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Simon Cowell has become a "comedian" on 'Britain's Got Talent' this year.
Judge Alesha Dixon - who sits on the 'BGT' panel with Simon, David Walliams and Amanda Holden - says the normally stern panellist has lightened up while filming auditions for the latest series, but comic David has become more "serious".
She said: "This year, he's become a comedian, which I never knew possible! I never knew Simon could be so funny. And this year, David has become more serious, so they've sort of swapped roles. David doesn't like it when Simon's funny because that's his role. That's been quite fun!"
The 35-year-old beauty - who recently welcomed her first child, daughter Azura Sienna - thinks Simon, 54, is essential to the 'Britain's Got Talent' judging panel and hopes he won't quit the show now he has signed up to return to 'The X Factor' UK.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions at London's Hammersmith Apollo yesterday (11.02.14), Alesha said: "I think he's a valuable person to have on the 'Britain's Got Talent' panel because people genuinely want to impress him, therefore he attracts a lot more talented people because they want to come and get the 'yes' from Simon. If people get three yeses from us and a no from Simon, it breaks their heart because they genuinely want to impress him."
Alesha Dixon: Simon Cowell is a comedian
Simon Cowell has become a "comedian" on 'Britain's Got Talent' this year.
Judge Alesha Dixon - who sits on the 'BGT' panel with Simon, David Walliams and Amanda Holden - says the normally stern panellist has lightened up while filming auditions for the latest series, but comic David has become more "serious".
She said: "This year, he's become a comedian, which I never knew possible! I never knew Simon could be so funny. And this year, David has become more serious, so they've sort of swapped roles. David doesn't like it when Simon's funny because that's his role. That's been quite fun!"
The 35-year-old beauty - who recently welcomed her first child, daughter Azura Sienna - thinks Simon, 54, is essential to the 'Britain's Got Talent' judging panel and hopes he won't quit the show now he has signed up to return to 'The X Factor' UK.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions at London's Hammersmith Apollo yesterday (11.02.14), Alesha said: "I think he's a valuable person to have on the 'Britain's Got Talent' panel because people genuinely want to impress him, therefore he attracts a lot more talented people because they want to come and get the 'yes' from Simon. If people get three yeses from us and a no from Simon, it breaks their heart because they genuinely want to impress him."
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'12 Years a Slave' won three awards at the London Critics' Circle Film Awards on Sunday night (02.02.14).
The historical drama was named film of the year, while Chiwetel Ejiofor won actor of the year for his portrayal of Solomon Northup - a real-life figure who was kidnapped and sold into slavery - and his co-star Lupita Nyong'o took the prize for best supporting actress at the ceremony which was held at London's May Fair Hotel.
Director Steve McQueen - who was born and raised in London - was thrilled with the response the film has received and felt "humbled and heart-warmed" by the support.
McQueen - who lost out on best director category to Gravity's Alfonso Cuarón - said: "It got people to the cinema. What's so interesting about the response from critics and audiences is that they want to see films which have some difficulties.
"They are interested in films where they have to work. They are interested the films where they see themselves reflected in the cinema screens.
"I have people in the street - builders, bus drivers - being so supportive to the movie. I've felt so much love for this film in this country and I'm so humbled and heart-warmed that it's from my own country."
The ceremony began with film critic Jason Solomons paying tribute to the late American actor and director Philip Seymour Hoffman as news of his death in New York City emerged.
Cate Blanchett was named actress of the year for her performance in Woody Allen's 'Blue Jasmine' and Dame Judi Dench won British actress of the year commended for her work in 'Philomena'.
Meanwhile, James McAvoy won best British actor for his work in 'Filth' and 'Trance'.
Gary Oldman, 55, was honoured with the Dilys Powell award for excellence in film and he was delighted about the recognition he'd been given.
He told the BBC News: "I think, I think it's quite a big deal, I think it's a big deal tonight."
