Fans were not thrilled with Ant and Dec's decision
THE IRISH SUN
24 Feb 2025
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.
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."
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.
