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Five on Nineties boyband stardom: ‘It doesn’t matter how many No 1s you get, it ain’t worth that’

INTERVIEW: Never-ending lines of girls, not even knowing what country they were in, and nearly getting punched by Simon Cowell. The chart-topping band are reuniting to tour but, as they tell Hannah Ewens, they’re still dealing with the madness and trauma of their years at the top

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‘Fowler and McManaman were both worse singers than me – disgusting voices. They would have got a buzzer straight away from Simon Cowell’: Neil Ruddock on an iconic Liverpool team trip to the recording studio

Liverpool's Spice Boys troubled the recording charts with their pre-1996 FA Cup final single

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Britain's Got Talent cancelled tonight — here's why

A scheduling shake-up means Britain's Got Talent fans have to wait longer for the next episode.

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Louis Tomlinson on class, talent and the price of fame: ‘I am a chav — I don’t think it’s a bad word’

The former One Direction star has faced tragedy in recent months, but battles on — Joe Bromley meets him, smoking a cigarette in a basement in Soho, as he throws a party for his fashion brand

Evening Standard

“I remember him dancing to Girls, Girls, Girls by Mötley Crüe when we were at soft play": 11-year-old guitarist plays AC/DC, Van Halen and Queen to wow the judges on Britain's Got Talent

Olly Pearson got a golden buzzer on Saturday night’s show

MusicRadar

Cowell takes part in BGT sledgehammer audition and calls it ‘the scariest thing’

Two acts secured the coveted golden buzzer during Saturday’s episode.

Evening Standard

What was Jack Whitehall's 'disgusting' P Diddy joke at the 2025 Brit Awards?

Comedian Jack Whitehall faces social media backlash after his ‘tasteless’ P Diddy joke during the Brit Awards, overshadowing JADE's performance

Evening Standard

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Britain’s Got Talent viewers divided as show airs warning during daredevil act

Bizarre stunt group split opinion on social media

The Independent UK

Hundreds of complaints made about BGT after contestant pushes objects into face

The contestant also then ran a tube into his mouth and out of his nose for judge Simon Cowell to drink through.

Evening Standard

Nineties boyband stars confirm massive arena reunion tour

Band had been teasing a potential reunion on social media following their appearance in the BBC documentary, ‘Boybands Forever’

The Independent UK

Britain’s Got Talent deemed ‘not family friendly’ by angry viewers horrified by new acts

‘I thought this was a family show’

The Independent UK

Two contestants receive the golden buzzer as Britain’s Got Talent returns to ITV

The show also took a gruesome turn when horror-themed act Auzzy Blood began to insert a number of metal items into his face.

Evening Standard

Elton John calls for UK copyright rules rethink to protect creators from AI

The star has urged for a shift away from plans where artists must opt out of a system allowing AI free use of any online work

The Guardian - UK

Sir Elton John and Simon Cowell call for creative talent to be protected from AI

The stars have urged the Government to rethink proposals to relax copyright rules to protect creative talent from artificial intelligence.

Evening Standard

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What the papers say – February 22

Here are the biggest stories leading Saturday’s front pages.

TechRadar

How to watch Britain’s Got Talent season 18 online for FREE — live stream episodes from anywhere

The judges are back for more crowd-pleasing performances and emotional Golden Buzzer moments. Here's how to watch Britain’s Got Talent season 18 online free from anywhere.

Evening Standard

Amanda Holden says Blackpool is the ‘future’ of Britain’s Got Talent auditions

Holden said being in the town ‘where they’ve broken so many amazing, wonderful acts over the years’ felt like ‘an honour’.

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Simon Cowell Breaks Silence on Britain's Got Talent's Massive Success as Season 18 Begins

In an exclusive reveal ahead of the much-anticipated return of Britain’s Got Talent for its 18th series, Simon Cowell has opened up about the enduring appeal of judge Amanda Holden.

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The Independent UK

Simon Cowell names original Britain’s Got Talent judge who quit at the last minute

Cheryl Cole ‘freaked out’ forcing Holden to replace her

Evening Standard

Simon Cowell reveals singer Cheryl turned down Britain’s Got Talent judging role

The ITV show’s 18th series will launch on Saturday, February 22.

The Independent UK

Simon Cowell on the success of Britain’s Got Talent as it returns for 18th series

Simon Cowell talk about their Britain’s Got Talent standout moments as show turns 18

Evening Standard

Simon Cowell 'nearly dies' during dangerous Britain's Got Talent act as crew step in to 'save his life'

The music mogul, 65, said he ‘nearly got killed 12 times’ and thanked crew for stepping in

Evening Standard

Simon Cowell appears to suffer razor malfunction for Britain's Got Talent launch

The music mogul, 65, attended the press launch on Wednesday alongside fellow judges Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Bruno Tonioli

Evening Standard

Simon Cowell 'heckled with savage insults' during BGT auditions causing 'headache' for producers

The TV judge, 65, reportedly faced boos and taunts from the ‘raucous’ crowd during auditions in Blackpool

Evening Standard

Britain’s Got Talent to return to screens this month with new batch of hopefuls

The 18th series of the hit talent show will launch on on Saturday February 22 at 7pm on ITV1, STV and ITVX.

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