Simon Cowell speechless as 'young Harry Potter' dazzles BGT judges with magic

Amanda Holden has sent temperatures soaring once again with her latest outfit choice for night three of the Britain's Got Talent semi-finals.The 51-year-old judge was back on our screens on Wednesday (June 1) evening alongside co-stars Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.She donned a glitzy backless floor-length gown for her latest television appearance and styled her trademark caramel locks in a ponytail.Amanda enhanced her facial features with some glam makeup. The starlet completed her look with a pair of dazzling earrings.Amanda's fans rushed to their keyboards to compliment her latest Instagram post of her outfit.One fan gushed: "Stunning."Another added: "Wow you look amazing."A third person posted: "Unbelievable" While a fourth social media user said: "Gorgeous."Amanda's show-stopping gown comes just one day after she put on a leggy display in a thigh-split purple dress.She took to the judging panel at Hammersmith Apollo wearing the glitzy number on Tuesday (May 31) night.It comes after the TV personality revealed she 'won't cover up' for the ITV shows.Over the years, ITV has been hit with Ofcom complaints from viewers who have been a little hot and bothered by Amanda's provocative flashes of skin.

David Walliams has explained why he uses a different chair to his co-judges on Britain’s Got Talent.The 2022 live semi-finals kicked off on Monday 30 May and eagle-eyed viewers were quick to notice that David, 50, had a different chair to his co-judges Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden.Taking to Twitter, one person said: "#bgt has anyone else noticed that David is sitting in a different chair to the rest of the judges? Why is that." While a different account added: "I noticed that too! I'm not sure why he's sitting in a different chair, but I'm curious to find out!" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. However, David has explained the reason why he has a different chair to his co-judges, revealing that it is to do with a past back operation.Tweeting back in 2018, the star wrote: "For those of you who want to know why I have different chair to the other judges on @BGT it is because I had a back operation to remove a disc after my Thames swim for @sportrelief and so need to sit on chairs that are specially designed for people with back problems." David took part in Sport Relief in 2011, where he swam the length of the River Thames, which is around 140 miles.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent's Amanda Holden shocked viewers as she accused semi-final act of 'deceit' following death-defying stunt. The 51-year-old judge questioned escape artist Andrew Basso's act after he disappeared from view during his stunt.

Britain’s Got Talent viewers have called out the show for reaching an “all time low” after Simon Cowell demanded that act Ranger Chris and his dancing dinosaurs win in the final. Fans immediately condemned the judge for making the statement after the act’s bizarre performance on Tuesday’s live semi final episode, which saw the ranger get up and dance in between two giant dinosaur figures onstage.

Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams echoed the feelings of viewers as he questioned where the talent of one semi final act was.Tuesday's show (May 31) saw eight more acts battle it out for a place in the final and the chance to win a huge cash prize plus a spot at the Royal Variety Performance.The acts included Voices of the Armed Forces Children Choir, daredevil escapologist Andrew Basso and nine-year old magician Ryland Petty who impressed Simon Cowell with his Harry Potter trick.Also among them was Ranger Chris and his army of dancing dinosaurs, who put on an elaborate performance.Amanda Holden seemed to love the act and was up on her feet dancing along, but David was far from impressed.After the performance, David said: "I'm not quite sure what the talent is. You've got some friends who like dressing up as dinosaurs."He was met with boos from the audience and jumped out of his sheet to shout: "Boo you!"Alesha Dixon then said: "I did buzz you in the auditions, I didn’t tonight because my daughter would tell me off.”David pressed his buzzer to cut her off and Alesha burst into laughter.She then added: "You do great work and I love you for that," referring to the work Chris does in schools.Viewers then took to social media to praise David for "speaking the truth".One person Tweeted: "'I'm not sure what the talent is' David Walliams, in the 20 odd years you've been about.

Britain's Got Talent viewers are convinced that they spotted a semi final act storming off the stage after being eliminated on Tuesday night. During the semi final results show, escapologist Andrew Basso appeared to leave the stage early – and fans speculated that this was because he was unhappy about being booted off the programme.

Britain’s Got Talent fans believe they have sussed out the identity of The Witches after this week's tense semi-finals.

