LAST NIGHT, Britain’s Got Talent Amanda Holden’s as a crew member became engulfed in flames during an act.
During Saturday night’s show, Steve Rawlings was blindfolded and started playing with fire before he seemingly set himself alight.
Within seconds, a crew member rushed to his aid but appeared to get caught up in the fire himself.
He dropped to the floor in a desperate attempt to put out the roaring flames, and the camera turned to the audience and judges who questioned whether what they were witnessing was real.
Simon Cowell placed his hands over his face as the scene unfolded, with Amanda Holden screaming and Alesha Dixon quizzing: ‘What’s happening?’
Meanwhile, last night the last BGT Golden Buzzer act was revealed to be musicians Flintz and Taylor – who performed an emotional rap in during last night’s episode.
Flintz, 23, from London, and Taylor, 17, from Birmingham, told the judges met on social media during the coronavirus lockdown.
Despite plenty of support, not everyone has agreed with the decision, taking to Twitter to slam it as “predictable” and “not worth the Golden Buzzer”.
“The most predictable Golden Buzzer ever,” one slammed, as a second agreed: “Could have been better Golden Buzzers tonight.”
Follow our Britain’s Got Talent live blog for all the latest updates…
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Alesha Dixon looks incredible as she appears ‘in a bra’
BRITAIN’S Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon wowed last night as she appeared in a sparkly bra top.
One viewer joked that the 43-year-old singer was “off to the beach on the way home by the looks of it”.
Alesha wore a sparkly bra like top with a pair of black trousers on last night’s show, whose stars are famous for wearing daring outfits.
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BGT fans have the same complaint about Amanda Holden
BRITAIN’S Got Talent fans were left rubbed up the wrong way just minutes into last night’s show because of Amanda Holden’s laugh.
Dozens took to Twitter to complain about her “cackle” as she watched young comedian Eva performed a hilarious set about her disability.
Eva was a big hit as she stood on stage at the London Palladium, and had everyone in stitches with her jokes about her disability.
But instead of focusing on the act – viewers at home were left totally distracted by Amanda’s laughing in the background.
“Here comes Amanda’s cackle,” one fan wrote to Twitter, as another chimed in: “Amanda’s laugh is just horrifying.”
“Oh god, here comes Amanda doing her annoying laugh,” a third said, as a fourth scathed: “Sounds like finger nails on a blackboard.”
“I have nightmares about Amanda’s laugh,” a fourth commented, as a fifth concluded: “Stop Amanda cackling like a witch!”
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BGT fans all have the same complaint
BRITAIN’S Got Talent fans were left furious that young comedian Eva Abley wasn’t given Alesha Dixon’s Golden Buzzer.
The schoolgirl – who suffers from cerebral palsy – had the judges and viewers at home in stitches with her jokes about disability.
Viewers at home who were left in shock that Eva didn’t get given the Golden Buzzer from Alesha.
“Shocked Eva didn’t get the golden buzzer. Absolutely brilliant!” one fan wrote, as a second said: “You got my buzzer, Eva.”
“Eva deserves a golden buzzer,” a third added, as a fourth gushed: “Golden Buzzer act if there ever was one.”
“So a professional comedian with a special out on Amazon gets a golden buzzer, but Eva does not?” a fifth pointed out.
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Explained: Who are the past BGT winners?
BRITAIN’S Got Talent is back for a fifteenth series, with competitors across the country battling to become the 2022 champ.
Here are some of the past winners:
- Paul Potts – 2007
- George Sampson – 2008
- Diversity – 2009
- Spelbound – 2010
- Jai McDowell – 2011
- Ashleigh and Pudsey – 2012
- Attraction – 2013
- Collabro – 2014
- Jules O’Dwyer & Matisse – 2015
- Richard Jones – 2016
- Tokio Myers – 2017
- Lost Voice Guy – 2018
- Colin Thackery – 2019
- Jon Courtenay – 2020
Read more about the acts here.
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2017 Golden Buzzer act Kyle Tomlinson is unrecognisable!
Kyle Tomlinson looks unrecognisable five years after the show.
The singer auditioned for the eighth series of the ITV competition in 2017, wowing the judges with his rendition of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah.
Kyle first appeared on our screens in 2014 aged just 12 when he auditioned for the eighth series of the programme.
Unfortunately he didn’t make it to the next round.
Then three years later 15-year-old Kyle returned to the stage after judge David Walliams told him to go away and work with a singing teacher.
He was then awarded the golden buzzer by David after all his hard work.
Now, five years on, and aged 20, Kyle is all grown up.
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Comedian Joey Howard says he REGRETS going on the show
Joey Howard has said he wishes he’d never done Britain’s Got Talent after getting buzzed off by all the judges.
The 69-year-old performer – who ripped up a newspaper in a display of comedy origami – says it was the show’s producers who invited HIM to appear.
However, the act didn’t go to plan, with Joey’s act buzzed off by Simon Cowell and co before he could finish.
The Barnsley-based comedian’s personal assistant, quoted in Yorkshire Live, says he went on the show without ever seeing it.
Lynda Harrison, said: “Just setting the record straight, Joey did not apply to be a contestant on Britain’s Got Talent.
“He was invited almost two years ago by a producer for the programme. He has never watched Britain’s Got Talent (but now wishes he had of course!)”
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Destiny Chukunyere looks completely different 5 years after show
She became a household name when she appeared on Britain’s Got Talent in 2017 and five years on – Destiny Chukunyere looks very different.
The 19-year-old, who is from Malta, has had a real glow up since finishing in sixth place on the show and has continued to pave a very successful singing career.