Full List of Winners:
Film of the year - 12 Years a Slave
British film of the year - The Selfish Giant
Foreign-language film of the year - Blue Is the Warmest Colour
Documentary of the year - The Act of Killing
Actor of the year - Chiwetel Ejiofor - 12 Years a Slave
Actress of the year - Cate Blanchett - Blue Jasmine
Supporting actor of the year - Barkhad Abdi - Captain Phillips
Supporting actress of the year - Lupita Nyong'o - 12 Years a Slave
British actor of the year - James McAvoy - Filth, Trance, Welcome to the Punch
British actress of the year - Judi Dench - Philomena
Director of the year - Alfonso Cuarón - Gravity
Screenwriter of the year - Ethan Coen & Joel Coen - Inside Llewyn Davis
Young British performer of the year - Conner Chapman - The Selfish Giant
Breakthrough British film-maker - Jon S Baird - Filth
Technical achievement award - Gravity - Tim Webber, special effects
Dilys Powell award for excellence in film - Gary Oldman
12 Years a Slave leads wins at London Critics’ Circle Film Awards
'12 Years a Slave' won three awards at the London Critics' Circle Film Awards on Sunday night (02.02.14).
The historical drama was named film of the year, while Chiwetel Ejiofor won actor of the year for his portrayal of Solomon Northup - a real-life figure who was kidnapped and sold into slavery - and his co-star Lupita Nyong'o took the prize for best supporting actress at the ceremony which was held at London's May Fair Hotel.
Director Steve McQueen - who was born and raised in London - was thrilled with the response the film has received and felt "humbled and heart-warmed" by the support.
McQueen - who lost out on best director category to Gravity's Alfonso Cuarón - said: "It got people to the cinema. What's so interesting about the response from critics and audiences is that they want to see films which have some difficulties.
"They are interested in films where they have to work. They are interested the films where they see themselves reflected in the cinema screens.
"I have people in the street - builders, bus drivers - being so supportive to the movie. I've felt so much love for this film in this country and I'm so humbled and heart-warmed that it's from my own country."
The ceremony began with film critic Jason Solomons paying tribute to the late American actor and director Philip Seymour Hoffman as news of his death in New York City emerged.
Cate Blanchett was named actress of the year for her performance in Woody Allen's 'Blue Jasmine' and Dame Judi Dench won British actress of the year commended for her work in 'Philomena'.
Meanwhile, James McAvoy won best British actor for his work in 'Filth' and 'Trance'.
Gary Oldman, 55, was honoured with the Dilys Powell award for excellence in film and he was delighted about the recognition he'd been given.
He told the BBC News: "I think, I think it's quite a big deal, I think it's a big deal tonight."
Full List of Winners:
Film of the year - 12 Years a Slave
British film of the year - The Selfish Giant
Foreign-language film of the year - Blue Is the Warmest Colour
Documentary of the year - The Act of Killing
Actor of the year - Chiwetel Ejiofor - 12 Years a Slave
Actress of the year - Cate Blanchett - Blue Jasmine
Supporting actor of the year - Barkhad Abdi - Captain Phillips
Supporting actress of the year - Lupita Nyong'o - 12 Years a Slave
British actor of the year - James McAvoy - Filth, Trance, Welcome to the Punch
British actress of the year - Judi Dench - Philomena
Director of the year - Alfonso Cuarón - Gravity
Screenwriter of the year - Ethan Coen & Joel Coen - Inside Llewyn Davis
Young British performer of the year - Conner Chapman - The Selfish Giant
Breakthrough British film-maker - Jon S Baird - Filth
Technical achievement award - Gravity - Tim Webber, special effects
Dilys Powell award for excellence in film - Gary Oldman
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Anthea Turner and Ritchie Neville have been eliminated from 'The Jump'.
The pair narrowly missed out on a spot in the final of the celebrity winter sports competition on Sunday night (02.02.14), after losing out to Donal McIntyre in the ski jump challenge, following their poor scores in the slalom, which along with speed-skiing, was one of the key events.
