Simon Cowell misses BGT auditions as he tests Covid positive after bike crash

kicked off its debut season with a bang on Monday, in a two-hour premiere filled with death defying stunts. However, it was a team of tech wizards with an army of colorful drones who managed to truly impress Simon Cowell.The four-man group known as Verge Aero hit the stage to explain their act, which involved controlling 160 drones that are synched up for a choreographed aerial light show!Cowell, for whatever reason, was wildly unimpressed with their pitch, and made it almost laughably clear how bored he apparently was with the idea of dancing drones. However, as the judges — including Cowell, Nikki Bella and Travis Pastrana — and host Terry Crews sat outdoors at night, it was immediately clear just how breathtaking Verge Aero's light show truly was.

America's Got Talent singer Jane Marczewski, known as Nightbirde, has passed away aged 31. The star passed away Sunday after months of receiving treatment for cancer which had spread to her lungs, spine and liver, TMZ reported. Howie Mandel, a judge for the talent show, led the tributes to the inspirational singer on Twitter.

In very sad news, America’s Got Talent star Nightbirde passed away on Sunday after a very tough public battle with cancer. She was 31.

Nightbirde, who appeared on season 16 of America’s Got Talent, died after a long battle with cancer. She was 31.

We’re so sad to report that Jane “Nightbirde” Marczewski has tragically passed away at the young age of 31.

Britain’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell has revealed his eight year old son Eric played an important role in his marriage proposal to partner Lauren Silverman. The couple, who have been together for 13 years and share son Eric, got engaged on Christmas Eve during a romantic sun-soaked holiday to Barbados. Simon, 62, got down on one knee and popped the question to his partner Lauren, 44, who didn’t hesitate and said yes immediately.

Amanda Holden has once wowed fans with another red-hot bikini snap.The Britain's Got Talent judge, who turned 51 on February 16, has showed off her ageless as she posed on the beach after jetting to Dubai to celebrate turning another year older with her family.In her latest social media display, she wore a red bikini as she posed on the sand with the sun beaming down behind her, creating a silhouette.The touch of sunlight on her stomach gave a hint of her taut abs and she rested back on her hands with her leg raised while sitting on the sea edge.Unsurprisingly, Amanda's sun-kissed snap caught the attention of her 1.8million followers, with some rushed to leave a message for the star in the comment section.One fan gushed: "Stunning as always."Another added: "Tremendous and sunset nice too"A third person posted: "Fabulous Amanda."While a fourth social media user said: "Hotness as always."It comes after Amanda wowed fans in a tiny dress held up by luck alone.She looked phenomenal in the short gown, which retails at £325.The garment featured white feather detailing around the bust and a structured sequinned bodice, with Amanda flaunting her endlessly toned pins in strappy silver stilettos and a red-painted pedicure.The Heart FM presenter posed elegantly on a low stoop alongside a number of colourful balloons, finishing her look with flawless make-up.She wore her long blonde tresses in bouncy curls over her shoulders.In earlier social media posts, the Wild at Heart star posed with her lookalike daughter Lexi as they enjoyed a night on the town, with Amanda rocking the same amazing dress.Earlier this month, Amanda revealed the secret to her ageless beauty, having previously vowed to maintain her flawless appearance until the

SIMON Cowell has revealed his eight-year-old son played a part in his proposal to Lauren Silverman. The music mogul, 62, proposed to his partner of nine years in January while on holiday in Barbados and has now explained their son Eric helped him pop the question.  Appearing on Entertainment Tonight, Simon said: “One hundred percent he had to coach me.  “And we planned it.

Elizabeth Hurley pulled out all the stops on Thursday night as she headed out to London to help dear friend Joan Collins celebrate her 88th birthday and her 20th wedding anniversary.MORE: Elizabeth Hurley is summer ready as she poses in her own brand bikiniThe actress was accompanied by a very dapper plus one, her 19-year-old son Damian, who let mum Elizabeth hold on to his arms as they exited the party, which was held at Claridge's Hotel.WATCH: Elizabeth Hurley looks sensational in yellow bikini as she dances to Spice GirlsFor the special celebration, which was also attended by Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman and Sarah Ferguson, Elizabeth donned a plunging red gown with gorgeous back detailing.READ: Elizabeth Hurley's sizzling bikini photos send famous friends wild with envyRELATED: Elizabeth Hurley's rocks short blonde hair in show-stopping photoThe 56-year-old completed her look with a silver sparkling clutch bag, a matching diamond bracelet and silver drop earrings. Elizabeth with her son Damian Hurley attended Joan Collins' party at Claridge'sTo finish off her glamorous look, Elizabeth wore her hair straight and her usual smokey eyes and glossy lips.

