That's a nice consolation prize! BGT's Ronan Parke set to sign £1m recording contract

By LIZ THOMASThe next Bieber? Simon Cowell apparently thinks that Ronan Parke will be Britain's version of Justin BieberHe narrowly lost out on the Britain’s Got Talent crown following claims online that the competition had been fixed in his favour.But despite coming second to surprise winner Jai McDowall, it looks like Ronan Parke will be first to the coveted prize of a record deal. Sources at

Cheryl Cole's American dream back on? Singer 'invited to rejoin X Factor USA'

By LARA GOULD Friends again? Simon Cowell has managed to convince Fox executives Cheryl Cole is right for X Factor USACheryl Cole was offered her job back on the X Factor USA last night – less than two weeks after being axed from the show.The 27-year-old Girls Aloud singer and former judge on the British series was dropped amid claims that viewers couldn’t understand her Geordie accent and

'Dark horse' Jai McDowall beats bookies favourite Ronan Parke to win Britain's Got Talent

Stunned: Scottish singer Jai McDowall was lost for words when he spoke to Declan Donnelly after winning the 2011 series of Britain's Got TalentHe was tipped as the 'dark horse' in the competition by judge Amanda Holden.And tonight singer Jai McDowell became the shock winner of this year's Britain's Got Talent.The 24-year-old Scot beat bookies favourite, singer Ronan Parke and third place New

Britain's Got Talent final

By JODY THOMPSON Swinging time: Melbourne-born Marawa wowed the judges with her hula hoop routineThe Melbourne-born hula dancer did her thing with myriad hoops, complete with backing dancers, acrobatics and pyrothecnics.Simon exclaimed afterwards: 'You've definitely lightened the mood now! That was the best hula hooping I've ever seen, you could not have put more into it.Your facial expressions

Romanian dancer Razy and singer Michael through to Britain's Got Talent final

By JODY THOMPSONJedward make a surprise appearance too - along with Kate and Wills lookalikesJLS and Diversity team up for the first time in the result show Anger: A clearly furious Simon Cowell began the last live semi-final of Britain's Got Talent tonight with a statement denying fix allegations over the showSimon Cowell launched a furious tirade against allegations that Britain's Got Talent

No high heels needed: Jessie J ditches shoes mid-way through BGT performance

By SARAH FITZMAURICE Leggy lady: Jessie pranced around the stage on her tip toes showing off her legsAs she began her performance on Britain’s Got Talent Jessie J stood tall in a pair of high black heels. But perhaps the height got the better of her as midway through her set the singer,23, decided to ditch her shoes. It is not clear if the heels were uncomfortable or whether the removal of her

Simon Cowell makes 19-year-old singer cry on Britain's Got Talent as singer Jai and dancer Steven go through (Part 2)

By JODY THOMPSON Tears: The 19-year-old was left in a flood of tears as millions of viewers watched her being comforted by host Ant McPartlin and Declan DonnellyJessica managed to get as far as stuttering: 'I didn't choose what I wanted to sing. Apparently, it was somebody...' before choking up and dissolving in tears. Judge David Hasselhoff however tried to give her some constructive advice,

Return of Mr Nasty: Simon Cowell makes 19-year-old singer cry on Britain's Got Talent as singer Jai and dancer Steven go through

By JODY THOMPSONDown and out: Jessica, who was comforted by co-host Declan McDonnelly, was then voted out of the competitionHe started off on British television screens as being the ruthless baddie we all loved to hate before toning his cutting remarks down. But Simon Cowell was back all guns blazing as Mr Nasty tonight, reducing a pretty 19-year-old singer to tears on Britain's Got Talent with

Britain's Got Talent: Stripper voted off but young ballet dancer James and impressionist Les win through to finals

By JODY THOMPSONFit body: But Wachiraporn Tirpak didn't fit in with the viewers idea of who should win Britain's Got Talent and got voted off the show tonight Co-host Declan Donnelly has another go at Simon Cowell over axing of Cheryl Cole from the X Factor tooShe'd hoped that flashing the flesh would help her win through to the finals - but Bangkok-born stripper Wachiraporn Tirpak was sent

Blink if you've had more Botox, Simon: Millions of Britain's Got Talent viewers shocked by Cowell's face

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Droopy: Britain's Got Talent fans were quick to point out Simon Cowell's wilting eye and a small bruise by his cheekbone. Right, as he usually looks He admits being vain, so perhaps Simon Cowell should avoid watching any repeats of Britain’s Got Talent. Millions of viewers were shocked by the music mogul’s drooping left eye during the live semi-finals of the ITV show on

