Britain’s Got Talent LATEST: Simon Cowell leaves girl in TEARS as BGT Golden Buzzer act reaches Sunday’s final

More on the judges

Simon Cowell – The judge everybody loves to hate, Simon Cowell, has made a comeback for this series of Britain’s Got Talent.
As Simon Cowell’s production company SyCo is the team behind the show, it was guaranteed that Simon would be back.

Amanda Holden – To the delight of viewers, the star will grace our screens every Saturday night for another series.
Amanda Holden has been a firm fixture on the show since the first series and has become a household name.

Alesha Dixon – Alesha Dixon is back to judging the new series of Britain’s Got Talent.
She joined the panel back in 2012 and quickly became a fan favourite.

David Walliams – Funnyman David Walliams is back as the final judge of the series.
The actor and comedian is known for his camp humour and for annoying Simon Cowell.

BGT episodes are available on ITV Hub

Episodes will be available on the ITV Hub after each episode has aired.

As always the BGT champion will walk away with a huge cash prize of £250,000 and spot on bill of the Royal Variety Performance.

The reigning champ from 2020 is comedy singer Jon Courtenay.

Of course, Geordie comedy duo Ant and Dec will host the talent competition once again.

Explained: Who are the past BGT winners?

BRITAIN’S Got Talent is back for a fifteenth series, with competitors across the country battling to become the 2022 champ.

Here are some of the past winners:

• Paul Potts – 2007
• George Sampson – 2008
• Diversity – 2009
• Spelbound – 2010
• Jai McDowell – 2011
• Ashleigh and Pudsey – 2012
• Attraction – 2013
• Collabro – 2014
• Jules O’Dwyer & Matisse – 2015
• Richard Jones – 2016
• Tokio Myers – 2017
• Lost Voice Guy – 2018
• Colin Thackery – 2019
• Jon Courtenay – 2020

Read more about the acts here.

BGT episodes are available on ITV Hub

Episodes will be available on the ITV Hub after each episode has aired.

As always the BGT champion will walk away with a huge cash prize of £250,000 and spot on bill of the Royal Variety Performance.

The reigning champ from 2020 is comedy singer Jon Courtenay.

Of course, Geordie comedy duo Ant and Dec will host the talent competition once again.

BGT episodes are available on ITV Hub

Episodes will be available on the ITV Hub after each episode has aired.

As always the BGT champion will walk away with a huge cash prize of £250,000 and spot on bill of the Royal Variety Performance.

The reigning champ from 2020 is comedy singer Jon Courtenay.

Of course, Geordie comedy duo Ant and Dec will host the talent competition once again.

Who are Flintz & Taylor?

Flintz, 23, from London, and Taylor, 17, from Birmingham, told the judges they met on social media during the coronavirus lockdown.

They are a piano and rap combo, who write their own songs, and have proved a big hit on BGT.

It actually turns out they were given microphones by mistake at their audition before going on to get the Golden Buzzer from Alesha Dixon.

And the judges were blown away with the song written by the pair while they were miles apart.

On May 31, 2022 Flintz & Taylor were put through in the second semi after they won the judges vote.

When is the Britain’s Got Talent final?

The BGT final will take place on Sunday, June 5 and will run for two and a half hours where contestants will compete for the grand prize.

It will air at 7: 30pm on ITV and will also be available on ITVHub.

Ten acts will take the stage yet again, which will be made up of those who have won each semi-final show.

The winner will get to take home £250,000 and will get the chance to show off their talent at the Royal Variety Performance.

During the semi-finals each night two acts have been put through to the final.

So far there will be a variety of different performances including singers, a comedy act and an impressionist.

The usual four judges, Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Amanda Holden will be making an appearance on Sunday.

Fans all say the same thing as scooter boys suffer ANOTHER blunder 

BRITAIN’S Got Talent fans were gutted after one of the members in Scooter Boys suffered an fall during the semi-final performance.

The four youngsters hoped to impress judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams with their daredevil scooter stunts on tonight’s episode.

They showed off their scooter moves and impressed the judges and audience.

But half-way during the performance, one of the members took a stumble and fell off their scooter.

ITV viewers were quick to point out that this is the second time that they have taken a tumble.

The group, aged 6 to 10, had a false start to their audition after one member crashed during a trick.

Despite the minor fall, fans were quick to praise the young act for their incredible talent.

