Red-faced Simon Cowell issues apology to son Eric, 8, after SWEARING during the live BGT final

Simon Cowell was once known as television's most vicious judge, with the music mogul striking fear into the heart of contestants on The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, and Pop Idol. If there was anything not to his liking you would be hearing about it. His reputation for savage insults, damning criticisms, and blunt comments made so many waves that he was picked to judge American Idol shortly after.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lizzo appeared on TikTok on Friday and seemingly responded to Liam Payne's viral comments about One Direction.While on the Impaulsive podcast he made incendiary comments about the former band, including a claim that the group was built around him.Lizzo shut down his comments as she said, 'I don’t know who lied to that poor boy, but we all know he was not the frontman.' Speaking up:Lizzo appeared on TikTok on Friday and seemingly responded to Liam Payne's viral comments about One Direction On the podcast the former boy band member proclaimed, '[Simon] kind of started with my face and worked out around the rest.'He said it happened after he auditioned for the entertainment industry titan on The X Factor in 2010. The statements caused a stir amongst One Direction fans, who were split in their reactions.Lizzo, who has a solid relationship with Harry Styles, appeared to come to his defense despite not naming names.

This is one “America’s Got Talent” act we haven’t seen before.

BRITAIN's Got Talent winner Axel Blake has hit back at claims the show was fixed after fans said he was "already famous". Viewers fumed on Sunday night as the comedian and dad-of-two was crowned the 2022 winner, despite already having a show on Amazon Prime.

Axel Blake has been crowned the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2022 after a hilarious performance in last night’s final. The comedian competed against nine other talented acts, including young ventriloquist Jamie Leahey, rap and pianist duo Flintz & T4ylor, and singer Tom Ball.

Britain’s Got Talent fans have been left furious that the show is a “fix” after they discovered winner Axel Blake already had his own Amazon Prime show.The comedian shot to fame in the 2022 series of the ITV talent show as Simon Cowell’s golden buzzer act - but his win left fans with a sour taste as they suggested the judges already knew who they wanted to win.And some were left even more furious that Axel had already landed his own comedy special on Amazon Prime just two years before shooting to fame on BGT.His TV special I’m Not Gonna Lie was released on the premium streaming service in 2020, and was filmed at the O2 arena in London, at its indigo events space.The show’s official bio on the O2 website dubs Axel a “renowned name in the world of stand-up comedy and social media”, introducing his “headline show” which framed the former UNILAD presenter as a “champion comic and robust headliner” who had “solidified his place” on the scene.He has also starred in ITV special Pranksterz alongside the likes of Judi Love.And fuming fans were quick to call the move of casting someone already famous as the winner as unfair, taking to Twitter in their droves.One viewer fumed: “Why not tell us you had an amazon prime TV show Axel Blake you're ‘not gonna lie’?”As another said: “Axel Blake, while very funny, has already done a sold out shown at the O2 and an Amazon prime special!? I though BGT was about finding new talent?”“Axel Blake, very polished, just check out his website, IMDb entry, Amazon Prime show or his live tour dates… not a new act by a long shot, another ringer like Loren Allred, show is an absolute joke,” a third posted.While someone else echoed: “‘Think we have found a star’ how embarrassing that Simon Cowell doesn't

Simon Cowell and his incredible recent weight loss has certainly got tongues wagging - but how exactly did he shed all that extra timber?The Britain’s Got Talent and X Factor star has made a number of simple changes to his diet since a health scare in 2017.He was hospitalised with low blood sugar, which spurred him on to consult a weight loss professional.The music mogul was told to cut out foods including red meat, dairy, sugar, bread and gluten – and since then has never looked back, losing four stone in four years.

SIMON Cowell incurred the wrath of Britain's Got Talent viewers when he appeared to 'predict' the Queen's death. The mogul made a comment that suggested Her Majesty might not make it to the Royal Variety Performance where the winner will perform.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent judge Simon Cowell made a huge blunder after he misgendered a finalist tonight. Sunday evening's instalment of the ITV show saw the final 10 acts battle it out for the top spot in the grand final.

