Britain’s Got Talent 2024 LIVE — Sydnie Christmas lands first golden buzzer as burping act grosses out Bruno

Some fans already have their winner

Fans are already tipping Sydnie Christmas to win this year’s series.

This comes after she earned Amanda Holden’s Golden Buzzer with a stunning performance of Tomorrow in last night’s episode.

One commented on X: “Sydnie. Winner right there.”

Another said: “Sydnie Christmas was phenomenal. Not often I want a golden buzzer so much!”

A third wrote: “Haven’t watched #BGT in ages, but just happened to turn the TV on right as a girl called #Sydnie was singing, what a brilliant performance full of emotion but also control, nailed it!”

A fourth shared: “Yes! Well deserved Sydnie! Absolute goosebumps and never heard that song performed better than that.”

What time is Britain’s Got Talent on tonight?

Britain’s Got Talent is back for another explosive episode tonight.

The second episode of this year’s series takes to ITV at 7:40pm tonight.

If you missed last night’s action, head over to ITVX now to stream the series.

Ant admitted he felt faint after watching one performance

The last act of last night performed a breathtaking taekwondo routine while hitting and breaking blocks of wood.

Presenting duo Ant and Dec were both blown away by the South Korean martial arts group, and ran on stage to award them a golden buzzer.

After watching the whole performance from the wings, Dec gasped: “I’ve never felt so alive.”

Ant shared the sentiment, adding: “I feel faint, and I didn’t even do anything.”

Viewers ‘switch off’ over use of AI

Several fans have admitted to turning the talent show off after the very first act disturbed them.

In it a singing troupe took to the stage to harmonise their way through a musical – with a shock twist.

Each member had a camera in front of their face, and they used the tech to project the faces of the judges onto a big screen.

This made it appear as if the judges were the ones performing the quartet.

The panel found this hilarious, but audience members at home have shared more negative takes on social media.

One person groaned: “Remembering the days of BGT where we had Diversity and Susan Boyle and now you’ve got AI and the judges giving it the same level of praise as them.”

Another hit out: “How is this AI s**t talent???? Absolute C**P!”

Who is Viggo Venn?

Viggo Venn is a comedian, who hails from Norway.

He is well known on the comedy circuit, and can often be found performing in London pubs and clubs.

The Norwegian won the public vote in the semi-final with his very unique act, which involved him recording the judges saying their names, while wearing his iconic hi-vis jacket.

Alesha branded him “best act of the night”, while Simon confessed: “It was the most annoying act of the night, but also my favourite.”

His final performance finally saw him get Simon to wear a hi-vis jacket and he declared he had won over the head judge’s heart.

Who are the Britain’s Got Talent judges and hosts?

Owner and founder of the show Simon Cowell is once again the judge of the show alongside Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden with Bruno Tonioli joining the stellar panel.

Ant and Dec, who only waved goodbye to their Saturday Night Takeaway this month, will also return for the 17th season of the ITV show.

Bruno Tonioli insists he will never retire

The new BGT judge previously assessed celebrities on Strictly Come Dancing.

Despite having worked in showbiz for 15 years now, he says he has no plans to ever quit.

He told the Sun: “If I drop dead I will drop dead on stage. I love what I do. I always had this dream since I was a kid and what has happened is beyond what I could have ever dreamed of.

“Obviously I had to work very hard, I had to teach myself languages, but still being here, still working in the UK, still working in Hollywood. It’s like, ‘Wow! It’s meant to be’.”

Bruno Tonioli has made a subtle swipe at his fellow judges

The flamboyant Italian joined the ITV show last year.

After watching back the opening episode of BGT he joked that he is the only person on the panel whose face moves.

The 68-year-old shared: “I went into the bathroom and looked in the mirror and said, ‘Bloody hell, I am the only person with wrinkles’.

“I do my thing but I haven’t done Botox yet. I will now. There’s nothing wrong with it if it makes you look better on screen, I’m not commenting on that.

