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    Britain’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer star Taryn Charles looks worlds away from show as she strips down to lingerie

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    BRITAIN’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer star Taryn Charles stuns in old photos from a Halloween night out.Taryn, 39, wowed in lingerie as she posed in a satin corset and tiny lace skirt.Britain’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer star Taryn Charles wows in lingerie years before her auditionCredit: Instagram/TaryncharlesmusicTaryn teamed the fancy dress look with fishnet tights and splattered bloodCredit: Instagram/TaryncharlesmusicThe singer was supported by judge Bruno Tonioli after he slammed his Golden BuzzerCredit: RexThe cruise ship performer and special needs educator regularly transforms into superstar singers.Her Instagran shows her dressed as Whitney Houston, and Jennifer Hudson in Dream Girls, for dazzling performances.Her sensational vocals won over the judges on Britain’s Got Talent when she performed a cover of A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin.Taryn became emotional when she nabbed a ticket to the final, after Bruno Tonioli slammed on his buzzer.READ MORE ON BGTBut fans called it a fix after they recognised her from another TV talent show, and it later transpired she had met Simon Cowell.She took part in ITV’s Starstruck, a singing contest in which members of the public impersonate showbiz stars.Inspired by 90s hit Stars In Their Eyes, talented contestants got the chance to transform into their idols for one night only.Special needs educator Taryn appeared on the show as Whitney Houston and sang I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) along with two other singers.Most read in ShowbizOn BGT, Taryn said the panellist she was most hoping to impress was Simon Cowell.“From a young age, I looked up to Simon,” Taryn told the Mirror.ITV axe huge singing competition despite A-list judges and big ratings starstruck “When I was growing up, he worked at a record label near our house. I met him when I was 15 and said to him, ‘You’re gonna give me a record deal one day’.”While a record deal is not a given, if she makes it to the final and wins the show, shrewd businessman Simon is sure to be interested in snapping her up. In her audition, Taryn had to overcome nerves to perform the huge classic.“I don’t think I’ve ever felt anything like that nervous before,” she said.”I don’t remember the Golden Buzzer moment at all. I remember jumping up and down and suddenly screeching that I’d wet myself. I hadn’t really, but it was the only thing I could think of to say. I didn’t feel I sang my best, so the Golden Buzzer was very unexpected.”Taryn appeared on ITV show Starstruck as Whitney HoustonCredit: ITVTaryn looked incredible as Whitney while working on a cruise shipCredit: Instagram/taryncharlesmusic More

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      Britain’s Got Talent winner left on brink of bankruptcy and living back with his parents after show success

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      ONE man knows better than most that success on Britain’s Got Talent isn’t a golden ticket to “happy ever after”.Singer Jai McDowell found himself on the brink of bankruptcy a few years after taking home the £100k prize in 2011.Jai McDowell found himself on the brink of bankruptcy a few years after winning Britain’s Got Talent in 2011Credit: RexAn audience of 13 million people watched Jai take home the £100k prize moneyCredit: RexHe wowed audiences with his voice when 13million watched him get crowned champion.But for the first time, he has spoken in detail about how the dazzling high was followed by years of lows.With the latest series of BGT in full swing, Jai, said in an exclusive chat: “My experience of BGT was great.“Afterwards, for the first year, obviously you get all the work and all the good things. read more on bgt”And that’s when it starts to go south.“I had about eight months and then Sony didn’t renew my one album deal and it’s still quite a difficult thing to deal with.“I went from a normal guy who wasn’t in the industry, to then being on the telly.“People know your name before you know theirs and it’s such a mindf*** that it’s so hard to deal with.Most read in Celebrity“It created such a tumultuous time for me that I didn’t deal with it very well.” Jai said he erred on the side of caution after his win, choosing to have early nights to protect his voice instead of wild evenings out. Britain’s Got Talent fix scandal after it’s revealed bosses secretly created acts from scratch for show including fan favouriteBut it wasn’t enough.He added: “I’ve done OK. Twelve years on I’m still working.“But there was definitely a period where it took a dramatic drop.“Finances, work, all of that stuff took a very big dive to a point where I did actually think about bankruptcy.“I didn’t do it because, thankfully, I’ve got a brilliant support network.”But I did get to a point where I was like, ‘Is this it, is this over?’.”He added: “I signed with a few people in Scotland and made some bad choices, spent loads of money.“It came to a point where, on paper, you’re asset rich. “But I was cash poor. That was pretty much me.“I moved in with my parents at the time. “I did have property but I had no money.“That took a long time and a lot of grit and determination for me to get back out of that.”READ MORE SUN STORIESHe is now flying high again and has joined operatic quartet G4, who released their new album, called 20, last month, and are currently on tour across the UK.It’s a tough old industry but good on him for sticking with it.Jai has since become a member of operatic quartet G4Credit: Rex More

