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Simon Cowell visited a small business in the Cotswolds this week with Lauren and Eric. Simon was happy to stand and chat with staff and customers at the shop while Eric chose a milkshake, he posed for selfies with the staff of Tickittyshake in the village. Simon has reportedly bought a house close to the village so could be a regular at the shop. Eric chose the vanilla and marshmallow shake which was offered for free, but Simon insisted he paid for it thanking them for the kind offer.. "He was super polite, super patient and super lovely," said Katie Henderson, who was working in the shop at the time."He is pretty intimidating on his shows but he wasn't like that at all. Although he could have had the milkshake for free he insisted on paying, which was really appreciated. I think he understood we are a small business and wanted to support us." "Simon asked a lot of questions about the business and seemed really interested in our smoothies" said Katie. "Eric was really polite and ordered everything himself. But he was also like any other little boy and really interested in the sweets, the chocolate and the shakes." Julia Cook, owner of Tickittyshake and neighbouring children’s boutique Tickittyboo, was really impressed with the way Simon, who has a reputation for being a harsh critic, seemed very supportive of local businesses.

Simon Cowell will reportedly relaunch the X Factor on our screens next year after a five year break. After securing a big-money deal with a production company, Simon is now set to talk to different television channels about its return. An industry source told The Star newspaper: “It has been decided that the time is right to bring X Factor back. It’s really exciting. Everyone who will be working on the new series can’t wait to get started.” “Things are in the early stages at the moment. But the wheels are definitely in motion. It is hoped that production will begin at the end of the year.” They are hoping to take the show back to basics like it was in the early days. The source added: "Producers want to recapture the magic the show had when it was first on TV." Whether it will be shown on ITV is yet to be decided, Simon will talk to other channels in the coming months.

Have you ever wondered if Simon Cowell can sing? On America's Got Talent Metaphysic and Daniel Emmet bring Simon's singing voice to life with amazing deep fake technology. Daniel sings "You're The Inspiration" and shocks the judges with his incredible performance..

Last night the judges chose a wildcard to go through to the Britain's Got Talent Final on Sunday. Firstly here is a reminder of who is already through: Maxwell Thorpe – 32 from Sheffield. Maxwell sailed through to the final on public vote after a powerful performance of Nelle Tue Mani (Now We Are Free) from the film Gladiator. Jamie Leahey – 13 from St. Helens, Merseyside. Jamie wowed the judges with a brilliant ventriloquism routine, with his partner in crime, Chuck the chicken. Simon took the decision to a public vote, resulting in Jamie going through on Monday night. Ben Nickless – 40 from Lancashire. Ben’s uncanny impersonations of famous faces and characters helped propel him through to the final round, getting the most votes from the public on Tuesday. Flintz & T4ylor - Rapper and pianist duo Flintz (22 from Croydon) and T4ylor (17 from Birmingham) performed a moving original song, Pressure. They got through on the judges’ vote. Tom Ball – 24, from West Sussex. Tom’s version of Rise Like a Phoenix tore the roof off the Eventim Apollo on Wednesday night and was the most voted for act on Wednesday. Eva Abley – 14, from West Midlands. Eva’s stand-up routine took aim at Simon Cowell, who along with the other judges, praised her incredible performance and helped get her through to the final. Loren Allred – 32, from New York. Loren’s stunning performance of You Say by Lauren Daigle wowed the judges and audiences alike, getting the most public votes on Thursday night 5 Star Boys – 10-12 from across the UK. The boys put on a fantastically colourful routine to a version of This Is Me and were the judges’ choice. Axel Blake – 33 from West London. Simon’s golden buzzer act Axel performed a hilarious comedy routine, sent him straight through to the final on public vote Aneeshwar Kunchala – 7 from Warrington. Aneeshwar’s inspiring poem on wildlife conservation got him through to the final via the judges’ vote. For the WILDCARD, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Williams chose Amber and her Dancing Collies. The live final of Britain's Got Talent starts on Sunday at 7.30pm on ITV

