Simon Cowell puts £17million Wimbledon mansion up for sale after never living there

Opera singer Maxwell Thorpe wowed the “Britain’s Got Talent” judges with a stunning performance as the semifinals kicked off Monday night.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent fans have been left wanting an apology after the "disrespectful" judging panel "interrupted" The Witches performance last night - meaning they did not get to the final. Viewers are calling for Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams to apologise after their “ignorant” behaviour. As part of the act, the judges were asked to take a piece of paper with a fear written on it out of a bag.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent viewers took to social media in their droves tonight to make the same complaint. Fans of the ITV hit weren't impressed as Simon Cowell covered his ears in the opening moments of the first live semi final.

Britain's Got Talent fans think they have worked out The Witch's identity during Monday's live semi-finals. The mystery contestant, who was later sent home, left judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams terrified during their performance.

Mirror, the Britain's Got Talent head judge said: “I do think I have got the work/life balance right, particularly with Eric because he’s eight now."“The only good thing about the coronavirus was that during the lockdown we spent a lot of time together – and I love his company."Simon added that once lockdown ended he decided to do less work in order to continue spending more time with his son. He also revealed that, although his work currently focusses on two shows - BGT and America's Got Talent - he still misses The X Factor. “I’m not going to lie, I would love to do The X Factor again," he admitted.

Britain's Got Talent star Darcy Oake revealed one of the "weirdest" messages he received after his first audition. The illusionist, 34, rose to fame in 2014 after wowing the world with his jaw-dropping dove act which he spent over a decade perfecting.

Britain's Got Talent fans were left shocked after their childhood favourites appeared on stage tonight. Saturday night's instalment of the ITV show marked the final day of auditions.

The sweet and friendly Teletubbies from the beloved children’s television show left Teletubbyland and headed straight to the London Palladium to audition for “Britain’s Got Talent.”

Jaws dropped when four familar faces took to the stage on Britain's Got Talent. In the final audition show of the series the colourful children's TV characters the Teletubbies performed for judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.

David Walliams has become a household name in recent times.He has been involved in the British entertainment industry for a number of years and has had several successful careers which have helped build his incredible fortune of around £17 million.Not only is he one of the UK's biggest names in comedy, the 50-year-old has been a judge on Britain's Got Talent since 2012.He appears on the ITV show with Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden.As well as being a popular judge, David is a best-selling children's author, having written books such as Gangsta Granny and Mr Stink.David was once part of one of the most talked about couples in showbiz, having been married to model Lara Stone, 38.However, the couple announced their shock separation after just five years of marriage.Lara and David started dating in 2009 after reportedly meeting at a Chelsea football match.Lara has said that she was nervous for their first date but soon knew they shared a similar sense of humour.Speaking to Dutch Vogue, she said: "I was in the cab home afterward and thought, I should text him and thank him for dinner.

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden couldn't seem to hold back her tears as she watched a schoolboy audition for the popular ITV show.In upcoming scenes set to air this weekend, 13 year old Cormac Thompson blew the judges away with his rendition of Snow Patrol's song, Run.As well as Amanda, Simon Cowell and hosts Ant & Dec also felt Cormac did a brilliant job too and commented favourably throughout his audition.In 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic, aspiring musician Cormac started uploading videos of himself performing online.His singing talent didn't go unnoticed as he was spotted by Decca Records who wanted to work with him.The young teen later released a 15-song album called Hear My Voice last year.Cormac also competed in the BBC Young Chorister of the year and went straight through to the final rounds.Despite Cormac's incredible talent and career history, BGT recently received complaints from viewers for showcasing acts who were already established or who had been on other talent shows prior.Viewers have questioned the show's authenticity as certain acts were already classed as "professionals" in their field before climbing onto the famous BGT stage.This included golden buzzer acts like Greatest Showman singer Loren Allred and comedian Axel Blake, who has his own special on Amazon Prime.An investigation conducted by The Sun concluded that one in four of this year's hopefuls fall under this category.Discussing the matter further, a BGT spokesperson told the publication: "All acts enter the competition with the hope of elevating their career to the highest level and help to reach massive new audiences which Britain’s Got Talent brings in."As we’re all aware, the pandemic affected so many lives, particularly

Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell, 62, might have been known as Mr Nasty during his X-Factor reign, but he demonstrated his softer side when he spoke of how emotional Lauren Silverman's gesture had made him."Even though Lauren had never met my dad, she knew my relationship with him," he revealed."[She] felt quite passionately that he should be named after my dad. I thought that was sweet," he told The Mirror.He also admitted that while the arrival of a new child turned the lives of some parents "upside down", he was loving it.Simon's father, Eric Phillip Cowell, was a record label director, but he sadly died more than 20 years ago in 1999.He had been born in 1918 in London's East End to a family of rope-makers.After bucking the trend in his family and opting to become a chartered surveyor instead, Eric then sold off the business in his 60s.He had also been heavily involved in the music industry and was responsible for Simon's first step to fame.Ultimately becoming the director of the record label EMI, it was Eric who arranged for his son to work at the company.He became an A&R rep - and the rest is history.Tragically, however, his beloved dad never lived to see the biggest heights of his career, as he died the day that Westlife made it to the top of the charts.The Irish boyband had been under Simon's wing at the time.He has since described his father's death as "the worst day of my life"."I phoned him to tell him about [Westlife's] Number One, because that's what I did — when something good happened, I called my dad," he later explained to the Daily Mail."It was the ultimate irony.The worst thing that could happen and the best — all in one day."It just shocked me to the core.

Britain's Got Talent star David Walliams has shared he’d love to dress Simon Cowell in drag for his stag do - but isn’t so sure his co-star would be up for it. The comedian and BGT presenter, 50, has opened up on what he’d love to do for Simon’s last celebration before married life, after the 62 year old prepares for his wedding to fiancée Lauren Silverman, 44.

Britain’s Got Talent youngster Gabz blew the judges away with a piano rap audition at just 14 years old. Gabz, born Gabrielle but now goes by the name of Ash and uses they/them pronouns, sauntered onto the stage back in 2013 on series seven of the hit ITV show and unusually for an aspiring star, chose to sing/rap one of their own songs. Always a bit risky in talent competitions.Their song, The One, was an instant crowd-pleaser though and mightily impressed all four judges with Simon Cowell even commenting: "I absolutely loved that, really good.

X Factor judge Simon Cowell has opened up about how he is opting to cut down on his work life to spend more time with his eight year old son Eric and fiancée Lauren Silverman. Known for his work ethic, Simon is a record producer and owner of Syco Records but is most known for being the brains behind the hit shows The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent.

Britain’s Got Talent viewers are used to their fair share of surprising auditions, but one, airing this evening in the final set of auditions from this series, may be the most shocking of all. That’s right, the Teletubbies came to town. The icons of children’s television took to the stage to audition in front of Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden, as part of a special birthday celebration.

David Walliams has admitted that he doesn't know the date of Simon Cowell's wedding to Lauren Silverman next month - as he still hasn't received an invitation.The Britain's Got Talent judge, 50, isn't letting that stop him dreaming up plans for a wild drag-themed stag do for Simon, 62, though.David told The Sun: "I would organise it but I don't think he will really want me to. I don't think our tastes would align on a stag night."I would do something like a drag stag, where I say all guys have to go in drag, and I don't think that is what Simon would actually like."Despite David's enthusiasm, he also admitted he was in the dark about the main event, explaining he "genuinely" didn't know when it was as he's yet to receive a formal invite.He added: "I genuinely don't know the date of the wedding.

Simon Cowell is set to marry Lauren SIlverman in London. The ITV Britain's Got Talent star got engaged to the mother of his child, Eric, at the back end of last year.

THE Britain's Got Talent audience break down in tears tomorrow night as the son of a former winner appears on our screens ten years after he made the judges cry. Saturday night's instalment of the ITV show will see Attraction Juniors take to the stage to try and impress Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.

HE’S Simon Cowell’s right-hand man on the Britain’s Got Talent judging panel, constantly making embarrassing jokes and digs at his expense in front of the nation. And now David Walliams hopes to take his telly pal’s suffering one step further by organising a stag do for him that would be the former Mr Nasty’s idea of hell. The Little Britain funnyman says he would love to get Simon dolled up in a slinky dress, like their fellow judge Amanda Holden might wear, then hit the town in full drag.

Britain's Got Talent star Calum Scott suffered several technical blunders while trying to do a Facebook live. The singer, 33, rose to fame after appearing on the ITV talent show in 2015 when he became Simon Cowell's golden buzzer.