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      Alesha Dixon teases new music video as she films in red bikini top and denim shorts while on the beach in Jamaica

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      IT has been more than 20 years since Alesha Dixon burst onto the pop scene as one third of the R& B girlband Mis-teeq.Since splitting in 2005, the 45 -year-old has become a star on prime time telly, appearing as a judge on BBC Strictly from 2009, then subsequently being poached by Simon Cowell to star on Britain’s Got Talent in 2012.Alesha shows off her incredible physique as she films her music videoCredit: InstagramThe star travelled to Jamaica, the birthplace of her father to film the videoCredit: InstagramBut now the mother-of-two appears to be returning to her roots, having recently got back from a work trip in Jamaica, where she filmed her new music video for her latest track.The TV star shared behind the scenes footage of her dancing in a pair of  denim hotpants and a red bikini top, her hair in long tresses down her back.The star clearly enjoyed being in Jamaica, which is the birthplace of her father Melvin, as she revealed that name of the single in the photo caption: “It’s bout to be a situation.”Featuring a raga style beat, the lyrics include: “We’re about to burn it down, its about to be a situation, Don’t say I don’t want ya, I’m about to put it on ya.’read more aboutThe images delighted her 1.1 million followers many of whom rushed to comment, including a slew of her famous friends.Singer, Paloma Faith wrote: “There is no one on this earth with a face as beautiful as yours.”TV star and activist Kate Piper said: “Good vibes”While others told her that she’s “smashing it.”Most read in ShowbizAfter leaving the girlband, Alesha released her solo album Fired Up in 2006 followed by her second album, The Alesha Show which landed her a BRIT Award nomination and was certified by the British Phonographic Industry.The star’s most recent albums, The Entertainer and Do It for Love, debuted in 2010 and 2015.The star has barely aged as she gyrated for the camerasCredit: InstagramThe star could certainly give younger pop stars a run for their moneyCredit: InstagramAlesha has a cross-generational appeal thanks to her role on BGTCredit: Rex More

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      Alesha Dixon ‘disappointed’ as wellness brand backed by BGT star goes out of business

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      ALESHA Dixon’s lunge towards becoming a wellness guru has proved to be a step too far, as her supplement brand has run out of steam.The Britain’s Got Talent judge launched vitamin brand NobleBlu back in 2020, but now it seems that the business had been quietly dissolved.Alesha had high hopes for her supplement brand, but it wasn’t to beCredit: Instagram/aleshaofficialLaunched in 2020, Alesha was hoping the supplements would help people find their rhythmCredit: Instagram/aleshaofficialThe 45 -year-old had high hopes to create a brand that would help people to find their “rhythm and flow.”But in the end, poor sales left the firm’s creditors with no choice but to wind it up.An insider told The Mirror: “Alesha was really passionate about NobleBlu and put a lot of work into it, although she wasn’t one of the firm’s official directors.Sadly, it just didn’t take off in the way she had hoped and it has now gone out of business.” read more aboutThe five supplements in the NobleBlu range promised to help boost immunity, beauty, balance, focus and energy.”The mother-of-two was is said to be “disappointed,” but is keen now to focus on other projects, including her music and her range of children’s books. The source adds: “Alesha’s disappointed, but thankfully has lots of other projects to focus on at the moment. “As well as BGT, she has some exciting things in the pipeline which she expects to announce later this year.”Nowadays it seems to be de rigeur for celebrities to launch wellness brands, after actress Gwyneth Paltrow pioneered the concept with her Goop company that is now worth around 200 million.Most read in ShowbizHolly Willoughby launched her Wyldemoon brand in 2021 and model Kate Moss’s Cossmoss company which specialises in body oils and natural beauty products was created in 2022.The 45-year-old rapper and mum, who was a member of garage, R&B girl band Mis-Teeq in the early 2000s, recently enjoyed a holiday in her father’s home country of Jamaica.The star shared social media footage of her partying and making music on the Caribbean Island, as she admitted that motherhood, hasn’t “clipped her wings.”Alesha who is mum to daughters, Azura, 10 and Anaya, 5 said recently: “I’m much more of a sensible Sally now, which is a surprise, because I’m a rebel at heart. It was crazy, because it was this instant thing where every decision and everything that I did, my children were suddenly at the forefront. I consider them in every scenario. It’s not just about me any more, so in a way I’ve become more responsible, more considerate, more thoughtful.”And Alesha who has been married to husband, the dancer and choreographer Azuka Ononye, since 2017 said:”There’s that age-old question of how do you juggle being a mum and having a career, but Azura and Anaya have motivated me and re-energised me to go for new things and push boundaries.”The star recently visited her father’s home country of JamaicaCredit: Instagram/aleshaofficialSince starring on BGT which she started in 2012, Alesha has become one of the UK’s biggest starsCredit: Rex More

