A cynical talent show made room for two talented people, both with life-defining disabilities, writes Fergus Finlay.

Ant McPartlin’s TV bosses have wished him a “speedy recovery” after the star checked into rehab amid his battle with depression, alcohol, and substance abuse.

ITV boss Peter Fincham has called the presentation of Jules O’Dwyer’s dog act a “judgement call” — as complaints poured in about the Britain’s Got Talent stunt.