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Touching moment BGT's Simon Cowell comforts 12-year-old golden buzzer singer on stage

Simon Cowell sadly won't be returning for the Britain's Got Talent live shows and reunite with his golden buzzer act.

The 60-year-old is still recovering at home after breaking his back in a nasty accident involving his electric scooter.

But earlier this year during the audition stage, he shared a touching moment with the 12-year-old singing superstar he awarded his golden buzzer to.

Simon had likened Fayth Ifil, from London, to a "young Tina Turner" after being wowed by her performance to Proud Mary.

Fayth Ifil, 12, was awarded a golden buzzer on BGT earlier this year (Dymond/Thames)

After saying that he "absolutely loved her personality", he pressed his buzzer and a stunned Fayth burst into tears.

He went on to jump on the stage to give Fayth a big hug.

"I meant what I said," he told her. "With you, I meant what I said. You could sing the phone book!

Simon Cowell comforted the young singer on stage (Britains Got Talent /Youtube)
Simon gave her a pep talk after hitting the golden buzzer (Britains Got Talent /Youtube)

"Enjoy every moment of it."

When Fayth's parents joined her and Simon on stage and the BGT judge continued: "I asked you the question if you ever had any negativity - because when I grew up I had that as well.

Simon told her not to let the negative comments get to her (Britains Got Talent /Youtube)

"The most important thing is that they never get to you. And when you're as good as you are, you win. It gives you that strength and determination.

"So if anyone says anything negative, remember this moment."

So sweet...

*Britain's Got Talent returns tonight at 6.30pm on ITV

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