One wrote: “Loved that!! Love their energy. They were great. #BGT”

Another posted: “Fall aside, this was a good performance. #BGT”

Simon Cowell made to apologise to young girl after she cries during BGT

BGT judge Simon Cowell apologised to a young girl on Friday’s episode of Britain’s Got Talent after upsetting her over his painful remarks.

He let rip at the first act, Matricks Illusion, who had performed a disappearing act on stage.

According to mirror.co.uk, Simon wasn’t too impressed and ended up pressing his buzzer.

He said afterwards: “I buzzed because I didn’t feel it was magical enough. There was a lot of chaos, and whereas I like these big magic acts compared to cards, we had a magician on a few days ago who I thought was so much better.”

But later on, the 62-year-old judge stated: “By the way, I have to say something. You know going back to the very first act, I didn’t realise I’d really upset someone.

“I just apologise to her called Lamala, and I feel really awful. I now hate myself. Anyway, got that out of the way, back to you.”

David Walliams slammed as he makes VERY rude comment

David Walliams was slammed by Britain’s Got Talent viewers after making a very rude comment pre-watershed.

The cheeky judge, 50, gave a near-the-knuckle response after Simon put a cream pie in his face at the start of tonight’s live semi-final.

Ant and Dec commented that the cream was dribbling down his chin, prompting naughty David to comment: “That’s not the first time that’s happened.”

The risque comment left the hosts looking slightly panicked about the sexual reference pre-9pm on a family show.

And many viewers at home were not impressed either.

One fumed on twitter: “Walliams is a disgrace to this show. How he can get away with most things he says before nine”

A second added: “Absolute filth from david then”

Amanda Holden stuns in Platinum Jubilee Union Jack gown

Amanda Holden put on a very patriotic display today as she stunned fans in a Union Jack gown for the Platinum Jubilee.

Amanda, 51, looked incredible in a bespoke House of Sheldon Hall gown as she took to London’s streets to celebrate our Monarch’s milestone.

BRITAIN’S Got Talent judge Amanda Holden put on a very patriotic display today as she stunned fans in a Union Jack gown for the Platinum Jubilee.

Amanda, 51, looked incredible in a bespoke House of Sheldon Hall gown as she took to London’s streets to celebrate our Monarch’s milestone.

‘I hate myself’ – Simon Cowell makes rare apology on BGT

Simon Cowell issued a rare apology after realising he left a young girl in tears on Britain’s Got Talent.

Independent.co.uk reports that the judge had given harsh feedback to magic act Matricks Illusion at the start of the show.

However, one of the members, named Lamorna, was devastated by his words.

“By the way, I have to say something – you know, going back to the very first act. I didn’t realise I really upset someone. I just apologised to her, called Lamorna, and I feel really awful.”

He continued: “I now hate myself. Anyway, got that out the way. Back to you. So I’m sorry.”

BGT audience member shouts two rude words  

BGT’s audience got fired up last night as one woman shouted “wake up, David” in response to judge David Walliams’ comments about act Matricks Illusion.

David said he felt like they did not have enough tricks during their performance.

The final show is on Sunday.

‘Sensational’ Maxwell Thorpe blew away BGT panel

Singer Maxwell Thorpe blew BGT’s judges away with his semi-final performance, according to the show’s Twitter account.

The tweet read: “Sensational singer, Maxwell Thorpe blew us away with his Semi-Final performance!“

BGT viewers angry ‘politics got in the way’

Britain’s Got Talent fans were angry at the results for the last semi-final of the week.

According to express.co.uk, viewers were furious at the judges and suggested “politics” had something to do with their choice of sending young Aneeshwar Kunchala through to the final.

Theo Campbell commented on Twitter: “Politics getting in the way. Judges scared to go against the ‘trend’ for fear of a) upsetting a 7-year-old and b) the hateful comments and poor ratings #BGT.” [Sic]

@Alibo82 added: “It’s just a platform for government brainwashing to get the agenda through, absolute drivel and has lost all credibility for talent it once had!”

@CourierBoyUK said: “If an adult had done an identical act, they probably wouldn’t have made the top three, or even the semi’s #bgt.”

BGT: Wildcard act expected

Following the announcement of the Britain’s Got Talent finalists, a special judges’ wildcard act will be joining them.

