7 h. ago Simon Cowell's 'big two fingers up to ITV' over The X Factor. As TV insiders reveal shock next move, mogul's secret plan being called 'priceless retribution' is leaked to DOLLY BUSBY

When ITV finally confirmed 'there are no current plans for the next series of The X Factor at this stage,' many fans were stunned. But the hurt behind the scenes was far greater, insiders tell DOLLY BUSBY.

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9 h. ago Strictly star Shirley Ballas says her 'heart is broken' as she thanks Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for their 'grace, humour and hard work'

The long-serving hosts stunned fans and colleagues alike by announcing their departure in a shared Instagram post on Thursday morning.

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11 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse admits she's 'speechless' by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's shock departure as show professionals reveal surprise at hosts' decision to quit after 21 years

The long-serving hosts stunned fans and colleagues alike by announcing their departure in a shared Instagram post on Thursday morning.

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15 h. ago Simon Cowell making major new TV move after 'missing' Britain's Got Talent auditions

A new judging role has been revealed for the The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent creator

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24 h. ago Simon Cowell joins forces with Spice Girl and Jonas Brother for brand new show

Music mogul Simon Cowell, who has been a head judge on many talent competitions, has joined forces with two mega musicians for a new programme

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28 h. ago Plans for Milan’s Serie A match in Perth thrown into serious doubt

Asian Football Confederation under pressure not to sanction gameBarcelona v Villarreal in Miami has already been called offSerie A’s plan to host a match in Australia could be the next attempt at staging a domestic fixture abroad to be scrapped, following the abandonment of La Liga’s efforts to move Barcelona’s game against Villarreal to Miami.The Guardian understands there are serious doubts over whether Milan and Como will face each other in Perth, rather than their home country, in a game scheduled for February. This month Uefa approved both switches, emphasising permission had been granted on an exceptional basis. Now senior figures within European football’s governing body feel that the probability of Serie A breaking precedent and playing a game 8,500 miles from home is also receding. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Traitors star Cat Burns called Simon Cowell ‘rubbish’ after Britain’s Got Talent blunder

Singer Cat Burns, 25, who is making waves on The Celebrity Traitors, opened up about the embarrassing situation that unfolded right after her audition on the talent show

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3 d. ago Amanda Holden speaks out on 'change' in Simon Cowell after nasty fall caused head injury

After recovering from his nasty fall, Simon Cowell rejoined fellow Britain’s Got Talent judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and KSI for more rounds of auditions in Blackpool

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6 d. ago Fury over Michigan government's plan to euthanize rescued baby deer called Peanut

Several lawmakers have accused Michigan's state government of abusing its power after making the 'unnecessary and cruel' decision to kill Peanut, a rescued baby deer.

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6 d. ago Simon Cowell, 66, reveals he suffered a head injury after nasty fall as he issues health update following break from Britain's Got Talent auditions

The TV judge, 66, was unable to attend the first two days of filming in Birmingham after he injured himself in the fall.

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6 d. ago Simon Cowell admits real reason for Britain's Got Talent absence after Stacey Solomon replaced him

The show's judge was said to be 'poorly' when he was replaced by the TV star and once X Factor finalist

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7 d. ago Simon Cowell 'bashes head' after fainting and falling down steps in latest accident

Music mogul Simon Cowell has finally explained his recent Britain’s Got Talent absence, revealing he suffered a fall that left him with a head injury

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8 d. ago The Inbetweeners star 'won't answer calls' from castmates as they plan huge reboot

One former The Inbetweeners actor seems to be avoiding his phone amid the huge reboot of the hit comedy series as his co-stars claim he doesn't answer their calls

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8 d. ago Vodafone offers free phone plan with 5G internet, calls, texts included but with a catch

Money is tight for a lot of people right now so this phone deal could help savers

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8 d. ago Voices: ‘Such a shock’: Readers reveal what it’s like to learn a life

Our community has shared stories of impersonal diagnoses and overstretched services, agreeing that while digital updates can improve efficiency, compassion and communication must remain at the heart of NHS care

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9 d. ago OpenAI will allow verified adults to use ChatGPT to generate erotic content

New version will allow users to customize AI assistant’s personality in what firm calls ‘treat adults users like adults’ policyOpenAI announced plans on Tuesday to relax restrictions on its ChatGPT chatbot, including allowing erotic content for verified adult users as part of what the company calls a “treat adult users like adults” principle.OpenAI’s plan includes the release of an updated version of ChatGPT that will allow users to customize their AI assistant’s personality, including options for more human-like responses, heavy emoji use, or friend-like behavior. The most significant change will come in December, when OpenAI plans to roll out more comprehensive age-gating that would permit erotic content for adults who have verified their ages. OpenAI did not immediately provide details on its age verification methods or additional safeguards planned for adult content. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Nature targets will be missed without more support for tree growing, experts say

Leading organisations in the tree production sector are calling for a designated action plan to boost the number and diversity of species being grown.

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1 week ago Britain's Got Talent returns to Blackpool as Simon Cowell back with co

The series was back in the Blackpool venue where the 2024 auditions were filmed

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1 week ago Amanda Holden stuns in black ensemble for Britain’s Got Talent auditions

The presenter wore black leather-look trousers with a structured, asymmetrical bandeau top.

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1 week ago Amanda Holden wows in a daring look as Britain's Got Talent hits Blackpool and Simon Cowell returns to the show after his painful injury threw auditions into chaos

Britain's Got Talent arrived in Blackpool on Monday, as auditions for the ITV show's 19th series continue.

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