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With just three days left to go until Britain’s Got Talent returns to our screens for its 17th series, judge Bruno Tonioli has dished the dirt on what fans can expect from the latest series while appearing on Wednesday’s edition of Lorraine. And alongside a sneaky preview of what happens this year - including his now infamous buzzer breaking shenanigans - Bruno was also quick to defend his fellow huge Simon Cowell from recent criticism. For the past several weeks Simon has been caught up in a controversial feud with his former co-stars Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, who appeared together on Celebrity Big Brother and slammed the star for his attitude, dress sense and behaviour from their X-Factor days.

Britain’s Got Talent returns for its seventeenth series on Saturday 20 April with weird and wonderful acts not just from the UK, but all over the world. Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli are all back to watch an array of talent, give their verdict and decide whether they are deserving of a place in the next round. Last year saw Viggo Venn win - his comedy skit involving high-vis vests saw him sail through each round and perform at the Royal Variety Performance.The first episode will see some tremendous, and some not so tremendous acts take to the stage in the hope of not just impressing the judges, but the live audience too - let's have a look at who we can expect to see on Saturday night.

Amanda Holden has compared a new Britain's Got Talent singer to a global superstar, as the brand new series sets a record for golden buzzer acts, who are fast-tracked straight to the live finals.

This Morning presenter Josie Gibson ‘isn’t afraid to show affection’ as she seems to ‘enjoy’ Stephen Mulhern’s company - and their hand holding could be ‘more than platonic’, body language expert Darren Stanton has revealed. After Josie and Stephen were caught holding hands as they spent time together this week, Darren has gone into detail about whether there could be a growing connection between the pair. Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, Darren believes the way they were holding hands was a ‘tight handlock’, which suggests it could be something more than a friendship between Josie and Stephen.

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Amanda Holden has compared a new Britain's Got Talent contestant to an international music sensation, as the show sets a record for the most golden buzzer acts in its history.The BGT judges were completely blown away by this year's talent, resulting in a record-breaking number of acts going straight through to the live finals. Previously, the Britain's Got Talent judges were allowed to give five golden buzzers - one for each judge and one for the dynamic duo Ant and Dec.

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We all know Bruno Tonioli as one of TV’s biggest personalities, whether he’s jumping up from the Strictly judging panel to give flamboyant feedback or fiercely grabbing the golden buzzer on Britain’s Got Talent.The Italian powerhouse is entering his second series of the ITV talent show and while it’s hard to imagine that Bruno, 68, would ever feel nervous on screen, he admits to some butterflies. “There is a lot to live up to when you’re the new kid, ” he says. “You can’t take anything for granted.” Bruno, who left Strictly in 2019 to focus on filming the US version Dancing With The Stars, joined the BGT judging panel last year, replacing David Walliams, who left the show after disrespectful comments he made about contestants came to light.

Britain’s Got Talent’s Amanda Holden is used to belting ballads on the West End - and now she’s on the hunt for a winning choir in this year’s series. “I would love to see a decent choir,” she says. “This year, we’ve seen some really good ones and they’ve upped their game on song choices.

With countless Golden Buzzers and unexpected shenanigans, Simon Cowell admits that he’s throwing out the rulebook for Britain’s Got Talent’s 17th series. “It’s like being back at school, because the teachers keep coming in saying, ‘You know, can we try and keep the golden buzzers down?’” Simon says. “And they know we've got absolutely no intention whatsoever of doing that.

The final episode of Saturday Night Takeaway was thrown into chaos as Ant McPartlin couldn't contain his laughter during rehearsals.The cheeky presenter was left in stitches by Jordan North's less-than-stellar singing and dancing, causing a pause in filming. Jordan, the new voice on Capital FM, struggled to keep up with the beat, which led to a hilarious intervention where a Strictly Come Dancing choreographer had to teach him how to clap in time.

