Simon Cowell 'petrified' of son Eric going on BGT after ITV show's horror scooter fall

RuPaul Charles is to host a celebrity spin-off of ITV game show Lingo. The 61-year-old rose to fame as the host of reality drag show RuPaul's Drag Race, which began in the US in 2009 before spreading to the UK and Australia.

Britain's Got Talent, but eagle-eyed fans noticed this wasn't the first time she had graced our screens.Fans were quick to point out that Linda is also Mabel - the face of the big-money ad Mecca Bingo where she dances around a living room in the brand's Are you ready to play? campaign.ITV viewers wasted no time sharing the news on social media, as one tweeted: "Came on Twitter just to see if anyone else thought the same or was I going mad! She's always bingo ready!"Another penned: "That's not Linda... that's Mabel...

Britain’s Got Talent viewers are convinced they’ve worked out the identity of the creepy witch who made their debut in last night's show (Saturday April 30). Fans flocked to Twitter to share their bold theory about the slithering character.

Simon Cowell and his fellow judges on “Britain’s Got Talent” have watched hundreds upon hundreds of acts, but it’s safe to say they hadn’t seen anything like The Witch.

Britain's Got Talent fans were in for a creepy surprise when they tuned in for Saturday night's episode. The smiles delivered by the long-running ITV talent show. were transformed into terror as a witch character appeared on stage in a puff of smoke and menacingly approached the panel of judges.

Simon Cowell has said that his hit talent show, America’s Got Talent, will air a tribute to singer Nightbirde, aka Jane Marczewski, who sadly passed away, aged 31, after a five year battle with cancer. The talented singer appeared on the 16th series of the show, which aired in 2021, and stunned the judges and audience whilst performing her own song titled It’s Okay. Her incredible performance prompted Simon Cowell to press the coveted Golden Buzzer, which ensured her place in the final of the show.

Britain's Got Talent has been a staple piece of Saturday night TV since it first aired on June 9, 2007, entertaining millions.15 years after the programme first burst onto British screens, it's seen an array of hopefuls take to the famous stage hoping to land a spot at the prestigious Royal Variety Performance.With previous contestants including Stavros Flatley and Paul Potts leaving viewers speechless, it's no surprise that fans are still following them on social media.Daily Star has trawled through the archives and social media to bring you Britain's Got Talent's biggest transformations from over the years.Susan or SuBo to some is arguably Britain's Got Talent's stand out contestant.The Scottish native had the judges in stitches with her quick wit during her 2008 audition after saying she wanted to be "as successful as Elaine Paige." However, once she opened her mouth, everybody was left collecting their jaws up from the floor, with Amanda Holden saying it was the "biggest wake-up call ever," after an initial cynical attitude towards Susan.

Simon Cowell has revealed that the late America's Got Talent singer Nightbirde, whose 2021 performance went viral, will be given a special mention in this summer's live shows. The head judge and show boss is working out how the tribute will work following Jane Marczewski's cancer death in February, aged just 31.Asked about Nightbirde at the AGT Media launch in LA, Cowell confirmed plans are in place.

X Factor legend Wagner has compared TV boss Simon Cowell to "horrible" presenter Jeremy Kyle.The singer, 66, chatted exclusively to the Daily Star and explained in detail why he thought the ITV singing show came to an end.Wagner starred on the show in 2010 and came sixth in the competition and was coined the series' novelty act.During a Facebook Live tell-all, He opened up that he thought the show finished for a couple of reasons.He said: "How come the most successful TV in the UK all of a sudden faded away? I think two things contributed."One, the fact that they didn't have a million-pound recording contract to offer anymore because you can't make money selling records anymore, everything changed. "People don't buy records anymore, so the X Factor didn't have a huge prize to offer to the winner.

MALAKI Paul left judges in awe when he appeared on Britain's Got Talent back in 2012. Now 10 years later, the child star is unrecognisable, carving out a career for himself in the music and television industry.

Britain's Got Talent fans are speculating about The Witch's identity after a shocking prank pulled on Saturday night's episode.

Britain's Got Talent fans have been speculating as to who they think is under the costume of "The Witch", a frightening character that appeared on the ITV talent show.The contestant is difficult to identify under all of the facial prosthetics that were used as part of the costume.The Witch scared the living daylights out of the judges, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.The contestant handed out apples from a sinister sack and handed Amanda a pristine one in her hand, which The Witch crushed up to reveal creepy crawly maggots and cockroaches.Alesha jumped out of her seat as the creatures splattered across the judges' desk.The terrifyingly brilliant performance and disguised identity of The Witch had viewers racing to social media to discuss who they thought could be playing the part. Many suggested that it could be either of the BGT hosts, Ant McPartlin or Dec Donnelly."I think ‘The Witch’ is @antanddec Dec in disguise!" wrote one person.

Simon Cowell has returned for the 15th series of Britain’s Got Talent, alongside Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.

Britain's Got Talent fans love a scary act and viewers were blown away as a witch terrifed the judges on Saturday night's episode. The creepy character appeared in a puff of smoke holding an apple.