Simon Cowell is back in action after breaking his arm and back on an electric bike.ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to the TV show judge about how he's recovering since his latest fall, and the type of stunts fans can expect to see on his new show, .«I was just saying to your team, that now you can change the color [to what] you want,» Cowell said, lifting up his arm to reveal a blue cast, accessorized with sparkles per request of his 8-year-old son, Eric. «It was Eric's birthday a couple of weeks ago.

Simon Cowell has his 8-year-old son, Eric, to thank for his engagement! The judge shares how his son had a hand in his recent engagement to longtime love, Lauren Silverman.“One hundred percent he had to coach me,” Cowell, 62, tells ET. “And we planned it. He was a big part of it.” Cowell, who has been busy with his new series, says that it was finally time to pop the question after almost nine years with Silverman, 44.

Abbey Clancy might have been late sharing her Valentine's Day post – but it was certainly worth the wait!READ: Abbey Clancy's surprising wedding connection to Pippa Middleton revealedThe 36-year-old took to Instagram on Wednesday to share two snapshots with fans showing her cuddling up to her husband, Peter Crouch.WATCH: Amanda Holden's 7 best bikinis and swimsuitsThe pictures have been taken abroad and Abbey can be seen wearing a tiny string bikini and oversized sunglasses as she sits on Peter's lap. "My Valentine," she sweetly wrote, adding three red love hearts.READ: Abbey Clancy stuns in risqué bikini during tropical getawayMORE: Inside Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy's incredible £3million homeAbbey and former footballer Peter, 41, started dating back in 2006 and went on to marry in June 2011.

TAKING his place on the left-hand side of an all-star panel of judges, Jason Manford is firmly in the “Simon Cowell chair” for new ITV talent show Starstruck. But unlike the music mogul, the 40-year-old comic has no need for extra lighting, harsh put-downs or a cushion to prop him up — the similarities end at his seating position. And Jason insists that Starstruck — a revamped version of Nineties favourite Stars In Their Eyes which hits screens tonight — is nothing like “Mr Nasty” Simon’s most famous show, The X Factor.

Amanda Holden.The singer has explained in a new interview that she "feels better" than she did in her twenties and vows not to let her critics stand in her way.The singer, known for her stylish wardrobe and sexy displays, explained how she expresses herself, while she hit back at her critics who are "triggered" by her.Speaking to The Sun, she said: "As you get older you start giving less f***s."You are more connected to yourself and wiser."I feel excited about the years to come because I feel better than how I felt in my twenties."Part of how I express my femininity is feeling sexy."Ashley's band, The Pussycat Dolls reunited in 2019 but were soon accused of over sexualising themselves due to their raunchy outfits when they performed on The X Factor.The performance received over 400 Ofcom complaints at the time, with Ashley hitting back at her critics who are "triggered" by her.She continued: "I’m like, ‘Let’s get our sassy, fierce, feminine sides out there’."Let’s embrace that part of ourselves. It doesn’t stop with age, right?"I mean, we’ve all seen Jennifer Lopez at 52."The star recently revealed that the hard commitments when she was part of The Pussycat Dolls led her to be rushed to hospital.She admitted that doctors feared she was suffering from a brain aneurysm after her body just "shut down".Luckily, following an MRI scan doctors told Ashley she simply needed to rest.Ashley admitted that the experience made her learn to adapt to a slower lifestyle.Speaking on Jamie Laing's Private Parts Podcast, she said: "The thing was, being in a girl band, we make people a lot of money so there was, the schedule was outrageous."I'm not going to lie, by the end I was breaking down.

The Masked Singer has bought a number of show-stopping performances and unexpected reveals this series.However, there are still three celebs who have yet to be unmasked.Last weekend, saw the dramatic reveal of Aled Jones as Traffic Cone and Michelle Williams as Rockhopper.The hit ITV competition is due to air it's final episode this Saturday with judges Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan, Jonathan Ross and Rita Ora attempting to guess who Panda, Mushroom and Robobunny are.Viewers are convinced they know who Panda is under the mask from the clues given. The Daily Star takes a look into the theories behind the celebs Panda could be.Some major clues were dropped on the ITV show leading fans to believe Panda could be Cheryl Tweedy.

