Simon nearly got killed 12 times on BGT
Simon Cowell has broken his silence on the dangerous watermelon incident, saying how he "nearly got killed 12 times".
He said: "It’s that feeling when you kind of think somebody doesn't want you on the show any more. It was that. It was the closest, genuinely, where I'm thinking, 'They actually want to kill me'.
"And I swear to God, that's how I felt because this guy got really nervous and he'd slipped and was shaking as he was smashing these watermelons."
He went on: "The health and safety guys, normally quite annoying, actually stopped him.
"Thank God, they saved my life. When you’re up there you’re immersed in it and then you go home and think, 'That s*** is dark, I nearly got killed twelve times'."
Simon's near-death experience
Simon Cowell has revealed the terrifying moment he feared he would DIE during a Britain's Got Talent audition.
The 65-year-old music mogul will lay on the floor in the upcoming series while a BGT hopeful smashes watermelons with a mallet just inches from his head.
In a trailer for the new series, Amanda and Alesha looked very worried as they screamed while Simon lay on the floor.
A member of the health and safety team then rushed onto the stage to stop the act.
When Simon stood up, he exclaimed: "Are you f***ing crazy?"
BGT after-show cancelled
BGT Reacts will not be returning this year.
The show - which saw celebrity guests give their reaction to the main show - has reportedly been axed.
BGT spin-off returns
The show's BGT Unseen spin-off is back for another year!
This spin-off show lets viewers get a sneak peak at more behind-the-scenes action, plus lets them get to see acts that didn't make it to the main show.
BGT Unseen will start on the same day as the new series but air exclusively on ITVX.
The Naked Truth
The BGT judges are left gobsmacked as a man appears completely naked on stage.
In a sneak peek from tonight's episode, a Japanese comedian is seen performing a very risky act.
Known as Akira, the man performs with just a tray to cover his modesty, puling off various tricks.
Watch the moment horrified Britain's Got Talent judges are left open mouthed in shock as NAKED act strips off on stage
What prize does the BGT winner get?
This year, the BGT champ gets to take home a whopping cash prize of £250,000.
The winner is also offered the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance.
Prior to these generous prizes, the first five winners of Britain's Got Talent were given £100k, but Ashleigh Butler and Pudsey the dog benefitted from the most generous year scooping £500,000 in 2012.
