Reflecting on the show’s success, he said: “You always hope and pray that the casting and the people who come on the show are going to be more interesting, different and make you feel emotional.
Hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, the ITV talent show was created in 2007 and is returning for its 18th series this week.
The panel of judges consists of former X Factor judge Cowell, as well as Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and YouTuber KSI.
Simon Cowell has revealed that Britain’s Got Talent almost looked very different.
Holden has become a favourite with viewers and has been on the show since the first series.