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      Who is Britain’s Got Talent golden buzzer act Taryn Charles?

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      TARYN Charles impressed the Britain’s Got Talent judges with her voice.She sang her way to the semi-finals but who is she?Taryn Charles is a soul singer from SurreyCredit: Tom DymondWho is Taryn Charles?Taryn Charles is an entertainer and music teacher.She is 39 years old, from Surrey and works with special needs children.At the age of six, she was enrolled in The Barbara Speake Stage School, where she graduated from at sixteen.Since her graduation she has been a backing singer for Kim Weston, Gwen McRae and Candi Staton.read more on BGTHer most recent performances have involved being part of an ITV show and in 2021 she was one of the lead singers with the touring theatre show The History of Soul.In an interview with ReVamp Magazine she spoke about her inspiration for being a singer: “My Grandad! When everyone was allowed to go round to Nanny and Grandad’s play.”I used to walk through the door, he would sit me down and we would have to watch these jazz videos and I had to learn about the musical notes.”It carried on because I still listen to jazz and records and a lot of my singing I pick up traits from these great singers. Most read in Showbiz”So yeah, my Grandad was my go-to for music!”When did Taryn Charles perform on Britain’s Got Talent?Taryn Charles performed on Saturday May 3, 2024 on Britain’s Got Talent.She sang her own rendition of You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin.Taryn said on why she went to Britain’s Got Talent: “I love to make people smile and I think my voice is alright.”One of her students Lexi-Rae and her mum were in the audience for her.On what it means for her to with BGT she said: “It would mean everything.”During her performance Ant was heard saying backstage: “Well she is good isn’t she?”Amanda Holden was whispering to Bruno Tonioli: “I’ve got goosebumps.”Lexi-Rae’s mum cried during the performance.You made it so much your own with so much feeling, and the colour of your voice is unique and you are a very very special person my darling.Bruno TonioliWho gave Taryn Charles the golden buzzer?Bruno Tonioli pressed the golden buzzer for Taryn CharlesCredit: RexAfter her outstanding performance she received a standing ovation from the audience and judges.The audience demanded the golden buzzer from the judges.Bruno Tonioli pushed the golden buzzer.Lexi-Rae and her mum ran on stage to hug and congratulated her.Taryn thanked Bruno while hugging him and Bruno said: “That was incredible, thank you, thank you.”He said: ” I am not bragging here but I had the honour of meeting Aretha. She stayed at my house and when you started the song I was like ‘Oh God how is she gonna do that?'”You made me forget about her version.”You made it so much your own with so much feeling, and the colour of your voice is unique and you are a very very special person my darling.”Alesha Dixon said: “You’ve got one of those amazing tones and raspiness.”You know the old saying you can sing the phone book. I feel like you’ve got that classic voice but above and beyond that your my darling, you are special.”Amanda Holden added: “Honestly from the minute you stepped foot, just chatting to you was so down to earth, so sweet, so humble.”And then you knocked it out of the park but I can see how much that moment meant to you.”I am thrilled, amazing.”Simon Cowell said to Taryn: “I could see you were nervous and I was thinking this probably isn’t gonna be very good and then you started singing.”And this is how people should sing. “This is proper, proper singing.”He continued asking her if someone ever told her that she couldn’t sing and when she said yes, Simon told her: “I could see you were nervous and I was thinking: I bet you somebody at some point has said to you that you haven’t got a great voice and nothing is going to ever happen.”And boy did you prove this person wrong. That’s what that golden buzzer is all about.”Bruno brilliant and you are a little star.”Backstage, she told Ant and Dec: “I don’t even know what to say I think I wet myself.”READ MORE SUN STORIESTaryn Charles impressed the judges with her performanceCredit: RexWhich acts received the golden buzzer in 2024?Following acts received the golden buzzer in 2024:Timeline of BGT WinnersBritain’s Got Talent has been thrilling fans since it burst onto the scene in 2007.
      Here we take a look at all the BGT winners – from the first ever one to the most recent:
      2007: Paul Potts – The first ever winner of BGT was opera singer Paul Potts. He saw off competition from Connie Talbot, The Bar Wizards, Bessie Cursors, Damon Scott and Kombat Breakers to win.
      2008: George Sampson – In series two of Britain’s Got Talent a young George Sampson wowed judges and viewers with his impressive dance moves.
      2009: Diversity – Dance troupe Diversity scooped the BGT crown and beat of competition from singer Susan Boyle, who was strongly tipped to win the show.
      2010 – Spellbound: Gymnastic troupe Spellbound really impressed judge Simon Cowell with their stunning routines and incredible stunts in 2010. At the time, the music mogul said: “I can only say on live television that was one of the most astonishing things I have ever seen.”
      2011 – Jai McDowall: Viewers were stunned when Jai McDowall won the show in 2011, as young singer Ronan Parke was the favourite to win the series.
      2012 – Ashleigh and Pudsy: Ashleigh Butler and her adorable pooch Pudsey stole hearts when they performed in series six of the talent show.
      2013 – Attraction: Hungarian shadow artist group Attraction won the seventh series of Britain’s Got Talent. The squad had taken part in the German version of BGT in 2012, however, they had only placed seventh.
      2014 – Collabro: Classical music band Collabro faced tough competition in the 2014 final as all the finalist were singers, but they went on to scoop the crown.
      2015 – Jules O’Dwyer & Matisse: Dog lovers everywhere could’t get enough of Jules O’Dwyer and pet pup Matisse. The impressive duo even performed on a tightrope to secure their win.
      2016 – Richard Jones: Army man Richard Jones became the first magician in the show’s history to win Britain’s Got Talent.
      2017 – Tokio Myers: Pianist Tokio Myers impressed the judges with his blend of classical and electronic music.
      2018 – Lost Voice Guy: Stand-up comedian Lost Voice Guy, who performs with a speech synthesiser, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was six months old. However, he defied the odds and is a BGT champ.
      2019 – Colin Thackery: Veteran army officer Colin Thackery warmed the nations hearts with his singing voice. He was crowned winner of BGT after singing Michael Ball’s Love Changes Everything.
      2020 – Jon Courtenay: Singer and pianist Jon Courtenay was Ant and Dec’s Golden Buzzer act. After he won the £250,000 prize he said: “”Just amazing, I can’t believe it.”
      2022 – Axel Blake: Comedian Axel Blake scooped the crown after the show was off air for two years during Covid.
      2023 – Viggo Venn: The reigning BGT champ is comedian Viggo Venn. More

