The first day of Britain’s Got Talent auditions in Blackpool has already sparked a backlash as footage appeared to show one of the performances being refilmed.
Judge Amanda Holden appeared in an excited video from the first day of filming in the city, after pressing her Golden Buzzer.
In the clip, shared on BGT’s Instagram account, she gushed: “It’s something you wouldn’t expect me to push for!”
However, eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice that in the background of the clip, a crew member could be heard telling the audience that a moment was going to be “recreated.”
They said, ‘We’re going to bring Oliver back on stage and we’re going to recreate that moment one more time, just to get another one…’ before the video cut out.
The first day of Britain’s Got Talent auditions in Blackpool has already sparked a backlash as footage appeared to show one of the performances being refilmed.
Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden were joined by guest judge KSI as auditions for the ITV show began in the UK city.
Some fans were quick to share their thoughts on X, with posts including: ‘I never really used to be normal. Only a few years ago they started making unnecessary pickups at auditions, they used to be more authentic.
“First of all, it’s not that deep, but second of all, it’s just funny that they tell the audience *not* to film only to let it slip online themselves.”
‘TV has been fake forever lol – TV is there to entertain and sometimes reality is boring and needs a boost;
‘I attended an audition in 2011 and haven’t been able to see it since. Fake is not even enough. The whole show is written.
Tuesday Amanda revealed a first look at the 2024 judging panel after KSI temporarily replaced Bruno Tonioli.
The show’s veteran judge posed for a cheeky selfie behind the scenes with her fellow judges.
On her Instagram story with the snap, she wrote in her caption: ‘What a lineup. Sending (love) to @brunotonioliofficial.’
Despite auditions starting this week, the upcoming series won’t air on TV screens until next year.
In a clip of Amanda gushing about pressing her Golden Buzzer, fans noted that a crew member could be heard telling the audience that they were going to “recreate” a moment.
Fortunately for fans, however, they’ll have a shorter wait than they’re used to, as the show will return two months earlier than usual, starting in February instead of April as it usually does.
KSI will star on the talent show’s judging panel for only three of the five first-round audition days.
A source said the sun: ‘Bosses were keen for KSI to be much like a full-time judge, given that he has to hold his position for several days.
‘It means there will be one more Golden Buzzer act this year, and the remaining judges and presenters, Ant and Dec, will also have the chance to put pressure on it.
“No doubt seeing which judge is best at choosing the winner will make the final more exciting.”
Simon is believed to have hired the musician and amateur boxer to appeal to younger audiences.
Last year, he was rumored to be making a deal to join the show, and a source told the sun At the moment: ‘Simon Cowell knows that KSI is a big hit with the younger generation.
“It would be a great addition to attract teenage fans, something the producers are keen to do.
“KSI is chatting with his bosses in the hope of reaching an agreement that also works with his hectic schedule.”
But when the star was first rumored to be joining the panel, Simon was forced to quell rumors that Bruno was being permanently fired.
Last year it was confirmed that the Italian choreographer would return for the next series despite scheduling conflicts.
Appearing on Heart Radio at the time, Simon insisted: ‘I wouldn’t replace it. “I love Bruno on the show.”
He explained that due to clashes with Bruno’s schedule, the star would be replaced for some of the auditions that he will not be able to attend.
Addressing the rumours, host Jamie Theakston asked the star: “I’m going to read you a headline from one of today’s newspapers, Simon… “Britain’s Got Talent set to sack judge, Bruno.”
When Simon confessed that the headline was false, Jamie insisted: “Okay, well, what about that isn’t true?”
KSI will star on the talent show’s judging panel for only three of the five first-round audition days, due to judge Bruno Tonioli’s filming commitments in the US.
Simon explained: ‘Seriously. I talked to… I don’t know where all this is coming from. I spoke to the producers literally two weeks ago about a scheduling issue with Bruno.
‘Because we are doing the auditions… some of the auditions this year and he will be in the United States.
—So maybe there is a replacement for him. I don’t know. But I love Bruno on the show. I think it’s brilliant.’
Heart Radio co-host and judge Amanda agreed, adding: “He brings incredible energy and knows a lot.”
‘And he knows a lot about what he’s talking about. And in fact, he is a brilliant, brilliant judge and the best person. So no, I wouldn’t replace it,” Simon added.
‘So… Bruno is coming back?’ Jamie asked as Simon confirmed once and for all: “He’s coming back.”
Speaking candidly, Simon added: ‘Can I be honest with you? I wouldn’t change this panel of judges, I think it’s something… it’s like your show, your number one. So why should BGT change?