Ant and Dec Saturday Night Takeaway viewers say they 'can't cope' with Simon Cowell prank

Celebrity Big Brother fans have been left gobsmacked after Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh slated The X Factor and Simon Cowell. The duo have known each other for decades, and were both judges on the defunct ITV talent show. And in the Celebrity Big Brother house, the twosome let rip about their old job and their old boss.

Sharon Osbourne held nothing back as she ripped into her former boss Simon Cowell during a frank conversation with Celebrity Big Brother co-star Louis Walsh on Friday night. The star, 71, famously appeared alongside Simon on The X Factor as a judge back in the 2000s, as well as fellow Celebrity Big Brother housemate Louis Walsh. However, despite appearing close on the singing show, Sharon previously admitted that she was no longer in contact with Simon.

Real Housewives of Cheshire star Ester Dee is the first to admit she’d “100 percent” love to be in the Celebrity Big Brother house right now - but given she’s not, she’s very happy her friend and co-star Lauren Simon has had the experience. Scarlet-haired Lauren, from Manchester, entered the CBB house last week alongside Fern Britton, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, Louis Walsh, and a host of other celebrities. Within the first few days she’d already let slip a few tantalising secrets - including a particularly juicy one about Simon Cowell and a table dance.

Sharon Osbourne has revealed why she no longer speaks to Simon Cowell, despite previously labelling him a "close pal." Sharon, 71, famously appeared alongside Simon on The X Factor as a judge back in the 2000s, as well as fellow Celebrity Big Brother housemate Louis Walsh. However, despite appearing close on the singing show, Sharon now says she's no longer in contact with Simon. Discussing the music mogul, Sharon labelled him as "snotty", revealing that he did not speak to her or Louis ahead of their CBB stint.

Celebrity Big Brother has seen one star involved in a new feud as Louis Walsh has been branded "vile" by Coronation Street actor Sally Ann Matthews, 53.The former X Factor judge, 71, and music mogul, who regularly ended up in tiffs with Simon Cowell during their time together on the hugely-popular entertainment series, has already rubbed a number of his housemates up the wrong way. Now the Jenny Bradley star has gotten involved in the drama despite not being in the bungalow herself, as she voiced her opinions on Louis' comments on social media. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Sally Ann shared her frustration about Louis making fun of her fellow Corrie star Colson Smith, 25, in the hours after they both entered the house together.

Sharon Osbourne has been making quite a stir in the Celebrity Big Brother house, but it's her apparent memory lapse regarding her encounter with Fern Britton that currently has viewers talking. The outspoken TV personality, 71, raised eyebrows when she claimed to have never met Fern, 66, despite evidence to the contrary.

Louis Walsh has claimed people don't know the "real" Simon Cowell, as he isn't the "person on the TV".The music manager opened up to his Celebrity Big Brother housemates about his former The X Factor co-star as they all got to know one another. Louis, 71, was getting to know Coronation Street's Colson Smith and American musical theatre star Marisha Wallace in the CBB garden when Colson, 25, quizzed him about his career.The soap star asked: "How did you end up in the music Louis admitted: "I didn't know anything else." He then proceeded to chat about how Simon, 64, gave him a job and kickstarted his career in TV and music management. "Simon gave me the job.

Christine McGuinness branded herself 'unreal' as she glammed up for a charity ball. The model and TV personality joined a number of famous faces who were out in force for the annual Together for Short Lives Ball in London on Monday evening (March 4).

Simon Cowell might be known for his no-nonsense, straight-talking persona - but the 64 year old revealed a decidedly softer side at Together For Short Lives ball, with his fiancée Lauren Silverman.The X Factor judge, 64 - who is a patron of the charity which raises vital funds for palliative care for children fighting life-threatening conditions - broke down in tears on stage and announced that he "couldn't talk", taking to the stage after hearing a mother speak movingly about her family's own devastating journey. Lauren, 46, took over as Simon tried to compose himself, and began by saying: "One of the things that has affected us most is that your son died on our son's birthday on Valentine's Day." Then Simon - who shares nine year old son Eric with Lauren - stepped in to encourage people to support the charity organisation, but found he was really chocked up as he spoke.

Stars came together on Monday 4th March for Simon Cowell’s The Together For Short Lives Ball and as to be expected rolled out the glitz and glamour on the red carpet. One of the first leading ladies to catch our fashionable eye was Kelsey Parker, the wife of the late Tom Parker who chose a stunning pink strapless lace dress for the occasion.

Sharon Osbourne - former X-Factor legend - entered the house tonight and fans were left shocked.

The X Factor 2018 finalist Scarlett Lee has only gone and auditioned for American Idol. Six years after finishing as runner-up in Simon Cowell's UK singing competition, which saw Dalton Harris showered with confetti at the time, 26-year-old Scarlett looked a different person while covering 'Clown' by Emeli Sandé infront of judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan recently. Gone was her dark fake tan, but she did once again opt for a red dress for the occasion.

It’s been 20 years since Simon Cowell set out on a mission to put together his own popular version of The Three Tenors and “operatic boy band” Il Divo were the result. His team at what was then Syco Music scoured music halls around the world before bringing together California native David Miller, Frenchman Sébastien Izambard, Urs Bühler from Sweden, and the late Carlos Marin, from Spain. As the original Il Divo, the foursome pioneered a new classical-meets-pop sound, earning a No1 in the UK charts with their first release, followed by a further 30 million album sales worldwide.

The BBC has greenlit a reality series following a fledgling British boy band as it departs for Korea to attend the ultimate K-Pop boot camp.

Ant and Dec returned to the UK’s Saturday evening TV schedule this weekend, drawing ITV’s biggest overnight audience of the year so far.

After a year-long wait, fans were thrilled as Geordie due Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, aka Ant and Dec, reunited once again on Saturday 22 February for their last series of Saturday Night Takeaway. There were plenty of treats in store from a prank on America's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell, to having comedian Stephen Merchant as the Guest Announcer and the unveiling of brand new Little Ant & Dec. And the show concluded with a special 'End of the Show Show' with Becky Hill and Urban Theory.

Fans flocked to social media to express concern over Simon Cowell's appearance following his appearance on Saturday, 24 February, on the long-awaited return of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway. The 64-year-old music mogul - famous for shows including The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent - sparked concern over his "different" look when he appeared on the live gameshow dressed in his trademark black t-shirt and black jeans.

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway is back on TV screens this weekend. This will be the final series of the popular ITV family entertainment show for some time, which is now in its 20th year.

Comedian Michael McIntyre's relatable stand-up comedy has been a firm favourite with audiences for years. And now the popular comic has branched into presenting.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have shared some exciting news – as they confirmed they are in talks to remake the children's drama Byker Grove after nearly 20 years.They both became stars on this show, with Ant as PJ and Dec as Duncan, starting in 1989.The last time we saw Byker Grove was in 2006 – storylines focused on the adventures of teenagers at a youth club in Newcastle. Last week, while chatting with Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on The One Show, Ant and Dec said they've started working on a new version.