On the penultimate night of. semi-finals we have a variety of talent performing on stage. Last night we saw Tom Ball and Eva Abley go through to Sunday's final. The eight semi-finalists performing on Thursday night, and a reminder of their auditions, are: Dame Nation Group of pantomime dames performed I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor and It’s Raining Men by The Weather Girls with rewritten lyrics The Frontline Singers A choir made up of frontline workers performed an original song about the coronavirus pandemic Titan the Robot Titan the Robot sang and performed a comedy routine The Phantom The Phantom performed eerie invisible act Five Star Boys Young male dancers performed contemporary routine to You Will Be Found from musical Dear Evan Hansen Mary P Entertainer Bethan Marshall performed My Humps by Fergie and Boys by Lizzo in the style of Mary Poppins Stefano Paolini Comedian Stefano Paolini performed stand-up routine and impressions Loren Allred Singer Loren Allred performed Greatest Showman anthem Never Enough Performing alongside our eight semi-finalists as Thursday evening’s guest acts are singing sensation Emeli Sandé and winner of Ukraine's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent: The Champions finalist, performance artist Kseniya Simonovait. Kseniya will perform a moving performance involving sand animation which will be accompanied by Emeli’s single Brighter Days. The Britain’s Got Talent live semi-finals continue on Thursday 2nd June, 8pm on ITV.

With four acts now through to the final on Sunday another two will be chosen to join them tonight. Last night we saw Ben Nickless and Flintz and T4ylor go through after Simon chose the rappers over Amber and her Dancing Collies. The eight semi-finalists performing on Wednesday night are: Les Sancho Dance group from Marseille, France brought the energy with a fast- paced routine. The Freaks Austrian acrobatic company performed an astonishing high- impact routine. Eva Abley Student Eva, who has cerebral palsy, performed comedy routine Keiichi Iwasaki Magician Keiichi Iwasaki performed a series of tricks and illusions involving Alesha and Ant & Dec Immi Davis Nine-year-old schoolgirl Immi Davis sang I Put a Spell on You by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Dane Bates Collective Dance group performed a touching contemporary routine based on the true story of a prisoner of war during World War Two The Dots Harmony trio performed cabaret routine with a twist Tom Ball Secondary school teacher Tom sang Writing’s on the Wall by Sam Smith Performing alongside our eight semi-finalists as Wednesday evening’s guest act are 2009 BGT winners, Diversity, who will be taking it back to where it all began with a showstopping performance. The Britain’s Got Talent live semi-finals continue on Wednesday 1st June, 8pm on ITV.

Last night you sent the first two acts through to the final on Sunday. Congratulations to Maxwell Thorpe and ventriloquist Jamie Leahey with Chuck The eight semi-finalists performing on Tuesday night will be Amber & Nymeria Amber and canine sidekick Nymeria performed agile routine of impressive tricks Dante Marvin Schoolboy Dante performed comedy song about his brittle bone disease Ben Nickless Variety entertainer presented a seres or Impressions and performed Greatest Day, impersonating Take That Flintz & Taylor Rapper Flintz performed an emotive. piece about becoming a role model to his brothers while accompanied by Taylor on piano Voices of the Armed Forces Children's choir made up of singers whose parents serve in the military performed an original song titled Welcome Home Ryland Petty Schoolboy Ryland performed magic tricks while assisted by other members of The Young Magicians Club Ranger Chris Ranger Chris took to the stage and danced with his dinosaur friends Andrew Basso Escapologist Andrew Basso suspended himself upside down in a water cell and attempted to escape Performing alongside our eight semi-finalists as Tuesday evening’s guest act is the cast of Back To The Future: The Musical. The Britain’s Got Talent live semi-finals continue on Tuesday 31st May, 8pm on ITV.

We have watched the auditions, had a glimpse of the Deliberation,. now the Britain's Got Talent LIVE shows start tonight. The Semi-finals will run Monday to Friday with the final taking place on Sunday. Acts performing on Monday: Mel Day 77-year-old Mel rocked the stage during his audition with a rendition of Land of 1000 Dances London Community Gospel Choir London-based gospel choir wowed the judges during their audition with a medley of Love Train by The O’Jays and Anytime You Need a Friend by Mariah Carey Jamie Leahey Schoolboy Jamie performed ventriloquism act with puppet Chuck Maxwell Thorpe Busker Maxwell wowed the judges with his rendition of Caruso Suzi Wild Suzi impersonated the likes of Her Majesty the Queen, Janet Street-Porter and Kirstie Allsopp during her audition with the judges Born to Perform David’s Golden Buzzer! This dance group for people with disabilities impressed all in the Palladium with their dance to You Can’t Stop the Beat from Hairspray The Witch The Witch performed a spine-chilling routine with a shocking and unexpected reveal for all in the audience Junwoo Magician Junwoo performed an inspiring sleight of hand card tricks. Aged 23 from South Korea. Guest performers for Monday are the cast from Moulin Rouge! The Musical. The Britain's Got Talent Live shows start Monday 30th May, 8pm on ITV

