Britain's Got Talent's Simon Cowell issues apology as audience make demand live on air

Britain's Got Talent viewers were left fuming during the second live semi-final on Saturday night

Britain's Got Talent fans were quick to voice their frustration just minutes into the second semi-final on Saturday (May 3).

As the talent contest returned for another live semi-final this evening, with eight fresh acts vying for their spot in the grand finale, the audience were treated to a diverse set of performances.Acts included magician Alexandra Burgio, dance squad Cheer re Mans, magician-dancer Jannick Holste, vocalist John Pierce, dance group Lil M's, guitarist Olly Pearson, singer Stacey Leadbeatter, and impressionist Will Burns.

Early in the episode, presenting duo Ant and Dec announced that Simon Cowell would have control over the much-sought-after golden buzzer, which has the power to propel one lucky act straight to the final.

Following an operatic rendition by music teacher John Pierce, Simon began his comments, only to be interrupted by clamouring fans who shouted "press the gold".

Britain's Got Talent fans weren't impressed on Saturday night (May 3)

Simon expressed his frustration by declaring to the raucous crowd, "I can hear you!" reports Belfast Live.

Later in the show, Japanese dance troupe Cheer re Mans took to the stage with an impressive performance that left the judges speechless.

The audience also loved the act, with many imploring Simon to press his buzzer, despite him already sending 11-year-old guitarist Olly Pearson through to the final.

"I don't have another one, I could try," Simon quipped amidst the escalating cries.

However, presenters Ant and Dec quickly intervened to remind Simon that he was unable to press the golden buzzer more than once.

Ant explained that the buzzer had been "disabled" to which Dec chimed in: "It's a lovely idea, but if you press it, nothing happens."

Stacey Leadbeatter and Olly Pearson went through to the final

Simon Cowell quipped back as loud boos erupted from the crowd: "They asked me to."

However, BGT viewers weren't impressed with the chaos that ensued, with one person writing on X (formerly Twitter): "Can't hear what Simon is saying with the audience screaming."

"It sounds like a football stadium on #BritainsGotTalent," another added, while a third said: "Simon's not gonna press the buzzer ffs. The audience can be so annoying."

A fourth viewer similarly shared: "The golden buzzer is a stupid system. You don't know what's coming next and the audience would buzzer them all if they could."

Alongside golden buzzer winner Olly, singer Stacey Leadbeatter also secured her place in the final after receiving the highest number of viewer votes.