BGT's Simon Cowell says son Eric gave him an 'earful' over eliminated act

The Britain's Got Talent judges' panel has been taken over by some new stars ahead of this weekend's final – the children of the judges themselves. In an adorable snap published to Amanda Holden's Instagram page, it showed her youngest daughter, Hollie Rose Hughes, sat in Amanda's seat – with Simon Cowell's son, Eric Cowell, to her left, and Alesha Dixon's eldest daughter, Azura Ononye, to her right.

Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell apologised to a young girl during tonight's last semi-final after he made her cry.The music mogul, who is normally not afraid to give incredibly harsh critiques to artists on the show, regretted his comments on this occasion when he realised one of the young members of Matrick's Illusion had been left in tears. Simon was unimpressed by the performer's latest act, and didn't hesitate to call it "not magical enough".The group's disappearing act was dedicated to Simon, as versions of him were used on-stage in the live semi-final. At one point, a cardboard cutout of the judge was even produced in a quick move from the act.

Britain’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell has envisioned how he would react if his son Eric was bullied, and it seems he can’t fathom the thought. On Thursday’s live show of the ITV competition, the fourth semi-final of the week, dance group Five Star Boys were the second act to take to the stage after pantomime dames Dame Nation ahead of Sunday’s final. Five Star Boys wowed the judges and public alike during their first audition, when they explained that they went on the show ‘to spread the word for boys who can dance’, while admitting that ‘it’s not always easy for us’.

Britain's Got Talent fans think they have worked out The Phantom's magic trick after their performance on Thursday's semi-final left judge Simon Cowell baffled. During the show, The Phantom left the judges — Simon, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams — mystified with their mind-bending magic. At the start of the performance, The Phantom asked David to think of a childhood memory and write it on a piece of paper, as well as the time it took place.

Britain's Got Talent fans think they have worked out who is behind the ITV show's "invisible" act called The Phantom after their performance on Thursday's semi-final. During the show, The Phantom left the judges — Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams — mystified with their mind-bending magic.

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 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.

Simon Cowell has explained why he covered his ears during the opening of Britain's Got Talent's 2022 live semi-finals on Monday 30 May. During the opening scenes, the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical put on a spectacular performance with even hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly joining in, although it resulted in Ant getting stuck in his chair.

Britain’s Got Talent viewers were left disappointed after Born To Perform failed to make it to the final of the show.The dance group, whose members have various disabilities, won the golden buzzer last month after winning over BGT judge David Walliams. For last night’s semi finals, Monday 30 May, Born To Perform did a dance to an array of toe-tapping songs which was enjoyed by the panel, so much so that David threatened to leave BGT if they didn’t make it through to the final. Chatting to the group after their performance, David said: “I’m so pleased for you.

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