Diversity star Ashley Banjo will take Simon Cowell’s place on the Britain’s Got Talent judging panel while the music mogul recovers from back surgery. Expand Close Ashley Banjo (Ian West/PA) PA / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Ashley Banjo (Ian West/PA)He will join Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams for the first semi-final, which is being filmed next week. I hate that stupid bike!”Expand Close Simon Cowell (Matt Crossick/PA) PA / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Simon Cowell (Matt Crossick/PA)Banjo said: “As if 2020 couldn’t get any crazier! Some acts will take part via video link whilst others will perform in the TV studio without a live audience. Instead, a virtual audience will watch from their homes and their reactions will be broadcast into the studio on a giant screen.

Source: Irish Independent August 23, 2020 09:56 UTC