ITV’s hit show Britain’s Got Talent is back this week, with Ant and Dec hosting and judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and YouTube star KSI on the panel.
Holden, often dubbed the show’s “queen,” almost never joined. Simon Cowell revealed the spot was first offered to Cheryl Cole, who pulled out just a week before filming. Luckily, Holden stepped in—and has been a fan favorite ever since.