Britain's Got Talent judges and contestants were reduced to tears on Saturday night's show after a group of young boys stand up to bullies in an emotional audition.

Britain's Got Talent viewers have shared their thoughts on who they think is behind The Witch's facial prosthetics. Scaring the living daylights out of judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams, the contestant - who simply referred to themselves as 'The Witch' - made their way down to where the judges were sat as Simon looked petrified.They then proceeded to hand out apples to David, Alesha and lastly Amanda as they continued to recite a creepy chant. Eventually Amanda had two apples in her hand and, as The Witch's terrifying third arm came out of their body and smashed one of the apples up, maggots and cockroaches scattered the judge's desk, sparking Alesha to jump out of her seat.

She wowed the judges with her talent as she took to the stage on Britain's Got Talent but viewers were stunned by young singer Honey Scott's cheeky dig at Stephen Mulhern. Honey performed an original song called Britain's Got Talent which gave a sassy take on the four judges Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, David Walliams and Simon Cowell as well as hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.

Britain's Got Talent fans were in complete shock when 17 year old Honey Scott took to the stage on Saturday night.The teenager was armed with a guitar and sung an original song – two things that left viewers at home comparing her to one very famous X Factor star.Honey performed a song of her own and left the audience watching in the theatre stunned by her incredible voice and talent.The judges were impressed too, as the young star ended up getting four yes votes – one each from Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon.Taking to Twitter to discuss the likeness of Honey Scott and one former talent show contestant, fans watching the ITV talent contest at home were quick to take to social media.Fans at home couldn't help but compare young Honey to X Factor 2012 contestant Lucy Spraggan. "Honey Scott reminds me a lot of Lucy Spraggan got that similar sound with the guitar," penned one viewer.

Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly have cashed in when it comes to their 30-year on-screen career.Britain's Got Talent exploded back on screens just weeks ago - including the favoured line up of judges - David Walliams, Alesha Dixon, Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden and of course the beloved Newcastle duo as hosts.With much hype around the popular ITV talent scout programme making a long awaited return after being cancelled due to Covid-19 - Daily Star are investigating the impressive salaries of Ant and Dec.The Geordie double act have been seriously rushed-off their feet this year with 18th series return of Saturday Night Takeaway and the launch of their brand new game show Limitless Win.Additionally, if rumours are true the twosome are preparing for to host I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here's All Stars series later on in the years from Down Under.According to reports it is believed the normal programme will also take place separately in it's new Welsh home - Gwrch Castle.With so many iconic TV shows firmly under their belts and with Ant and Dec still hugely in demand with ITV fans, it's safe to say this had been reflected nicely in their pay packets.It is believed that the pair who began their journey to fame on Byker grove in 1990 have an estimated net worth of around £62million each - although Ant has since been through a very costly divorce.

Britain's Got Talent champ Jai McDowall has insisted his past feud with Simon Cowell is "water under the bridge", after the pair had an emotional backstage reunion.The Scottish singer revealed he was fighting back tears when he finally reunited with the music mogul off stage at Britain's Got Talent: The Champions in 2019.Jai won the 2011 series of the ITV talent show, which earned him a £100,000 cash prize and a slot at the Royal Variety Performance.He then signed to Simon's global record label Syco Music and released his debut album Believe before being dropped from the record giant a year later.Simon initially said he had been "disappointed" with Jai's progress and added: "He wasn't one of our best ones."Jai later hit back at the BGT boss by branding him "anti-Scottish" after another Scottish star was ejected from the show.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, Jai revealed he has patched things up with Simon and had to fight back tears when he reunited with the judge in 2019.He buried the hatchet with Simon when he starred on BGT: The Champions in 2019, which saw past champs like Jai dazzle the judges once more after winning the show.He also left fans swooning with his hunky transformation on the legends show, which peaked the interest of his pals.Asked if it was all water under the bridge, Jai said: "Now, thankfully it is. It was one of those things years ago where I was doing interviews for the Daily Record, I think."The last Scottish person had been put out the competition so there was a lot of things said.

Simon Cowell has been open about his use of fillers and Botox in the past, but in a new interview has admitted that he's "gone a bit too far" with the tweakments.The Britain's Got Talent boss, 61, now claims that he has stopped the treatments altogether after failing to recognise himself."There was a stage where I might have gone a bit too far," the Britain's Got Talent judge confessed."I saw a picture of me from ‘before’ the other day and didn’t recognise it as me.”"I looked like something out of a horror film,” he continued.“[My son] Eric was in hysterics [so] enough was enough."Simon went on to explain that his face is now completely natural.He added to the Sun: "There is no filler in my face at all now. Zero.”Since Simon confessed to over-using addressed his use of Botox and fillers, skin specialists have analysed his look and concluded that they had left his face with a "sad appearance".Inspecting a 2006 photo of him, expert Dr Sarah Tonks stated: "At 46 there [wasn't] a line on his forehead.