POP Idol finalist Rosie Ribbons moved the judging panel to tears with her rendition of Mariah Carey hit Hero in 2001. The singer was a fresh-faced teen when she performed for the judges - but now looks totally different more than two decades on. Rosie, 39, featured in the same series as iconic Pop Idol winner Will Young and wound up in 6th place after weeks of competition.

Simon Cowell, has been delivered a double dose of disappointment as amid his recovery from a horror bike crash - his second in less than two years - he has now contracted Covid and found himself out of action yet again.The bad news leaves him with no choice but to be absent from Britain's Got Talent 2022 auditions while he gets better.Long-suffering Simon was noticeably missing from the judging panel, although Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams all appeared as usual.A spokesperson for the star revealed the bad news, stating to MailOnline: "Simon was unable to attend filming today as he was isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19."Until February 24, all those with a positive test are legally obliged to isolate, which leaves his judging seat empty for the time being.It comes within days of a terrifying bike crash which saw Simon being rushed to hospital with a suspected concussion, cuts to his face, and a broken arm.Simon has made promises in the past that he'll curb his obsession with "boy-toy" bikes, but his latest crash is said to have been another wake-up call for him about the risks involved.He had been riding the Das Spitzing Evolution S-Pedelec bike, which comes with a hefty £7,921 price tag, when the accident happened.Friends have reportedly claimed he is ready to give up on the dangerous rides, with one source telling the aforementioned publication: "Simon has vowed not to go on a bike again."It was a horror show but fortunately it looked worse than it actually is."The 62-year-old had previously injured his back after a similar crash in Malibu, USA.After it was reported that locals had seen Simon race around the streets near his home in London at startling speeds, he revealed that he

Simon Cowell has been forced to pull out of Britain's Got Talent auditions after testing positive for Covid.The ITV entertainment show is back this year after being cancelled in 2021 because of the pandemic and auditions have been under way at the London Palladium.Due to his positive test result, the 62-year-old TV personality could not take his seat at the judge's table. Simon's spokesperson exclusively told Mail Online that the star is currently isolating at his London home after contracting the virus.His spokesperson said: "Simon was unable to attend filming today as he was isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19." Simon was scheduled to be on the set of the talent competition on Thursday alongside his fellow judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.A week before testing positive and withdrawing from the audition process, Simon was rushed to hospital after being caught in a horrific e-bike accident near his home in West London.The incident which happened last Thursday night saw Simon fall off his e-bike while reaching speeds of 20mph.This is the second e-bike accident the father-of-one experienced, just 18 months after breaking his back on an e-bike in Los Angeles.

Ashley Roberts stepped out in an eye-catching black and white outfit on Wednesday 9 February, after putting on a sizzling display at the Brit Awards the night before. Former Pussycat Dolls star Ashley, 40, paired the block coloured two-piece with a bright green pussy bow blouse, giving her look a pop of colour.

Will Young catapulted to fame when he won ITV's singing competition, Pop Idol in 2002.Going up against Gareth Gates in the nail-biting final of the popular evening show, Will stole the nation's hearts with his undeniable talent, outspoken nature and amazing vocals.Becoming the first winner of the worldwide Idol franchise at the age of 22, the heartthrob was the centre of media attention shortly after when he came out as gay preempting a tabloid newspaper from "outing him".Despite the controversy at the time, Will continued to have a successful career in music with a number of top 40 hits including Light My Fire and Leave Right Now.However, the star did later face tragedy down the line, with label feuds and the untimely death of his twin brother.Daily Star has taken a detailed look inside Will Young's life.Shortly after being crowned the winner of Pop Idol in the early noughties, in March 2002, Will told the nation that he was gay.However, the star also admitted that he never hid his sexuality and was comfortable with who he was.In September 2020, Will spoke openly on news night about homophobia and the terrible comments he's received regarding his sexuality.He explained: "There's intentional homophobia and there's unintentional homophobia."People get too muddled up with it and worry they'll say the wrong thing. Listen, I say the wrong thing the whole time and I'm so happy to be educated."Gay shame...

MASKED Singer fans are convinced the celebrity identity behind Panda is none other than 80s pop legend Toyah Willcox. The ITV show's grand finale is set to air this Saturday with Panda, Robobunny and Mushroom all battling out to be crowned the winner of The Masked Singer 2022.