Friend and on/off lover Sinitta said she bought the blow-up contraptions for herself and the X Factor boss long before the coronavirus pandemic took hold.

The playful altercation happened while comedian David tried to serenade Simon during an audition by Bhim Niroula, who sang a self-penned love song.

Simon Cowell gave 12-year-old Fayth Ifil a clear run to the semi-finals after awarding her with his golden buzzer during Saturday's episode of Britain's Got Talent.

Sure to solicit some laughs from their loyal fans was the show's head honcho, 60, and the German supermodel, 46, who donned matching pyjamas during the chat

The music mogul, 60, is said to have been given the go-ahead from the council to transform his seven-bedroom property into a home that meets the 'modern requirements of the family'.

The music mogul, 60, showed off his vast fortune as he took his $500,000 Rolls Royce Phantom for a spin in Malibu on Sunday.

Friends say it's just that Simon 'can't bear' the idea of matrimony, monogamy or losing his freedom. This is no secret. But why is the X Factor judge so scared to become Lauren Silverman's husband?

The animal lover, 60, was close to breaking down as Miracle the dog stole the show with a magic trick on an episode of Britain's Got Talent.

Younger workers are bearing the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic more so than older workers, according to a recent report by Data for Progress.More than half of those polled under age 45 have lost jobs, lost hours, or been put on leave, the report found.It's bad news for millennials, who are still financially behind from the Great Recession, and Gen Z, who might find themselves on the same path as older millennials.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately impacting younger workers the most.More than half (52%) of respondents under age 45 have lost jobs, lost hours, or been put on leave, according to a recent report by Data for Progress which surveyed 2,644 likely voters in the US. That's compared to 26%

As thousands of revellers flock to Wireless Festival, Pride and Wimbledon today many are hoping for bright, sunny skies. But spots of rain could dampen spirits, according to the Met Office.

Twitter across the UK went into meltdown this morning as commuters suffered scorching temperatures inside packed train carriages after a sleepless night tossing and turning in the heat.

Flights were grounded or delayed at four London airports, passengers were stranded at Folkestone as Eurostar hit by delays and thunderstorms caused chaos.

The Met Office said heavy rain will set in on Friday, with flooding expected in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, with the adverse conditions likely to see roads cut off and misery for commuters.

Today in Mytholmroyd officials were seen desperately trying to prepare for the fourth named storm of the year by using sandbags as flood defences.

Many people struggle with headaches, neck pain, or lower back pain, especially when working from home. Stretching the neck from side-to-side can improve your flexibility and reduce the pain. Yoga poses like downward-facing dog may help relieve a headache.For back pain, try the sphinx pose where you lie on your stomach and then prop yourself up on your elbows.This article was medically reviewed by Eric Freeman, DO, a pain management specialist at Redefine Healthcare Orthopedic Pain & Spine Center.Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice.Working from home may be uncomfortable if you suffer from chronic pain. Without ergonomic office setups or access to a physical therapist, your body may begin to ache. The CDC estimates that about 50 million people over the age of 18 in the United

Singer Grimes and Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently gave birth to their first child together, and said they will use a gender-neutral parenting style.Gender-neutral parenting refers to raising a child without subjecting them to specific cues or items assumed to be for girls or boys, like the toys they play with, skills they learn, or clothes they wear.Raising a child in a genderless way can allow them to decide their own gender identity rather than feeling like they must fit into the one their parents gave them at birth.Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.On May 5, Grimes and Elon Musk welcomed their first child, X Æ A-12, into the world.The internet was quick to offer speculation about the meaning and pronunciation of the symbol-heavy name, which lends itself to Grimes' and Musk's planned

On the 40th anniversary of the eradication of smallpox, the World Health Organization's director general said it's "a reminder of what's possible" when it comes the coronavirus. But he said the fight against smallpox had one crucial tool we don't yet have for COVID-19: a vaccine. Even after a vaccine was developed for smallpox, it took another 184 to completely eradicate the disease — a reminder of the long road ahead for conquering the coronavirus. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.On May 8, 1980, the World Health Assembly officially declared smallpox eradicated.The disease had "plagued humanity for at least 3,000 years, and killed 300 million people in the 20th century alone," the World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said during a media briefing