Simon Cowell sparks concerns for the Queen as he hints Her Royal Highness may not be able to attend this year’s Royal Variety Show.During Sunday night’s (June 5) grand final of Britain’s Got Talent, the 62-year-old couldn’t help but get choked up as he gushed over this year’s impressive slew of contestants who gave it their all for one last time.After each stellar act, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly struggled to get some fresh comments from the judges as the group continued to remain speechless at their impressive performances.But when the Geordie double act asked the dad-of-one to give his honest review of stand-up comic and impressionist artist Ben, the entrepreneur hinted that the monarch may not be able to attend this year’s performance.He told the talented performer: "Thank you, by the way, for reminding us - I know the money is important and the bragging rights of winning are important. "But actually this year more than any, anyone who gets the change to perform - please God it is the Queen [at the Royal Variety] - it's gonna be a huge big deal."And actually, I've got to tell you everyone's brought their A-game tonight [but] from when we first met you, your confidence has gone up." He continued: "Like you said, you've been on the road for 20 years, I think your bookings are gonna go through the roof - trust me, after this." It was at this point that fans rushed to Twitter to share their concerns for Her Royal Highness as many questioned his concerns for the Queen's health online.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent fans were left open-mouthed after Amanda Holden made a bizarre comment about her KNICKERS during tonight's final. Sunday evening's instalment of the ITV show saw the 10 remaining contestants battle it out for the top spot.

Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon was in tears on tonight's final as finalists Flintz and Taylor forgot the words in their final performance. Alesha was seen crying on the panel as her heart went out to rapper Flintz, whose nerves clearly got the better of him in the live show.

Simon Cowell admitted that son Eric gave him an "earful" last week after he failed to put Amber and The Dancing Collies through to the Britain’s Got Talent 2022 final.The adorable dancing dog act returned to the hit ITV show on Sunday night as a wildcard where they impressed with an incredible routine to Grease. And during the judges' feedback, Simon, 62, hilariously admitted that his eight-year-old son Eric was not impressed when the act was eliminated last week.

Amanda Holden, 51, never disappoints with her Britain's Got Talent attire and the final was no different.The radio presenter took to the judging stand in a bright yellow gown, with viewers comparing her to a Disney princess.Amanda took to Instagram to share three pictures of her astounding outfit in view of her 1.8 million followers.The judge looked mesmerising in the yellow corseted gown with a plunging strapless neckline.Her petite frame was on full display as the gown and trail began after Amanda's waist.Amanda styled her blonde tresses in loose waves and went for a glossy makeup look, making sure not to take attention away from the bright number.A post shared by Amanda Holden (@noholdenback)She accessorised the outfit with only gold earrings, and her usual wedding rings.Amanda captioned the Instagram post: "@bgt THE FINAL."Many social media users rushed to the comments to compliment the television personality, with some even comparing her to a princess.Lifelessfire1 said: "Omg you look like a princess, you're my golden buzzer any day!"Peterbarnes1691 added: "You're amazing and absolutely stunning."Vick_sandu_no1 commented: "Cinderella!"The BGT final saw Maxwell Thorpe, Jamie Leahey, Ben Nickless, Flintz & T4ylor, Tom Ball, Eva Abley, Loren Allred, 5 Star Boys, Axel Blake, Aneeshwar Kunchala and Amber and The Dancing Collies go head-to-head.Taking the victory, however, was comedian Axel, Simon Cowell's own golden buzzer from earlier in the show.Amanda has received Ofcom complaints for her chosen BGT attire in the past.Her outfit back in 2017, which left her ample assets on full display sparked 663 complaints.However, this didn't faze the radio show host who hit back at the comments about her attire.She said: "Of

Britain's Got Talent comic Axel Blake was announced the winner of the 2022 series during Sunday's final.The comedian was up against Maxwell Thorpe, Jamie Leahey, Ben Nickless, Flintz & T4ylor, Tom Ball, Eva Abley, Loren Allred, 5 Star Boys, Aneeshwar Kunchala and Amber and The Dancing Collies. While judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams returned to the judging panel to deliver their feedback to each act. After all the acts had performed, Axel was announced in the top three with Jamie Leahey and Tom Ball with the comic then declared the winner of the 2022 series.

Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell gave an impassioned speech after an act broke down in tears on stage during the ITV talent show final. Alesha Dixon's Golden Buzzer act Flintz and T4ylor wowed judges with an emotional rap song.