Digital Spy revealed that the act will be a semi-finalist who impressed the judges and will be offered the chance to compete in the final.

The name of the act will be declared on Sunday.

Love Island celeb cheers on sibling from the audience at BGT semi-final

Love Island’s Amber Davies was spotted cheering on the remaining semi-finalists on Friday night’s episode of Britain’s Got Talent.

According to mirror.co.uk, the 25-year-old celeb enjoyed Friday night’s fifth semi-final show, as she was filmed clapping in the audience.

Amber’s sister Jade is a member of the group Welsh of the West End, so she was there to demonstrate her support.

Britain’s Got Talent 2022 finalists revealed

The ten finalists performing in Sunday’s grand finale of Britain’s Got Talent have been revealed.

According to Digital Spy, the finalists are:

Maxwell Thorpe

Jamie Leahey

Ben Nickless

Flintz & T4ylor

Tom Ball

Eva Abley

Loren Allred

5 Star Boys

Axel Blake

Aneeshwar Kunchala

Simon Cowell made to apologise to young girl after she cries during BGT

BGT judge Simon Cowell apologised to a young girl on Friday’s episode of Britain’s Got Talent after upsetting her over his painful remarks.

He let rip at the first act, Matricks Illusion, who had performed a disappearing act on stage.

According to mirror.co.uk, Simon wasn’t too impressed and ended up pressing his buzzer.

He said afterwards: “I buzzed because I didn’t feel it was magical enough. There was a lot of chaos, and whereas I like these big magic acts compared to cards, we had a magician on a few days ago who I thought was so much better.”

But later on, the 62-year-old judge stated: “By the way, I have to say something. You know going back to the very first act, I didn’t realise I’d really upset someone.

“I just apologise to her called Lamala, and I feel really awful. I now hate myself. Anyway, got that out of the way, back to you.”

Britain’s Got Talent: Comedian Axel Blake lands a place in final

Axel Blake smashed Friday night’s fifth semi-final of Britain’s Got Talent in a mesmerising show ahead of Sunday’s final.

According to Mail Online, immediately after the news the comedian, 34, said: “I feel amazing, thank you! Everyone at home and here, thank you very much!”

Axel left the audience in stitches with his jokes during his audition, with the comedian being Simon’s golden buzzer act earlier in the series.

He said to him after his set: “I’ve got to tell you, I was really nervous because I knew how good your first audition was and I really like you.

“I didn’t realise actually how brilliant you are… I know people on these shows, we get carried away in the moment, ‘Oh you’re a star, you’re a star, you’re a star,’ but I’m going to say it because I mean it, you’re a star.”

What have the judges said about 5 Star Boys?

An emotional Amanda Holden said: ”Oh my god you’ve reduced me to tears, I thought it was an extraordinary piece and I just think you should feel enormously proud of yourselves because it was beautiful.”

Fellow judge Alesha Dixon who was also tearful during the performance told the boys: ”Collectively, you were just stunning and I loved everything about it.”

While judges Simon Cowell and David Walliams referred to the act as ”the best audition we’ve seen all day” and ”perfect.”

The judges were also quick to praise the boys for the inspirational message they shared, encouraging them to stand up for what they believe in as ”five strong boys.”

Fans ‘unmask’ The Witch as ex-Corrie star

BRITAIN’s Got Talent fans say they’ve “unmasked” The Witch as an ex-Coronation star as they predicted the act “will be back.”

The wart-riddled magic act’s time in the competition came to an abrupt end in Monday’s first semi-final.

Busker Maxwell Thorpe and 13-year-old ventriloquist Jamie Leahey were chosen from the eight acts that performed to go through to the final.

But fans now think they’ve figured out who is behind the mask – and say the act will return to wreak havoc in the final on Sunday.

Some have speculated actor Ian Bartholomew, who played abuser Geoff Metcalfe on the cobbles, could be behind the act.

One responded to a post about Ian on social media and declared: “He’s the Witch!”

Another replied: “You have got me thinking now [because] I saw it was Stephen Mulhern!”

Marc Spelmann breaks silence on rumours he is the Witch

BRITAIN’S Got Talent’s Marc Spelmann has finally put to bed rumours he’s behind the terrifying Witch and Phantom acts.

The magician, who made the semi-finals in 2018 and finished runner-up the following year as mysterious Magician X, has been linked to the two spooky characters ever since their auditions last month.

