Britain's Got Talent viewers 'rumble' magicians trick that left Simon Cowell gobsmacked

After a week of tears, cheers and the occasional boo, it’s time for the fifth and final Britain’s Got Talent semi final, and among the acts hoping to take home the grand prize of £250,000 and a place on the bill of the Royal Variety Performance in November is comedian Alex Mitchell. The 23 year old primary school teacher, who has autism and Tourette’s, impressed the judges and the audience at his original audition with his honest and very funny brand of comedy, and even managed to get away with scolding Simon Cowell after the mogul laughed just at the moment Alex displayed one of the tics he has that is associated with Tourette’s – but before the punchline to his joke.

Britain's Got Talent turned into a spectacle just minutes into Thursday's live semi-final when a familiar face got jeered on stage as he kept returning, despite not being successful with judges. During the audition rounds, an act named Bobby Goldfinn who donned a quirky goldfish mask, tried his luck at cracking jokes in front of judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and Bruno Tonioli.

Britain's Got Talent returned for its third live semi-final, but viewers were left feeling miffed as they believed that the first performance of the night had been given an "unfair advantage" as the show began. Hosts Ant and Dec shared some banter with judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and Bruno Tonioli before announcing the evening's inaugural act.

Fans of Britain's Got Talent have expressed their outrage and reported the show to Ofcom following what they called a 'distasteful' audition. On Saturday, drag act Chantaaaal, who describes herself as a French femme fatale, took to the stage in hopes of securing a spot in the live semi-finals.

Britain's Got Talent fans claim to have figured out how Jack Rhodes' winning magic trick works, following a 'big blunder'.The magician took to the stage at the second semi-final and wowed the judges with his creative act. Jack competed against seven other acts in a bid to win a spot in the upcoming grand final. He came out on top, with the public voting him as the best act, and all four of the judges - Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Bruno Tonioli - were stunned by his tricks.

Britain's Got Talent fans have issued the same complaint after judge Simon Cowell has named the 'favourite to win' the ITV talent contest. The second round of live semi-final shows saw magician Jack Rhodes and Double Dutch group Haribow earn a place in Sunday's grand finale.

While Britain’s Got Talent features a host of comedy acts on stage each year, some of the funniest moments of the show actually take place when presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly tease the judges between performances. During the second semi final on Tuesday 28 May, the spotlight was turned on Simon Cowell as Ant and Dec made fun of Simon’s late return to the judges’ desk during the live show the night before.

Britain's Got Talent returned for its first round of live semi-finals on Monday night (May 27) which saw eight acts vying to make it into Sunday's final.

Britain's Got Talent returned with its first round of live semi finals on Monday night (May 27). Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli returned to the panel to judge eight performers who were vying to make it to this weekend's final.

Britain's Got Talent fans were left scratching their heads on Saturday night when the latest golden buzzer was awarded to a skating partnership. Duo Stardust, a married couple from Ukraine, were inspired to audition for the show by a similar act from the past. Skaters Billy and Emily had previously auditioned in 2015, and now years later, Duo Stardust hope to follow in their successful footsteps.

As this year’s Britain’s Got Talent series nears the grand final, ITV bosses are looking at giving the show a huge cash boost - rumoured to be worth around £100 million – and changing the format of the series so it runs for longer next year. In recent years, the show has run for around six to seven weeks from mid-April to the beginning of June, but the new plan is for BGT to start in February and be on air for three months.

We're just weeks away from the Britain's Got Talent finale - and now ITV has confirmed exactly when the show's 2024 winner will be crowned. The talent competition returned last month with its 16th series hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly and after weeks of auditions, the show is about to begin its daily live shows. Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Bruno Tonioli will be back on the judging panel for the semi-finals and now ITV has revealed when the finale is set to air live.

Britain's Got Talent viewers were left complaining over an act that seem to be 'already famous' after last night's auditions.

Saturday evening's episode of Britain's Got Talent saw opera singer Natalie Choquette take to the stage, with her act containing an unconventional twist which left viewers feeling 'disgusted'.The singer, who hails from Montreal in Canada, performed a rendition of Nessun Dorma for the audition, but had decorated the stage with a dinner table. Spaghetti and meatballs was laid out on the table, with judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Bruno Tonioli and Alesha Dixon invited to join Natalie around it.

Saturday's episode of Britain's Got Talent showcased an awe-inspiring magic trick by couple Jay and Joss, who took the audience on a journey to the future.The magic and illusionist duo performed a wedding-themed routine that left judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli completely stunned. However, some fans believe they have 'figured out' the trick as they took to social media to debunk it. During the episode, which also saw Bruno later press his golden buzzer, the couple began their audition by sharing the story of how they met at the world's largest magic convention.

Britain’s Got Talent runner-up Tom Ball showed off his incredible new look and weight loss in a backstage video taken two years after the show.The 26 year old teacher shot to fame after competing in the 2022 series where he took to the stage to sing.Tom performed a rendition of Sam Smith’s Writing’s on the Wall and received a standing ovation from the judges, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon. Now, Tom looks completely different and fans were shocked by his appearance in a YouTube video where Tom announced he would be headlining at his local theatre.

Britain's Got Talent viewers were left fuming at Amanda Holden after she used the coveted Golden Buzzer for a second time. The TV and radio star was back on the judging panel as the ITV talent show's auditions continued on Sunday night (May 12).

Ten years ago Philip Green had the nation in stitches when he performed his impressions on Britain’s Got Talent. The 30 year old, who had been working at the Body Shop prior to his audition, impressed the judges with his impressions of celebs from Natalie Cassidy to Lorraine Kelly and Stacey Solomon. After ending his audition with an impression of Louie Spence and doing the splits, it was time for Philip to face the judges - and they loved him.

When Britain’s Got Talent star Francine Lewis stormed onto our screens all the way back in 2013, it was clear from the very beginning that viewers were witnessing the birth of a superstar. Building on her existing career of working the 90s TV circuit, the 48 year old comedian left the nation in stitches with her flawless impersonations of Holly Willoughby, Katie Price and Cheryl Tweedy, with judge Simon Cowell instantly declaring her “a star” there and then. Effortlessly progressing through the competition, victory was almost within touching distance when Francine made it all the way to the 2013 final, but she was sadly pipped to the post by Hungarian shadow theatre group Attraction.

Former Britain's Got Talent child stars Bars and Melody have grown up and look unrecognisable in their recent snaps. The duo, who won hearts with their anti-bullying rap on the ITV talent show back in 2014, are still going strong as a rap and R&B act, ten years later.They've been sharing their journey together on Instagram, showing off their mature looks. Charlie Lenehan (Melody) is now covered in tattoos while Leondre Devries (Bars) has shot up in height.