The first Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals were a family affair as Simon Cowell led the departures alongside his partner Lauren Silverman and their son Eric.
The music mogul looked in good spirits as he left the Hammersmith Apollo, giving fans outside the venue a thumbs up on his way home.
The TV judge, 63, looked dapper for the evening as he sported a black suit along with a white shirt.
Lauren, 45, looked incredible for the evening as she donned a black dress along with a white blazer.
The socialite let her brunette locks fall loose down her shoulders for the evening and added to her look with gold bracelets.
Heading home: The first Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals were a family affair as Simon Cowell led the departures alongside his partner Lauren Silverman and their son Eric
Family: Lauren, 45, looked incredible for the evening as she donned a black dress along with a white blazer (pictured with her and Simon’s son Eric)
Lauren was joined by her and Simon’s nine-year-old son Eric, who sported a dark green hoodie and a pair of jeans.
Elsewhere, contestant Abi Carter Simpson appeared in high spirits as she left the venue, despite missing out on a place in the final.
The comedic singer, 31, was seen being hugged by family members after her performance.
Musa Motha and Amy Lou Smith have got through to the grand final of Britain’s Got Talent after the dramatic first semi-final on Monday night.
The two incredible acts fought off stiff competition from United 2 Dance, Gamal John, Ichikawa, Enzo Weyne, Parkour Collective and Abi Carter-Simpson.
A shocked Amy Lou said: ‘I can’t believe this happening to me’.
While dancer Musa said: ‘I feel excited and bless and I thank everyone for the support.’
Musa won the public vote and went straight through, while Amy Lou and Abi found themselves facing the judges’ decision.
Show: The music mogul looked in good spirits as he left the Hammersmith Apollo, giving fans outside the venue a thumbs up on his way home
Suave: Simon looked dapper for the evening in a white shirt and a pair of aviator sunglasses
Semi-final: Elsewhere, contestant Abi Carter Simpson appeared in high spirits as she left the venue, despite missing out on a place in the final
Jubilant: The comedic singer, 31, was seen being hugged by family members after her performance
Bruno Tonioli and Amanda Holden chose to send through Amy Lou, while Simon Cowell and Alesha Dixon voted for Abi.
This left the decision up to whoever had achieved the highest public vote, with Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly revealing it was Amy Lou.
Earlier in the night she impressed the judges and audience with a powerful rendition of And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going by Jennifer Hudson from Dreamgirls.
Alesha told her: ‘You blew the roof off!’ while Amanda declared: ‘A star is born!’
Amy Lou performed just six weeks after giving birth to her baby daughter Aida, who she welcomed on the same day her audition aired.
The tanning shop receptionist wowed in her audition with a rendition of Beyoncé’s 2006 powerhouse hit Listen, also from the film Dreamgirls.
Meanwhile, Musa blew viewers away with his emotional dance performance during the semi-final.
Amanda gushed: ‘That was so epic. I’m so proud of you, that was a fabulous performance.’
Incredible: Musa Motha and Amy Lou Smith have got through to the grand final of Britain’s Got Talent after the dramatic first semi-final on Monday night
Congratulations! The two incredible acts fought off stiff competition from United 2 Dance, Gamal John, Ichikawa, Enzo Weyne, Parkour Collective and Abi Carter-Simpson
While Bruno said: ‘You captured the heart of the nation. You’re an inspiration to us all.’
Alesha declared: ‘You are the one to beat tonight.’
He even received a special shoutout from fellow dancer Ashley Banjo, who performed with his dance troupe Diversity.
The South African native had his leg amputated aged 10 due to cancer and received the first ever joint golden buzzer from the judges in his audition.
The former footballer, 27, who now resides in London, told how after giving up his sporting dreams, he had learned to dance with the help of his friends.
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