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      Britain’s Got Talent ‘drop knife act from Saturday’s show’ after Hainault sword attack and 14 year old’s death

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      BRITAIN’s Got Talent has dropped a knife act from Saturday’s auditions after a sword attack claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy in Hainult.A 36-year-old man appeared in court charged with murder after the schoolboy was stabbed with a samurai sword in east London on Tuesday.A woman who swallows swords has been dropped from Britain’s Got TalentShe was due to appear on Simon Cowell’s talent show on Saturday nightHeather Holiday is in the Guiness World RecordsCredit: AlamyDaniel Anjorin, 14, was killed by a man who went on a rampage wielding a sword on TuesdayCredit: PAITV bosses quickly made the decision to change the programme out of respect for the family of teenager Daniel Anjorin.A TV source said: “Producers felt, following the devastating attacks this week, it would be wrong to air the stunt act this weekend.”The edit was changed and it is absolutely right for show bosses to pull the act from episode four.”Viewers has been due to watch BGT hopeful Heather Holliday peform her sword swallowing act in front of judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli.READ MORE ON TV NEWSThe American stuntwoman, who has been named The World’s Craziest Sword Swallower by Guinness World Records, filmed her audition earlier this year.An insider added to MailOnline: “Given the brutality of the crime and the nature of Heather Holliday’s act, it was decided she wouldn’t feature during episode four.”It is nothing the contestant has done, but bosses felt it would send the wrong message at this extremely difficult time for the families and those who have been affected by the tragic events of this week.”Spanish-Brazilian national Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo appeared in court on Thursday accused of killing Daniel.Most read in ShowbizMonzo, from Newham, east London was also charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary, and possession of a bladed article.The horror unfolded on Tuesday just before 7am when a van smashed into a house in Laing Close.Sword-wielding Hainault ‘killer’ trapped me but I escaped – I tried to warn boy, 14, but it was too late to save himThe suspect was allegedly seen prowling the streets armed with a huge sword.Neighbours said they shouted at Daniel as the attacker approached but because he was wearing headphones he didn’t hear them.As he turned around he was slashed in the face by the sword, and “didn’t stand a chance,” according to one witness.When police arrived, Monzo allegedly jumped from a bush and attacked the female cop before allegedly injuring a second officer.Monzo was remanded into custody to next appear at the Old Bailey on Friday.The Met ruled out terrorism and said they did not believe the attack was targeted.Tributes have flooded in for Daniel, who was the youngest of three children from a local, church-going Nigerian family.His mum Grace Anjorin, 49, is a science teacher, while dad Dr Ebenezer Anjorin, 59, works as a health and safety consultant.READ MORE SUN STORIESDaniel’s heartbroken family paid tribute to a “wonderful child” on Wednesday, saying his loss “leaves a gaping wound in the family”.They told Sky News: “No family should have to go through what we are experiencing today. Any family will understand it’s an absolute tragedy.”Musician Femi Koleoso shared this snap of DanielTributes have flooded in for DanielMonzo, pictured previously at a boxing gym, has been remanded into custodyCredit: Instagram More

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      Amanda Holden, 53, looks incredible as she strips off to a bikini after landing huge Netflix dating show for cheaters

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      AMANDA Holden looked incredible as she stripped off to a bikini after landing a huge Netflix dating show for cheaters.The 53-year-old showed off her age-defying beauty in the red two piece swimwear to announce her exciting new job.Amanda Holden wowed in the red bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAMAmanda is a judge on Britain’s Got TalentCredit: GettyAmanda will be the presenter of Netflix’s new dating programme Cheaters: Unfinished Business. The Britain’s Got Talent judge wowed in the two piece as she posed next to a telephone box with the streaming service’s logo displayed on it.Speaking on Heart Radio this morning, Amanda said: “It’s an amazing new show. It is for Netflix. It’s called Cheaters: Unfinished Business.”It’s about whether people can get back together after they’ve cheated. Read more on Amanda Holden”So they might have thought that they’ve lost the love of their life and they just want one chance. “They will appear on the show and they will go through the process and they will listen to the other person’s side.”She added: “You can choose to walk away, to stay, and we’re filming it all in Spain in the sunshine. “That’ll be brilliant.”Most read in CelebrityThe Sun exclusively revealed the news yesterday, with Amanda admitting it’s her dream job.She said: “Sometimes dreams really do come true.Amanda Holden and Alan Carr finally sell home they renovated for just 85p on BBC show for eye-watering sum”All my career I always wanted to host a show about love and relationships – and this is it.”A series about second chances and unfinished business. I can’t wait to meet and help these couples work out whether they can forgive and forget. “I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of it.”Fans are over the moon and can’t wait to watch it on their TV screens.One said: “Will defo be watching this. Love Amanda. Good luck 🍾😘.”Another added: “❤️ looking forward to next project 😍.””♥️♥️ Good luck with it Amanda,” a third chimed in.Amanda is a current judge on Britain’s Got TalentCredit: Rex More

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      Amanda Holden lands huge new Netflix dating show for CHEATERS in big money deal worth £500k

