18 hours Ago By Kiesha Dosanjh,Gemma Jones
Britain's Got Talent has found itself in hot water, racking up 126 Ofcom complaints after its first live semi-final this Saturday. The controversial semi-final featured performances from extreme stuntman Auzzy Blood and Japanese nudist Akira, sparking outrage among viewers who slammed the acts as "unsuitable for children". This isn't the first brush with controversy for these performers.
Auzzy Blood previously caused a stir during his initial audition earlier in the year, which led to over 700 Ofcom complaints . Similarly, Akira faced backlash for his February audition, with a spokesperson disclosing that 90 viewers had issues with nudity in his act on the show. Auzzy Blood, a professional sword swallower, had already left audiences aghast with his graphic audition where he threaded a silver meat hook through his nose.
His performance in the live semi-finals only escalated the shock factor, as he gruesomely hooked a chainsaw through his nose and inserted massive knives into his mouth, leaving viewers "repulsed", reports The Mirror. Fans were already predicting Ofcom complaints, as one tweeted at the time: "Ofcom's gonna be busy tonight." Another shocked fan wrote: "How is this allowed to go out on a family show at 8.
15?" Unfortunately for the acts, they failed to impress fans at home enough and neither Auzzy or Akira made it through to the final. Meanwhile, The Blackouts and Vinnie McKee taking the first two places in the live final, expected to take place next month. Elsewhere, Teddy Magic pulled the plug on his appearance in the first live semi-finals .
Anticipation was high for eight year old Teddy Magic to dazzle as the second act, but following his introduction, hosts Ant and Dec announced the young magician 'wasn't ready' to take the stage. Ant said: "Now Teddy isn't quite ready backstage yet, so we'll chat to you judges," with Dec chipping in that they would need to implement a "little change of plan". Cowell, clearly agitated, questioned, "Wait, so the act's not ready? ," to which Ant fired back: "He's only eight years old, so back off!" Following the impromptu discussion with the judging panel, the dynamic duo moved forward with act three, Vinnie McKee, with Dec noting: "We're going to go to something else and come back to Teddy later on.
" However, as the episode unfolded, it was confirmed by the pair that Teddy Magic would be bowing out from the night's event, promising hopes of his return in a later segment of the competition..
