Britain’s Got Talent judge, Amanda Holden has revealed that she has become a lot more ruthless during filming of the second series, an attribute she credits to fellow judge, Simon Cowell.

Holden told The Sun:

“I used to hate hurting people’s feelings and shattering dreams. When I tried to tell an act it was all over, my mouth went dry and my mind blank.

“But I’ve learnt so much from Simon and now I’m ruthless. As time goes by it gets easier.”