BRITAIN’S Got Talent viewers have slammed Ant and Dec’s Golden Buzzer act, branding him ‘undeserved.
The popular ITV competition returned for its 18th series over the weekend.
Britain’s Got Talent is back for its latest series[/caption]
Will Burns received Ant and Dec’s Golden Buzzer in the first episode[/caption]
Not all viewers were thrilled with the pair’s choice[/caption]
Comedian Will Burns, 25, showed off impressions including David Attenborough and Gary Barlow.
The Geordie duo were left impressed and rewarded the self-described BGT superfan with their coveted Golden Buzzer.
As per the show’s rules, this sent Will straight through to the live shows.
Meanwhile, not everyone was happy with Ant and Dec‘s choice of Golden Buzzer.
One person penned on social media: “I feel like Ant and Dec only pressed the golden buzzer because they know will is a huge fan of the show if he wasn’t a super fan I don’t think they would have pressed it.”
Another fumed:” I never in my life have seen such an undeserved golden buzzer in my entire life, he wasn’t even funny.
“The only thing i laughed at is when ant & dec pressed it, me and my mate burst out laughing because of how such a bad audition could get this golden buzzer.
“If it was me i would’ve pressed the red buzzer. taking the p***.”
While a third remarked: “oh god not you ant & dec, he’s not worth a golden buzzer.. two in the first episode??? i hate this so much.”
Elsewhere, Simon Cowell pressed his Golden Buzzer for Scots singer Vinnie McKee.
However, fans were left underwhelmed by his performance of I’m Gonna Be by The Proclaimers.
Despite thinking Vinnie was a good singer, they questioned the style of the rendition.
One person wrote: “No, no, no. Good voice but ruining that song.”
Another said: “What does singing the song like this add to the song?
“It’s cheap and nasty. Sing it properly ffs.”
Britain’s Got Talent 2025 – Golden Buzzer Acts in Week 1
Britain’s Got Talent is back for series 18 – with the search on for the next act to perform at the Royal Variety Performance.
The first episode saw two Golden Buzzers awarded – courtesy of Simon Cowell and presenters Ant & Dec respectively.
So who received a Golden Buzzer?
Simon opted for singer Vinnie McKee, who performed a rendition of The Proclaimers’ hit I’m Gonna Be.
Prior to BGT, Vinnie had been performing at a holiday camp since he was 18.
Meanwhile, hosts Ant and Dec pressed theirs for comedian and impressionist Will Burns.
The 25-year-old is a self-confessed BGT superfan – whose impressions included David Attenborough, Gary Barlow and Big Brother narrator Marcus Bentley.
A third fumed: “Nope, you dont mess with 500 miles!”
Other notable moments shown on Saturday included Japanese act Akira Ohashi – who left fans disgusted after stripping down and performing naked.
While judges and viewers alike were unnerved by US performer Auzzy Blood’s gruesome performance.
Britain’s Got Talent continues on ITV1 and ITVX.
Ant and Dec have hosted BGT since the show’s launch in 2007[/caption]
