We felt the time was right to open up the boundaries, and say to all of America, regardless of your age, whether you're 2, whether you're 100, regardless of what you believe your talent is - juggling, magic, singing - this is the show you can enter. It's as simple as that.

There's no need for me to get married. I live with someone; we're happy; end of story.

I like spaghetti bolognese, I like baked beans on toast. I hate French food. I hate fancy food.

I never knew how much love and pride I would feel.

You know what the secret to weight loss is? Don't eat much.

If I had to say who is the number-one most powerful figure is in reality TV, it's very easy. It is the general public. They're the only people who have power now.

The end of the animal trade would leave more time to trap or beat to death pop star wannabes.