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      BETTE David and Joan Crawford, Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine and, in 2024, Amanda Holden and Sharon Osbourne: three truly iconic celebrity catfights.Two weeks after Mrs Osbourne slammed her BGT rival’s lack of “global celebrity”, Amanda is having the last laugh – landing a global show of her own.Amanda Holden has landed a new Netflix dating showCredit: The Mega AgencyThe BGT star recently had an infamous online spat with Sharon OsbourneIt came in the wake of Sharon’s headline-making bitchfest inside the CBB houseCredit: GettyThe star is about to be announced as the host of a brand new Netflix dating show – earning £500,000 in the process; an amount, surely, to keep her in handbags for life. A role she describes as her “dream job”, it will also introduce her to a whole new audience down under, and in the lucrative US where she has spent the past six months house-hunting.The show, Cheaters: Unfinished Business, is a dating series with a “conceptual twist” – following eight ex-couples reuniting after one party cheated on the other.Amanda, who first sprung to public attention as a contestant on Blind Date in 1991, is surely the perfect host of the 12 Yard-produced series.READ MORE ON AMANDA HOLDENFilming, which begins abroad later this summer – there are still two slots for any interested Sun readers out there – looks set to be a smash.She says: “Sometimes dreams really do come true. All my career I always wanted to host a show about love and relationships – and this is it.”A series about second chances and unfinished business. I can’t wait to meet and help these couples work out whether they can forgive and forget. I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of it.”And as for having the last word in her now infamous online spat with Mrs O, she remains uncharacteristically tight-lipped.Most read in Celebrity“Sharon and I have met lots of times and always got on well. I’d like to think we’ll bump into each other again one day soon and have a laugh. I was protecting a friend when asked about the situation. It really was a storm in a tea cup”Amanda Holden’s sexiest Britain’s Got Talent outfits from see-through dress to plunging gown that got Ofcom complaintsFor the uninitiated, earlier this month the glamorous mum of two, 53, defended her Britain’s Got Talent boss, Simon Cowell.It came in the wake of Sharon’s headline-making bitchfest inside the Celebrity Big Brother house, where Sharon and Louis Walsh gleefully sniped about monochrome-loving Simon’s unchanging fashion sense, and claimed he “didn’t know how to keep friends”.She claimed she wouldn’t work for him again “for all the money in the world”, and suggested the pair were never really friends in the first place.Loyal Amanda, a staple on BGT alongside the square-haired one for the past 18 years, came out in defence of her pal.In an apparent dig at Sharon, 71, she said:  “I hated seeing certain people in a reality show dissing Simon – he’s the person who’s given them all the chances, given them a lot of money and a lifestyle they probably wouldn’t have had.”It’s bitter and pathetic. It was like Cinderella with her two sisters in the background – just stabby, stabby, stabby.”Sharon, herself no shrinking wallflower, took to X in the early hours of the morning to bite back.The wife of Black Sabbath frontman, Ozzy, launched into a withering response of her own with a two-page diatribe against the former Wild At Heart actress.Peppered with deliciously nuanced slights – “my darling”, “I think you’re very beautiful” and “no disrespect, but…” her rant rapidly went viral.She suggested Amanda did not know her “history in the music industry, my achievements, the artists I have worked with, the