“I think I could do with a bit. I’m very expressive, so I’m not sure if I could cope if I couldn’t move my face.

“But you have choices. I’m not one to criticise people’s choices.”

One performer said their students were tougher to impress than Simon Cowell

Mike Woodhams amazed the judges with his celebrity impressions – and joked that the kids he teach are a tougher audience.

The educator from Milton Keynes successfully impersonated James Blunt and Macy Gray down to the hand gestures while belting out some of their most famous hits.

Viewers hit out at contestants being allowed to return

Dog trainer Lucy Heath is trying her luck on BGT for the third time after making it to the final on her second try.

Some people have complained that this is unfair and she is robbing new talent of their chance to win.

One took to social media fuming: “Why is she allowed back on when she made it to the final in 2016?! Sorry but this show is an absolute joke nowadays.”

Another chimed in: “If you’ve been on before and made it to the final you shouldn’t be allowed to go back on in my opinion. Just possibly taking that spot away from someone else who hasn’t had a chance before.”

Simon believes you do not need to win anymore to become a household name

Speaking last year head judge Simon Cowell said he doesn’t believe you even need to win the contest anymore to become a household name.

He said: “Where things have changed a lot from where we started is it always used to be about the end prize.

“Now a good audition that goes viral can open so many doors, that’s what makes us stand out from other shows.

“I really like it when someone’s brilliant and they’ve got a regular day job, because that adds an extra level to what they’re doing and has people talk about the act afterwards.

“I learned that when Susan Boyle was on the show.”

Where is Lagi Andreas now?

Michalakis 'Lagi' Andreas soared to fame in 2009 alongside his father as the duo Stavros Flatley at the age of 13.

The pair finished fourth behind Susan Boyle and the eventual winner, dance group Diversity.

Following their stint on the show, they appeared on ITV's Sugar Free Farm, where celebrity contestants were challenged to take on a sugar-free diet.

He married his wife Annika in 2022 in a lavish ceremony in Cyprus - that same year, they welcomed their first child, a daughter called Xenia.

Catch up on Britain’s Got Talent

Viewers were left BUZZING last night as Britain Got Talent returned to screens.

But, if you missed any of the global acts and the iconic golden buzzer – the good news is there’s a way to catch up on all the latest from BGT.

Simply head over to ITVX or STV Player to watch the series so far.

Some fans already have their winner

Fans are already tipping Sydnie Christmas to win this year's series.

This comes after she earned Amanda Holden's Golden Buzzer with a stunning performance of Tomorrow in last night's episode.

One commented on X: "Sydnie. Winner right there."

Another said: "Sydnie Christmas was phenomenal. Not often I want a golden buzzer so much!"

A third wrote: "Haven't watched #BGT in ages, but just happened to turn the TV on right as a girl called #Sydnie was singing, what a brilliant performance full of emotion but also control, nailed it!"

A fourth shared: "Yes! Well deserved Sydnie! Absolute goosebumps and never heard that song performed better than that."

Amanda Holden's most iconic looks as BGT returns

Amanda Holden has served some stunning looks during her time on Britain's Got Talent.

So with the return of the hit reality TV show, we took a look at some of her best outfits over the years.

Check out the piece below to see just some of Amanda's best looks since she joined the show in 2007.

AMANDA-MN!

Amanda Holden’s sexiest BGT outfits from sheer dress to plunging 'Ofcom' gown

How does the Britain’s Got Talent golden buzzer work?

The golden buzzer is on the judges’ panel which, when pressed, means you are automatically granted a place in the semi-finals.

This will mean they will skip past the boot camp stage of the competition, ultimately giving them a head start.

Each judge, and hosts Ant & Dec, have one opportunity per series to press it for any act they deem as worthy.

The golden buzzer was introduced in series eight, and has been an integral part since.

What time is Britain's Got Talent on tonight?

Britain's Got Talent is back for another explosive episode tonight.