Oops, she did it again! Saucy Britney Spears impersonator gets second chance on BGT semi-final- but still gets three 'nos'

By JODY THOMPSON Not that innocent: Britney Spears impersonator was on the Britain's Got Talent second live semi-final tonight - despite being voted off by all three judges at her audition She caused controversy for getting through to the Britain's Got Talent semi-finals despite getting buzzed off by all three judges in auditions - but Britney Spears impersonator Lorna Bliss was back on the show

'Next JLS' boyband New Bounce win through to final in second live Britain's Got Talent semi along with pianist Jean Martyn

By JODY THOMPSON New talent: Boyband New Bounce are now being tipped to win Britain's Got Talent after winning the second semi final A boyband being dubbed as the 'new JLS' were the clear winners on the second Britain's Got Talent semi final tonight. New Bounce were the resounding success of the evening with the studio audience giving them a standing ovation for their high-energy rendition of

Getting revved up: Amanda Holden arrives on motorbike at Britain's Got Talent studios ahead of tonight's first live semi-final

By JODY THOMPSON Racy lady: Amanda Holden arrived at the Britain's Got Talent studios this evening on the back of a motorbike to avoid the Bank Holiday traffic It's the moment that fans have been waiting for - the return of Britain's Got Talent head judge Simon Cowell on tonight's show. And his co-judge Amanda Holden was leaving nothing to chance when it came to getting to the show studios on

He's back! Simon Cowell makes return on Britain's Got Talent - and gets ribbed by Ant and Dec over Cheryl Cole's X Factor sacking

By JODY THOMPSON Leader of the pack: Britain's Got Talent's head honcho Simon Cowell returned to the judging panel tonight for the first live semi-final - but got ribbed by hosts Ant and Dec over the Cheryl Cole X Factor controversy Simon Cowell made his eagerly-anticipated return to Britain's Got Talent tonight for the first live semi-final - and instantly got teased by show hosts Ant McPartlin

Britain's Got Talent 2011: Teenage rappers The Right Path left in tears after heartfelt tribute to their grandfathers

By SARAH BULLRole models: Teenage rappers The Right Path impressed the Britain's Got Talent judges with their heartfelt tribute to their grandfathers Teenage rappers The Right Path were the stars of the night on Britain's Got Talent tonight, with their heartfelt rap about their grandads.The duo, consisting of Jamie, 14, and George, 13, received all round top marks and were left in tears after

Britain's Got Talent 2011: Mini crooner Robbie Firmin, seven, stuns the judges with his Frank Sinatra cover

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Mini Blue Eyes: Kent schoolboy Robbie Firmin, seven, sing Frank Sinatra's My Way on tonight's episode of Britain's Got Talent Over the series on Britain's Got Talent, the judges have been entertained by many a Rat Pack-style crooner.But the sounds of Frank Sinatra were the last things Amanda Holden, Michael McIntyre and guest judge Louis Walsh were expecting when little

Britain's Got Talent's Ant and Dec invade stage for first time

By JODY THOMPSON Not to be beaten: The Highwaymen were actually on their way out of the competition after getting two 'nos' from the judges - before Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly intervened There were unprecedented scenes on Britain's Got Talent tonight when hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly stormed the stage and demanded that the judges rethink their decisions. Drumming troupe The

Too saucy? Never! Britain's Got Talent troupe Girls Roc promise there's 'much more to come'

By SARAH BULL New celebrities: Girls Roc, along with team leader Nicola Wills (far right), pose outside the ITV studios after being interviewed on This Morning They stunned the Britain's Got Talent judges on Saturday night with their mixture of fire-breathing, aerial tricks and sexy dancing.But, despite many complaining Girls Roc's act was too saucy to air pre-watershed, the troupe have insisted

Teen four-piece New Bounce melt audience's hearts but divide the judges on Britain's Got Talent

By ANDREA MAGRATH Big dreams: New Bounce almost have their dreams dashed when their first song goes awry They swaggered on to the stage with all the confidence of seasoned performers.But cute four-piece troupe New Bounce came dangerously close to having their dreams dashed during their auditions on tonight's episode of Britain's Got Talent.The Manchester friends, Mitchell, 16, James, 12, Kuan,

Britain's Got Talent male judges set to be wowed by sexy violinist in skintight leather

By JODY THOMPSON Big moment: The violinist gets her chance to impress the judges on tonight's show She takes to the stage in a sexy skintight leather outfit that leaves little to the imagination - so it's no surprise that this violinist is a hit tonight with Britain's Got Talent judges Michael McIntyre and David Hasselhoff. Classically-trained musician Alexandra Parker, 22, is such a hit in fact