X Factor's Scarlett Lee unrecognisable as she appears on American Idol six years after ITV show

For long-time fans, the cast of Dallas holds a special place in TV history.The iconic nighttime soap, which aired on CBS from 1978 to 1991, not only won four Emmys but also revolutionised television storytelling with its legendary cliffhangers. One of the most iconic moments in television history occurred on March 21, 1980, when the character JR Ewing, portrayed by the late Larry Hagman, was shot twice by an unseen assailant.The mystery of "Who shot JR?" captivated millions of viewers, and when the answer was finally revealed on November 21 of the same year, it became one of the most-watched television episodes of all time.

Fat Friends star Richard Ridings is almost unrecognisable in his latest TV role, almost 20 years after the hit show aired on ITV.The actor is best known for playing Alan Ashburn in the TV series about a slimming club.The show first aired in 2000 and also featured the likes of Gaynor Faye and Gavin & Stacey stars Ruth Jones, James Corden, Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman. It wrapped in 2005 but today, Richard looks very different with his new bald look and more casual attire. But there's one thing that everybody will probably recognise about him, and that's his voice.

As the tenth anniversary of Simone Battle's tragic passing approaches, fans continue to mourn the loss of the beloved X Factor star and G.R.L. member. Simone, who captured hearts with her soulful voice and vibrant presence, was mentored by media mogul Simon Cowell during the 2011 series of X Factor USA.

Celebrity Big Brother's Fern Britton became a household name after hosting This Morning, however she was nearly associated with a very different ITV show - Britain's Got Talent. Ahead of Friday's final, CBB Late & Live revealed that Fern opened up about being on the original judging panel for Britain's Got Talent, however she was eventually replaced. In a segment where presenter Jordan North and ex BB housemate Olivia Young took viewers behind the scenes, Jordan revealed the "exclusive" that Fern had spoken about being cast on Britain's Got Talent.

EXCLUSIVE: Claudia Rosencrantz, the British television executive who first greenlit the Got Talent and Idol franchises for ITV, has left production outfit Studio 1.

Britain's Got Talent star Jonathan Antoine is hardly recognisable more than a decade after enchanting the judges with his stunning performance. Jonathan, who was only 17 when he appeared on the 2012 show with his singing partner Charlotte Jaconelli, has gone through a notable transformation.The singer duo wowed everyone and made it to the finals, finishing second place to Ashleigh and Pudsey. After BGT, they were offered a smashing £1m record deal with Simon Cowell's Syco label.

As Samantha Chawner walked down the aisle to marry fiancé, Matthew Parkinson, the strains of Shania Twain’s From This Moment On filling her ears, she was overwhelmed with emotion. Having never believed she’d be a bride, the 36-year-old felt ‘a million dollars’ in her elegant Wed2Be ivory lace and tulle wedding dress and 3m veil at the ceremony on Saturday, 16 March.To top it off, after many years of battling with her weight and being branded part of Britain’s “fattest and laziest family”, Samantha had managed to shed 10 stone for her big day, which took place at Albert Hall in Bolton. “It felt magical,” she explained.

Six years after making it all the way to The X Factor final, where she lost to eventual champion Dalton Harris, singer Scarlett Lee thought she'd give American Idol a try - and she's been successful so far. But the singer, 26, looked unrecognisable from her X Factor days as she joined Dermot O'Leary on the This Morning sofa on Friday to discuss her recent success across the pond.

Thania Garcia After 13 years, Kanye West, also known as Ye, returns to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with his and his “Vultures” collaborator’s “Carnival.” The song’s entrance to No. 1 comes weeks after its debut on the all-genre-inclusive chart in late February, where it came in at No. 3 behind Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” and Jack Harlow’s “Lovin On Me.” The song, which features rap stars Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti, has been steadily rising in streaming numbers and leads the publication’s TikTok Top 50 songs list.

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.

