Britain's Got Talent held their first live semi-final episode which was branded as 'chaotic' as one 'inappropriate' act left viewers horrified and resulting in over 100 complaints to Ofcom.
Britain's Got Talent received 126 Ofcom complaints following the first live semi-final show of the series this Saturday (April 26). The semi final has also been branded as 'chaotic' by viewers as they were left unimpressed with the ITV show.
The show saw performances from extreme stuntman Auzzy Blood, as well as Japanese nudist Akira, sparking outrage among viewers who deemed the acts as "unsuitable for children".Although this is not the first the these two acts have received complaints, reports the Mirror. Auzzy Blood caused a stir during his first audition earlier in the year, which led to the episode receiving over 700 Ofcom complaints.
Similarly Akira faced backlash for his audition during the same episode in February, with a spokesperson revealing that 90 viewers had complained about the nudity during his act on the show.
Auzzy Blood, who is a professional sword swallower, left viewers disgusted during his audition due to the severity of his performance, where he put a silver meat hook through his nose - and Saturday was no different as the performer took it even further for the live semi-finals.
During Saturday's performance audiences were left "repulsed" as he gruesomely hooked a chainsaw through his nose and inserted massive knives into his mouth.
Fans took to social media, as they predicted an influx of Ofcom complaints will be filed following the performance, with one fan writing on X, previously known as twitter: "Ofcom's gonna be busy tonight."
Another horrified fan penned: "How is this allowed to go out on a family show at 8.15?," making reference to the 9pm watershed TV shows have to abide by.
Nudist Akira also took part in the live semi-final where he performed completely naked, only covering his private areas with plates with the judges - Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Fernandes - faces on them.
Although neither Auzzy or Akira made it through to the final, with dance act The Blackouts and Scottish singer Vinnie McKee taking the first two places in the live final, which is expected to take place next month.
The semi-final was branded as completely chaotic, as eight-year-old Teddy Magic pulled out of his performance.
Teddy was expected to take to the stage to show off his impressive magician skills, however hosts Declan Donnelly and Ant McPartlin announced the young magician 'wasn't ready' to take the stage.
As the eight-year-old star was battling nerves with Ant and Dec saying he needed a little extra time to prepare himself ahead of performing live on prime time ITV.
Ant said: "Now Teddy isn't quite ready backstage yet, so we'll chat to you judges," with Dec chipping in that they would need to implement a "little change of plan". Cowell, clearly agitated, questioned, "Wait, so the act's not ready? ," to which Ant fired back: "He's only eight years old, so back off!"
