Violinist 'not sorry' for egging Simon Cowell on Britain's Got Talent final
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Holt said she was grateful the show boss was not pressing charges but added she had been warned her actions might have "more serious consequences" for her. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free She pointed out she launched her "non-violent, egg-based protest because I think Cowell has too much power and influence in the entertainment industry". Holt said she had received messages of support from notable musicians but they were not willing to go public because people were scared to stand up "to people like Cowell". Writing in the Guardian's Comment Is Free section, she explained: "Given that I had been asked to mime on stage, it was not difficult for me to put down my violin and pull the organic eggs out of my tights, and take a direct shot at Cowell."
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