BGT viewers dub show a 'fix' as favourite act gets eliminated
Viewers weren't happy with the judges!
Last updated 31st May 2022
Following months of auditions, the live semi-final shows kicked off on Britain's Got Talent on Monday 30th May, with a whole week of shows scheduled before the big finale on Sunday 5th June!
Monday night's semi-final saw the likes of Born To Perform, The Witches, Jamie Leahey, Maxwell Thorpe and Suzi Wild Comedy all perform, as they tried to impress both the judges and the voting public at home.
It was opera singer Maxwell Thorpe who sailed through first, gaining the most public votes, whilst child ventriloquist Jamie Leahey and magician Junwoo's fate was left in the judges' hands.
As the judges couldn't decide, it went to the public vote, with Jamie landing a place in Sunday night's final. But viewers at home were left furious that spooky act The Witches were dumped out of the show, with many thinking the judges 'ruined' the scary performance.
One fan wrote: 'The Witches. Totally ruined by the self-obsessed judges. Finally an interesting act, eliminated as always. Britain's Got Talent turns into the X Factor more and more each year. Fix'. (sic)
Another wrote: 'Absolute fix, even the audience were booing when the witches got voted off #BGT', with a third adding: 'Biggest sh--e voting system ever on a TV show...it means the whole show is a fix'. (sic)
A fourth annoyed fan added: '@BGT what a fix judges spoilt the witches & the right people are going home'. (sic)
Another commented: 'How did the witches not get in the top 3 at least? Absolute bulls--t. Judges ruined it. The show is a fix 😡😡😡'. '(sic)
Check out all of the past winners of Britain's Got Talent below:
Paul Potts
Paul Potts won the very first show in 2007 with his hugely impressive singing abilities.
George Sampson
Break dancer George Sampson won the show in 2008 at the age of just 14-years-old.
Diversity
Dance group Diversity won the show in 2009, with Ashley Banjo going on to become a TV presenter.
Spellbound
The 2010 series also saw a dance group win in the form of Spellbound, pictured here performing with singer Katherine Jenkins that year.
Jai McDowall
Singer Jai McDowall won the show in 2011.
Ashleigh and Pudsey
Dog performing act Ashleigh and Pudsey were winners of the 2012 series. However, Pudsey sadly passed away in July 2017.
Attraction
Another dance group won over the public in 2013, as Attraction used shadows and puppets to create beautiful spectacles - pictured here with actor Terry Crews.
Collabro
Singing group Collabro wowed viewers in 2014 with their performances of musical theatre songs.
Jules and Matisse
Britain's Got Talent saw its second dog act winner in 2015 with Jules and Matisse.
Richard Jones
Magician Richard Jones won the hearts of the nation in 2016.
Tokio Myers
Pianist and music producer Tokio Myers won the show in 2017, pictured here with BGT judge Amanda Holden.
Lost Voice Guy
Lost Voice Guy, real name Lee Ridley, won in 2018.
Colin Thackery
Colin Thackery won Britain's Got Talent 2019 with a heartwarming performance of 'Love Changes Everything'.
Jon Courtenay
Comedy singer Jon Courtenay was crowned the winner of the 2020 series! Jon was a favourite from his very first audition, picking up Ant and Dec's Golden Buzzer!
Axel Blake
Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer act, comedian Axel Blake, was crowned the 2022 winner of Britain's Got Talent, beating the likes of ventriloquist Jamie Leahy and singer Tom Ball.
Viggo Venn
Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn won the 2023 series of Britain's Got Talent with his high vis jacket inspired routine. He said he was happy to have captured 'Simon's heart' as well as the nation's.
Sydnie Christmas
Sydnie Christmas won the 2024 series of Britain's Got Talent, the singer who dreams of performing on the West End told Ant and Dec: "I cannot believe the amount of love that I've felt since it aired. I am overwhelmed with love and it is the most amazing thing.
"And I wish for one day that every single person in this room feels the way I do one day with this love. It's amazing, thank you so much!"
Despite the controversy, the second semi-final will air tonight (Tuesday 31st May), as eight more acts attempt to make it to Sunday night's final.
On tonight's show, Amber & Nymeria, Voices of the Armed Forces Children Choir, Dante Marvin, Ryland Petty, Ben Nickless, Ranger Chris, Flintz & Taylor and Andrew Basso will all perform.
Britain's Got Talent continues every night this week from 8pm.
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