However, in a new exclusive interview with The Sun, Marc has set the record straight once and for all: he’s not either act.

Insisting “they’re 110 percent not me”, he said: “I don’t think the Witch is a magician. There’s talk of it being Stephen Mulhern, but Stephen Mulhern is 6ft, he’s quite tall, and I can’t see him in that outfit.

“And the Phantom… I’ve no idea as to the actual identity of the Phantom at all.”

He laughed: “There was someone who did a joke saying ‘is Marc Spelmann one of the Teletubbies?’ That would have been more my style. Let’s go completely left of centre.”

Who will win Britain’s Got Talent? Odds revealed

With the final just around the corner the betting odds are revealing who is in the running to be this years Britain’s Got Talent 2022 winner.

Bookies have been rethinking their odds all week, after each semi-final show – and most bookies have the same winner in their minds.

Here’s the latest odds as the final approaches, according to skybet.

• Maxwell Thorpe – 11/8
• Eva Abley – 4/1
• Loren Allred – 5/1
• Tom Ball – 11/2
• Ben Nickless – 14/1
• Flintz & Taylor – 18/1
• Jamie Leahey – 25/1
• 5 Star Boys – 50/1

Last night’s semi-finalists revealed

Last Night’s acts were:

• Aneeshwar Kunchala – the 7 year old nature-inspired YouTuber wowed the judges with a poem about endangered animals.
• Axel Blake – 33-year-old comedian from West London, who judge Simon Cowell was blown away with his performance and ended up giving him the golden buzzer.
• Brian & Kyrsstal – the quirky and eccentric comedy duo who performed their unique song Hannibal The Cannibal.
• IMD Legion – the east London Street crew who performed a hip-hop set with acrobatic tricks, earning a standing ovation from the panel.
• Matricks Illusion – the brother and sister illusionists who impressed judges with their quick change act.
• Nick Edwards – the singer was the first to receive a golden moment, after his performance of Daddy’s Little Girl by Ernie Halter.
• Scooter Boys – the four young boys who made up the act, stole viewers’ hearts with their impressive tricks.
• Welsh of the West End – the Welsh choir consisting of ten professional performers, impressed the judges with their rendition of From Now On from The Greatest Showman.

More on the judges

Simon Cowell – The judge everybody loves to hate, Simon Cowell, has made a comeback for this series of Britain’s Got Talent.
As Simon Cowell’s production company SyCo is the team behind the show, it was guaranteed that Simon would be back.

Amanda Holden – To the delight of viewers, the star will grace our screens every Saturday night for another series.
Amanda Holden has been a firm fixture on the show since the first series and has become a household name.

Alesha Dixon – Alesha Dixon is back to judging the new series of Britain’s Got Talent.
She joined the panel back in 2012 and quickly became a fan favourite.

David Walliams – Funnyman David Walliams is back as the final judge of the series.
The actor and comedian is known for his camp humour and for annoying Simon Cowell.

BGT episodes are available on ITV Hub

Episodes will be available on the ITV Hub after each episode has aired.

As always the BGT champion will walk away with a huge cash prize of £250,000 and spot on bill of the Royal Variety Performance.

The reigning champ from 2020 is comedy singer Jon Courtenay.

Of course, Geordie comedy duo Ant and Dec will host the talent competition once again.

Explained: Who are the past BGT winners?

BRITAIN’S Got Talent is back for a fifteenth series, with competitors across the country battling to become the 2022 champ.

Here are some of the past winners:

• Paul Potts – 2007
• George Sampson – 2008
• Diversity – 2009
• Spelbound – 2010
• Jai McDowell – 2011
• Ashleigh and Pudsey – 2012
• Attraction – 2013
• Collabro – 2014
• Jules O’Dwyer & Matisse – 2015
• Richard Jones – 2016
• Tokio Myers – 2017
• Lost Voice Guy – 2018
• Colin Thackery – 2019
• Jon Courtenay – 2020

Read more about the acts here.

BGT episodes are available on ITV Hub

Episodes will be available on the ITV Hub after each episode has aired.

As always the BGT champion will walk away with a huge cash prize of £250,000 and spot on bill of the Royal Variety Performance.

The reigning champ from 2020 is comedy singer Jon Courtenay.

Of course, Geordie comedy duo Ant and Dec will host the talent competition once again.

