Scroll down to find out how the number of people jetting in from overseas to appear on the show has dramatically increased over the years
BRITAIN’S Got Talent has more foreign acts in the semi-finals than British.
Half of those remaining are from overseas — including three from Japan alone.
They were voted through to the next round of the ITV talent show — compared to just two from Scotland.
A record 31 foreign acts — also hailing from countries including South Korea, Vietnam and the US — were given a golden buzzer or a majority yes vote from the judges.
It comes after series 14 in 2020 saw 28 audition from outside the UK.
This year has just 30 from the UK eligible for the semi-finals, which kicked off last month.
In one audition episode, six out of the ten acts travelled from overseas to perform in front of Simon Cowell and co in Blackpool.
The live final at the end of the month will see the winner take home a cash prize of £250,000 and the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in front of the Royal Family.
Last week saw the first of the semi-finals with eight acts — including nudist Akira — competing for a place in the final.
However, just two of the them hailed from Britain.
Other countries represented also included Finland, Zimbabwe and Switzerland.
Acts from abroad have been a part of the competition since it began in 2007.
But the number of people jetting in to have a go has dramatically increased over the years.
The first series had just two overseas acts, but by 2012’s series six they were in double figures.
Back in series one, not a single act without a UK resident made it to the finals.
A BGT Spokesperson said: “Britain’s Got Talent encourages all acts, whatever their background, to come entertain, excite and surprise our viewers.
"BGT has always been an inclusive show and we welcome acts from around the world.
"With an impressive 25bn views online, it is no wonder BGT appeals to so many performers.
"Nevertheless, more than half those that got through the auditions are UK based, as are the semi-finalists.
"All acts are, of course, hoping to follow in the footsteps of reigning champion Sydnie Christmas - who hailed from Kent - to be crowned this year’s BGT winner.”
