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Worried Britain's Got Talent viewers ask 'What is going on with Simon Cowell?'

Simon Cowell returns after serious health issues with new permanent judge KSI replacing Bruno Tonioli on Britain’s Got Talent, which resumed February 21 in the UK.

  • On February 21, Britain’s Got Talent returned to screens with Simon Cowell making an on-screen comeback despite recent health struggles.
  • During filming in Birmingham last year, Cowell fell ill and missed auditions, requiring Stacey Solomon to step in, as the star has battled health woes including a near-fatal bike crash.
  • Following Bruno Tonioli's departure after three series, producers confirmed KSI as his permanent replacement and the show will be hosted by Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.
  • Simon Cowell, 66, continues to anchor Britain’s Got Talent as thousands of contestants hope to impress during the series restart.
  • Public commentary and online reactions on social media highlighted Cowell's appearance and return, with some joking about his glasses and questions about knighthood, fans and critics noted.
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Worried Britain's Got Talent viewers ask 'What is going on with Simon Cowell?'

Britain’s Got Talent made its long-awaited return to our screens tonight (February 21), but viewers couldn't take their eyes off Simon Cowell.

·Keighley, United Kingdom
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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
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