BGT episodes are available on ITV Hub

Episodes will be available on the ITV Hub after each episode has aired.

As always the BGT champion will walk away with a huge cash prize of £250,000 and spot on bill of the Royal Variety Performance.

The reigning champ from 2020 is comedy singer Jon Courtenay.

Of course, Geordie comedy duo Ant and Dec will host the talent competition once again.

Who are Flintz & Taylor?

Flintz, 23, from London, and Taylor, 17, from Birmingham, told the judges they met on social media during the coronavirus lockdown.

They are a piano and rap combo, who write their own songs, and have proved a big hit on BGT.

It actually turns out they were given microphones by mistake at their audition before going on to get the Golden Buzzer from Alesha Dixon.

And the judges were blown away with the song written by the pair while they were miles apart.

On May 31, 2022 Flintz & Taylor were put through in the second semi after they won the judges vote.

When is the Britain’s Got Talent final?

The BGT final will take place on Sunday, June 5 and will run for two and a half hours where contestants will compete for the grand prize.

It will air at 7: 30pm on ITV and will also be available on ITVHub.

Ten acts will take the stage yet again, which will be made up of those who have won each semi-final show.

The winner will get to take home £250,000 and will get the chance to show off their talent at the Royal Variety Performance.

During the semi-finals each night two acts have been put through to the final.

So far there will be a variety of different performances including singers, a comedy act and an impressionist.

The usual four judges, Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Amanda Holden will be making an appearance on Sunday.

Fans all say the same thing as scooter boys suffer ANOTHER blunder 

BRITAIN’S Got Talent fans were gutted after one of the members in Scooter Boys suffered an fall during the semi-final performance.

The four youngsters hoped to impress judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams with their daredevil scooter stunts on tonight’s episode.

They showed off their scooter moves and impressed the judges and audience.

But half-way during the performance, one of the members took a stumble and fell off their scooter.

ITV viewers were quick to point out that this is the second time that they have taken a tumble.

The group, aged 6 to 10, had a false start to their audition after one member crashed during a trick.

Despite the minor fall, fans were quick to praise the young act for their incredible talent.

One wrote: “Loved that!! Love their energy. They were great. #BGT”

Another posted: “Fall aside, this was a good performance. #BGT”

Simon Cowell made to apologise to young girl after she cries during BGT

BGT judge Simon Cowell apologised to a young girl on Friday’s episode of Britain’s Got Talent after upsetting her over his painful remarks.

He let rip at the first act, Matricks Illusion, who had performed a disappearing act on stage.

According to mirror.co.uk, Simon wasn’t too impressed and ended up pressing his buzzer.

He said afterwards: “I buzzed because I didn’t feel it was magical enough. There was a lot of chaos, and whereas I like these big magic acts compared to cards, we had a magician on a few days ago who I thought was so much better.”

But later on, the 62-year-old judge stated: “By the way, I have to say something. You know going back to the very first act, I didn’t realise I’d really upset someone.

“I just apologise to her called Lamala, and I feel really awful. I now hate myself. Anyway, got that out of the way, back to you.”

David Walliams slammed as he makes VERY rude comment

David Walliams was slammed by Britain’s Got Talent viewers after making a very rude comment pre-watershed.

The cheeky judge, 50, gave a near-the-knuckle response after Simon put a cream pie in his face at the start of tonight’s live semi-final.

Ant and Dec commented that the cream was dribbling down his chin, prompting naughty David to comment: “That’s not the first time that’s happened.”

The risque comment left the hosts looking slightly panicked about the sexual reference pre-9pm on a family show.

And many viewers at home were not impressed either.

One fumed on twitter: “Walliams is a disgrace to this show. How he can get away with most things he says before nine”

A second added: “Absolute filth from david then”

Amanda Holden stuns in Platinum Jubilee Union Jack gown

Amanda Holden put on a very patriotic display today as she stunned fans in a Union Jack gown for the Platinum Jubilee.

Amanda, 51, looked incredible in a bespoke House of Sheldon Hall gown as she took to London’s streets to celebrate our Monarch’s milestone.

BRITAIN’S Got Talent judge Amanda Holden put on a very patriotic display today as she stunned fans in a Union Jack gown for the Platinum Jubilee.

Amanda, 51, looked incredible in a bespoke House of Sheldon Hall gown as she took to London’s streets to celebrate our Monarch’s milestone.