Simon Cowell is engaged to his long-term girlfriend Lauren Silverman after proposing in Barbados over Christmas. Speculation mounted that the wedding will take place next month after a 'source' told a newspaper they were getting married in June, Talking to ET Canada before joining the judges on the Canada's Got Talent final, Simon has set the record straight "I keep reading that I am going to get married next week, next month. It's news to me." He further stated: "We haven't put a date on it." Simon added, that the speculation has made him laugh though as it has concerned his friends, who fear they have been left off the guest list. "People have been calling and asking why they're not invited to the wedding - Because we haven't planned it yet!" Simon has previously indicated he is planning the wedding, saying, “I am planning it all, otherwise I know what will happen — there will be 600 people and it’ll get out of control like my 50th birthday party. “No one knows when it’s going to be — that’ll be a surprise, even for Lauren. “But I don’t want to have one of these ghastly wedding planners and all the arguments that happen, and who you do invite and who you don’t invite. The whole thing just seems like too much hassle.” Simon Cowell joins the judging panel for the final of Canada's Got Talent.

Simon Cowell opens up on his forthcoming marriage, saying he realised how well he and Lauren got on when they spent a year together during lockdown and would not like to start dating again. “I’ve kind of felt myself engaged for a long time, if I’m really being honest with you. Lockdown and Covid was probably make or break for many relationships. “We were in the same house for over a year and I thought, ‘Well, actually, we get on really, really well". Simon also felt it was the right thing to do for Eric telling The Sun “And for Eric, as he gets older, he will be asked more and more about his parents, and I thought it was the right thing to do for him." When asked about the wedding Simon reveals he is planning it all himself saying “I am planning it all, otherwise I know what will happen — there will be 600 people and it’ll get out of control like my 50th birthday party. “No one knows when it’s going to be — that’ll be a surprise, even for Lauren. “But I don’t want to have one of these ghastly wedding planners and all the arguments that happen, and who you do invite and who you don’t invite. The whole thing just seems like too much hassle.” “I am planning it all, otherwise I know what will happen — there will be 600 people and it’ll get out of control". Talking about his will, Simon said he has only recently made one, revealing has left a considerable amount to dog charities including the Dogs Trust, K9 in Barbados where his dog Daisy came from, and Battersea Dogs Home in London. He says: “The will covers everything I care about — the charities I support". Simon is currently filming America's Got Talent in Los Angeles and will be back on our screens next weekend for Britain's Got Talent.

Britain's Got Talent is back! After a two year gap due to the pandemic Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams together with hosts Ant and Dec will return to our screens on Saturday 16th April. The auditions were filmed earlier this year at the London Palladium with red carpet appearances from the judges. FIRST look at Britain's Got Talent 2022 In other news, Simon is said to be slowing down and moving towards semi-retirement after announcing his engagement at Christmas. to Lauren Silverman. Sources close to Simon told The Mirror he has vowed to slow down and no longer wants to work full time. The pandemic and his back injury has made him rethink his workload while wanting to spend more time with his family. Simon will still appear on television, but isn't interested in getting so hands on in the production of the shows.. Earlier this year Simon closed his Syco company offices here and in the US to focus on family life. Britain’s Got Talent launches on Saturday 16th April, 8pm and continues on Sunday 17th April, 7.35pm on ITV and ITV Hub

Simon Cowell tells of his sadness on the passing of Jane Marczewski 'Nightbirde". Who lost her battle with cancer. last week. Talking to Extra's Terri Seymour, he said “That was tough. It really, really was. You always pray in a situation like that that something is going to happen… She came to my house last year… We were talking about her music… She was so determined to beat this illness… When she left, I was just thinking, God, I really really hope she is gonna get through this… So unfair… It hit all of us really hard.” Simon also spoke about his run of bad luck saying “In one week, I broke my wrist, tooth fell out because I was eating peanut brittle, a day after that, I tested positive for COVID.” Lauren also is recovering from Covid. When asked about breaking his wrist which is still in plaster after coming off his bike, Simon said “I was riding my bike… I went around a corner too fast. That was it, knocked myself out. There were some people nearby, thank God, so they stopped the traffic… I was in a bit of a daze… I got back on my bike and drove one-armed back to the house. That’s how nutty I was.” Simon had dinner with his son Eric before going the hospital. When Eric asked him whether he was wearing a helmet, Simon said, “I went, ‘Of course I was.’ He went, ‘You weren’t, were you?’ I said, ‘I was,’ He said, ‘Okay, pinkie, and we never break a pinkie.’ I was like, ‘Okay, I wasn’t,’ and I got the biggest telling off… That was the worst part of it.”