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Lagi Demetriou, best known for his performances on Britain's Got Talent as one half of Stavros Flatley, has undergone a remarkable transformation since his days on the ITV talent show. Alongside his father Demi, Lagi captured the hearts of audiences with their Greek-infused Lord of the Dance routine, complete with leather trousers and comical blonde wigs, back in 2009. Despite their unforgettable audition, Lagi and Demi fell short of clinching the top prize, losing out to dance troupe Diversity.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left distracted by Cher's performance during the final of the hit BBC show on Saturday, 16 December. Some show fans accused the 77 year old veteran singer of "miming" during her performance and weren't too happy about it, branding it 'disappointing'. Last night, during the final, which was won by Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola, Cher was there to sing her new Christmas song, DJ Play a Christmas Song.

The winner of Britain's Got Talent 2023 has been announced as Viggo Venn, with Lillianna Clifton coming in second place and Cillian O'Connor in third.The champion, who was crowned in tonight's live TV final on ITV will go on to perform in front of King Charles, and other members of the royal family at the Royal Variety Performance on November 30 2023. Tonight's show saw the final ten acts; Musa Motha, Amy Lou, Viggo Venn, Olivia Lynes, Ghetto Kids, Travis George, Malakai Bayoh, Duo Odyssey, Cillian O'Connor, and Lillianna Clifton, go head-to-head to be crowned series champ.

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.

Ashley Banjo is in the dark over his Dancing on Ice future, and isn't sure if he'll return to the popular skating-come-dancing show.The TV hunk, 33, has not been given any guarantee he will return as a judge.He told the Daily Star Sunday: “Dancing on Ice has become part of my calendar and a big part of my career and what I love to do.“The producers have told me that the show will be returning for another series. But they haven’t given me the green light yet.“I have my fingers crossed that they will ask me back.” Dancing on Ice’s line-up of judges has changed a number of times since it launched in 2006.In the past three years, both Jason Gardiner and John Barrowman have left the show amid controversy.Bosses are due to confirm the panel for the next series later this year.

Prince Harry has reportedly "banned" comedian and actor Jack Whitehall from seeing him after he made a joke calling the Royal "Ginger Nuts". The 33 year old Jungle Cruise star recently revealed that comments made at the 2015 Royal Variety Show may have led to him being blacklisted from seeing his old friend. What's more, Jack claimed he wasn't invited to 37 year old Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding in 2018 as a result.The stand-up comic explained as part of his How To Survive The Summer Holidays tour with his parents Michael, 81, and Hilary, 59, according to The Mirror.The star's dad began: “Jack, I read a book recently and it changed my life.

Prince Harry at the Royal Variety Show in 2015.The comedian, 33, aimed several jibes at the Duke of Sussex during his performance at the time.The stand-up comic has now made another jibe at The London Palladium as part of his How To Survive The Summer Holidays tour alongside his mum Hilary Whitehall, 59, and dad Michael Whitehall, 81, on March 23.The trio entertained fans with their stage antics as Jack interviewed his parents.As they recall various anecdotes of their lives, the film actor recalled an awkward royal moment.Jack reportedly joked that he had been "banned" after taking a cheeky swipe at Prince HarryMichael referenced Meghan Markle's recent book, The Bench, which he suggested had "changed his life".He then claimed that Jack had been "banned" from seeing his friend Harry during their standup routine.But the comic suggested that it was his joke at The Royal Variety show which got him snubbed.“I think I have been banned because I called him 'Ginger Nuts’ at the Royal Variety," Jack replied, according to The Sun.The comic referred to his appearance at The Royal Variety Performance in 2015 and viewers may recall the various swipes made towards Prince Harry.The comedian joked about the royal running the country, to his time in the British Army before he went on to explain why the public adores the young royal so much."Now you have done some incredible things of course; all the work you've done for charity and you've served your country with distinction in the British army," Jack mused."But most importantly, when we look at you, we know that if you were one of our friends, you would be one of the lads."'They called it a tumour' Jasmine Harman addresses family struggles[LATEST]Brendan Cole hits out at Strictly for

