A recent episode of Britain’s Got Talent saw viewers questioning the authenticity of a magic act involving the judges and a golden buzzer choice made by Bruno Tonioli for a dance troupe. Despite denials of pre-planning, the show faced accusations of being staged.
Britain’s Got Talent became embroiled in another fix controversy after viewers accused judges of being complicit in a magic act during a recent episode. Magicians Jay and Josh performed a wedding-themed routine involving Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and Bruno Tonioli. The trick centered on a black balloon containing a note predicting the judges’ choices for the couple’s future honeymoon date, cost, and location. Despite Cowell insisting the act wasn’t pre-planned, many viewers expressed skepticism on social media, calling the performance a fix.
In a separate episode, Bruno Tonioli awarded the golden buzzer to the Phoenix Boys, a dance troupe aged eight to 19, who impressed with their energetic routine. This is Tonioli’s second golden buzzer of the season, sparking surprise among fellow judges.
Meanwhile, other acts of the night included a ventriloquist opera duo, a K-pop band named Blitzers, and a comedic performance by teaching assistant Alex Mitchell. A juggling act by Australian brothers and an eccentric opera singer also featured, adding to the diverse array of talents.
Britain’s Got Talent airs on ITV, with presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly hosting the show.