TV presenter favourites Stephen Mulhern and Josie Gibson have set the rumour mill spinning after they were seen getting close outside a London television studio.The dynamic duo were reportedly there to film the last ever episode of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, and they pictured holding hands as they strolled outside on Saturday, 13 April.The pair were both part of the Geordie duo's emotional last episode of their hit primetime show, which aired for the final time at the weekend.They were joined by the likes of Simon Cowell, Davina McCall, Rylan Clarke, Dermot O’Leary, and Girls Aloud who all went on to enjoy a fun-filled afterparty following the final episode. When quizzed about what's going on between them, 39 year old Josie, didn't hold back, confessing to MailOnline: "I'm in love with Stephen Mulhern.There you go." But she added a bittersweet note, saying, "But story of my life, I don't think he loves me." Despite their long-standing friendship, Stephen, 37, and Josie have always kept things strictly platonic in the public eye.

Fans of Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly were left issuing the same response as the pair said 'finally' after hosting Saturday Night Takeaway for the last time. It was an emotional yet celebratory night on Saturday (April 13) when the pair wrapped up their hit ITV show after 20 series.

Amanda Holden appeared to brush off her feud with Sharon Osbourne as she shared a cheeky update with her fans on Instagram. The Britain's Got Talent judge put the recent drama behind her as she enjoyed a relaxed Sunday outing. Amanda, 53, posted a snap of her roast dinner while visiting The Running Horses pub in Mickleham.

Simon Cowell has received a lot of recent media attention thanks to the feisty feud heating up between Sharon Osbourne and Amanda Holden.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly took to the stage for the final Saturday Night Takeaway on Saturday 13 April and while the pair got emotional as they said their goodbyes - they had a ball at the afterparty. Having invited many famous faces back for the final show, lots of celebrities hit the town with the Geordie duo.

Amanda Holden has transformed her beautiful £7 million Surrey mansion into her dream home through her love of interior design, decorating the property with palm trees, leopard print, and a number of sparkling adornments. The 53 year old Britain's Got Talent judge, who is currently in a bitter feud with Sharon Osbourne after slamming the judge for 'dissing' Simon Cowell, has recently opened up about the work she has put into her family home.

Ant McPartlin's ex-wife Lisa Armstrong made a rare show of support for Ant and Dec during the final episode of Saturday Night Takeaway.

Lisa Armstrong, Ant McPartlin's ex-wife, showed a rare display of support for the presenter during the final episode of Saturday Night Takeaway this weekend.The popular family entertainment show, hosted by Ant and his best pal Declan Donnelly, has been a staple on our screens for over two decades. The last episode was packed with surprises and special guests like Simon Cowell and Holly Willoughby, ending with an emotional farewell from the beloved duo.

Amanda Holden and Sharon Osbourne have stirred up drama this week, sparking debates over which star is wealthier.The feud heated up when the 53 year old Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda defended her friend Simon Cowell, 64, after Sharon, 71, and Louis Walsh made snide remarks about him on last month's Celebrity Big Brother. Amanda highlighted that Sharon and Louis, 71, should recognise the importance of Simon in their success, attributing their affluence to his decision to cast them as judges on The X Factor, which had audiences of 20 million every week during its peak. However, it seems Amanda may have neglected to consider that both Sharon and Louis have been successful in their own individual rights, working as music managers separately.

With less than an hour left to go until the final Saturday Night Takeaway hits our screens, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly fought back tears as they admitted they were struggling ahead of the two hour show. The Geordie duo, who have presented the show for a whopping 22 years struggled to wrestle with their emotions as they shared a behind the scenes clip of the final rehearsal ahead of the star-studded spectacular, which would serve as a fitting end to their show. In the clip, the pair were seen beside their usual studio sign as the final preparations were underway, with Ant looking to his best pal to say: “So rehearsals are underway for the last Saturday Night Takeaway.

Sharon Osbourne has broken her silence after Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden branded her and Louis Walsh 'bitter and pathetic' in a scathing interview. Amanda, 53, recently waded in on an alleged falling out between Simon Cowell and Sharon and Louis in a chat with the Daily Mail.

As an embittered feud continues to rage on between Simon Cowell and Sharon Osborne, the Britain's Got Talent icon has brutally shut down her criticisms with a six word response, while fellow judge Amanda Holden leapt to his defence.The pair have been hurling insults since Sharon appeared on the ITV reboot of Celebrity Big Brother and she didn't mince her words when it came to former pal Simon, who she worked with on the X Factor back in the Noughties. From blasting his appearance, to saying she was "furious" he cost her a big job on the American version of The Masked Singer when he didn't renew her X Factor contract, Sharon refused to hold back as she explained what she really thought of Simon. Revealing they no longer speak, the 71 year old shared the reason why and said: "I missed a huge gig.That's why I was furious.

