Simon Cowell gets a soaking on BGT panel

Simon Cowell gets a soaking from fellow Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden after the pair disagree about a pair of contestants.

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Cowell: 'Some of the worst BGT auditions I have ever seen'

Simon Cowell has been filming the audition episodes of Britain's Got Talent this week and has been surprised - and shocked - by some of the wannabe stars:

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Have been filming britains got talent this week. Some great auditions. And some of the worst I have seen including a dancing raccoon.

From @SimonCowell on Twitter:

Read more about the auditions.

Cowell's tribute to Winner: Laughter was never far away

I'm very sad to hear about Michael passing away.

He's become a very good friend over the years and someone whose company I have always really enjoyed.

Laughter was never far away when Michael was around and he is someone who the more I got to know, the fonder I got of him.

I am sure there are a lot of other people who, like me, will really miss him.

– Simon Cowell

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Britain's Got Talent judges arrive in London for auditions

Amanda Holden arriving for Britain's Got Talent 2013 Judges Auditions Tour in London today.
Amanda Holden arriving for Britain's Got Talent 2013 Judges Auditions Tour in London today. Credit: Yui Mok/PA Wire/Press Association Images
Britain's Got Talent Alesha Dixon braves the snowy conditions in central London.
Britain's Got Talent Alesha Dixon braves the snowy conditions in central London. Credit: Yui Mok/PA
David Walliams poses for pictures with waiting fans.
David Walliams poses for pictures with waiting fans. Credit: Yui Mok/PA Wire/Press Association Images
Presenters Ant & Dec get ready to host the auditions.
Presenters Ant & Dec get ready to host the auditions. Credit: Yui Mok/PA Wire/Press Association Images
Simon Cowell waves for the cameras in London.
Simon Cowell waves for the cameras in London. Credit: Yui Mok/PA Wire/Press Association Images

Visit the Britain's Got Talent website for more on the series.

Simon Cowell announces return of 'The X Factor USA'

Simon Cowell has taken to Twitter to announce that "The X Factor USA" will return next season.

However, he has yet to say whether judges Britney Spears, Demi Lovato and L.A. Reid will return to the FOX show.

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Take The Lead: Cowell's new show for performing dogs

Simon Cowell's production firm Syco is working on a programme featuring talented dogs which is to be called Take The Lead.

Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon is considered favourite to host the programme which is expected to be screened over the festive period.

Simon Cowell with Britain's Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey. Credit: @OfficialPudsey/Twitter

Ashleigh and Pudsey, who won this year's Britain's Got Talent, are likely to be on the judging panel.

A source confirmed they are working on the one-off programme for ITV and said it was likely to take the form more of a variety show than a talent contest.

Nicky Byrne: 'After 14 years with Simon Cowell I'm ready for the Strictly judges'

Former Westlife star Nicky Byrne says he can handle any criticism the Strictly Come Dancing judges throw at him - after working with X Factor supremo Simon Cowell for so long.

Nicky Byrne arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing
Nicky Byrne arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing Credit: Yui Mok/PA Wire

The Irish singer, whose group split earlier this year after a 14-year career during which he was signed to one of Cowell's record labels, insisted he has developed a thick skin after working with TV's Mr Nasty for years.

"I've been signed to Simon Cowell for 14 years so I know exactly what it's like sitting in an office getting criticism.

"But this scenario is different - we don't really know this kind of dancing. They're the pros and you take it and then you walk away and that's how you learn."

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