‘I hate myself’ – Simon Cowell makes rare apology on BGT

Simon Cowell issued a rare apology after realising he left a young girl in tears on Britain’s Got Talent.

Independent.co.uk reports that the judge had given harsh feedback to magic act Matricks Illusion at the start of the show.

However, one of the members, named Lamorna, was devastated by his words.

“By the way, I have to say something – you know, going back to the very first act. I didn’t realise I really upset someone. I just apologised to her, called Lamorna, and I feel really awful.”

He continued: “I now hate myself. Anyway, got that out the way. Back to you. So I’m sorry.”

BGT audience member shouts two rude words  

BGT’s audience got fired up last night as one woman shouted “wake up, David” in response to judge David Walliams’ comments about act Matricks Illusion.

David said he felt like they did not have enough tricks during their performance.

The final show is on Sunday.

‘Sensational’ Maxwell Thorpe blew away BGT panel

Singer Maxwell Thorpe blew BGT’s judges away with his semi-final performance, according to the show’s Twitter account.

The tweet read: “Sensational singer, Maxwell Thorpe blew us away with his Semi-Final performance!“

BGT viewers angry ‘politics got in the way’

Britain’s Got Talent fans were angry at the results for the last semi-final of the week.

According to express.co.uk, viewers were furious at the judges and suggested “politics” had something to do with their choice of sending young Aneeshwar Kunchala through to the final.

Theo Campbell commented on Twitter: “Politics getting in the way. Judges scared to go against the ‘trend’ for fear of a) upsetting a 7-year-old and b) the hateful comments and poor ratings #BGT.” [Sic]

@Alibo82 added: “It’s just a platform for government brainwashing to get the agenda through, absolute drivel and has lost all credibility for talent it once had!”

@CourierBoyUK said: “If an adult had done an identical act, they probably wouldn’t have made the top three, or even the semi’s #bgt.”

BGT: Wildcard act expected

Following the announcement of the Britain’s Got Talent finalists, a special judges’ wildcard act will be joining them.

Digital Spy revealed that the act will be a semi-finalist who impressed the judges and will be offered the chance to compete in the final.

The name of the act will be declared on Sunday.

Love Island celeb cheers on sibling from the audience at BGT semi-final

Love Island’s Amber Davies was spotted cheering on the remaining semi-finalists on Friday night’s episode of Britain’s Got Talent.

According to mirror.co.uk, the 25-year-old celeb enjoyed Friday night’s fifth semi-final show, as she was filmed clapping in the audience.

Amber’s sister Jade is a member of the group Welsh of the West End, so she was there to demonstrate her support.

Britain’s Got Talent 2022 finalists revealed

The ten finalists performing in Sunday’s grand finale of Britain’s Got Talent have been revealed.

According to Digital Spy, the finalists are:

Maxwell Thorpe

Jamie Leahey

Ben Nickless

Flintz & T4ylor

Tom Ball

Eva Abley

Loren Allred

5 Star Boys

Axel Blake

Aneeshwar Kunchala

Simon Cowell made to apologise to young girl after she cries during BGT

BGT judge Simon Cowell apologised to a young girl on Friday’s episode of Britain’s Got Talent after upsetting her over his painful remarks.

He let rip at the first act, Matricks Illusion, who had performed a disappearing act on stage.

According to mirror.co.uk, Simon wasn’t too impressed and ended up pressing his buzzer.

He said afterwards: “I buzzed because I didn’t feel it was magical enough. There was a lot of chaos, and whereas I like these big magic acts compared to cards, we had a magician on a few days ago who I thought was so much better.”

But later on, the 62-year-old judge stated: “By the way, I have to say something. You know going back to the very first act, I didn’t realise I’d really upset someone.

“I just apologise to her called Lamala, and I feel really awful. I now hate myself. Anyway, got that out of the way, back to you.”

Britain’s Got Talent: Comedian Axel Blake lands a place in final

Axel Blake smashed Friday night’s fifth semi-final of Britain’s Got Talent in a mesmerising show ahead of Sunday’s final.

According to Mail Online, immediately after the news the comedian, 34, said: “I feel amazing, thank you! Everyone at home and here, thank you very much!”

Axel left the audience in stitches with his jokes during his audition, with the comedian being Simon’s golden buzzer act earlier in the series.

