Attraction are from Hungary, but they'd still deserve to win Britain's Got Talent says Simon Cowell

Attraction are from Hungary, but they'd still deserve to win Britain's Got Talent says Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell has said he is not worried if Attraction win Britain's Got Talent - despite being from Hungary.

The show's boss and head judge said: "I think it's testament to how we are as a country.

"We want everyone to do well, no matter where they're from. It's a positive, not a negative."

He picked out Attraction and Jack Carroll as the likely winners, but said there is a chance of a shock after watching rehearsals - especially with one of the losing semi-finalists getting a judges' wildcard spot.

On complaints about professional acts being passed off as amateurs, Simon, 53, added: "Whether you're professional or amateur, you enter this competition because you need a break.

Also remember, it's not m e, it's the public that vote."

He also hinted that David Walliams, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon will return. He said: "We're going to make an announcement on tonight's show."

He then jokingly mocked Alesha by saying she has "11 boyfriends" and her type is "anything with two legs".

And on David he said: "It's like having a new dog which hasn't been trained properly. You always get the feeling they are going to bite you."

Read on for the full QA and join us for live coverage of the final from 7.30pm.

 

How do you think the series has gone so far?

This is my favorite series so far. Its been a lot of fun.

The talent has been really good and we have lots of variety.

I honestly can’t call a winner, which makes it exciting!

Are you happy with the ratings?

I’m definitely happy with ratings. They have been really good. Better than I could have hoped.

Do you prefer doing the show live or do you still get nervous doing live TV?

Only when David is around! It’s like having a new dog, which hasn’t been trained properly and you always get the feeling they are going to bite you at any time.

Can David embarrass you or do you lay down some rules?

The more I lay down ground rules, the more David breaks them. It’s completely pointless.

The more I tell him to behave the more worse he is.

I just shut my eyes and hope for the best.

'David is like having a new dog, which hasn’t been trained properly and you always get the feeling they are going to bite you at any time'

 

The live final is tonight - who are you most looking forward to seeing?

I’m really excited about tonight. All of the contestants are all up for it this year. They all want to win and I think it could be one of them finals where someone unexpected can pull it out of the bag and win it.

Have you got a favourite?

I have lots of favorites!

How do you respond to people who say it’s wrong for children to be on the show â€" that the pressure’s too much?

I don’t like kids that are pushed into things by stage mums, but when I can see they are having a good time, they’re excited and enjoying the process, then I think its wrong to discriminate. 

I would say to anyone that is worried about the kids to come down to the show and see how much they are enjoying it.

Knowing now that Alice Fredenham became particularly upset following her semi-final, are you disappointed she didn’t deliver as good a performance as in the auditi on?

Yes, but that’s the reason we do live shows to see how people can deal with the pressure as that’s what it will be like in the real world, in this industry.

'I’ve heard rumor that Alesha has 11 boyfriends, and I actually believe it!'

Attraction are the bookies favourites to win tonight â€" how would you feel about a Hungarian act triumphing in Britain’s Got Talent?

I think its testament to how we are as a country. 

We want everyone to do well, no matter where they are from. It’s a positive not a negative.

There has also been criticism of ‘professional’ acts like the Johnson Brothers and Francine Lewis appearing in the show, how do you respond to that criticism?

I don’t like rules. I think if you take the rules away, which we pretty much have, then the competition is open to anyone.

Whether you are professional or amateur, you enter this competition because you need a break.

Also remember, It’s not me, it’s the public that vote!

There has been some jokes about Alesha using the show to get a boyfriend. Are you surprised she is single or not married up by now?

I’ve heard rumor that she has 11 boyfriends, and I actually believe it!

What kind of man do you think she would go for or would suit her?

Anyone with two legs!

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This year you have easily beaten The Voice in the ratings, does this make you happy?

I’ve kind of got over this crazy competitive thing I used to have with other shows.

I think if you win then you deserve to win and if you lose you deserve to lose.

You can’t take anything for granted.

Are you surprised they are moving their first live show to a Friday to avoid a clash with the BGT final?

I think it’s the most sensible piece of scheduling I have seen in years. I actually compliment the BBC for thinking of the viewers first other than a silly ratings race.

Have you enjoyed this series more than last year?

I have enjoyed the series more this year. We’ve all had a lot fun and all get on really well as a panel. From the minute we started filming, we’ve had a good time.

What has been the best and worst moment on BGT so far?

The best moment is probably when you feel that you have genuinely discovered a star for the first time.

The worst time is doing the questions with David on Britain’s Got More Talent.

Will you do the show again next year? Are you happy with the judging panel?

I’m almost certain ill be back. We are going to make an announcement on tonight’s show about next year’s panel.

You’re now jetting to the US for US X Factor â€" what are the biggest differences for you as a judge between doing BGT in the spring and US XF in the autumn?

We don’t have dogs on X Factor USA.

Have you got used to splitting your time â€" with half the year in the UK, and half in the US?

Yes, I like splitting the time. I like going back to LA and look forward coming home.

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