Britain’s Got Talent thrown into ‘fix’ row as fans insist act is being ‘set up to win’ after throwing show into chaos
AFTER the first semi-final episode of the series, Britain’s Got Talent has been thrown into a ‘fix’ row.
Fans are insisting that one of the acts is being ‘set up to win’ after throwing the show into chaos on Saturday night.
Teddy Magic, an eight year old magician, failed to arrive on stage for his semi final performance in the first half an hour of last night’s show.
Ant and Dec shared with the audience and judges that the young man had been “delayed” backstage and was not ready to come out.
Simon Cowell looked rather annoyed at this, with the Geordie hosts scrambling to fill time as they chatted to the judges.
They then revealed that Teddy would not be coming out yet, and instead introduced another act.
The night went on, and before viewers knew it, it was almost 8:30pm, and Teddy Magic was still yet to perform.
Ant and Dec then made an announcement when they said that the votes were open, before addressing why not all acts had performed.
After all but one of the acts due to perform had taken to the stage, Dec announced: “Unfortunately, Teddy Magic won’t be performing tonight.”
The hosting duo then said that they hoped to see him in another show over the coming weeks.
They did not confirm which show he would appear on.
Amid the chaos that Teddy causes, fans of the hit show were quick to speculate.
Before it was announced that Teddy would not be performing at all on Saturday, some viewers thought he might emerge as the last act of the night.
“Maybe. Just maybe, Teddy is more shrewd than we thought,” penned one person on X.
They added: “Maybe he didn’t like his place in the running order so gets upset and won’t perform.
“Comes on as the final act and goes through with a nation’s sympathy? Magic you say.? Sure is.”
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- Loren Allred – Loren Allred, 32, from Brooklyn, New York jetted to London to audition after recording the vocals for The Greatest Showman. The stunning singer got a standing ovation and a Golden Buzzer from the judges as she delivered a stirring rendition of Never Enough from the popular film. Loren came out on stage and revealed to the judges they would have heard her voice many times before that moment. “I was hired to record the vocals for The Greatest Showman as a guide for the actors to know how to sing the songs,” she explained. Loren then revealed actress Rebecca Ferguson was so stunned by her singing that she decided to let her vocals be heard in the movie. “So she lip-synced,” Loren said.
- Chicken Shed Theatre Company – Comprised of individuals aged between 5 and 37, the group was set up to welcome anyone irrespective of background to get up on stage and perform and fulfil their dream. Chicken Shed prides itself on accepting anyone and does not hold auditions to make the group a safe and inclusive space. The group wowed as they performed Wonder by Naughty Boy featuring Emeli Sande. It meant that Alesha wasted no time as she decided to hit her golden buzzer for the young performers. She told them it was her “honour” to reward their inclusiveness with her golden buzzer.
- The Dancing Granny – Granny Paddy Jones and her professional partner Niko Espinosa first hit headlines when they won the Spanish talent show Tú sí que vales in 2009, before going on to appear on Britain’s Got Talent in 2014 where they came ninth. Amanda Holden was so impressed with Paddy that she gave her the Golden Buzzer, which sent them straight through to the semi-finals. But things took a worrying turn when Paddy cracked a rib while rehearsing a new move and her place on the show was under doubt. She was given the all-clear to perform in the end but didn’t quite live up to expectations.
- Bars and Melody – They will forever be remembered for their anti-bullying song on the talent show. Bars and Melody were first seen on the 2014 series of Britain’s Got Talent, getting shuttled into the semi-finals when Simon Cowell pressed his Golden Buzzer. They made it to the final thanks to a performance of I’ll Be Missing You but lost out on the crown to Collabro. These days Charlie Lenehan – known as Melody – is covered in tattoos, with inkings on his neck, arms and chest. But he is as close as ever to co-star Leondre Devries – who is Bars – with the pair seen enjoying themselves in exotic locations all over the world.
Another person then said in agreement: “Teddy magic had played a blinder. He knows the final act is usually the judges favourite to get through to the final.
“Now he’s gonna be the final act … if he shows up at all #BGT.”
But even after Ant and Dec revealed that Teddy would not be performing on Saturday and could instead make an appearance in another live semi-final – fans were still suspicious.
“If Teddy goes on another show, statistically all the other acts in that show are disadvantaged,” said one on X.
Meanwhile, on Reddit, fans speculated even more.
“I have a feeling it was part of his actual semi final act for when he actually performs,” penned one person.
Another said: “I think he will come back another night. 3 acts will go through that night to make it fair.”
A third person then wrote: “It’s gonna be so awkward if Teddy comes back. He’ll probably go through and whoever finishes second will feel cheated.”
“200 IQ strategy from Teddy here. Gonna get a lot of sympathy votes,” said another.
But despite the brazen speculation, many fans and viewers are concerned for the young boy and quick to share sweet messages of support.
One person on X said: “Gutted to hear about Teddy Magic missing out tonight but hopefully we’ll see him again soon. Magic is very difficult to plan especially when performing in front of millions live but hopefully Teddy can be ready to perform over the next few weeks.”
While another penned: “I hope little Teddy was ok. I think children should only be able to apply age 11+. An adult performer would be nervous and overwhelmed in a live show never mind an 8 yr old child.”