He said to him after his set: “I’ve got to tell you, I was really nervous because I knew how good your first audition was and I really like you.

“I didn’t realise actually how brilliant you are… I know people on these shows, we get carried away in the moment, ‘Oh you’re a star, you’re a star, you’re a star,’ but I’m going to say it because I mean it, you’re a star.”

What have the judges said about 5 Star Boys?

An emotional Amanda Holden said: ”Oh my god you’ve reduced me to tears, I thought it was an extraordinary piece and I just think you should feel enormously proud of yourselves because it was beautiful.”

Fellow judge Alesha Dixon who was also tearful during the performance told the boys: ”Collectively, you were just stunning and I loved everything about it.”

While judges Simon Cowell and David Walliams referred to the act as ”the best audition we’ve seen all day” and ”perfect.”

The judges were also quick to praise the boys for the inspirational message they shared, encouraging them to stand up for what they believe in as ”five strong boys.”

Fans ‘unmask’ The Witch as ex-Corrie star

BRITAIN’s Got Talent fans say they’ve “unmasked” The Witch as an ex-Coronation star as they predicted the act “will be back.”

The wart-riddled magic act’s time in the competition came to an abrupt end in Monday’s first semi-final.

Busker Maxwell Thorpe and 13-year-old ventriloquist Jamie Leahey were chosen from the eight acts that performed to go through to the final.

But fans now think they’ve figured out who is behind the mask – and say the act will return to wreak havoc in the final on Sunday.

Some have speculated actor Ian Bartholomew, who played abuser Geoff Metcalfe on the cobbles, could be behind the act.

One responded to a post about Ian on social media and declared: “He’s the Witch!”

Another replied: “You have got me thinking now [because] I saw it was Stephen Mulhern!”

Marc Spelmann breaks silence on rumours he is the Witch

BRITAIN’S Got Talent’s Marc Spelmann has finally put to bed rumours he’s behind the terrifying Witch and Phantom acts.

The magician, who made the semi-finals in 2018 and finished runner-up the following year as mysterious Magician X, has been linked to the two spooky characters ever since their auditions last month.

However, in a new exclusive interview with The Sun, Marc has set the record straight once and for all: he’s not either act.

Insisting “they’re 110 percent not me”, he said: “I don’t think the Witch is a magician. There’s talk of it being Stephen Mulhern, but Stephen Mulhern is 6ft, he’s quite tall, and I can’t see him in that outfit.

“And the Phantom… I’ve no idea as to the actual identity of the Phantom at all.”

He laughed: “There was someone who did a joke saying ‘is Marc Spelmann one of the Teletubbies?’ That would have been more my style. Let’s go completely left of centre.”

Who will win Britain’s Got Talent? Odds revealed

With the final just around the corner the betting odds are revealing who is in the running to be this years Britain’s Got Talent 2022 winner.

Bookies have been rethinking their odds all week, after each semi-final show – and most bookies have the same winner in their minds.

Here’s the latest odds as the final approaches, according to skybet.

• Maxwell Thorpe – 11/8
• Eva Abley – 4/1
• Loren Allred – 5/1
• Tom Ball – 11/2
• Ben Nickless – 14/1
• Flintz & Taylor – 18/1
• Jamie Leahey – 25/1
• 5 Star Boys – 50/1

Last night’s semi-finalists revealed

Last Night’s acts were:

• Aneeshwar Kunchala – the 7 year old nature-inspired YouTuber wowed the judges with a poem about endangered animals.
• Axel Blake – 33-year-old comedian from West London, who judge Simon Cowell was blown away with his performance and ended up giving him the golden buzzer.
• Brian & Kyrsstal – the quirky and eccentric comedy duo who performed their unique song Hannibal The Cannibal.
• IMD Legion – the east London Street crew who performed a hip-hop set with acrobatic tricks, earning a standing ovation from the panel.
• Matricks Illusion – the brother and sister illusionists who impressed judges with their quick change act.
• Nick Edwards – the singer was the first to receive a golden moment, after his performance of Daddy’s Little Girl by Ernie Halter.
• Scooter Boys – the four young boys who made up the act, stole viewers’ hearts with their impressive tricks.
• Welsh of the West End – the Welsh choir consisting of ten professional performers, impressed the judges with their rendition of From Now On from The Greatest Showman.