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21.05.2022 / 15:25

Britain’s Got Talent winner will return tonight with special brand-new performance after major health scare

BRITAIN'S Got Talent winner Jon Courtenay will return to our screens tonight with special brand-new performance after his major health scare. The 49-year-old singer won the 14th series of the ITV competition in 2020.

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Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly pull out of NTAs after catching Covid-19

Ant and Dec have been forced to pull out of the NTAs due to contracting Covid-19.The Geordie double-act are usually a big staple of the night with them winning best presenters for twenty years in a row.The pair confirmed on Instagram on Wednesday (October 12) as they told their fans the sad news.READ MORE: Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly's jaw-dropping net worth unveiled after 30-year careerThey wrote: "Sadly, it's true... We even get ill together!"After both feeling unwell a few days ago we both tested and we're positive for Covid."We're resting up at home and are so sorry we can't be at the @officialntas."Best of luck everyone and get well soon to anyone else in the same boat."This comes after they had to pull out of a scheduled hosting gig for a special episode of Britain's Got Talent.Britain's Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician is bringing together the most memorable acts who specialise in magical tricks.The winning act will be able to take home a whopping £50,000.However, the hosts won't able to attend the event, along with head judge Simon Cowell.The X Factor boss won't be able to make it due to filming commitments across the pond.Penn Jillette of Penn & Teller will be stepping in as a guest judge in Simon's absence.Talking about his new role, Penn said: "Being a guest judge on BGT is going to be the cushiest job ever.

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Where Britain's Got Talent legends Stavros Flatley are now - business breakdown to health scare

Britain's Got Talent has produced some of the UK's most iconic acts over the years. From Susan Boyle and Diversity to Ashleigh and Pudsey, there have been some truly memorable contestants. As judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams continue their search for the next BGT winner, we thought it would be a good time to check in with another infamous act.

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Simon Cowell misses BGT auditions as he tests Covid positive after bike crash

Simon Cowell will miss the next round of auditions for Britain's Got Talent as he has contracted Covid-19.The 62 year old will be unable to judge the latest round of hopefuls on the ITV talent show while he self-isolates. A spokesperson for the music mogul confirmed the news to Mail Online, saying: "Simon was unable to attend filming today as he was isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19." Current rules for contracting Covid-19 state people need to isolate for ten days but may leave after five if certain conditions are met. Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Amanda Holden were spotted heading in to film the show and will be left with golden buzzer duties until the show's creator returns.

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Simon Cowell struck down with Covid and forced to miss BGT auditions just after bike crash

Simon Cowell, has been delivered a double dose of disappointment as amid his recovery from a horror bike crash - his second in less than two years - he has now contracted Covid and found himself out of action yet again.The bad news leaves him with no choice but to be absent from Britain's Got Talent 2022 auditions while he gets better.Long-suffering Simon was noticeably missing from the judging panel, although Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams all appeared as usual.A spokesperson for the star revealed the bad news, stating to MailOnline: "Simon was unable to attend filming today as he was isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19."Until February 24, all those with a positive test are legally obliged to isolate, which leaves his judging seat empty for the time being.It comes within days of a terrifying bike crash which saw Simon being rushed to hospital with a suspected concussion, cuts to his face, and a broken arm.Simon has made promises in the past that he'll curb his obsession with "boy-toy" bikes, but his latest crash is said to have been another wake-up call for him about the risks involved.He had been riding the Das Spitzing Evolution S-Pedelec bike, which comes with a hefty £7,921 price tag, when the accident happened.Friends have reportedly claimed he is ready to give up on the dangerous rides, with one source telling the aforementioned publication: "Simon has vowed not to go on a bike again."It was a horror show but fortunately it looked worse than it actually is."The 62-year-old had previously injured his back after a similar crash in Malibu, USA.After it was reported that locals had seen Simon race around the streets near his home in London at startling speeds, he revealed that he

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BGT in chaos as Simon Cowell tests positive for Covid and pulls out of auditions

