Britain's Got Talent is set to return, having filmed auditions before the coronavirus pandemic took hold. Simon Cowell explains why the series has to be about escapism more now than ever.

Britain's Got Talent will return to our TV screens on Saturday along bringing a new batch of contestants hoping to wow the judges with their skills.

In a new clip released ahead of the series' debut, at the Manchester auditions the panel could not bring themselves to look at the contestant

Britain's Got Talent will return to our TV screens on Saturday night for its highly anticipated 14 series.

The new series, which was filmed earlier this year before the UK COVID-19 lockdown, sees St Anne's Gospel Choir from London kick off the auditions.

Beth Porch, 25, who sings to child cancer patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital, joined a hopefuls at the series 17 auditions which were filmed earlier this year before the UK COVID-19 lockdown

In an exclusive clip from Saturday's show, the TV personality, 49, had her head in her hands as she stopped herself from watching Simon Cowell taking part in the act.

Saturday's BGT opening skit sees David greet Simon with a Union Jack car-boat causing the music mogul to swear, while the comedian later makes a remark about his recent weight loss.

Contestant, Kevin Quantum, leaves the judging panel made up of David Walliams, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon gobsmacked with his fiery stunt.

Britain's Got Talent Kevin Quantum suffered a dice with death during his audition on Saturday as he admitted that it didn't go entirely to plan.

Saturday's Britain's Got Talent was an emotional one as Amanda Holden broke down in tears before awarding her golden buzzer to a mum and daughter duo amid the mum's cancer battle.

A junior choir who sing an original song in memory of the fallen war heroes wow the judges in Britain's Got Talent's next round of auditions, set to air on ITV on Saturday.

Adam Gemili, Max Whitlock and Sally Brown look frightened as they are are asked to show their artistic side with a handful of charcoal and a plethora of paints.

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Emergency room doctors say coronavirus patients are coming into the hospital with pneumonia and low oxygen levels, but they aren't struggling to breathe, meaning they are in critical condition already.

Frances Valentine launched the 'Healthcare Hero' initiative. The fashion label is selling its most popular bag at a deep discount and then donating one bag for every one sold to hospitals.

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Katy Perry stepped out for a Valentine's Day dinner at Craig's restaurant in West Hollywood. Perry, who is engaged to Orlando Bloom, appeared to be riding solo for the evening.

Galentine's Day has already passed but Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner made up for it with a girls' lunch and shopping spree on Friday.

The celebrated actress is currently adhering to strict social distancing and self-quarantine guidelines as the world combats the growing spread of coronavirus COVID-19.

Jesy Nelson's boyfriend Chris Hughes is at the centre of a police investigation after he became embroiled in a violent altercation after Tuesday night's NTAs

The Little Mix star, 28, put on a leggy display while leaving Christopher's Restaurant in London's Covent Garden with beau Chris Hughes, 27, following their Valentine's Day dinner on Friday.

The stand-up comedian, 33, will appear alongside the group, Perrie Edwards, 26, Jesy Nelson, 28, Jade Thirlwall, 27, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 28, as they search for a new wave of talented singers to mentor.

Lady Gaga's custom Valentino gown that she wore to the Golden Globes is being put up for auction. The dress has been listed by maid Sara Corea at the hotel who claims that the singer 'left' her the gown.

Police have closed their investigation into just who owns a Valentino couture gown that was designed by the house's creative director Pier Paolo Piccioli for Lady Gaga to wear at the 2019 Golden Globes

The auction of the Valentino Haute Couture gown that Lady Gagawore to the Golden Globes took yet another bizarre turn on Thursday when the dress was withdrawn by Nate D. Sanders Auction House.

The haute couture gown had been set to go under the hammer at Nate D. Sanders Auction House on October 31, but was removed from the sale just moments before bidding closed on the piece.

Lady Gaga proposed to herself for Valentine's Day. The 33-year-old singer is celebrating the romantic holiday with some self love. She is dating a tech guru from California.

Kylie Jenner shared a post where she was in all red in a car while wishing her 162M followers joy. The $1B makeup queen also asked fans to buy her makeup collection.

The pop star, 33, posted a snuggled-up selfie with her new beau Michael Polansky on Friday as she lavished her fans with love. 'Happy Valentine's Day!!' she captioned the snap.

Speaking about the incident on the Howard Stern radio show, he said: 'Yes, I was robbed on Valentine's Day. That's what you get for being single these days! I should have had other plans.'

Argentina and Lionel Messi remain optimistic about their future despite another year without a trophy. There is some hope despite the team's 2-0 loss to Brazil.

Australia's Paralympic hero Dylan Alcott on sunday moved the Logies audience to tears with his emotional speech after winning the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular new talent.

Ivanka Trump is hitting back with her own jokes after social media exploded following the awkward hug she exchanged with Marco Rubio Tuesday morning on Capitol Hill.

Monty Don shares his advice for thriving succulents. The British gardening expert recommends using a very gritty compost mix and ensuring that plants have dried out before watering.

Monty Don shares his advice for mulching gardens over the next few weeks. British gardening expert reveals that a mulch should suppress weeds as well as retain ground moisture.

Nigel Colborn has shared his advice on gardening this week. He says succulents can usually shrug off anything the British summer can throw at them. Pictured, Aeonium Zwartkop.

Oscar Pistorius's former girlfriend has described the chilling moment she came face to face with the paralympian as he sat in the South African court room listening to his former lover desribe his 'angry possessive rages.'

Five years ago on Valentine's Day, South African model Reeva Steenkamp was shot dead by her sprinter boyfriend Oscar Pistorius. Here, her mother June speaks out about the ordeal.

Zion Williamson is set to make his long-awaited NBA debut when his New Orleans Pelicans take on the San Antonio Spurs at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday night.

Grace Blakeley found fame in 2018 as an outspoken defender of Jeremy Corbyn. Her rant at Iain Dale prompted him to walk off the Good Morning Britain set live on air last week.

Kylie Jenner put her star power to good use on Friday afternoon, when she appeared on BFF Stassie Karanikolaou's #DoYourPart Instagram Live series.

Kim Kardashian took to Instagram on Thursday evening to ogle over the gift given to her by sister Khloe Kardashian which featured wrapping paper sporting husband Kanye West's iconic mug.

A talented home baker has set the Internet alight with her simple recipe for a baked salted caramel cheesecake - and you'll only need to get your hands on a few pantry staples to replicate it.

David Walliams has claimed he is going to sue his friend and fellow Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell after he crashed a buggy while driving them to work.

The State of NSW failed in its Supreme Court bid to have Issam Alam placed on a three-year supervision order under the Terrorism High Risk Offenders Act when he is let out of jail.

Hamilton, who collected his F1 champion's trophy at an FIA gala in Paris on Friday, will head to Valencia's Ricardo Tormo circuit for the closed event organised by mutual sponsor Monster.

Racing royalty met up in Valencia and traded places for the day, as Lewis Hamilton hopped on a motorbike and Valentino Rossi took control of a Formula One car.

The Donald took questions from reporters at a Las Vegas casino before taking the stage at the Outdoor Sportsman Awards. Earlier in the day he said Jeb's campaign 'is in the toilet.'

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