British reality star Chloe Sims has just debuted a brand new look on Instagram, as she showed off her new jawline.The 42 year old ex-The Only Way Is Essex star, who is well-known for being open about her love for cosmetic surgery, has had a non-surgical face lift. She took to Instagram to share a snap of herself, alongside a couple of extra photos where she checked out her new jawline as her surgeon smiled alongside her. Captioning the post, she wrote: "Embracing a new era of beauty with @drbusso expertise – hello #Bussolift! Non-surgical threads for a refreshed, natural glow.

As the Celebrity Big Brother contestants settled down for their first night in the house, viewers were quick to spot Louis Walsh's bad habit.The housemates headed into the main bedroom to find out where they would be sleeping, with Louis quickly heading over to the bed he wanted.The stars - aside from Sharon Osbourne, who has her own room as CBB's lodger - started to get comfy as they marked the end of their first evening in the iconic house. However, it was Louis' finger nails which had caught TV fans' attention at home as many spotted they were "bitten". Taking to social media, one fan wrote on X: "Omg Louis Walsh’s bitten nails! @bbuk #CBBUK." A second added: "Man them nails are vile #CBBUK." "Can't deal with Louis Walsh's nails.

“American Idol” judge Perry appeared to cringe after one contestant took a massive gamble and sang the pop star’s 2008 hit “I Kissed a Girl” during Sunday night’s episode. The bold and rather theatrical cover of Perry’s debut single came when Massachusetts native Madaí ChaKell strutted into the audition room and declared to Perry, 39, and co-judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan that she planned to “get into your bag today.” ChaKell’s comment surprised Perry, who went on to watch the singer — who said she’d been part of an unnamed Broadway musical’s touring company — give a very active performance. At one point, the “Hot N Cold” songstress could be seen raising her eyebrows in disbelief and covering her mouth with her hand as the “Idol” hopeful continued to dance around.

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.

country music legend Loretta Lynn, auditioned for “American Idol” on Sunday’s episode of the ABC music competition show, surprising the judges. Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan seemed to be in the dark about her impressive family tree — at first. “Growing up, I sang music my entire life,” Russell said.

Emmy Russell faced the American Idol judges on Sunday night’s (February 25) episode!

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.

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 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.

Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Stevie Nicks, Foo Fighters, SZA and literally thousands more will stop into festival grounds all over North America.To find the fest that makes the most sense for your schedule, our team went ahead and created a list of the 57 (!) biggest festivals — with tickets available — you won’t want to miss this year.From Tempe, AZ’s February Innings Festival all the way to kick off the year to Orlando, FL’s EDC in November, here are the 62 biggest North American music festivals in 2024.Feb. 23-24 at Tempe Beach Park in Tempe, AZRed Hot Chili Peppers, Hozier, Greta Van Fleet, Jimmy Eat World, Third Eye BlindMarch 1-2 at Tempe Beach Park in Tempe, AZNoah Kahan, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews Band, Sheryl Crow, Gin BlossomsMarch 14-17 at The Lot at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, CANicki Minaj, Post Malone, Lil Uzi Vert, Don Toliver, $uicide Boy$April 5-7 at the Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Fort Lauderdale, FLLainey Wilson, Hardy, Old Dominion, Jason Aldean, Bret MichaelsApril 6-7 at the Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, NCJ. ColeApril 12-13 at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJSaves The Day, Goldfinger, Hot Mulligan April 12-14, 19-21 at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, CALana Del Rey, No Doubt, Blur, J Balvin, Tyler The CreatorApril 18-21 at the Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach, FLNoah Kahan, Lake Street Dive, The Revivalists, Marcus King, DawesApril 20-21 at the Riverfront Park in North Charleston, SCNoah Kahan, Hozier, The Flaming Lips, Shovels and Rope, Grace PotterApril 25-28 and May 2-5 at the New Orleans Fairgrounds in New Orleans, LARolling Stones, Neil Young, The Killers, Foo Fighters, Chris StapletonApril 26-28 at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, CAEric Church, Miranda Lambert,