Britain's Got Talent format shake up – everything you need to know ahead of new series

Britain's Got Talent fans are outraged after dance troupe The Freaks didn't get a golden buzzer after their incredible audition on the ITV show. BGT hopefuls The Freak got four yes', meaning that they are still in the competition, but have to fight for their place in the semi finals.The fearless troupe were seen using each other as skipping ropes and tossing themselves down from tall human towers in the impressive performance, which wowed the judges, the audience and viewers at home.The troupe were given a standing ovation from all four of the judges and Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon and spent the majority of the performance gasping in amazement.

Britain's Got Talent viewers have shared their thoughts on who they think is behind The Witch's facial prosthetics. Scaring the living daylights out of judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams, the contestant - who simply referred to themselves as 'The Witch' - made their way down to where the judges were sat as Simon looked petrified.They then proceeded to hand out apples to David, Alesha and lastly Amanda as they continued to recite a creepy chant. Eventually Amanda had two apples in her hand and, as The Witch's terrifying third arm came out of their body and smashed one of the apples up, maggots and cockroaches scattered the judge's desk, sparking Alesha to jump out of her seat.

She wowed the judges with her talent as she took to the stage on Britain's Got Talent but viewers were stunned by young singer Honey Scott's cheeky dig at Stephen Mulhern. Honey performed an original song called Britain's Got Talent which gave a sassy take on the four judges Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, David Walliams and Simon Cowell as well as hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.

Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden reportedly stormed off Britain's Got Talent after being terrified by a "horrible" audition. BGT judge Alesha, 43, and Amanda, 51, are said to have left the stage after being covered in cockroaches, in scenes which are set to air this weekend.

Britain's Got Talent is back on screens and two acts in the talent show has already hit the headlines. From viewers' fury that contestants like Loren Allred are already professional singers, to accusations of racism the programme is causing controversy. But that is nothing new for the telly talent competition which has seen plenty of scandals unravel behind the scenes and in front of the camera.

David Walliams has been in the limelight for a number of years, thanks to his comedy and TV career. The 50 year old is best known for his work alongside fellow comedian Matt Lucas, 48, as well as his role as a judge on ITV show Britain's Got Talent. He appears alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon on the hit show, which recently made a welcome return to our TV screens.

Britain's Got Talent shocked some viewers during its first show when serial auditionee Jim Fitzpatrick returned dressed in a giant black crow costume - as people at home connected the performance to the historical American racism associated with the phrase "Jim Crow". While the performer was never once referred to as "Jim Crow" during his audition, a vast amount of ITV viewers were outraged by the costume, claiming ITV should have known of the historic racism connection.

Comedian Axel Blake is the latest contestant to receive a golden buzzer on Britain's Got Talent, with Simon Cowell branding his performance "amazing" on Sunday night's show.The 33 year old also received high praise from judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams, with the entire judging panel and the audience giving the comedian a standing ovation. David, 50, called Axel a "comedy superstar", before Simon, 62, pressed the coveted golden buzzer.

Britain’s Got Talent fans have been left frustrated after it was revealed that an act who got a golden buzzer on the show on Saturday, has an Amazon Prime TV show. Comedian Axel Blake charmed the judges with his witty jokes and upbeat personality, so much so that Simon Cowell hit his golden buzzer. The comedian stood in shock as golden confetti rained down from the ceiling and he was given a ‘golden ticket’ to the live semi-finals.

Amanda Holden has told Simon Cowell that “no one” can replace her on Britain’s Got Talent. The ITV talent competition returned to screens on Saturday evening after a two-year break and marked 10 years of the same judging panel of Amanda, 51, Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.

READ MORE: Simon Cowell's life: Botox 'horror', age, net worth, wife to be and lavish wedding plans Despite his disability he doesn’t let anything stop him - he came on the hit ITV talent show and performed a comedy song about his brittle bone disease which had everyone in howls of laughter. Making light of his situation, he sang about how he doesn’t have to queue for rides at Disneyland as well as being given priority on public transport.

Britain's Got Talent viewers have blasted the show tonight for a 'fix' after a famous singer bagged the first Golden Buzzer of the series.