Britain's Got Talent viewers complain after KSI hits the Golden Buzzer for 'immature and inappropriate' act
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Britain's Got Talent viewers have complained after KSI awarded a Golden Buzzer to an 'immature and inappropriate' act.
The hit ITV show returned on Saturday night, with the final set of audition acts performing in Blackpool in a bid to impress judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI.
Throughout the series, eight acts had already received Golden Buzzers, securing their place in the live shows.
However, on Saturday's episode (April 18), the ninth and final buzzer of the series was pressed - with fans left unimpressed.
The Golden Buzzer was awarded to Mr Cherry, a 'strongman' act from Japan.
His unusual act began with him opening a tightly sealed jar of pickles before going on to crush cans by sitting on them and open wine bottles using his backside.
Britain's Got Talent viewers have complained after KSI awarded a Golden Buzzer to an 'immature and inappropriate' act
The hit ITV show returned on Saturday night, with the final set of audition acts performing in Blackpool in a bid to impress judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden , Alesha Dixon and KSI
Despite receiving a red buzzer from Simon Cowell, KSI awarded him the Golden Buzzer after the performance.
'I don't know about you but I think that was the greatest thing I've ever seen,' KSI told him.
Fans were less impressed, with one saying: 'Why the hell did they give Mr Cherry the golden buzzer?! Ffs #BGT',
'#BGT this is great. BUT IT'S NOT FOR KIDS TO BE WATCHING',
'This was ridiculous, surprising as KSI has been a pretty good judge up until this',
'Thought KSI was usually a pretty good judge but OMG that is the worst golden buzzer ever, what a waste of a golden buzzer, unbelievable',
'I mean Mr Cherry was hilarious sure. But a golden buzzer? Are you ok',
'KSI what are you thinking?????',
The Golden Buzzer was awarded to Mr Cherry, a 'strongman' act from Japan
Fans were less impressed, with one saying: 'Why the hell did they give Mr Cherry the golden buzzer?! Ffs #BGT'
'What a waste of a golden buzzer. Just how immature is KSI? That that guy with the machetes was so inappropriate for early evening tv when kids will be watching. Not cool at all.'
In a behind the scenes video KSI explained why he pressed the golden buzzer for Mr Cherry.
'Because I've seen nothing like it. Incredible,' he said.
The other judges were not as keen on Mr Cherry, including Simon Cowell who gave him a red buzzer.
Mr Cherry had something to say after his performance: 'KSI thank you Cherry much.
'Keep calm and Cherry on.'
It comes after Simon hit the Golden Buzzer for incredible singer Matty Juniosa.
As another round of hopefuls took to the stage in a bid to impress the judges, the singer brought the house down with his amazing rendition of Prince's hit track Purple Rain with the audience rising for a standing ovation.
Matty became the second act of the night sent through to the final after Ant and Dec also hit their buzzer for autistic comedian Ted Hill just a few moments prior.
The energetic musician showed off his amazing vocals as he belted out the 1984 track, leaving the judges speechless.
'I thought that was a fantastic performance and I can see how much you want it,' Amanda Holden said.
It comes after Simon hit the Golden Buzzer for incredible singer Matty Juniosa
Matty became the second act of the night sent through to the final after Ant and Dec also hit their buzzer for autistic comedian Ted Hill just a few moments prior
Simon added: 'You are the kind of artist where you you put eight spoonfuls of sugar in your tea, you put about ten thousand in.'
The energetic musician showed off his amazing vocals as he belted out the 1984 track, leaving the judges speechless.
'I thought that was a fantastic performance and I can see how much you want it,' Amanda Holden said.
Simon added: 'You are the kind of artist where you you put eight spoonfuls of sugar in your tea, you put about ten thousand in.'
He continued: 'This is the biggest reaction I think we have had from anyone,' before he added: 'So... why the hell not!' and hit the buzzer.
Matty fell to his knees as confetti fell around him before he burst out in tears at the incredible response to his performance.
Just minutes before, Ant and Dec has hit the Golden Buzzer for comedian Ted.
During the show, emotional scenes saw the presenting duo walk up behind the judges and hit the button for the 31-year-old contestant, sending him straight through to final and leaving supporters in the audience in tears.
After his quirky, yet very clever performance, Ted wowed all four judges but it was hosts Ant and Dec who were really left blown away by his act.
Walking on to the stage, Ted explained: 'I'm here to combine my analytical weird brain with my love for stand up comedy.
'I'm here to talk to you about my special interests. First I'm going to address the elephant in the room, I am a very autistic man...'
He then launched into an hilarious presentation about the phonetic alphabet which left both Amanda and KSI in hysterics.
KSI said: 'You are so funny you were just on a role.'
Amanda added: 'It has blown my mind, it was completely unexpected... so intelligent' before she was interrupted by Ant and Dec reaching over and hitting the buzzer.
'Thank you so much! That was amazing, it doesn't feel real. This is life changing for me,' Ted exclaimed.
Ted and Matty follow the likes of Jeremy Clarkson's farming choir who received Amanda's buzzer last week as well as act Antigravity - who created a video game on stage.
Simon was the first judge to press the buzzer in the opening episode for athlete Paul Nunnari and his wheelchair stunts, while KSI awarded the second to 16-year-old magician Rafferty Coope.
