He built an empire by mocking dreamers and crushing hopes with a single cutting remark. Now, Simon Cowell has become something nobody expected. This deep dive explores the complete arc of one of television's most polarizing figures.

Simon Cowell was the first to press the golden buzzer this series. The ITV show is welcoming the YouTuber and boxer back full-time to replace the former Strictly judge. Although Britain's Got Talent has seen a wealth of successful performers appear on the show, that's not the only reason people watch it.