Simon Cowell has said that he thinks that the new series of Britain's Got Talent will provide the nation with a remedy to lift the depression caused by the credit crunch.
He told The Star: "I truly believe this is absolutely the right time to air the show.
"When we filmed the auditions back in January and February, things were very bad in the UK and all doom and gloom and I did genuinely think, `Should we be doing this?'
"But then the reactions from the audience proved that we were right to go ahead. They were laughing and screaming and loving it.
"The atmosphere was great and I thought: `Yes. This is exactly what we need.' People need an escape and this is what I'm providing - an excuse to laugh and forget your problems."
The 49-year-old mogul also said that the show proved that Britain was `not broken'.
He added: "If I thought Britain was broken then I wouldn't do this show.
"Don't write us off. I believe Britain has talent. It's feelgood, positive stuff."
Simon said that he thought that the show would also give the opportunity to show a more positive image of Britain's youngsters.
He added: "I know young people are often the victims of negative press. But even in the first show you'll see talented lads called Flawless who rehearse every day to be the best dancers they can be.
"They're not on streets causing trouble. This is what the show's about. It gives youngsters a chance to show what they can do."
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