Simon Cowell has been forced to pull out of Britain's Got Talent auditions after testing positive for Covid.The ITV entertainment show is back this year after being cancelled in 2021 because of the pandemic and auditions have been under way at the London Palladium.Due to his positive test result, the 62-year-old TV personality could not take his seat at the judge's table. Simon's spokesperson exclusively told Mail Online that the star is currently isolating at his London home after contracting the virus.His spokesperson said: "Simon was unable to attend filming today as he was isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19." Simon was scheduled to be on the set of the talent competition on Thursday alongside his fellow judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.A week before testing positive and withdrawing from the audition process, Simon was rushed to hospital after being caught in a horrific e-bike accident near his home in West London.The incident which happened last Thursday night saw Simon fall off his e-bike while reaching speeds of 20mph.This is the second e-bike accident the father-of-one experienced, just 18 months after breaking his back on an e-bike in Los Angeles.

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David Walliams says his 'bag of spanners' face stopped him from getting romance roles

David Walliams reckons he is too ugly to land on-screen sex scenes.

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Britain’s Got Talent judges banned from going to work on set after three crew members test positive for Covid-19

BRITAIN’S Got Talent’s judges were banned from going to work on the show yesterday after it was dealt a Covid-19 blow. Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Simon Cowell’s stand-in Ashley Banjo were all self-isolating — awaiting test results they hoped would be negative.

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Two Britain's Got Talent judges forced to quarantine following a coronavirus outbreak on set

Two members of the Britain’s Got Talent judging panel have been forced to self-isolate, it has been reported. The set of the ITV show has been hit by the coronavirus outbreak following several crew members testing positive.

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Britain's Got Talent judges in quarantine as crew member tests positive for Covid

Two members of the Britain’s Got Talent judging panel have been forced to self-isolate after the set was hit with a coronavirus outbreak.

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David Walliams regrets shaking hands with BGT fans before coronavirus lockdown

David Williams has opened up on all the juicy details ahead of the return of Britain's Got Talent.The judge, and comedian, didn't hold back as he spoke of the show's return, Simon's lockdown eating habits and how he regrets shaking peoples' hands back in January.Speaking on if he is excited to return to work, being behind the camera and on set, he said: "I am because to be honest, when we were filming the show back in January I can’t remember anyone even mentioning Coronavirus."He went on to reveal that he wasn't aware of the height of the deadly disease at the time - months prior to lockdown - and that if he had, he wouldn't have shaken people's hands.David said: "If we had known back then that there was going to be this huge pandemic we

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Simon Cowell forced to miss Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals in Covid-19 chaos

Simon Cowell will be forced to miss Britain's Got Talent live semi-finals for the first time ever.

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Simon Cowell will miss Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals for first time after filming clash caused by Covid

SHOW supremo Simon Cowell will miss the Britain’s Got Talent semi- finals for the first time. He will not be there in person due to a clash of filming schedules with the show’s US version caused by Covid-19.

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Bickering judges David Walliams and Simon Cowell prove their friendship will defy the future as they show aged faces

YOU'D be fooled into thinking it’s a Little Britain disguise - but this FaceApp snap gives us a glimpse of the BGT judges’ twilight years. Simon Cowell and David Walliams, 48, are set to be quite the silver foxes.

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Britain’s Got Talent live final will be filmed without an audience for the first time in its history

BRITAIN’S Got Talent bosses are preparing to announce their winner to an empty auditorium for the first time in the show’s 14-year history. I can reveal that this year’s live semi-finals and finals are being planned to go ahead without an audience, to protect its performers and the public.

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Celebrities who have apologised after racism accusations from blackface to offensive slurs

A growing number of comedians, actors and singers have been called out in recent weeks and held to account for their offensive behaviour in the past – whether that’s blackface or using racial slurs – finding themselves in the thick of racism rows. It’s been a progressive few weeks which have seen the Black Lives Matter protests gathering momentum around the world following the death of George Floyd, forcing society – and celebrities – to look closer at systemic racism.

