Simon Cowell apologises to performer after scathing comments about magic act make a girl cry

Zayn Malik is seemingly responding to former One Direction band mate Liam Payne‘s recent shady comments.

“America’s Got Talent” welcomes ventriloquist Jack Williams and his rabbit puppet, Foster, to the stage during Tuesday’s the upcoming episode.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has admitted that he will miss his co-star Bruno Tonioli after he leaves the BBC show, which he has been part of for 18 years.Craig, known for his hard-to-please nature and critical attitude, has judged the celebrity contestants alongside Bruno, known for his flamboyant character and happy-go-lucky personality, for almost 20 years since the show’s debut in 2004.Despite their polar opposite characteristics, Craig has revealed that he will “miss” his old pal as he departs from the show to focus on the American version, Dancing With The Stars.Craig opened up about Bruno’s exit to MailOnline and said: “I am going to miss him, but then I do get to spend quite a few months with him travelling around the country in a Mini so I get my yearly fill, which is quite good.”The dancing duo are set to return for a second series of their ITV show, Craig and Bruno’s Great British Road Trips, which saw the pair travel the length and breadth of the country from Cornwall to Yorkshire and Scotland to the Lake District.The programme went on for six episodes and has been renewed for a second season, so viewers will still continue to see Bruno and Craig’s antics after he leaves Strictly.However, there is an empty spot on the judging panel and Craig has an idea of who he wants to fill it.Speaking of fellow frosty-faced judge Simon Cowell, Craig explained: “I’d like him because I think he would be brilliant television. I’ve met him, but I’m not friends with him.

The X Factor has been enjoying a well-deserved break from air, but its frostiest moments linger in public consciousness.

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.

Performers Joseph B. Clarke and Bri’Anna Harper left their mark on the “America’s Got Talent” stage Tuesday night.

One “America’s Got Talent” contestant horrified the judges on Tuesday’s show.

changed things up during the second week of auditions for season 17.Talented songstress Madison «Maddie» Taylor Baez, 11, has been a life-long fan of and came to the show to audition. However, to spice things up a bit, producers collaborated with Maddie to throw the judges a curveball.Maddie posed as an audience member, and during a commercial break raised her hand when the show's warm-up comic asked if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to try their hand at singing.It's a tradition on the show, apparently, and one that most of the judges essentially ignore.

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.

A unique moment happened on America’s Got Talent tonight – Howie Mandel gave his Golden Buzzer to an audience member!

changed things up during the second week of auditions for season 17.Talented songstress Madison «Maddie» Taylor Baez, 11, has been a life-long fan of and came to the show to audition. However, to spice things up a bit, producers collaborated with Maddie to throw the judges a curveball.Maddie posed as an audience member, and during a commercial break raised her hand when the show's warm-up comic asked if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to try their hand at singing.It's a tradition on the show, apparently, and one that most of the judges essentially ignore.

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.

Lizzo is showing support for her friend Harry Styles, following Liam Payne’s controversial comments about their time together in the fan favorite band One Direction.And while the rapper didn’t mention Harry specifically, fans of the record breaking artist pointed out their friendship, including their recent performance at Coachella, where they did an incredible duet of ‘What Makes You Beautiful.’ “I don’t know who lied to that poor boy, but we all know he was not the frontman,” Lizzo said on TikTok, directly referring to Payne’s latest comment on his interview with Logan Paul, in which he said his solo debut had been the most succesful in comparison to the rest of the former band members.“From what I’ve heard part of the reason One Direction was made was because of Simon’s promise to me. That in two years, I’ll make this work for you,” the singer said in the interview, adding that Simon Cowell “kind of started with my face and worked out around the rest.

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 viewers got all emotional as they spotted a moment between one of the young acts and the judges during the live final. The ITV talent show came to a spectacular end on Sunday night (June 5) following a week of live semi-final shows.