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Britain’s Got Talent, hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, returns for its 18th season this week. Longtime judge Amanda Holden, now a fan favorite, almost didn’t join the show—Simon Cowell revealed they initially offered the role to Cheryl Cole, who backed out just a week before filming. Cowell called Holden “our BGT queen” and praised her lasting impact on the series.