Liam Payne has claimed that a promise Simon Cowell made to him personally was behind the X Factor's decision to put he and his One Direction bandmates together instead of cutting them from the show.After forming during the Boot Camp stage on the 2010 series of the popular ITV show, One Direction went on to become one of the biggest boy bands in history, releasing five studio albums and touring worldwide.The band were put together after a controversial decision to axe its five members was taken during Boot Camp, with the young lads dramatically recalled and told the good news by the judges.Now, speaking on the Impaulsive podcast, Liam has suggested that his first appearance on the X Factor two years earlier may have been behind Simon Cowell’s theatrical change of heart.“I had already been on the show two years prior to the band being made. What happened when I was on the show the first time, I went on and I sang and I got from 180,000 people down to the last 24,” he observed.“So it’s a step before you’re making it, and Simon kicked me off.

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Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden accused one of the show's semi-finalists of "deceit" as the escapologist attempted one of Harry Houdini's most dangerous stunts. The second round of the live semi-finals took place on Tuesday (May 31) and saw Andrew Basso perform The Water Torture Cell.The Italian was seen being chained by the arms and the neck and placed in a tank full of water.

Lee Collinson is ready for stardom, something the British singer demonstrated when he took to the stage of “America’s Got Talent” in the May 31 season premiere.

is back, and wilder than ever! The reality competition returned for season 17 on Tuesday and brought some of the wildest auditions to the stage for an exciting premiere.Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel and Heidi Klum returned to the judges table alongside host Terry Crews as they weighed in and voted on a slew of wild, weird and unpredictable performances.However, there were a few that clearly stood out — and one that inspired the judges to hand out the first of the season's coveted Golden Buzzers.The last act of the night was a young man named Avery Dixon, who hit the stage with an emotional story and a saxophone, and he instantly earned a lot of love before he even played a note.The young man shared his story of being bullied as a child for his voice and his appearance, and admitted that, before he found the sax, he even contemplated suicide. However, he found hope and salvation in his music and it turned his life around.When it came time to show how good he was, Avery blew everyone away with his stellar performance that no one could have known would be as good as it proved to be.«Avery, look, every time I hear a story about a kid being bullied at school, it breaks my heart.

“America’s Got Talent” returned with its 17th season on Tuesday, May 17, kicking off its latest summertime run.

Simon Cowell has seen several confusing auditions during his tenure as a reality competition judge, but none left him quite as divided as this one.MORE: Simon Cowell steps out with fiancée Lauren Silverman for date night ahead of busy weekALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleAmerica's Got Talent's premiere show featured an audition from Ben Lapidus, who came on giving the air of someone about to blow the judges away.VIDEO: Meet Simon Cowell's AGT Golden Buzzer act NightbirdeHe then launched into a rendition of a song about wanting to get more parmesan cheese with his Italian meal at a restaurant, a comedic ditty that featured the recurring lyric: "I always want more parmesan, but I'm embarrassed."The audience quickly started to divide in their take on the song, with a few cheering him on and some booing. Simon quickly reacted by pressing his red buzzer, as did Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara.MORE: Simon Cowell's friend Sinitta accidentally reveals his wedding date - and she's not on the guest listHeidi Klum jived along to the song for quite a bit before hitting the buzzer when Ben started getting more rock-oriented with his performance. Ben Lapidus' audition divided the judges, especially SimonThe supermodel pledged her allegiance to the cause of parmesan as well, but Simon retorted with: "I hate bloody parmesan, it's disgusting."The audience immediately started to boo him, and he maintained that he wasn't interested in putting Ben through.

FURIOUS Britain's Got Talent viewers hit out at Simon Cowell for reaching an "all time low" by claiming Ranger Chris and his dancing dinosaurs could WIN the show. Fans of the hit ITV show blasted the mogul , 62, and the act he was championing during tonight's second live semi final.

Britain's Got Talent viewers have defended David Walliams after he pressed his buzzer during the second semi-final show. The comedian, 50, was left unimpressed by Ranger Chris' performance on Tuesday night's show and pressed his buzzer, with the studio audience then beginning to boo him. Chris performed a mixture of songs alongside a group of dancing dinosaurs, and while fellow judge Amanda Holden happily danced along and cheered them on, David wasn't so enthusiastic about the performance.

