Simon Cowell's company 'faces £1m lawsuit over X Factor bullying claims'

"America's Got Talent" judge Howie Mandel gushed over the Mayyas' semifinals performance after the show on Tuesday, while contestant Kristy Sellars said the judges' reactions to her pole dance act were "amazing." On the red carpet, Sellars told Fox News Digital that judge Simon Cowell, 62, had talked to her after the show about "an opportunity," but didn't disclose any further details.  During the show, Cowell also declared that the Lebanese all-female dance group, the Mayyas, "is a performance that changes the world." Mandel expressed his enthusiasm for the Mayyas as well while speaking with Fox News Digital.  "That was my favorite moment of the night," the 66-year-old television personality said on the red carpet at the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel in Pasadena, California. 'America's Got Talent' judge Howie Mandel gushed over the Mayyas' semifinals performance after the show on Tuesday.

"America's Got Talent" judge Howie Mandel gushed over the Mayyas' semifinals performance after the show Tuesday, while contestant Kristy Sellars said the judges' reactions to her pole dance act were "amazing." On the red carpet, Sellars told Fox News Digital that judge Simon Cowell, 62, had talked to her after the show about "an opportunity" but didn't disclose any details.  During the show, Cowell also declared that the Lebanese all-female dance group, the Mayyas, "is a performance that changes the world." Mandel also expressed his enthusiasm for the Mayyas while speaking with Fox News Digital.  "That was my favorite moment of the night," the 66-year-old television personality said on the red carpet at the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel in Pasadena, California. "America's Got Talent" judge Howie Mandel gushed over the Mayyas' semifinals performance after the show Tuesday.

Simon Cowell has "gone soft", according to his longtime pal and former Britain's' Got Talent co-star Piers Morgan.The former Good Morning Britain presenter, 57, recently appeared on the Mola Pub Talk podcast where he shared his opinion that the Syco executive, 62, had softened since their days as colleagues.Piers said: "My daughter, who's 10, loves Britain's Got Talent so I've started watching it again with her and she's so judgemental.READ MORE:Simon Cowell unrecognisable as he cosies up to fiancée and son in rare family snap"She's like, 'why is Simon saying that that was a good performance? That was terrible.'"And she's quite right, because he's gone soft."Piers appeared on Britain's Got Talent alongside Simon and Amanda Holden for four years from 2007 to 2011.He also worked on America's Got Talent.On his reason for departing the franchise, he explained: "I did six years of America's Got Talent. "It was life-changing for me...

X Factor has kickstarted the careers of some of the world's biggest artists. The popular singing competition - created by music mogul and TV producer Simon Cowell - ran for 14 years as an ITV staple, pulling in over 14 million viewers during its peak.It initially aired on telly screens in September 2004, replacing Pop Idol to find the nation's newest stars.

The X Factor catapulted onto our screens 18 years ago today - and since it's first airing we have been treated so some of the most iconic auditions and talented singers.Introduced to the likes of Shayne Ward, Little Mix, One Direction and Cher Lloyd - the ITV singing competition has been a staple in all of our lives since it burst onto the telly on September 4, 2004. But although the TV show is full of memorable moments, iconic one-liners, hot boybands and incredible singers - it has had its fair share of heartbreak too.READ NEXT: Alexandra Burke wows at Notting Hill Carnival wearing breast pump after giving birthNot short of tragedies, The X Factor has seen suicides and sudden deaths - here are the most gut-wrenching.

The Voice UK alongside Anne Marie, Tom Jones and will.i.am. As Olly shot to fame in 2009 on the X Factor, the A-lister erupted into a bitter feud with his twin brother after he was unable to make his wedding due to the show's commitments.Olly's rift began with his twin brother, Ben Hart, after the Thinking of Me hitmaker was unable to make his brother's wedding in 2009.The Voice UK judge had X Factor commitments to honour as he was due to perform in the live semi-finals.Olly recently broke his silence on the 13-year rift when he was asked if he had spoken to his brother at all since.He replied: "No, we haven’t spoken.

The wedding between Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman is rumoured to be taking place in the coming days, after the X Factor star proposed in 2021. Lauren and Simon, who share son Eric Cowell, seven, have been together for years since first being introduced by the Britain’s Got Talent judge’s friend Andrew Silverman, who was married to Lauren at the time. Simon and his future wife are absolutely enamoured with each other, with Simon getting down on one knee last year despite repeatedly saying he didn’t think he would ever get married.

Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. Col. Sanders and Bill Gates both had business failures early in their career. Joe Biden had several presidential runs derail.

Jennifer Hudson is kicking off her daytime talk show with a blast from the past! On Friday, it was announced that the EGOT winner will reunite with former “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell on the series premiere of “The Jennifer Hudson Show”. The reunion will be the pair’s first sit-down conversation since she placed seventh on season 3 of the singing competition series in 2004.

The Jennifer Hudson Show is scheduled to premiere on September 12 with Simon Cowell as the first guest.The EGOT winner, 40, will be joined by the former American Idol judge, 62, in what will be a full circle moment.Hudson was first introduced to the world while competing on the Cowell's hit talent series, where she took seventh place in the music competition.  Reuniting! The Jennifer Hudson Show is scheduled to premiere on September 12 with Simon Cowell as the first guest Hudson was a contestant on the long-running show back in 2004 when it was in its third season.In the premiere episode of the Fox program, the Chicago-bred superstar will also celebrate her 41st birthday.  The series will feature 'celebrity interviews, topical stories, community heroes, viral sensations, and music,' according to a press release.In June, fans were treated to a 30-second sneak peek clip featuring Jennifer singing, as well chatting with a live studio audience. Coming soon: The eponymous TV series is coming to the small screen in just ten daysIn the teaser, Jennifer looked incredible in a fuchsia suit, as she told cameras: 'I've lived a lot of life and now it's time to sit down and have some fun.''Nothing makes me happier than to see everybody shine and know that they have a light within them,' she continued.'On The Jennifer Hudson show, you're going to get quality, you're going to get honesty, you're going to get all of my heart and don't forget the fun.

Jennifer Hudson is kicking off her daytime talk show with a blast from the past! On Friday, it was announced that the EGOT winner will reunite with former  judge Simon Cowell on the series premiere of. The reunion will be the pair's first sit-down conversation since she placed seventh on season 3 of the singing competition series in 2004. Last month, Hudson told Dallas station KERA-TV that Cowell would be her dream guest, saying that it would be «awesome» to reunite with the judge who helped her get her start.«I think it would be so interesting,» she explained. " was 18 years ago so why not? I think people will be interested who've followed my journey for 20 years.

It’s an American Idol reunion!

X FACTOR and I'm A Celeb star Myles Stephenson is expecting his second child with long-term girlfriend Keli Hall. The 30-year-old Rak-Su singer shares one year old son Shiloh Stephenson with his professional dancer girlfriend and confirmed he’d become a dad for the first time in January. Pregnant Keli took to Instagram and shared the exciting news alongside sweet of photos of her blossoming bump.

Simon Cowell has been judging contestants on "America’s Got Talent" for years, but he revealed that if he were to perform on stage, his act might not impress the audience. "My talent is knowing I have no talent…that's why I sit where I do," Cowell joked to Fox News Digital on the red carpet at "America's Got Talent." Cowell went on to reveal the secret to being a top judge for the popular talent competition.  "I hopefully say what people at home are thinking.

If you ever wondered whether eyebrows really have the power to change a face, you only need to look to X Factor star Cher Lloyd to see that they really can make quite the difference to a complexion.The 29 year old, who appeared on the ITV show in 2010 when she was just 16 years old, is now married and a mum to a four year old daughter who she regularly poses with in cute snaps on her Instagram feed. It’s not just Cher’s picture-perfect family life that has captured the attention of her 2.5 million followers, though, it’s also her beauty look.

AI musicians Metaphysic had the “America’s Got Talent” judges on their feet after their performance Tuesday, but viewers weren’t so sure about it.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent stars Bars and Melody look very different to the days when they appeared as angelic youngsters on the show. The lads, now in their 20s, are still going as a rap and R&B act and have just released a new track called Dumb. However, they are likely to be forever remembered for their anti-bullying song on the talent show.

Liam Payne is celebrating his 29th birthday today (August 29). The One Direction star has had a busy year this year, which has been full of controversial moments. In May, the singer made headlines when he appeared on Logan Paul's podcast and spoke about clashes with his former bandmates as well as claiming that Simon Cowell formed One Direction because of him.

Simon Cowell, who was once dubbed the "Mr Nasty" of British TV, was renowned for his no-nonsense straight-talking comments on X Factor, during which no contestant's feelings seemed to be spared.