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Simon Cowell pauses BGT to send message to Ant McPartlin after welcoming baby Wilder


During the very first Britain's Got Talent semi-final head judge Simon Cowell dramatically stopped the show to congratulate host Ant McPartlin on the birth of his baby son

Ant further extended his heartfelt thanks to fans and clarified his tattoo choice: "Hey all, I just wanted to say thank You so much for the kind messages of love and well wishes for our baby Wilder. Ant returned to the show a week after the birth of his son (Image: ITV) There was also Cat Deeley of This Morning who commented: "Amazing ! Ashley Banjo echoed the sentiment with his "Congrats guys," and it's safe to say that Joel Dommett couldn't contain his excitement as he added: "I LOVE THIS."

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