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Queen.They were at the height of the sitcom’s popularity when they visited London upon royal invitation to perform live in front of senior royals.And in a 2014 Reddit AMA with Betty, one fan asked the comedy icon about the experience."It was very exciting!" she replied, "The Queen was lovely."We were told not to address her unless we were addressed."She was up in a box and she came down on stage after with Princess Anne."She also recalled meeting the royal family in her 2010 memoir Here We Go Again: My Life in Television.The film star specifically remembered her interaction with the 86-year-old Queen Mother."The ladies all dropped a small curtsy as she approached," she wrote."I happened to be the last one in our foursome, and after she greeted Bea and Rue and Estelle, as she got to me, she indicated the scantily clad Rockettes behind us and said to me: 'Aren’t they beautiful girls?'""I curtsied, and replied, 'Yes, and such lovely bodies.'"Betty added: "She lit up with a radiant smile that belied her eighty-six years and replied: 'Oh, yes.

Kate Middleton has shared the Christmas present she gave the Queen back in 2011, which could've "gone horribly wrong".The 39 year old, who was recently left in hysterics as Alan Carr unveiled his body transformation at the Royal Variety, opened up on her unusual gift on an ITV documentary about the Queen's 90th birthday.The Duchess of Cambridge explained that during her first Christmas as Sandringham 10 years ago, Kate decided to make Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 95, a jar of chutney. She said: "I can remember being at Sandringham, for the first time, at Christmas.

Prince William and Kate Middleton smiled for the cameras as they arrived on the red carpet for the annual Royal Variety Performance.

Judi Love is excited to meet royalty, as the Loose Women star has announced she is set to perform at the Royal Variety show. The Strictly star says in her latest column for OK!: "It will be my first time meeting royalty as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expected to be there." Are you an OK! VIP? If not, why not? It’s free and gives you backstage access to stories like this, exclusive home tours, special discounts and so much more! All you need to do is pop your email address below! P.s.

Loose Women star shared how she couldn’t sleep the night before the pair were set to showcase a vigorous dance routine infront of “everyone in the industry”.Speaking on the scariest moments of her life, while appearing on Loose Women, Linda said: “Loads of things I’ve done in my life, I’ve been so scared doing them, I’ve been absolutely petrified.“You just stand at the side of the stage thinking I’d rather be anywhere else than here.

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hearing the singer perform on rival BBC show on Sunday, which left some convinced that it wasn't her after hearing her true voice. Another name that has popped up is Stacey Solomon after hearing the accent in her voice.

Royal Variety Performance 2020.The comedian and actor is presenting the annual entertainment show from the historic Blackpool Opera House in the Winter Gardens Complex.It is the first time the Royal Variety, which airs on ITV, has been held in the north in nine years.However, due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year's edition will feature a "virtual audience" and the Prince of Wales will record a special video of thanks instead of attending.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereJason will be on hand to lead viewers through the star-studded line-up of entertainment with performances from Captain Sir Tom Moore and

ITV talent show, singer Jon Courtenay from Suffolk.

Britain's Got Talent judges and producers have sifted through thousands of applicants and narrowed the top 10 down.Those lucky enough to have made it through to the grand finale are in with a chance of pocketing a hefty £250,000 prize as well as the chance to perform in front of The Royal Family at the next Royal Variety Show.This year, the decision has fallen to judges Amanda Holden, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and stand-in judge Ashley Banjo.Ashley has stepped into the shoes of Simon Cowell who was unable to return to the UK after suffering an injury to his back in August.Comedian Nabil received Alesha's golden buzzer during the audition process.The 35-year-old hailing from Croydon was branded a "breath of fresh air" after leaving the

Determined to be bigger, badder and bolder than ex-Take That bandmate Robbie Williams, Gary Barlow once bragged about bedding, "hundreds of girl fans all over the world."