Jon Courtenay revealed Steps’ Faye Tozer used to work as his assistant when he first started his career as a comedy magician. The pianist, 47, who became the first ever Golden Buzzer act to win Britain’s Got Talent in October, recalled when he had the singer, 45, step out on stage in an old lady costume, … Read more
Britain’s Got Talent judge David Walliams has declared that he hopes Simon Cowell isn’t as slim when he returns to the panel next year following his electric bike accident. The Little Britain star, 49, said he was eagerly anticipating Simon’s return to the panel but joked that he ‘looked fat’ next to the music mogul … Read more
Britain’s Got Talent’s Amanda Holden has revealed her two daughters are ‘really proud’ of her debut album success. The judge, 49, who will star in the show’s first ever Christmas Special on Friday, said she’s thrilled her album has been named the biggest-selling and highest-charting debut by a female artist this year. Amanda’s co-judge David … Read more
‘I’ve kept Ofcom from being made redundant!’ BGT’s Nabil Abdulrashid brands himself a ‘hero’ as he laughs off backlash… after sparking 2,055 complaints with ‘political’ routine By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 11:56 BST, 13 October 2020 | Updated: 11:57 BST, 13 October 2020 Britain’s Got Talent’s Nabil Abdulrashid has laughed off the backlash sparked by … Read more
‘Of course it was staged!’ BGT’s Myra Dubois admits she asked Amanda Holden’s consent before their ‘impromptu’ semi-final duet… but that the judge ‘had no idea what to expect’ By Olivia Wheeler and Andrew Bullock For Mailonline Published: 19:26 BST, 1 October 2020 | Updated: 19:26 BST, 1 October 2020 Britain’s Got Talent act Myra Dubois … Read more
ITV have stood by Britain’s Got Talent judge Ashley Banjo after his Black Lives Matter-inspired performance with dance troupe Diversity sparked 21,673 Ofcom complaints. In a statement the broadcaster told MailOnline that their performance offered an ‘authentic, heartfelt’ response to the issues of 2020 after viewers criticised the routine for ‘politicising’ the show. They said: ‘Britain’s … Read more
Diversity star Ashley Banjo brushed off the backlash following his group’s Black Lives Matter-inspired performance with a family snap on Monday. The dancer, 31, took to Instagram to share a sweet snap of his daughter Rose, 19 months, and baby son Micah, five months, while he completed ‘dad duties’ by taking them to the park. … Read more
Britain’s Got Talent judges David Walliams and Alesha Dixon reportedly had a war of words after the singer told him his Little Britain antics were ‘inappropriate’. The TV star, 41, is believed to have made the comments in jest, however according to the Sun David, 49, was upset and left the studio as soon as filming … Read more
Britain’s Got Talent star Ashley Banjo has hit back at ‘hateful’ trolls after being bombarded with messages following Diversity’s Black Lives Matter-inspired routine. The dancer, 31, took to Twitter on Sunday to insist that trolls ‘highlighted exactly what needed to change’ after his performance left many viewers claiming the show was ‘making a political statement.’ … Read more
‘She’s not changing for anyone!’ BGT’s Ashley Banjo praises Amanda Holden’s racy live show looks as he hints he’d ‘love’ to return as a judge next series By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 23:55 BST, 4 September 2020 | Updated: 23:55 BST, 4 September 2020 Britain’s Got Talent judge Ashley Banjo has thrown his support … Read more