DISTRAUGHT Simon Cowell is set to miss filming for Britain’s Got Talent – with judge Bruno Tonioli coming in to replace him. Filming for the ITV1 show was halted in the wake of Liam

Auditions for the next series of Britain's Got Talent (BGT) have been cancelled following the death of former X Factor contestant and One Direction star Liam Payne. A statement posted on social media said the auditions in Blackpool had been halted.

FOOTAGE of late One Direction star Liam Payne has resurfaced, with him opening up about being set up with ex-girlfriend Cheryl by his X Factor mentor Simon Cowell. The singer appeared on TV

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died aged 31 after falling from a hotel third floor while on holiday in Argentina with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy

"He adored Liam, and was close to his family with whom he is sure to reach out privately. He didn't feel it was right to continue with filming BGT, and when it resumes on Saturday, does not feel he'll be in the right head space to continue.

Simon Cowell has recently decided to call off the Britain's Got Talent auditions after Liam Payne's tragic death on October 16.The singer reportedly died on Wednesday after falling from his room

Simon Cowell has cancelled today’s Britain's Got Talent auditions in Blackpool as a mark of respect following the tragic death of his friend and One Direction star Liam Payne at the age of 31.

Simon Cowell has reportedly stepped back from filming Britain’s Got Talent this weekend in the wake of Liam Payne’s death, with judge Bruno Tonioli coming in to replace him.

Auditions for Simon Cowell‘s Britain's Got Talent were postponed Thursday (Oct. 17) in light of Liam Payne‘s shocking death the day prior. The decision was confirmed by Applause Store, which handles ticketing for the talent competition show,