shows that I’ve produced, and my global celebrity”.The star of original reality show The Osbournes, added her brand is “known worldwide” and she has been “blessed with an amazing lifestyle throughout my entire life”, with a mansion in Beverley Hills and an English country estate.”I never discuss money, lifestyle, or positions of power,” she said, whilst discussing all of the above.”I find it to be classless and crude. However, you’ve now forced my hand to divulge these things to you and I honestly don’t want to seem like I’m bragging, but the truth is my money and success were not due to doing a couple of Simon Cowell talent shows.”Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed doing them at the time as they were great fun.”Yes, Simon paid me very well. Probably more than what you’re receiving today, but all of that my darling went on a few handbags.”Now, in today’s modern, social media-driven world, not many celebrity to-do’s gain traction. Not this one.Within minutes of waking up and checking my phone, I saw it was deluged with screenshots of Sharon’s attack.Louis Walsh, naturally, was the first to text, excitedly asking if I’d seen the news: “I luv it” [sic], he WhatsApped. “But I’m staying out of it,” he added, disappointingly.Immediately I texted Amanda, whom I’ve known and adored for years, to check she was ok, telling her it would all die down and not to worry.For some reason, I expected a panicked response; Amanda in meltdown. But no.”Off for a dog walk,” she replied 48 minutes later. “Silence speaks volumes!”, besides a bicep emoji.Amanda, after all, is a strong woman – patently she wouldn’t have thrived in this industry were she not.Later that day she breezily posted a photo of an Aperol Spritz on Instagram. What a champ.Of course, by then, presumably, she already knew she was about to be announced as the new signing of the planet’s biggest streaming service.But she determinedly kept her powder dry, letting her work do the talking.This, of course, is one of showbiz’s hardest working stars. (Now global).As well as a hugely successful breakfast radio show alongside Jamie Theakston on Heart FM, she is currently filming the third series of popular BBC1 series, Alan and Amanda, with Alan Carr.She has lucrative brand partnerships with Revolution, Revive College and QVC, and these bikini snaps are a tie-in with her latest Lipsy Spring/Summer ’24 collection.Says a pal: “Amanda is like a Duracell bunny – she literally never stops.”When she’s not out running or doing some sort of athletic yoga, she’s networking, filming, partying or being a brilliant mum to her two daughters – not necessarily in that order.”She’s also a fearless negotiator, and an underrated businesswoman. This whole thing with Sharon Osbourne didn’t bother her one bit – she’s fiercely loyal to her mates, and Simon [Cowell] has been excellent to her.”She is also well aware that you never bite the hand that feeds you.”For the past 15 years, Amanda has been married to successful UK agent Chris Hughes – their best man was former F1 driver, David Coulthard.The couple have two children, Lexie and Hollie.Lexie, 18, is about to go to university and was recently signed as a model to Kate Moss’s former agency, Storm.Amanda, previously married to Les Dennis, appeared alongside Phillip Schofield on This Morning, covering for Holly Willoughby, but the pair weren’t exactly bosom buddies.And since 2007, she has been a judge on BGT which, this year, has been Britian’s most watched terrestrial show.READ MORE SUN STORIESLast night a pal added: “This is a massively exciting new chapter for Amanda, and she reckons the best is yet to come.”Presumably she can’t wait to show off her new handbag, either.Amanda is earning £500,000 for the new Netflix dealCredit: Getty More

