called in to take the place of Louie Spence - and how she can't wait to find the time to sit down and watch new Netflix film Scoop, about the notorious interview Prince Andrew gave to Newsnight's Emily Maitlis. Elsewhere in the column, Kerry discusses her eldest, son Max turning 16, who fans say looks incredibly like his famous mum - and what he was planning to do to celebrate the important milestone.

Britain’s Got Talent is coming back - thanks to a teaser from ITV, the show has been revealed to be returning very soon.The channel put a teaser clip of gold confetti on their social media with the caption: “Britain… BGT is back! Coming soon to ITV1 and ITVX." This will be the 17th series of the talent show which originally started in 2007 and continues to showcase some of the best acts from around the world. Featuring judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli, the show gives people a platform to launch their careers and they compete for a chance to take to the stage in the Royal Variety Performance.

Since Britain’s Got Talent launched back in 2007, the UK public and the rest of the world have seen their fair share of talent. From Paul Potts to Diversity and Susan Boyle to George Sampson some of its winners have gone on to enjoy incredible success. However, it's not just the sheer brilliance of the acts that people watch the show for.

Dermot O'Leary has issued a statement following Alison Hammond's apology as the pair face backlash after comments made on This Morning.

GEMMA Bissix is making an epic return to Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks - but not as an actress. Gemma, 39, starred in EastEnders at just 15 years old before joining Hollyoaks as cruel Clare Devine, winning awards for her work. Gemma is now planning a return to the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, but this time behind the camera as a shadow director.

Britains Got Talent launched over 15 years ago, the series has delivered some of TVs most memorable moments.Whether it was Susan Boyle's phenomenal rendition of Memory, Diversity's groundbreaking performances or introducing us to dancing dogs, the show is continuing to delight ITV viewers.The popular series has also introduced us to huge names including Paul Potts, George Sampson and many more - with some of the artists looking completely unrecognisable since their Britains Got Talent days.As the reality TV competition celebrates its 15th anniversary today (June 9, 2022), Daily Star takes a look at some of the programme's biggest transformations.Warrington born street dancer George Sampson became a fan favourite with Britains Got Talent viewers, after wowing the judges in 2008 at the age of just 14 years old.Although he did make it to the semi-finals, his star was already cemented, and George has continued his stellar performing career into his twenties - along with displaying a massive transformation.The 29 year old looks completely different from his street dancing days, showcasing off chiselled cheek bones, facial hair and a broad physique, as well as being decorated in multiple tattoos.George revealed he has had three hair transplants, spending £9,000 on the first two, as he told Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford he was finally happy with his locks. He said: "I'm so happy. It's difficult.

Britain's Got Talent returned to our screens last month for the first time in two years. Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams are the four making up the judging panel this time around, with Ant and Dec back behind the curtain, hosting the ITV talent show.

Some of the most memorable contestants on Britain’s Got Talent were just children when they auditioned for the show and won the hearts of the nation with their impressive and adorable performances. Several of the gifted youngsters who wowed Simon Cowell and his fellow judges over the years have been making a name for themselves in their chosen fields since their brave and exciting time under the BGT spotlight.

SIMON Cowell was in for a surprise tonight as Britain's Got Talent returned for another exhilarating evening of auditions - including a terrifying witch and enchanting kids' choir. Star judge, Simon, was left with his head in his hands after one act takes to the stage in just a pair of green boxers, which had Simon's face printed on the front. Meanwhile fans watched as Alesha Dixon stormed off Britain’s Got Talent after being covered in cockroaches.

Britain's Got Talent has been entertaining the nation since it first burst onto our screens in June 2007.Showcasing an array of talented musicians, comedians, dance acts and several more, the show has proven to be popular weekend entertainment amongst Brits, as the auditionees continue to wow audiences until the nail-biting final.Following the success of America's Got Talent which premiered the year before, BGT has gone on to create household names such as Diversity's frontman Ashely Banjo, singer Susan Boyle and dancer George Sampson.But despite the programme's ever-growing success, many viewers are completely unaware of the changes that have been made along the way with the presenters and the original judges.However, what may come as more of a surprise is the fact that Paul O'Grady was originally scheduled to host the entire show.With broadcaster bust-ups and last-minute changes at the time, Daily Star has taken a look at what happened to the original format.Britain's Got Talent producers clearly had a very different agenda when they were first presented with the idea of the new show by Simon Cowell in 2005.X Factor judge Simon wanted to make sure the programme followed a similar format to the British talent show Opportunity Knocks which aired during the 1950s.However, ITV producers feared the talent show wouldn't work unless comedian Paul O'Grady fronted it.But Paul wasn't the only major change that was later introduced to the show. A few years back, audiences became familiar with original BGT judges Amanda Holden, Piers Morgan and Simon.

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.

Britain's Got Talent's George Sampson has just landed an amazing new job in Los Angeles and looks very different to how he did back in 2008 when he won the ITV show.The dancer first shot to fame on the first-ever series of the ITV talent show back in 2007 when he was just 14.However, is better known for his stint during the second season the following year, which he won.The Warrington-born lad auditioned for the programme a whopping 14 years ago and has since revealed he used his busking money to pay for dance lessons.During his first attempt, he performed to Timbaland's tune Drop and made it to the next round but failed to get to the semi-finals stage.A year later, he returned and busted a move to Bob Sinclair's Rock This Party in front of TV judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan.He proceeded into the next round where he then performed his iconic routine to Singin' In The Rain.This performance and his cheeky chappy persona got him to the final.In the final, George performed exactly the same routine, which concluded with him flipping onto his back under a shower of water.The youngster was crowned the 2008 winner and beat finalists Signature and Andrew Johnston to the top spot.George is now 29 and still loves to perform.In recent years, he has now moved to Los Angeles and will be starring in the musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie, after wowing fans in the West End.He will be playing a substantial role of school bully Dean Paxton.The star attended the Hollywood red carpet event of the show on Monday and flashed a dazzling smile as he posed for the cameras.He recently reflected on how his dance journey had come, writing on Instagram: "I used to dance in the rain and the snow on the streets of Manchester/

Christmasmovie Nativity has shocked TikTokers with her incredible transformation 12 years on.Krista Hyatt found fame with her dancing partner Charlie Dixon as "The Cheeky Monkeys" when the duo were just eight years old and competed in season two of Britain's Got Talent.Dancer George Sampson won the 2008 series but Krista and Charlie went on to star in the feel-good film Nativity which was released in November the following year.Krista starred as Becky, a kid from a rival school who wears her hair up in braids, and fans are gobsmacked at how she looks all grown up.The blonde 22-year-old made a TikTok video teasing fans in the run-up to Christmas and asking them when they were going to be putting on the movie again."Not long til you get to

ITV tonight. Adele was performing perform new songs and classics in front of a specially-invited audience of friends, family and her own personal heroes and heroines, fellow musicians, artists, actors, sports personalities, and more.

George Sampson recently shared a look at his tattoo sleeves, and fans couldn't believe how much time had gone by since the star won Britain's Got Talent. George skyrocketed to fame after winning the hit show with his dance in 2007.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent star George Sampson looks unrecognisable with a beard and LOADS of tattoos 13 years after the show. The dancer shot to fame on the first series of the ITV talent show back in 2007, but is best known for his stint on the second season the following year.

Britain's Got Talent in 2008.

Britain's Got Talent at just six-years-old.