Simon Cowell gave BGT champ 'more than the promised prize' for win before bitter feud

The X Factor was won by Joe McElderry in 2009.Simon Cowell, Cheryl, Dannii Mingoue and Louis Walsh were on the judging panel.Dermot O'Leary presented the main show and The Xtra Factor was hosted by Holly Willoughby, while for the first time, auditions were held in front of a live audience.Following initial auditions, the bootcamp stage took place where the number of contestants was narrowed down to 24. The 24 contestants were split into their categories, Boys, Girls, Over 25s and Groups, and given a judge to mentor them at the "judges' houses" stage and throughout the finals.During judges' houses, the 24 acts were reduced to twelve, who went on to the live finals, with one act being eliminated each week by a combination of public vote and judges' decision until a winner was found.

Simon Cowell and his fiancée Lauren Silverman were spotted out enjoying a favourite past time of his on a bike ride together in London, just days ahead of their rumoured wedding date.The couple cycled around the streets of Notting Hill on Tuesday on their electric bikes, with TV mogul Simon, 62, in sunglasses, black tracksuit bottoms and a puffer jacket, despite the sunny weather.Lauren, 44, was in a beige long-sleeved, belted linen dress and trainers.The couple were seemingly joined by her 16-year-old son Adam, with both Lauren and Adam donning helmets for the outing.Simon is one for getting back on his bike – quite literally – following his most recent cycling crash back in February, which left him with a broken arm.The Britain’s Got Talent star was then snapped on several subsequent occasions in a variety of brightly coloured casts and wrist braces as his injury healed.His second electric bike crash in 18 months, Simon confessed shortly afterwards that he was ‘a bit of a nutter’ and told MailOnline: ‘I’m OK. I’m feeling much better thank you.

Simon Cowell pressed his Golden Buzzer for singer Sara James on Tuesday's episode of America's Got Talent on NBC sending her straight to the live shows.The 13-year-old singer from a small village in Poland shocked the judges with her emotional performance of the Billie Eilish song Lovely.'I hope you are going to like it,' Sara said before her audition. Golden buzzer:Simon Cowell pressed his Golden Buzzer for Sara James on Tuesday's episode of America's Got Talent on NBC sending her straight to the live shows'I've got a good feeling about you for some reason,' Simon, 62, said before she started.'That was incredible,' host Terry Crews, 53, shouted when she finished the song.

Simon Cowell is typically seen behind the “America’s Got Talent” judging table, not onstage as part of the acts.

, one young singer's big dreams got much closer to coming true thanks to Simon Cowell.Sara James, a 13-year-old vocalist and hopeful, came to Los Angeles to audition for all the way from her small town in Poland, which has a population of less than 3,000 people.So, needless to say, she was a bit nervous performing at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in front of an audience as big as her entire hometown.«I'm really, really nervous. Literally, I feel inside that I'm gonna, I don't know, pee? I just… I'm so nervous,» Sara shared in an interview ahead of her performance. «I hope Simon's gonna be impressed and he's gonna like it, you know? I hope so!»As soon as Sara took the stage, her charming charisma and stage presence was instantly recognizable.

Simon Cowell has given out his Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent!

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.

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

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.

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.

SIMON Cowell was forced to apologise to his eight-year-old son after swearing during the live Britain's Got Talent final. The BGT mogul, 62, turned the air blue while chatting to finalists Flintz & Taylor following their performance.

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.