Sharon Osbourne has launched a scathing attack on Amanda Holden, branding the Britain's Got Talent judge 'bitter and pathetic'.

Amanda Holden, after the Britain’s Got Talent judge had called her “bitter and pathetic” for attacking Simon Cowell. Holden had made the comments in an interview with the Daily Mail, defending her boss and fellow judge after Osbourne had spoken out against him during her stint on Celebrity Big Brother.

After 22 memorable years on our screens, Saturday Night Takeaway is officially set to bow out with a two hour star-studded extravaganza this weekend, as they bring to a close their epic staple of Saturday night telly for one last time. Ahead of the final show, hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly teased what lies ahead as they gave their fans an exclusive behind the scenes glimpse of the show preparations on Friday’s edition of This Morning (12 April.) While sitting down to chat to presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary, the Geordie Duo fondly looked back at their time on the show over the past two decades and discussed some of their most memorable moments with a bittersweet sense of nostalgia.

The nation's favourite presenting duo, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, have left fans teary-eyed with a touching message ahead of the final episode of Saturday Night Takeaway.The much-loved ITV series, currently in its 20th season, will be taking a break after the last show airs on Saturday 13 April.The dynamic duo, who have been gracing our screens for 22 years, feel it's the "perfect time to pause for a little while and catch our breath".They also plan to use this hiatus 'to spend some time' with their loved ones. Ant, 48, tied the knot with Anne-Marie Corbett, mum to two teenage daughters from a previous relationship, in 2021.

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Ant and Dec have shared a teary message ahead of the final episode of Saturday Night Takeaway. The presenting duo confirmed that their much-loved ITV series would be taking a break after its current 20th season, with the last show airing on Saturday (April 13).

After weeks of anxious waiting, Britain’s Got Talent officially has a return date, with ITV confirming that the 17th series of the iconic talent show will be hitting our screens in just two weeks time. The popular show will be making it’s return debut on Saturday 20 April at 7:30pm on ITV, and will see another batch of talented individuals hoping to impress the show’s judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli to secure their place in the live finals.

Former Celebrity Big Brother star Bradley Riches has revealed unseen drama from Sharon Osbourne 's time in the Big Brother house. Speaking on The Useless Hotline podcast, Bradley dropped a bombshell about an unaired moment that had everyone talking. "Apparently, they didn't air her best moment," the Heartstopper actor spilled during the podcast.

Lagi Demetriou, best known for his performances on Britain's Got Talent as one half of Stavros Flatley, has undergone a remarkable transformation since his days on the ITV talent show. Alongside his father Demi, Lagi captured the hearts of audiences with their Greek-infused Lord of the Dance routine, complete with leather trousers and comical blonde wigs, back in 2009. Despite their unforgettable audition, Lagi and Demi fell short of clinching the top prize, losing out to dance troupe Diversity.

A Scots fisherman whose produce has been bought by Gordon Ramsay, Simon Cowell and the late Queen is up for a prestigious industry prize.

Celebrity Big Brother star Sharon Osbourne has slammed former Late Late Show host James Corden again, after criticising him on Celebrity Big Brother. The former X Factor judge was outspoken about several celebrities during her stint in the house, including Ellen DeGeneres, Anna Wintour, her old boss Simon Cowell and even Adele.

Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall seems to have 'thrown shade at Simon Cowell' in her debut solo track.The 31 year old songstress is gearing up to release fresh music after the band announced a break in 2021. Jade, alongside Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Perrie Edwards, and Jesy Nelson, shot to fame with Little Mix on The X Factor back in 2011.The group went their separate ways following Jesy's departure in 2020.

Stephen Mulhern had to unexpectedly withdraw from his appearance on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway this week due to illness. The beloved TV star, aged 47, is said to have let the production team know on the morning of Saturday, 6 April, that he was too under the weather to make it to the West London studios, though the specifics of his condition remain under wraps.