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Simon Cowell unwinds with a beer as he leads the Britain's Got Talent departures with Lauren Silverman after first live semi-final of the series
The talent scout, 64, was beaming as he left the Hammersmith Apollo on Monday following the show - which saw opera singer Innocent Masuku and Sslaubi Performance Troupe make it through.
Taking time to unwind amid the busy week ahead, Simon was seen enjoying a Corona beer in the back of the taxi with his partner of 11 years Lauren - who he shares son Eric, 10, with. Viewers were stunned as he told Ukrainian stunt roller skaters Duo Stardust he was disappointed in their performance, prompting series fans to ask if the seemingly mellowed talent show judge's acid tongue had returned. Monday's live semi-final saw opera singer Innocent Massuki sail straight into Sunday's final after the public vote, while the judges chose Sslaubi Performance Troupe (pictured) as the second act to bag a place
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