Simon Cowell pied in the face live on TV by very naughty BGT contestant

an immediate standout star in the current series of America's Got Talent, blind singing sensation Putri Ariani has revealed her lofty career ambitions - and her hopes that Simon Cowell will be the man to help her achieve them. The talented 17-year-old wowed viewers with her show-stopping performance on June 7, which even moved normally stoic judge Cowell, 63, to tears. In fact, the British judge was so impressed by the multihyphenate musician's triumphant performance he pressed the golden buzzer to send her straight through to the live rounds.

Rebecca Ferguson, a former runner-up on The X Factor, has criticized ITV after the UK broadcaster failed to investigate her “traumatic” experience on the Simon Cowell entertainment show.

Susan Boyle made a comeback yesterday evening on the Britain's Got Talent stage following a secret health battle.

Susan Boyle suffered a minor stroke in April that left her doubtful over whether she could perform again, the singer told fans. The Scottish singer rose to fame in 2009 after competing on the third season of the ITV competition Britain’s Got Talent. She impressed the judges with her rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream” from the musical Les Misérables, in one of the show’s biggest viral moments.

After several weeks of auditions and live shows, the Britain's Got Talent grand final is finally here. Over the last week fans of the long-running ITV talent show have watched five live semi-finals which saw the acts whittled down to the final stage.

Britain’s Got Talent is no longer the ratings banker it once was.

Ant McPartlin and his stepdaughter took home a special piece of Britain's Got Talent memorabilia over the weekend, following Viggo Venn's crowning as the series champion. Norwegian funnyman Viggo, 43, beat the likes of Musa Motha, Amy Lou, Olivia Lynes, Ghetto Kids, Travis George, Malakai Bayoh, Duo Odyssey, Cillian O'Connor, Tonikaku and Lillianna Clifton in the talent show's grand final, earning himself both a tasty £250,000 cheque and a spot in the next Royal Variety Performance line-up. Pictured leaving the Hammersmith Apollo in a taxi together after the confetti-sprinkled extravaganza, Ant, 47, and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett's daughter had a laugh by wearing one of Viggo's beloved high-visibility jackets on their heads.

The Britain's Got Talent final descended into chaos after Simon Cowell was momentarily silenced after appearing to get something stuck in his throat. Following Amy Lou Smith's performance, which saw her sing the song Reflection from Mulan, show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly went to Simon for feedback, when he appeared to have something stuck in his throat and could barely speak.

There was a rather awkward moment in tonight's Britain's Got Talent final when judge Simon Cowell was left apologising to finalist Cillian O'Connor after appearing to ruin his magic trick. As the young magician performed a number of magic tricks, he asked Simon to pick a card, with the music mogul opting for the three of diamonds.

As the Britain’s Got Talent acts gear up for the grand final tomorrow night, some fans have expressed their discontent with the full finalist line-up. Following the confirmation of those who have made it through, many viewers have been claiming that one act was “robbed” out of a chance to win a spot at the Royal Variety Performance and the grand prize of £250,000. On Friday night, eight more acts took to the stage to perform again, including comedian Tonikaku, whose first audition left the judges in stitches.The comedian - whose act consists of striking ‘naked’ poses - wasn’t a one trick pony, either.

Britain's Got Talent fans were left confused on Friday night as Simon Cowell meowed – leading Declan Donnelly to tell him off. In an awkward turn of events during the fifth night of the BGT live semi-final shows, host Dec wasted no time in calling out Simon after he mocked his fellow judges as they critiqued dancing duo Romeo & Icy.

Britain's Got Talent viewers were left scratching their heads during tonight's (June 2) semi-finals as judge Simon Cowell made some rather 'strange' noises. The music mogul began letting out some 'weird' cat sounds while fellow judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon were giving feedback to dance performers Romeo and Icy.

Fans have called it her "best outfit so far" after Amanda Holden wowed the crowds at Britain's Got Talent live semi-final last night.The 52-year-old judge looked sensational in a long-fitted white skirt and bandage-style strapless and backless top, showcasing her toned shoulders, slim waist and killer abs. Her golden blonde tresses were bundled up into a high bun and she finished the Grecian-style ensemble with chunky gold jewellery and smoky eye make-up. Amanda strutted out with fellow judges Bruno Tonioli, Alesha Dixon and Simon Cowell and stole the show with her extremely toned midriff, prompting fans on her social media to go wild with delight.

Britain's Got Talent viewers were not impressed with the "shrieking" coming from the crowds on the ITV show on Thursday night.

Britain's Got Talent viewers were shocked to see last year's runner up Tom Ball be revealed as Noodle the CGI cat's identity. During the first audition, the animated creature danced, sang, grooved and swayed throughout the performance, with fans at home loving every minute of the unique entrant to this year’s competition. Fans were left wondering who the professional sounding voice was was behind the CGI and the judges were delighted to find out that it was Tom.

Many Britain's Got Talent viewers were left commenting on the same thing as Simon Cowell debuted a 'new look' during tonight's (June 1) live semi-final. Just minutes into the start of the fourth show of the week, fans headed onto social media to question the music mogul's choice of accessories.

Britain's Got Talent fans were left fuming after the secret identity of Noodle the Cat was finally revealed on Thursday night's episode of the show.The animation was a surprise entry to the talent show, as the creature danced, grooved and swayed throughout its performance, with fans at home loving every minute of the unique entrant. It even ended up getting four yeses from the judges, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli.

Viewers of Britain's Got Talent have slammed the show as a "fix" as one vowed they'll "never watch it again" following the third semi-finals which aired on ITV on Wednesday. Ghetto Kids, Dylan B, Toy Toy Toy, Notorious, Markus Birdman, Miki Dark, Travis George and Harry Churchill were all in the semi-final, as they performed their sets in front of the judges, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli.

Amanda Holden was left screaming at one act during the Britain's Got Talent semi-finals on Tuesday night.

Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell was blasted by viewers for his critique of young singer Tina Connolly's performance. After 15-year-old Tia belted out Katy Perry's hit Firework in the second live semi-final on Tuesday (May 30), Simon bluntly told her she was put through from the audition stage "not because you're the best singer in the competition, but because you've got guts."