Britain’s Got Talent viewers 'switch off' on first episode with same complaint

Amanda Holden addressed claims of a 'fix' even before some complaints were even made about her Golden Buzzer decision. There was an emotional moment during the latest instalment of the Britain's Got Talent auditions when the talent show judge let the golden confetti fall on a young theatre singer.

Britain's Got Talent viewers reckon they've worked out the real identity of CGI cat Noodle.

Britain's Got Talent viewers were left perplexed after a CGI cat took to the stage on Saturday night and got a glowing review from the judging panel.

The tributes have been pouring in for Len Goodman, the former Dancing with the Stars judge who died at 78. His passing was confirmed over the weekend.

Britain's Got Talent viewers were treated to a sweet moment where a mother gave up her audition so her daughter could sing, but the moment was soon slammed as 'fake'.

The hit programme Britain's Got Talent descended into chaos during Saturday night's episode of the show, with presenters Ant and Dec crashing the stage after one bizarre performance.

Britain's Got Talent fans were moved to tears by a surprise gesture in Saturday night's episode (April 22) as Claire Connolly stepped up onto the stage in front of judges Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell. At first it appeared that Claire was going to audition.

The Britain's Got Talent judges were left speechless on Saturday's show as they were blown away by a "never seen before" magic act by contestant Enzo Weyne. During the latest instalment, Enzo Weyne took to the stage in a bid to, in his words, "disturb the minds" of the four judges - Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Amanda Holden.

The new series of Britain's Got Talent has had fans talking with its high-energy opening sketches, and fans couldn't believe their eyes moments into the third episode as head judge Simon Cowell appeared to take a bubble bath. In an all-singing, all-dancing start to the 16th series of BGT, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were singing in the streets to The Osmonds song Having a Party surrounded by dancers, singers and other talented acts.

Amanda Holden looks like she is having the time of her life during a risqué Britain’s Got Talent audition on Saturday night's episode, which features a group of topless hunks. The 52 year old, who is reportedly considering a potential move to the US following meetings with America’s Got Talent, excitedly accompanies the group of dancers on stage as they endeavour to impress her fellow BGT judges with their steamy routine.

Britain's Got Talent has faced the wrath of some viewers following its return to screens. The hit ITV talent show returned for its 16th series on Saturday night (April 15) before a second helping of auditions aired on Sunday night in a bumper series premiere weekend.

Simon Cowell has addressed David Walliams’ departure from Britain’s Got Talent.The comedian stepped down as a judge on the ITV series late last year, after he apologised for making “disrespectful” comments towards contestants during a 2020 recording.In his apology after the leaked transcript was reported by the Guardian, Walliams said: “These were private conversations and – like most conversations with friends – were never intended to be shared. Nevertheless, I am sorry.”Speaking to The Sun about his exit, Cowell explained that he “didn’t really get involved in the decision”.“From what I understand, he decided to step back,” he said.

Malakai Bayoh stunned the judging panel and viewers at home with his incredible performance on Britain's Got Talent.

Britain's Got Talent viewers were brought to tears tonight after Nathan and Joanne took to the stage to perform. The ballroom dancers performed an incredible Cha-Cha-Cha to Shakira's Try Everything. Joanne introduced herself and Nathan, who has Down's syndrome, and described her dance partner as "very cheeky".

Britain's Got Talent star Amy Lou Smith, who appeared in Saturday night's episode, gave birth just hours before the nation watched her perform. The singer, who works as a tanning shop receptionist, 34, walked onto the stage cradling her bump during the first episode of the series. Her incredible act received four yes votes but most incredibly, her baby Aida was born just in time to see her mum's big moment.

The return of Britain’s Got Talent drew around half a million fewer viewers than last year as the show came back on the air for the first time since the pandemic. ITV said the first episode of the 16th series had an average of 5.5 million viewers based on overnight figures.The peak viewing figure of the premiere of the talent show on Saturday at 8 pm was 6.2 million viewers.The broadcaster said it was ITV1’s highest-rated programme of the year based on overnight figures. BGT will air a further episode of auditions on Sunday at 7.45pm.

New Britain’s Got Talent judge Bruno Tonioli delighted Strictly Come Dancing viewers with his dynamic personality for 15 years. He was last seen as a judge on Strictly in 2019 and his permanent departure from the show was announced ahead of the last series. And now he’s joined forces with good friend Simon Cowell on the BGT panel, alongside fellow judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon, who refers to Bruno as “an excited puppy”.

Britain’s Got Talent never fails to surprise fans and as the popular competition returned to screens on Saturday night, 15 April, viewers were treated to an array of performances including keyboard playing by Darth Vader and a budding young magician. Opening the show was Darth Vader who, staying in character, refused to actually converse with judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and newcomer Bruno Tonioli and could simply be heard breathing at them.

Britain’s Got Talent viewers were baffled on Saturday night’s show, when judge Simon Cowell finally revealed the true location of his hometown - and it’s not where you might expect! The music mogul is well known to have been born in Lambeth, London, and regularly divides his time between two homes, one in Holland Park and another in sun soaked Malibu, California. However during Saturday night’s episode, Simon revealed an unexpected connection to Birmingham, when he proclaimed himself to be a Brummie thanks to his mum’s heritage. Simon made the surprising admission after an audition from Midlands based singer, Amy Lou when she performed her own rendition of Beyoncé 's smash-hit track, Listen, had managed to impress him.

Saturday was Britain's Got Talent judge Bruno Tonioli's first day on the job and he has already had to apologise to Simon Cowell for making a hilarious blunder.