ITV Britain's Got Talent fans horrified as 'disgusting' act brings Ant & Dec on stage

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT ITV viewers were left feeling sickened as Bao Cuong took to the stage

Britain's Got Talent viewers were left horrified and watching through their fingers during stuntman Bao Cuong's gruesome performance during Saturday's live semi-final. The daring contestant executed a series of death-defying stunts, including an instance of sword swallowing that saw him letting judge Bruno Tonioli extract the blade.

However, it was his shocking effort to pull hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly in a motorbike and sidecar that really shocked viewers. Bao's performance escalated when, after hammering a nail into wood using his forehead, he proceeded to put metal chains under his eyelids and lift the heavy plank.Yet, he didn't stop there; bringing the Geordie pair on stage he used the same eye-watering method to haul them inside their vehicle. It's no wonder the stunt left everyone—including Bao himself—wincing at the dangerous spectacle.Judging the act, Simon Cowell couldn't help but comment: "It's like a horror movie. You don't want to watch but do.", reports the Mirror.

His sentiments resonated with viewers airing their opinions online. Twitter users expressed their discomfort, with several lambasting the act as "disgusting".

One dismayed viewer tweeted: "That's just disgusting nothing entertaining about it at all #bgt."

Someone else said: "#BGT make it stop man, I can't even watch how disgusting."

Another user joined the chorus of disapproval, condemning the stomach-churning elements of Bao's act. "Honestly him hanging s*** from his eyes and face isn't entertainment," they declared. "It's actually making me feel unwell #BGT."

One thrilled viewer was lost for words after a recent performance on Britain's Got Talent, exclaiming: "Ohh hell that was a hard watch but what a performance Bao doing things with eyes and your mouth was unbelievable but glad you're okay after it because that was unreal #BGT #BritainsGotTalent."

The hosting duo were left equally bewildered (Image: ITV)

Another fan clearly thought the act was finale-worthy, stating: "He ABSOLUTELY deserves the final, though I'm actually concerned about what he will do and I rarely feel that," and further noted: "Extremely difficult and tense to watch yet SO captivating and entertaining. His eyes look SWOLLEN #BGT".Adding to the evening's excitement, Bruno Tonioli hit the coveted golden buzzer for Jasmine Rice during the live semi-finals, catapulting the drag queen opera singer straight to the finals following her stunning rendition of Never Enough.