Britain’s Got Talent

Jonathan Ross Mocks Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan!

Jonathan Ross turned his caustic tongue on the Britian’s Got Talent judges last night, as he appeared on Charlotte Church’s Channel 4 chat show.

Speaking to Charlotte, Ross said:

He said: “Simon Cowell knows what he’s talking about, but Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan, they’re just a waste…

“What’s she ever done? She’s been in a couple of West End shows; she’s not got much going on. And Piers Morgan has been sculpted from lard. So I’m not a fan of those shows.”

If I’m honest, I’d have to agree. Simon makes the show. The other two are definitely expendable.

Britains Got Talent: Kay and Harvey Reach Semi Final

Kay has always been a keen singer. She started training her operatic voice quite late on in her life, which is because she started a family life quite early in life and didn’t have the time to follow her dream. She joined the ‘Catholic Players’ singing group in the 90’s and is currently still a member. Paul Potts was also a member of the group and they’ve sung together in the past, he’s on of her inspirations. Through the singing group Kay has sang at many different venues and charity concerts. Kay and Harvey perform for free because they enjoy it so much. Continue reading ‘Britains Got Talent: Kay and Harvey Reach Semi Final‘ »

Britain’s Got Talent: Connie Talbot Signs Six Figure Deal

The six year old made famous in this years series of Britain’s Got Talent has been offered a six figure record deal.

Connie Talbot was first offered a record deal by Simon Cowell when the show finished. But the offer was retracted a few weeks later as the record company rightly decided that Connie was just too young.

However Rainbow Records have now signed Connie and her first album will be released on the 26th of November.

“We are so proud of her - we knew she could do it,” Connie’s mother Sharon told The People. “Connie’s over the moon and can’t wait till the album comes out.” Continue reading ‘Britain’s Got Talent: Connie Talbot Signs Six Figure Deal‘ »

Britian’s Got Talent Auditions 2007

Britain’s Got Talent LogoWe have just heard that the auditions for next years Britian’s Got Talent TV show are to kick off this November.

The word is that Simon is heading to Manchester from November 20-24 and says: “As you saw last year there are no rules, you can be any age, with any talent.

“And it’s not just singers, magicians and jugglers, we’re looking for animal acts, dancers, mime artists, acrobats, no matter what your talent is, come down to the auditions.”

To apply, call Continue reading ‘Britian’s Got Talent Auditions 2007‘ »

Britain’s Got Talent Prize In Doubt

Britain’s Got Talent LogoOne of the big reasons that many people enter ITV’s Britian’s Got Talent show is because of the promise of a prominent slot in the fully televised Royal Variety Show. However the future of BGT winners appearing in the show has been thrown into doubt after a BBC insider suggested that they would not welcome the winner of an ITV show on theior channel.

In 2008 the Royal Variety Show will switch from ITV to BBC One and it is reported that BBC bosses are considering banning Britain’s Got Talent performers.

An insider commented: “I would be very surprised if we let the winner of one of ITV’s most popular shows take pride of place on BBC1.”

An ITV source said: “There’s a meeting in the diary to talk about this with the BBC. It would be silly of them to turn this down as we’ll effectively be promoting their show.”

Connie Talbot Heartbroken As Simon Cowell Pulls Out Of Record Deal

The six year old who captured the heart of millions during this years Britian’s Got Talent TV show, has been left heartbroken thanks to one Mr Simon Cowell.

Connie Talbot
moved people to tears with her rendition of Somewhere Over The Rainbow (watch her performance at the end of this article) and had been promised a record deal by Cowell on air, however after recording just two songs for Sony BMG her parents have been told that she is too young for the label and they have put all future plans on hold.

“They said she was too young to be their sort of artist,” said Mrs Talbot. “We have been told to look for a company which looks after children.”

Simon Cowell was reported to have said: Continue reading ‘Connie Talbot Heartbroken As Simon Cowell Pulls Out Of Record Deal‘ »

Piers Morgan Too Youthful To Get Fired

Britain’s Got Talent LogoFormer Mirror editor, piers Morgan has told Heat magazine that he won’t be fired from Britain’s Got Talent as he looks too youthful.

When asked by Heat whether his role on the show was in jeopardy, he said: “Well no, because I am youthful! I told Louis (Walsh) that the trouble is I look young - I’ve got at least another series in me. Continue reading ‘Piers Morgan Too Youthful To Get Fired‘ »

Paul Potts Broke In New York

Britain’s Got Talent LogoBritain’s Got Talent winner, Paul Potts was more than slightly embarrassed on his recent trip to New York, due to his lack of cash.

Paul had won £100,000 on the TV show, but the cheque had not yet cleared and his bank refused him an overdraft.

“It was a little bit embarrassing - when I was in New York I didn’t have any money. The bank wouldn’t give us even a £500 overdraft for three days - they refused twice,” Paul told the News of the World. “Yet they knew who we were and they knew what had happened but they just wouldn’t give me a temporary overdraft. Strangely enough now they can’t do enough! Continue reading ‘Paul Potts Broke In New York‘ »

Paul Pott’s YouTube Clip Most Highly Rated EVER!

A clip of Britain’s got Talent winner, Paul Potts singing Nessun Dorma has become YouTube’s highest rated clip EVER!

The clip has been viewed a massive 6,476,461 times and has received 16449 ratings.

Other clips of Paul’s performances can be found in second and tenth place.

When I first came across this piece of trivia I was astounded and impressed. Paul frequented our forum when Britian’s Got Talent was in the audition stages and has continued to contribute since winning the show. Many people have recently criticised Paul for his lack of talent or abundance of training, some have even accused Simon Cowell of fixing the show. Continue reading ‘Paul Pott’s YouTube Clip Most Highly Rated EVER!‘ »

Paul Potts Lands Record Deals In 15 Countries!

Britain’s Got Talent LogoBritain’s Got Talent winner, Paul Potts, has found astounding success since the show ended only a few weeks ago.

Not only has he recorded his debut album, btu he has also landed recording contracts in 15 different countries.

The Britain’s Got Talent winner will release discs in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, plus 11 European countries.

He said last night: “It is unbelievable. It’s the most amazing opportunity and I’m really looking forward to it all.” Continue reading ‘Paul Potts Lands Record Deals In 15 Countries!‘ »