Bored Britain's Got Talent fans slam segment saying it's been ‘done to death' and insist show ‘needs to move on'
The smash-hit ITV variety show returned for to screens for its fourth semi final this series.
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Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular' kicked off proceedings - but not all viewers were left happy.
One viewer wrote on X: "I said this last year. The Greatest showman has been done to death already!!
"BGT needs to come up with a new thing!!!"
Another added: "I know the other judges mock Simon and his Greatest Showman obsession in their private group chat."
While a third chimed in: "Every year there's stuff from this musical."
A fourth shared: "#BGT can Simon Cowell not move on from the Greatest Showman."
Meanwhile, competing for spots in the final were Hear Our Voice, IDOLLS, Papi Bucket, TK Magic, Joseph Charm, Maya Giotea, Max Fox and Obsequious.
It comes as viewers previously slammed the show with Ofcom complaints following a "terrifying" semi-final act.
Bao Cuong, 45, returned to the BGT stage after his first audition left viewers "gagging.
The judges watched in horror as the performer swallowed flaming weapons.
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Ant and Dec looked horrified while they got on a motorcycle car which Bao pulled using just his eyes.
Ultimately, Bao failed to advance to the Grand Final - with Ping Pong Pang and Jasmine Rice qualifying.
Ofcom revealed that May 10's Britain's Got Talent episode received 65 complaints.
They confirmed to The Mirror that the majority of them related to Bao's extreme routine.
One fumed: "I find this act impossible to watch. How can this be classed as family entertainment … it's horrific."
Another penned: "I don't want to watch an act which is intrinsically dangerous. It could have gone horribly wrong."
While a third wrote: "Make it stop man I can't even watch how disgusting."
Britain's Got Talent airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
Timeline of BGT Winners
Britain's Got Talent has been thrilling fans since it burst onto the scene in 2007.
Here we take a look at all the BGT winners - from the first ever one to the most recent:
2007: Paul Potts - The first ever winner of BGT was opera singer Paul Potts. He saw off competition from Connie Talbot, The Bar Wizards, Bessie Cursors, Damon Scott and Kombat Breakers to win.
2008: George Sampson - In series two of Britain's Got Talent a young George Sampson wowed judges and viewers with his impressive dance moves.
2009: Diversity - Dance troupe Diversity scooped the BGT crown and beat of competition from singer Susan Boyle, who was strongly tipped to win the show.
2010 - Spellbound: Gymnastic troupe Spellbound really impressed judge Simon Cowell with their stunning routines and incredible stunts in 2010. At the time, the music mogul said: 'I can only say on live television that was one of the most astonishing things I have ever seen.'
2011 - Jai McDowall: Viewers were stunned when Jai McDowall won the show in 2011, as young singer Ronan Parke was the favourite to win the series.
2012 - Ashleigh and Pudsy: Ashleigh Butler and her adorable pooch Pudsey stole hearts when they performed in series six of the talent show.
2013 - Attraction: Hungarian shadow artist group Attraction won the seventh series of Britain's Got Talent. The squad had taken part in the German version of BGT in 2012, however, they had only placed seventh.
2014 - Collabro: Classical music band Collabro faced tough competition in the 2014 final as all the finalist were singers, but they went on to scoop the crown.
2015 - Jules O'Dwyer & Matisse: Dog lovers everywhere could't get enough of Jules O'Dwyer and pet pup Matisse. The impressive duo even performed on a tightrope to secure their win.
2016 - Richard Jones: Army man Richard Jones became the first magician in the show's history to win Britain's Got Talent.
2017 - Tokio Myers: Pianist Tokio Myers impressed the judges with his blend of classical and electronic music.
2018 - Lost Voice Guy: Stand-up comedian Lost Voice Guy, who performs with a speech synthesiser, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was six months old. However, he defied the odds and is a BGT champ.
2019 - Colin Thackery: Veteran army officer Colin Thackery warmed the nations hearts with his singing voice. He was crowned winner of BGT after singing Michael Ball's Love Changes Everything.
2020 - Jon Courtenay: Singer and pianist Jon Courtenay was Ant and Dec's Golden Buzzer act. After he won the £250,000 prize he said: ""Just amazing, I can't believe it."
2022 - Axel Blake: Comedian Axel Blake scooped the crown after the show was off air for two years during Covid.
2023 - Viggo Venn: Known for his high-vis jackets, comedian Viggo Venn was victorious in 2023.
2024 - Sydnie Christmas: The reigning champ is singer Sydnie Christmas.
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