Britain's Got Talent reveal wildcard act for 2023 final as fans left divided

Britain's Got Talent is now in its 16th series and continuing to showcase some of the best acts from around the world. Featuring judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli, the show gives people a platform to launch their careers and they compete for a chance to take to the stage in the Royal Variety Performance. Acts include singers, dancers, impressionists and comedians and there is always a sprinkle of chaos in the auditions and beyond when some of the more wacky people perform.

Nearly 15 years after Susan Boyle first performed "I Dreamed a Dream" on the "Britain's Got Talent" stage, the Scottish singer returned and revealed her past health struggles. The 62-year-old was joined by the West End cast of "Les Misérables" and performed the song she is known for, while also revealing she had recently suffered and was recovering from a stroke. Acknowledging that her return to the competition show "feels great," Boyle announced the significance of the homecoming.  "It's extra special for me, actually.

She dreamed a dream — again! After facing a health scare last year, Susan Boyle returned to the stage that launched her career.

Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction on Sunday night's 2023 final. During the final episode of the current series, it was announced that Tonikaku was returning as a wildcard act. And later on the show, comedian Tonikaku, who pulls a series of poses pretending to be nude while wearing pants, left the judges in hysterics.

Some Britain's Got Talent viewers have issued a demand for the show to be 'cancelled' after the winner of the latest series was crowned. The 2023 run of the ITV talent show came to an end on Sunday night (June 4) with Viggo Venn emerging victorious.

The winner of Britain's Got Talent 2023 has been announced as Viggo Venn, with Lillianna Clifton coming in second place and Cillian O'Connor in third.The champion, who was crowned in tonight's live TV final on ITV will go on to perform in front of King Charles, and other members of the royal family at the Royal Variety Performance on November 30 2023. Tonight's show saw the final ten acts; Musa Motha, Amy Lou, Viggo Venn, Olivia Lynes, Ghetto Kids, Travis George, Malakai Bayoh, Duo Odyssey, Cillian O'Connor, and Lillianna Clifton, go head-to-head to be crowned series champ.

After several weeks of auditions and live shows, the Britain's Got Talent grand final is finally here. Over the last week fans of the long-running ITV talent show have watched five live semi-finals which saw the acts whittled down to the final stage.

Britain’s Got Talent is no longer the ratings banker it once was.

The Britain's Got Talent final descended into chaos after Simon Cowell was momentarily silenced after appearing to get something stuck in his throat. Following Amy Lou Smith's performance, which saw her sing the song Reflection from Mulan, show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly went to Simon for feedback, when he appeared to have something stuck in his throat and could barely speak.

The Britain's Got Talent final was only a few minutes in and fans were already complaining. Viewers at home were not happy at all over the wildcard choice and took to social media to talk about it.

Eagle-eyed viewers of the Britain's Got Talent final have spotted an apparent rift between two judges after hearing Bruno Tonioli get 'booed' just minutes into the final. After weeks of auditions and live shows, the ITV talent show will come to an end tonight (June 4) with one performer crowned the BGT champion.

There was a rather awkward moment in tonight's Britain's Got Talent final when judge Simon Cowell was left apologising to finalist Cillian O'Connor after appearing to ruin his magic trick. As the young magician performed a number of magic tricks, he asked Simon to pick a card, with the music mogul opting for the three of diamonds.

As the Britain’s Got Talent acts gear up for the grand final tomorrow night, some fans have expressed their discontent with the full finalist line-up. Following the confirmation of those who have made it through, many viewers have been claiming that one act was “robbed” out of a chance to win a spot at the Royal Variety Performance and the grand prize of £250,000. On Friday night, eight more acts took to the stage to perform again, including comedian Tonikaku, whose first audition left the judges in stitches.The comedian - whose act consists of striking ‘naked’ poses - wasn’t a one trick pony, either.

Britain's Got Talent fans were left confused on Friday night as Simon Cowell meowed – leading Declan Donnelly to tell him off. In an awkward turn of events during the fifth night of the BGT live semi-final shows, host Dec wasted no time in calling out Simon after he mocked his fellow judges as they critiqued dancing duo Romeo & Icy.

Britain's Got Talent viewers were left scratching their heads during tonight's (June 2) semi-finals as judge Simon Cowell made some rather 'strange' noises. The music mogul began letting out some 'weird' cat sounds while fellow judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon were giving feedback to dance performers Romeo and Icy.

Britain’s Got Talent legend Paul Potts has hit out at new judge Bruno Tonioli for his choice of colourful language, after Bruno turned the airwaves red with his swearing during this weeks semi-finals. Paul, who famously won the very first series of the show as an opera singer back in 2007, took issue with Bruno’s swearing, as he insisted the former Strictly Come Dancing star needed to “ring it in.” The swearing furore first kicked off on Tuesday, when 67 year old Bruno accidentally swore live on air as the judges were watching daredevil Andrew Stanton perform a series of gruesome tasks.

Fans have called it her "best outfit so far" after Amanda Holden wowed the crowds at Britain's Got Talent live semi-final last night.The 52-year-old judge looked sensational in a long-fitted white skirt and bandage-style strapless and backless top, showcasing her toned shoulders, slim waist and killer abs. Her golden blonde tresses were bundled up into a high bun and she finished the Grecian-style ensemble with chunky gold jewellery and smoky eye make-up. Amanda strutted out with fellow judges Bruno Tonioli, Alesha Dixon and Simon Cowell and stole the show with her extremely toned midriff, prompting fans on her social media to go wild with delight.

Many Britain's Got Talent viewers were left commenting on the same thing as Simon Cowell debuted a 'new look' during tonight's (June 1) live semi-final. Just minutes into the start of the fourth show of the week, fans headed onto social media to question the music mogul's choice of accessories.

Britain's Got Talent fans were left fuming after the secret identity of Noodle the Cat was finally revealed on Thursday night's episode of the show.The animation was a surprise entry to the talent show, as the creature danced, grooved and swayed throughout its performance, with fans at home loving every minute of the unique entrant. It even ended up getting four yeses from the judges, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli.

Amanda Holden was left screaming at one act during the Britain's Got Talent semi-finals on Tuesday night.