Simon Cowell stayed quiet after his friend and colleague, David Walliams, pressured him into proposing to his girlfriend, Lauren Silverman, during the semi-final of Britain's Got Talent. David joked about Simon popping the question after watching magic act duo, Ellie and Jeki. He told the pair: "I thought it was lovely. It was a very romantic celebration of your story and a very happy ending. It's romantic Simon, two people getting married. This would be an ideal moment to propose to Lauren."
© Photo: RexLauren was spotted in the audience, as the camera caught her laughing at David's suggestion while Simon remained tight-lipped about his relationship. Simon and Lauren have been dating since 2013, and share a son, four-year-old Eric. The semi-final of the popular talent show was met with some technical difficulties due to the stormy weather, and Simon jokily blamed Anthony McPartlin, who is on a break from hosting the show while receiving treatment. The Britain's Got Talent judge said: "Ant, you are coming back next year - don't do that!" Dec joked about presenting the show without his showbiz partner, telling the audience and viewers that nothing has changed from previous shows as they have the same judges before adding: "And the presenters... well, probably best not to dwell on that."
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Fans were quick to discuss the technical difficulties, as well as Dec's solo efforts. One viewer tweeted: "First time Dec is on his own and the show has gone into meltdown. The universe can’t handle the shift. #BritainsGotTalent," while another added: "We all should applaud Dec for standing up and carrying on his job like nothing has happened. Nothing phasing him. What a guy #BritainsGotTalent." Tweeting about the show, Dec wrote: "Thanks for all your lovely messages tonight, it was quite an evening! Looking forward to spending the rest of the week with you all. See you tmrw. Nite! D #bgt." (sic)
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