Upon exiting the contest, Ritchie told show host Davina McCall: "I've had an amazing time. I said I'm going to come here and give it 100%, and that's exactly what I did."
The event saw winners Joe McElderry, Sir Steve Redgrave and Marcus Brigstocke take a place in the final with the fourth place up for grabs.
Donal and Ritchie jumped an impressive 15.5 metres and 16 metres respectively, but Anthea only managed 14 metres, putting her out of the contest.
That left the 5ive singer and the investigative journalist to battle it out for a place in the final.
The pair then jumped again, with Donal gaining the longest jump of the series so far at 17.5 metres, however, Ritchie was disqualified after an awkward take off left him crashing to the ground.
The four remaining celebrities will compete to win 'The Jump' when the final screens tonight (03.02.14) on Channel 4.
Anthea Turner and Ritchie Neville leave The Jump
Anthea Turner and Ritchie Neville have been eliminated from 'The Jump'.
The pair narrowly missed out on a spot in the final of the celebrity winter sports competition on Sunday night (02.02.14), after losing out to Donal McIntyre in the ski jump challenge, following their poor scores in the slalom, which along with speed-skiing, was one of the key events.
Upon exiting the contest, Ritchie told show host Davina McCall: "I've had an amazing time. I said I'm going to come here and give it 100%, and that's exactly what I did."
The event saw winners Joe McElderry, Sir Steve Redgrave and Marcus Brigstocke take a place in the final with the fourth place up for grabs.
Donal and Ritchie jumped an impressive 15.5 metres and 16 metres respectively, but Anthea only managed 14 metres, putting her out of the contest.
That left the 5ive singer and the investigative journalist to battle it out for a place in the final.
The pair then jumped again, with Donal gaining the longest jump of the series so far at 17.5 metres, however, Ritchie was disqualified after an awkward take off left him crashing to the ground.
The four remaining celebrities will compete to win 'The Jump' when the final screens tonight (03.02.14) on Channel 4.
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Lindsay Lohan was "shaken up" after being refused entry to a number of nightclubs on Friday (31.01.14).
The troubled actress has reportedly been banned from several New York nightspots following a series of incidents, including claiming her fur coat had been stolen, but still tried to gain admission to two - and was stunned to be turned away.
A source at nightspot 1Oak said: "She stared the doorman down and was surprised that they wouldn't let her in. She was definitely shaken up."
Lindsay also tried to get into new venue Up & Down - where revellers at the weekend included Ryan Phillippe, Bar Refaeli and Paris Hilton - but was again turned away.
A source told the New York Post newspaper: "She turned away to her friends and looked really embarrassed."
The 'Mean Girls' star had claimed one half of her two-piece fur coat went missing from inside 1Oak last Wednesday (29.01.14), but the club insisted she hadn't lost anything.
However, the 27-year-old actress got the $75,000 garment back after Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice,who was at Lindsay's table, found the fur and took it home for safe keeping, before Lindsay's representatives picked it up the following day.
Lindsay Lohan snubbed by clubs
Lindsay Lohan was "shaken up" after being refused entry to a number of nightclubs on Friday (31.01.14).
The troubled actress has reportedly been banned from several New York nightspots following a series of incidents, including claiming her fur coat had been stolen, but still tried to gain admission to two - and was stunned to be turned away.
A source at nightspot 1Oak said: "She stared the doorman down and was surprised that they wouldn't let her in. She was definitely shaken up."
Lindsay also tried to get into new venue Up & Down - where revellers at the weekend included Ryan Phillippe, Bar Refaeli and Paris Hilton - but was again turned away.
A source told the New York Post newspaper: "She turned away to her friends and looked really embarrassed."
The 'Mean Girls' star had claimed one half of her two-piece fur coat went missing from inside 1Oak last Wednesday (29.01.14), but the club insisted she hadn't lost anything.
However, the 27-year-old actress got the $75,000 garment back after Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice,who was at Lindsay's table, found the fur and took it home for safe keeping, before Lindsay's representatives picked it up the following day.