In 2019 she went on to appear in the Maltese version of the X Factor, which she won and in 2021 she represented her country in the Eurovision Song contest – finishing in seventh place.
She has got Eurovision history though – she previously won the junior version in 2015, two years before she went on the X Factor.
Destiny was just 14 when she went on the UK singing show and wowed the judges singing Aretha Franklin in her audition.
Now an adult, Destiny has a very glamorous look and often shares pictures of herself in stunning gowns as she continues to have a successful singing career.
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Fans loved David Walliams’ new look
They think that the comedian should stick with his golden buzzer costume for good!
“What a way to open the show with a giant golden buzzer, we want more!” one viewer wrote alongside a laughing-face emoji on Twitter.
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Simon Cowell in hot water with the Spice Girls over dig
Head judge Simon Cowell made a savage dig at the Spice Girls in a preview clip ahead of last night’s show.
The star, 62, questioned the famous pop group’s singing talents after watching the audition of Damenation, a group of singing drag queens decked out in colourful pantomime costumes.
Damenation is known for performing famous songs but reworking them, such as changing Raining Men to Raining Dames.
While his fellow judge David Walliams was in awe of the group, saying “I felt like I had died and gone to heaven,” Simon offered a rather unique style of feedback.
“It was like a Spice Girls reunion… just better singing,” he told the dames
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More about BGT
Episodes will be available on the ITV Hub after each episode has aired.
As always the BGT champion will walk away with a huge cash prize of £250,000 and spot on bill of the Royal Variety Performance.
The reigning champ from 2020 is comedy singer Jon Courtenay.
Of course, Geordie comedy duo Ant and Dec will host the talent competition once again.
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Simon Cowell on BGT returning this year
Talking about missing out on a year of BGT for the first-time in the show’s history due to the pandemic, judge Simon Cowell said: “As much as I didn’t want to not make the show last year, we just couldn’t at that point, it would have been literally impossible.
“We had to stop it at the last moment – it was a difficult decision to make but it was the right one.
“I think off the back of that, when we did all get back together, we realised how much we enjoy making the show.
“We did miss each other, we get on and work well together.”
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BGT returns next week!
Get your popcorn ready and grab your favourite seat on the sofa…
Britain’s Got Talent is back on ITV next Saturday (May 21) at 8pm.
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Alesha wearing her bra again?
Fans were left confused over Alesha’s outfit choice again – as they took to Twitter to speculate why she was “in her bra”.
“Is Alesha’s bra auditioning again. Put a top on please,” one fan said, as a second joked: “Always seeing her in her bra!”
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More on the judges
Simon Cowell – The judge everybody loves to hate, Simon Cowell, has made a comeback for this series of Britain’s Got Talent.
As Simon Cowell’s production company SyCo is the team behind the show, it was guaranteed that Simon would be back.
Amanda Holden – To the delight of viewers, the star will grace our screens every Saturday night for another series.
Amanda Holden has been a firm fixture on the show since the first series and has become a household name.Alesha Dixon – Alesha Dixon is back to judging the new series of Britain’s Got Talent.
She joined the panel back in 2012 and quickly became a fan favourite.David Walliams – Funnyman David Walliams is back as the final judge of the series.
The actor and comedian is known for his camp humour and for annoying Simon Cowell. -
Explained: Who are the past BGT winners?
BRITAIN’S Got Talent is back for a fifteenth series, with competitors across the country battling to become the 2022 champ.
Here are some of the past winners:
- Paul Potts – 2007
- George Sampson – 2008
- Diversity – 2009
- Spelbound – 2010
- Jai McDowell – 2011
- Ashleigh and Pudsey – 2012
- Attraction – 2013
- Collabro – 2014
- Jules O’Dwyer & Matisse – 2015
- Richard Jones – 2016
- Tokio Myers – 2017
- Lost Voice Guy – 2018
- Colin Thackery – 2019
- Jon Courtenay – 2020
Read more about the acts here.
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And that’s a wrap, folks
Britain’s Got Talent is over for another week! It’ll be back same time next Saturday – at 8pm on ITV.
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Fans agree with Alesha’s decision
Taking to Twitter, one wrote: “Yes Alesha! Well deserved golden buzzer for Flintz and Taylor!”
“Excellent act. Incredibly moving. The 10 seconds of silence after the act showed that the whole room was moved. Fantastic stuff!” a second said.
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THE GOLDEN BUZZER!
Flintz and Taylor have got the golden buzzer! They’re going straight to the final!
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Fans LOVE Flintz and Taylor
And so did the judges – with all four gushing over the “moving” song the pair wrote together about Flintz’s experiences avoiding being in a gang.
Very moving!
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Memories of Bars and Melody
Fans are comparing Flintz and Taylor to iconic past BGT act Bars and Melody.
“Is this going to be the next Bars and Melody?” one said, as another added: “Bars and Melody part two.”
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A rapper and a pianist!
The 22-year-old from South London, and the 17-year-old from Birmingham – are performing an original number.
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Will Flintz and Taylor to wow the crowd
There’s a big grand piano on the stage- we’re wondering what they’re going to do.
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Will the golden buzzer be the last to perform?
Viewers seem to think so, and have taken to Twitter.
“They are the last act and so are the golden buzzer?” one said, as a second chimed in: “Golden buzzer coming up for Alesha.”
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But no golden buzzer yet…
Jun-woo is NOT going to be Alesha’s golden buzzer act, but he’s gone through to the next round with four yes votes.
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Jun-woo stuns the crowd
The judges think he’s brilliant – and the crowd is chanting for the golden buzzer to be pressed.
His slick card tricks have charmed everyone!
