Simon Cowell sparks concern after appearance on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

Simon Cowell is a man rarely lost for words. But as the host of the recent Together For Short Lives Ball, he struggled to speak when faced with a mother’s heartbreaking account of losing her beloved son.The moving moment came during the OK !-sponsored event for the charity, which provides vital support for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families.The glamorous evening, held at London’s Grosvenor House hotel, raised more than £300,000 with help from a host of celebrities including Christine McGuinness, Kelly Hoppen, Claire Sweeney and Vanessa Feltz, who all turned out to support the cause. But it was the testimony of one mum that really hit home for the Britain's Got Talent supremo, who has been a patron of Together For Short Lives for the last 15 years.

It was the reality tv show which was the centrepiece of Saturday night television for families up and down the country for years. At one point an average of 14 million of us tuned in to watch The X Factor as would-be stars were put through their paces by a team of judges which included Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue, Cheryl, Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger The show ran for around 445 episodes finally bowing out in December 2018 but not before catapulting many of the acts featured, including JLS, Little Mix and One Direction, to fame and fortune.

Declan Donnelly has been forced to apologise after an audience member swore live on Saturday Night Takeaway. Just fifteen minutes into Saturday's show, an audience member let out an f-bomb after realising Loose Women star Judi Love was in his home.

Declan Donnelly has been happily married since 2015 and is a proud dad to two adorable kids. He first popped up on our TV screens in the 1980s as part of the Byker Grove gang. Dec, along with his best mate Ant McPartlin, has since become a household name on British telly, presenting hit shows like Saturday Night Takeaway and Britain's Got Talent.

In February 2022, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly's drag act on their hit show Saturday Night Takeaway received 59 Ofcom complaints.The hosting duo returned for the first show of the 18th series as they donned wigs and sparkly dresses to perform in drag. While the End Of The Show Show was celebrated by many, some viewers were outraged and claimed the performance was 'misogynistic'.The UK's broadcasting regulator Ofcom said it received 59 complaints related to a drag routine and eight complaints related to a prank made against Jeremy Clarkson.

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).

Celebrities were out in force for the annual Together for Short Lives Ball in London on Monday evening as they showed their support for the charitable event which works to raise vital funds for the UK's 99,000 seriously ill kids and their families, with patron Simon Cowell on hosting duties once again it was destined to be an occasion to dress up for. Leading the way on the the red carpet included Kelsey Parker, Amber Turner and Christine McGuinness who all showcased stunning looks for the star studded ball.

Celebrities were out in force for the annual Together for Short Lives Ball in London on Monday evening as they showed their support for the charitable event which works to raise vital funds for the UK's 99,000 seriously ill kids and their families, with patron Simon Cowell on hosting duties once again it was destined to be an occasion to dress up for. Leading the way on the the red carpet included Kelsey Parker, Christine McGuinness and Towie's Amber Turner who all showcased stunning looks for the event.

Celebrities were out in force for the annual Together for Short Lives Ball in London on Monday evening as they showed their support for the charitable event which works to raise vital funds for the UK's 99,000 seriously ill kids and their families, with patron Simon Cowell on hosting duties once again it was destined to be an occasion to dress up for.

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.

Saturday Night Takeaway host Ant McPartlin scolded a show guest live on air telling him to "shut up" after he continuously messed up a challenge.

Cat Deeley is not only thrilled to be stepping into her new role as a full-time presenter on This Morning, she is also said to be over the moon for close friend and former co-host Anthony McPartlin. Cat has “always remained close” to Ant and Dec and is understood to be delighted at how Ant has turned his life around as he plans to take a pause from prime-time TV to focus on family.This Morning recently announced that Good Morning Britain’s Ben Shephard, 49, and Cat Deeley, 47, will become permanent hosts of the daytime show, making their debut early this month.The pair will front the Monday to Thursday shows, while Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary will continue to present the Friday edition.

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 McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie beamed as they left Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway live show in London. Ant, 48, recently spoke about "the importance of family" after quitting his Saturday Night Takeaway with best pal and co-host Declan Donnelly, with the final series currently back on our screens. On Saturday, 24 February, Ant and his wife of three years, Anne-Marie, 45, could be seen grinning as they sat in the back of a chauffeur-driven car as they left the ITV studios where the show was filmed.

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.

Saturday Night Takeaway viewers have been left laughing in tears following Ant and Dec's latest undercover prank in tonight's episode.

Fans of Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly were left a bit miffed as Saturday Night Takeaway returned to our screens tonight.The popular ITV show is back for one last series, as the dynamic duo have decided to hang up their presenting hats to spend more quality time with their families. But as the first episode kicked off, fans didn't hold back in sharing their thoughts.The popular primetime show has been hosted by Ant and Dec for many years, and it's known for its heart-warming 'place on the plane' segment where unsung heroes are treated to a trip to Disneyland for an extra special show finale.The show also features musical performances and the much-loved Ant vs Dec challenge, where the two compete for the top spot.

Saturday Night Takeaway has been cancelled after 20 seasons, as presenters Ant and Dec return for the final season on ITV from Saturday, 24 February. Why have the dynamic duo decided to step away from their hugely-popular entertainment series? Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have been owning Saturday nights for years now, with hilarious sketches and segments leaving the audience cheering away every week. But last year, the presenting legends announced that after season 20, they would be taking an indefinite hiatus from the show.