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Netflix & BBC Remove British Sketch Shows That Feature Blackface & Yellowface

The BBC knows racism is no laughing matter, which is why the network removed multiple sketch comedy shows that featured white performers in blackface from streaming platforms.

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Omid Djalili: Removing Little Britain from streaming is a move towards maturity

Omid Djalili has said the removal of Little Britain from streaming services is an example of society “moving towards maturity”.

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Omid Djalili defends 'whiting up' for comedy sketches on Good Morning Britain

Comedian and actor Omid Djalili appeared on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday, where he talked to hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid.

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Ant and Dec hold virtual assembly to help children struggling to cope with pandemic

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly took part in a virtual assembly to help children struggling to cope with the coronavirus pandemic.The Saturday Night Takeaway stars joined David Walliams in reading out primary school pupils’ questions about Covid-19. These ranged from when it will be okay to hug your friends or have a playdate to how to cope with living in a ‘small, noisy flat’.

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David Walliams' mysterious love life - Spice Girl, 18-year-old and his sexuality

David Walliams is one of the funniest men on the planet - so it's no surprise he's had a queue of women lining up to date him.

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Amanda Holden wows BGT fans as she dons bikini for TikTok challenge

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has been loving TikTok lately.

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Simon Cowell hails Whitney Houston tribute act on Britain’s Got Talent

Simon Cowell hailed a Whitney Houston tribute singer as “the moment we’ve been waiting for” as the Britain’s Got Talent auditions came to an end.

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Belinda Davids Channels Whitney Houston On ‘Britain’s Got Talent’

Belinda Davids channelled her inner Whitney Houston for the “Britain’s Got Talent” auditions.

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Who is Lisa Snowdon’s fiancé George Smart? After This Morning host had to cancel wedding in Japan

This Morning presenter and radio host Lisa Snowdon has been engaged to boyfriend George Smart since 2017. Lisa, who also enjoyed romances with George Clooney and David Walliams, announced their plans to wed.The 48 year old – who starred in the 2016 series of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! – described her future husband as her "best friend".

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Alan Carr refuses to let social life slip in lockdown as he FaceTimes Adele and wants in on weight loss tips

Alan Carr has revealed he’s been FaceTiming his pal Adele and it’s clear the lockdown isn’t holding him – or his social life – back in the slightest.

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Simon Cowell donates £1m Marks and Spencer fee to children's charity

Simon Cowell has donated his £1 million Marks & Spencer pay cheque to a children's charity.

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Simon Cowell donates £1m Marks and Spencer fee to children's charity

Simon Cowell has donated his £1 million Marks & Spencer pay cheque to a children's charity.

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Simon Cowell gives £1million fee for Marks Spencer advert to kids charity

Simon Cowell has given his £1million pay cheque from a TV ad to a kids charity close to his heart.

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Britain’s Got Talent viewers wowed by Dublin dance troupe with powerful message

Britain’s Got Talent viewers were left in tears following a Dublin dance troupe’s performance this weekend.

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BGT's David Walliams breaks down in tears over group's mental health message

David Walliams looked visibly upset following an audition by an Irish dance troupe on Britain's Got Talent.

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First look at terrifying Britain’s Got Talent underwater act as he puts his life in the judges’ hands

BRITAIN'S Got Talent viewers' hearts are sure to stop when an underwater act puts his life in the judges' hands on tonight's show. Escape artist Christian Wedoy is hoping to make a real splash on the BGT stage with his terrifying act, which sees him locked in tank filled with water.

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Britain's Got Talent bosses fear live final may not be possible this year

Britain’s Got Talent bosses fear that the chances of the live finals taking place later this year are looking “very slim”.