The second episode of this year's series takes to ITV at 7:40pm tonight.

If you missed last night's action, head over to ITVX now to stream the series.

Who was in the Britain’s Got Talent final in 2023?

The acts that made it to the final were:

• Wild card winner: Tonikaku, comedy act from Japan
• Semi-final five winner: Cillian O’Connor, a 14-year-old magician from Ireland.
• Semi-final five: Lillianna Clifton, a dancer, 13, from Liverpool.
• Semi-final four winner: Malakai Bayoh, 13-year-old singer from London.
• Semi-final three winner: Ghetto Kids, dance troupe from Uganda.
• Semi-final three: Travis George, a singer from Wales.
• Semi-final four: Duo Odyssey, and an acrobatic duo from Liverpool.
• Semi-final two winner: Viggo Venn, comedian from Norway.
• Semi-final two: Olivia Lynes, 11-year-old singer from Bath.
• Semi-final one winner : Musa Motha – professional dancer from London.
• Semi-final one: Amy Lou – singer from Tipton, West Midland.

Britain's Got Talent's top ten most viewed auditions

The Britain's Got Talent auditions have given us some of the most iconic moments in TV history.

Now, with the start of the 2024 series, we've taken a look at the most-watched auditions of all, does your favourite make the cut?

• 10. Paddy and Nicko - 92 million views
• 9. Asanda Jezile - 107 million views
• 8. Darcy Oake – 126 million views
• 7. Natalie Okri – 129 million views
• 6. Charlotte & Jonathan – 148 million views
• 5. Bonetics – 171 million views
• 4. Paul Potts – 195 million views
• 3. Bars & Melody – 250 million views
• 2. Susan Boyle – 262 million views
• 1. Calum Scott – 388 million views

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Britain's Got Talent top ten most-viewed auditions of all time revealed

WATCH: Sydnie Christmas breaks down as fan favourite earns Golden Buzzer

Fans fume as first Golden Buzzer act turns out to be a professional performer

BGT fans fumed last night after the series' first Golden Buzzer act was revealed to a pro performer.

Sydnie Christmas left the judges stunned after her performance of Tomorrow from Annie.

However, some felt awarding her the Golden Buzzer was unfair after finding out she has starred in Starlight Express in Bochum, Germany, and Lazarus at London's King's Cross Theatre.

One wrote on X: "No way. She’s either got an album out already or has been signed somewhere. Sydnie is pro already I reckon."

Another posted: "Why did Sydnie get a Golden Buzzer. She's a professional for goodness sake."

STAGE DRAMA

BGT slammed by viewers as golden buzzer act is revealed as stage performer

Meet the judges: Bruno Tonioli

Last but not least we have the fabulous Bruno Tonioli.

After leaving Strictly, he decided to move over to ITV, and is now the newest BGT judge.

Bruno has a long career in entertainment, and is also a judge on Dancing With The Stars.

He is a well-respected dancer and choreographer, who has worked with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, including Michael Jackson, Elton John and Freddie Mercury.

In Bruno’s early career in the 80s worked as a choreographer for music videos, stage shows and tours for Tina Turner, Sting, the Rolling Stones, Sinitta, Boy George, Dead Or Alive and Duran Duran, among others.

Meet the judges: Alesha Dixon

Alesha Dixon is back to judge the new series of Britain’s Got Talent.

The TV star joined the panel back in 2012 and quickly became a fan favourite.

Alesha rose to fame in the early 2000s as a member of the R&B group Mis-Teeq, and was also a judge on Strictly.

Her background in singing, dancing, and rapping makes her a great judge on the talent show.

Meet the judges: Amanda Holden

Amanda Holden has been a judge on Britain’s Got Talent since it first started in 2007.

The star is a firm fixture on the judging panel, which has helped her to become a household name.

Amanda is best known for her bold outfits and witty comments.

When she’s not busy with BGT, she co-hosts the Heart Breakfast radio show with Jamie Theakston on weekday mornings.