Simon Cowell makes cheeky dig at Amanda Holden’s age in Britain’s Got Talent live show judges row

SIMON Cowell made a huge dig at Amanda Holden’s age on the latest live show on Britain’s Got Talent in a massive row.

The long-time ITV star couldn’t help but take a massive swipe at his fellow veteran judge.

ITVAmanda Holden was offended by a remark from Simon Cowell[/caption] ITVShe tried to critique Hip Hop dance duo, Harry & Lewis[/caption] ITVSimon made a seemingly savage remark about her age[/caption]

Both Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden are the longest serving judges on Britain’s Got Talent.

Both of the duo have been involved in the talent variety competition from the very first series back in 2007.

But despite their long-running friendship, they came to blows in dramatic fashion during tonight’s live semi-final.

Dance duo Harry & Lewis were the very first act to take to the stage to kick off proceedings.

However, despite praising their intricate technique, Amanda was not impressed as she said the pair had not improved since their first audition.

“I’m going to say thank god for the production and everything else because I was quite disappointed with that.

“I can see that you’ve worked hard and that the choreography is intricate and you’ve worked hard on it, but I don’t think it was enough.”

However, after she delivered her scathing critique, Simon praised the act but he couldn’t help

“I think personally, this was better than your first audition, I think you make what is actually hard look easy,” he remarked.

Before taking a pause, Simon continued: “I think you are skewered towards a younger audience.”

Amanda turned to Simon in shock who tried to explain: “No, I do. I mean that, I mean it.”

However, the audience couldn’t help but jeer as Amanda continued to be left completely open-mouthed by his seemingly savage comment.

Viewers were left in hysterics by the row which played out on live TV as they took to social media.

Writing on X – formerly known as Twitter – one fan commented: “Simon implying Amanda’s over the hill because she didn’t enjoy them,” along with a crying with laughter emoji.

Another posted: “Bit behind on #BGT. That comment that Simon made about the dance act to Amanda was bloody hilarious.“

While a third added: “Is everyone else enjoying Britain’s Got Talent? I’m a bit disappointed tonight, the acts I think are underwhelming. That comment that Simon made about Amanda’s age was hilarious though.“

ITVAmanda praised the technique of the dancers but said the performance was ‘not enough’[/caption] ITVSimon then said the act was ‘skewed towards a younger audience’ leaving Amanda fuming[/caption] The audience erupted in loud jeers as Simon tried to placate Amanda ITVViewers were left in hysterics after the awkward live encounter[/caption]

Britain’s Got Talent continues on ITV1 and is available to stream back on ITVX.