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Ant and Dec star alongside Holly Willoughby, Laura Whitmore and more to share mental health message

Ant and Dec,Holly Willoughby,Phillip Schofield and Laura Whitmore are just some of the many celebrities who have taken part in a poignant video to remind others to take care of one another.The TV stars appeared in the video as they urged viewers to reach out to people who may be lonely in lockdown.The video is part of of ITV’s Britain Get Talking campaign and has been released to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week. Ant, and Dec, both 44, Holly, 39, and the other celebrities starred in the video alongside a whole host of famous faces including Tinie Tempah, David Walliams and Gordon Ramsay, who recently received backlash for fleeing to his Cornish mansion amid the lockdown, to convey the important message.

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Ant and Dec team up with Phillip Schofield and Laura Whitmore for mental health message

A host of famous faces are reminding people to look after each other during the pandemic.

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Ant and Dec, David Walliams and Phillip Schofield appear in mental health video

Celebrities including Ant and Dec, David Walliams, Phillip Schofield and Laura Whitmore have appeared in a video urging people to reach out to others during the pandemic.

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Ant and Dec lead emotional ITV video as celebrities unite amid Covid-19 pandemic

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are leading an emotional advert tonight for ITV's mental wellness campaign, Britain Get Talking.

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Blind teenage singer reduces Amanda Holden to tears on BGT

Amanda Holden was reduced to tears by a 14-year-old blind singer’s audition on Britain’s Got Talent.

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Amanda Holden: Simon Cowell ‘fought hard’ for Britain’s Got Talent

Amanda Holden has said Simon Cowell “fought very hard” to ensure Britain’s Got Talent remained on air during the current crisis.

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Amanda Holden says Simon Cowell 'fought' to keep BGT on screens during pandemic

Good Morning Britain guest Amanda Holden revealed Simon Cowell fought hard to keep Britain's Got Talent going amid the coronavirus.

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David Walliams is completely unrecognisable in teenage throwback snaps

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine David Walliams treated his social media followers to a series of throwback pictures from his teenage days over the weekend. The Britain's Got Talent judge, 48, took to Instagram and Twitter to post a picture of himself looking fresh-faced back in the day – in which he can be seen smiling at the camera in a white polo T-shirt. The actor and comedian captioned the post: "Teenage me."

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David Walliams confirms Britain's Got Talent live show air date on This Morning

David Walliams has revealed the Britain's Got Talent's live shows won't air for several months.

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BGT babe Amanda Holden flashes boobs in cleavage baring bikini snap

Britain's Got Talent babe Amanda Holden has teased fans with a cheeky snap from her back garden.

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BGT's furious David Walliams threatens to sue Simon Cowell after backstage crash

David Walliams is threatens to sue Simon Cowell for $1 billion after a backstage crash on Britain's Got Talent.

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Simon Cowell stunned as flamboyant Britain’s Got Talent singer, 68, declares her love for him during hilarious audition

SIMON Cowell is left stunned when a flamboyant Britain’s Got Talent singer declares her love for him during tonight’s episode. Lili Davies, 68, tells the judge that she wants to “kiss” him and “maybe more” in her hilarious audition.

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Britain’s Got Talent youngsters D Day Juniors pay tribute to Britain’s war heroes in moving performance

A NEW hit group of young singers called the D Day Juniors are paying tribute to war heroes on the 75th anniversary of VE Day. In a teaser clip for Saturday's Britain's Got Talent, the D Day Juniors advanced to the next round with their amazing song commemorating the country's military history.

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Gareth Southgate shares his lockdown fitness tips while joined by England stars

Gareth Southgate is the latest addition to the star-studded line-up of British talent joining BT’s landmark Top Tips on Tech campaign, to help the nation with the digital skills it needs to get through this unique and challenging time.

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Amanda Holden says Britain’s Got Talent will return as she’s been told to clear her diary

AMANDA Holden confirmed Britain's Got Talent's live shows will return to screens later this year. The ITV star, 49, said she was told by production to keep "early autumn" free for filming after the coronavirus pandemic forced them to postponed their live shows for the current series.

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