Ashley Banjo replaces Simon Cowell on Britain’s Got Talent after music mogul breaks his back in three places

Ashley Banjo is set to swap Simon Cowell on Britain’s Got Talent as he recovers from a broken back.

The option for Ashely, 31, will make his BGT journey go comprehensive circle as he gained the sequence in 2009 as portion of dance group Range.

Simon sung Ashely’s praises as he shared the news that Ashely will be filling in for him as he recovers from his injuries.

BGT and The X Factor boss Simon reported: “Ashley will be a excellent addition to the panel. He is aware the energy of the exhibit and the responsibility of it.

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“I couldn’t consider of a superior individual to sit in my seat even though I abide by doctor’s orders. I hate that stupid bicycle.”

Although Ashley instructed The Sun On Sunday: “As if 2020 couldn’t get any crazier!

“Walking on that stage as a 20-calendar year-old street dancer from East London and now I am walking out there and stepping in for the major gentleman.

“It feels really good, almost poetic.”

The semi final shows were because of to be held in May perhaps, but were delayed until finally August because of to the coronavirus pandemic sparking a Uk-huge lockdown.

BGT’s semi finals will now just take place in excess of five pre-recorded episodes with no viewers whilst the final is reported to be stay in October.

Simon broke his back in 3 destinations following an accident on a electrical bicycle at his Malibu house.

Simon’s reps have confirmed the news as they reported: “Simon has broken his back and will be having surgery this evening.

“Simon experienced a tumble from his bicycle on Saturday afternoon even though tests his new electric powered bicycle in the courtyard at his residence in Malibu with his spouse and children.”

“He damage his back and was taken to the hospital. He is doing fantastic, he’s beneath observation and is in the finest achievable arms,” the rep ongoing to Persons.

It was afterwards documented the music mogul will not return to BGT this calendar year.

An insider has considering the fact that instructed the Mirror that Simon will not be there for BGT finals which he was initially set to go to by using video hyperlink.

“Everything is fastened, he just desires therapeutic time,” the insider started, including: “Flying halfway across the environment is not portion of the approach and he has agreed to set his overall health initially.”

The supply ongoing to explain to the Mirror: “It was made a decision that the plan of having him judge the BGT finalists by using a hyperlink was just not possible – nor sensible.”