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      Amanda Holden shows off her cleavage in daring white dress at glam awards ceremony with Rochelle Humes and Abbey Clancy

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      AMANDA Holden flashed her cleavage in a daring white dress as she attended The Variety Club Showbusiness Awards on Sunday.The Britain’s Got Talent judge, 53, was joined by a host of famous faces including This Morning’s Rochelle Humes and model Abbey Clancy.Amanda Holden attends the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards in a plunging gownCredit: GettyThe BGT judge pulled out all the stops in a second showstopping outfitCredit: GettyAbbey Clancy dazzled in this black sparkly lace-up dressCredit: GettyMarvin Humes and Rochelle Humes attended the star-studded eventCredit: GettyAmanda looked chic in a white maxi gown with cut-out detail around the bust.She then slipped into a black and white low-cut halterneck maxi frock for her second look as she prepared to host the evening. The TV star was all smiles as she posed in both outfits on the red carpet at The Londoner Hotel. Abbey, 38, attended the star-studded ceremony with her husband Peter Crouch.READ MORE ON AMANDA HOLDENThe model looked glamorous in a lace-up cut-out sparkly dress, while ex-footie star Peter looked dapper in a black suit and turtle jumper.TV presenter Rochelle, 35, opted for an elegant off-the-shoulder black pleated gown, with pointy heels and gold clutch bag.She was joined by her JLS star husband Marvin Humes, 39, who went for a classic black suit and white shirt. The Variety Club Showbusiness Awards returned to Leicester Square, as they celebrated 75 years of Variety, the Children’s Charity with a night of glamour, celebrity and great entertainment.Most read in CelebrityA number of other stars were in attendance, including Dancing On Ice’s Clare Sweeney, acting legend Joan Collins and Strictly host Tess Daly.They were in good company with the likes of Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts dazzling in a see-through mesh dress.Britain’s Got Talent fans spot ‘new feud’ as Amanda Holden appears to take ANOTHER swipe at former show star after Paul Potts jibeGood Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway was also present, wearing a stylish yellow suit and co-star Laura Tobin looked amazing in a black figure-hugging outfit.The weather presenter posed alongside new This Morning host Ben Shephard, who looked smart in a black velvet suit.Jane McDonald, Sherdian Smith and Big Brother and Broadway star Marisha Wallace were also at the glitzy do. The awards will be hosted by TV and Radio star Amanda Holden.Last year’s awards saw performances from Gary Barlow, Katherine Jenkins, Beverley Knight, and the cast of Mamma Mia – and awards to others including Simon Cowell, Naomi Campbell, and Edward Enninful.Rochelle looked elegant in a pleated off-the-shoulder frockCredit: GettyLaura Tobin and Ben Shephard posed togetherCredit: GettyKate Garraway and Emily Maitlis looked elegant at the glitzy doCredit: GettyAbbey Clancy and Peter Crouch glammed up for the occasionCredit: GettyAshley Roberts sizzled in a black sheer dressCredit: Getty More