Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell would 'love' to add fire and trap doors at next leaders' debate

Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell has revealed he would "love" to choreograph the next leaders' debate.

The music impresario wants to throw in pyrotechnics and introduce a trap door.

"I'd do it in a heartbeat!," he told Radio Times. "100 per cent I'd have walk-ons, music, fire... and a trap door if people didn't like what they said.

"And I'd definitely have a clap-o-meter. I am deadly serious. I really would love a chance to do that!"

Cowell, 55, is currently searching for an act to appear at the Royal Variety Performance on ITV's Britain's Got Talent.

When asked whether he lied to save the contestant's feelings he replied: "Obviously. Sometimes you have to tell what's called 'a kind lie'.

"With a kid dance act, for example, that's not very good, I obviously can't say what I really think! Especially if they're a bit fragile."

Cowell - who is also revamping The X Factor ahead of the next series - denied letting down some of the acts who have won his talent shows.

"I hear stories about artists who say we didn't do enough, but we did everything we normally do. I can't make the public go and buy something if they don't want to buy it," he told the magazine.

"The public will determine whether an act finds success beyond the show. I always want incredible things to happen but if you spend a year making a record and you put the record out and nothing... I've always believed an artist determines their own career.

"We can put some money up, we can help them, we can advise them, but you need someone who has got talent and who has got that determination."