IT was the BGT battle of the bombshells as Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon both flashed their pins in leggy frocks. The two judges looked sensational as they turned up the heat for the second live semi-final shows.

Amanda Holden accused escapologist Andrew Basso of "deceit" during his dangerous stunt on Tuesday's semi-final of Britain’s Got Talent. The judge, 51, admitted she was "disappointed" after the act, who previously impressed the judges, used dark water to perform his stunt, leaving everyone unable to see what was going on.

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden burst into laughter as impressionist Ben Nickless poked fun at her friend Piers Morgan.Amanda was seen bursting into laughter when Ben took to the stage to perform his semi-final routine for the judges on Tuesday (May 31).The comic was busy delivering a song packed full of witty lines matched to the celebrities he was imitating when he took on the persona of television presenter Piers.Ben, 40, - who married his wife Zoe 11 years ago - was celebrating his birthday today as he made his bid to impress fans with the self-penned ditty.As Piers' face appeared on the screen above him he adopted the outspoken host's voice and mannerisms as he made a joke about his Good Morning Britain departure to the tune of The Greatest Showman anthem This Is Me.He sang: "When the sharpest words gonna cut me down, right, I'll give my honest opinion and then I'll just walk out, right."Amanda couldn't hide her amusement at the hilarious performance as she burst out laughing at the lyrics.Following his performance, the judges heaped praise on Ben as they gave him their support for obtaining a place in the final.David Walliams said: "I feel we need the golden buzzer still to be here, because that's like a complete golden buzzer moment now. The Royal Variety performance is made for talent like yours."If there is any justice you will be there this year and if not this year then another year."Amanda agreed with David's take as she also admitted believing Ben more than deserved a place in the final.She said: "I think you're a genius.

Britain's Got Talent final after a nail-biting semi-final showdown.They will now perform in the grand finale and compete at the last hurdle for their chance to win £250,000 and to perform on stage at Royal Variety Show.The outright winner of the show was Ben after his comical impressionist routine had the judges and viewers in stitches.The judges were then left to choose between rapping duo Flintz and Taylor and animal lover Captain Amber and The Dancing Collies.With both David Walliams and Alesha Dixon opting to save Flintz and Taylor, Amanda Holden threw the result into turmoil as she gave her vote to Amber.With the deciding vote going to Simon Cowell he suggested to Amber she should have "just one dog" before deciding it was Flintz and Taylor who would go through to Sunday night's final.The duo of acts join singer Maxwell Thorpe and comedian Jamie Leahey who already cruised through to the final on Monday (May 31).Sheffield based busker Maxwell got a standing ovation from the judges following his performance at the Hammersmith Apollo.Maxwell delivered a spine-tingling rendition of operatic anthem Now We Are Free to secure his finale spot.David Walliams enthusiastically heaped praise on him as he stated the talented vocalist should have been "given a golden buzzer."Jamie - who is just 13 years old - won his place after he was saved by a public vote which saw him beat off competition from magician Junwoo.He performs his ventriloquist act alongside his sidekick Chuck.Talking on Monday's show he said: "I started ventriloquism in the first lockdown.

Simon Cowell is looking wedding ready! Ahead of the season premiere of America's Got Talent, the star took some time away to spend a night with his fiancée, Lauren Silverman.ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleEven with just a month before their alleged June nuptials, the music mogul is busy making the jump from Britain's Got Talent and its semi-finals, straight into the premiere of America's Got Talent.WATCH: Simon's fiancée Lauren parties the night away with Nicole ScherzingerMORE: Simon Cowell's £45million property portfolio will blow your mindStill, he turned work into date night, stepping out – and packing on the PDA – with Lauren after the show wrapped.The two looked glowing as ever and undoubtedly looking forward to being declared husband and wife, seen getting into a car following the semi-finals on 30 May.While Simon looked dapper in a white button-down shirt and navy suit as he sipped on a beer, his soon-to-be wife is who really stole the show.