DEET is a chemical that is used in most bug sprays. It repels insects by producing a smell that drives bugs away and makes your skin taste bad to critters.DEET is not toxic to humans when used properly. This article was scientifically reviewed by Josh Bloom, who holds a Ph.D. in chemistry. He is now the director of chemical and pharmaceutical sciences at the American Council on Science and Health in New York.Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice.Many bug repellents contain N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET), a chemical that many people worry can cause serious illnesses like cancer. But research shows that DEET is safe when used properly.Here's what you need to know about how DEET works and the ways it affects your body.What is DEET? DEET is the active ingredient in most bug

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ROAD TO RIO 2016: British diver Chris Mears, who won a gold Commonwealth medal in the synchronised 3m springboard event with Jack Laugher in Glasgow, talks about his success.

MAX WHITLOCK: To return home from the World Championships in Nanning in China with a silver medal was fantastic. Competing out there was a great experience.

I’m so happy to be leading Great Britain at the World Gymnastics Championships next month! 

Jessica Ennis, one of the great icons of the London games, forged her medal success in the heart of the steel city. Now, another young man hopes to join such illustrious company.

My training sessions in Manchester have been intense since my last blog, but now I'm beginning to taper off so I'm fresh for the World Championships in Colombia in a month's time.

SALLY BROWN: It has been a difficult year for me. In January my feet started giving me problems again. I wasn't even able to train.

The road to success for athletes is rarely a straightforward one. especially in the case of Paralympic sprinter Sally Brown, who is aiming for glory in Rio despite an injury-ravaged three years.

HARRY BROWN: Having missed out on London 2012, the European Championships will be my first senior major on home soil, so I’m very excited by it.

BECKY JAMES - ROAD TO RIO: I’ve been out injured for a whole year now, but I’m finally on the verge of a return to regular training. It’ll be such a relief after such a long time out.

One of the best parts about being a professional athlete – apart from playing your favourite sport, of course – is getting to see the world. We've just come back from a training camp in Italy.

Jessica Ennis-Hill made an impressive return to heptathlon action on Saturday to lie third overall after four events at the Hypo-Meeting in Austria. It is the first time she has competed since 2012.

Things are all gearing up right now for the London Open in September and I'm enjoying being in full time training. The competition is basically a trial for the World Championships in Glasgow

I can’t wait to walk out in front of a stadium full of people in Rio feeling like I belong, there’s no better feeling than lining against the best in the world.

Since the announcement of our Wheelchair Basketball team for the Paralympics in Rio, I’ve been the subject of some of the group’s jokes.

President Donald Trump (pictured) reportedly knew about the whistleblower complaint when he released military aid to Ukraine in September.

Chairman Adam Schiff had said the report will be released 'soon' and now it's reported the Committee will have 24 hours to view the documents from Monday evening then will vote to approve it Tuesday.

Mother Snezhana, 22, had left nine-month-old girl Alexandra asleep in her pram outside her home in eastern Ukraine when a cat climbed inside and curled up on the girl's face, suffocating her.

Call records released in the House Intelligence Committee's impeachment inquiry report reveals multiple contacts between Rudy Giuliani and the White House during the Ukraine controversy.

The Trump Administration says a key claim in Schiff's impeachment report is inaccurate, insisting Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani did not have a 13-minute phone call with a top White House budget official.

Fabrizio Ravanelli has revealed his 'big dream' is to one day become coach of his favourite club Juventus. The former striker, known as the 'White Feather' was a prolific scorer for Juve.

Ekaterina, who is listed at Katya on Cinderella Escorts, is originally from the city of Kharkiv in north-eastern Ukraine, but currently resides in the United States.

Rep. Doug Collins,who doubles as a military chaplain, unloaded on former Democratic presidential candidate Eric Swallwell calling his claims about Ukraine deaths a 'load of hogwash.'