Britain's Got Talent is an entertaining talent show, that is very addictive to watch. It is true though that some of the people who went on the show were laughable like the singing saxophone(Simon summed it up perfectly when comparing it to a baby crying), though in the recent series there have been revelations like Diversity, Susan Boyle and I am probably the only one who was very surprised by Hollie Steele, despite her meltdown in the semi final. Ant and Dec are very entertaining presenters too, not annoying, actually funny mostly. The judges are fine, Piers has said a number of very unfair things in the past, and there have been a number of times when I have disagreed with his decision-making. Amanda Holden, I know is an actress, but she is very beautiful and encouraging, so I don't mind her. Simon seems a lot less critical than he is on the X Factor, yes he has said some nasty things, but he does tell the truth(well most of the time) but sometimes doesn't put it in the right way. Britain's Got Talent is very entertaining, especially in the audition weeks, and fun to watch, but I'd rather watch it on my television than participate on it. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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Entertaining show but too manipulated to be trusted
benjamin-twist29 May 2016
Warning: Spoilers
I liked BGT in the early days but the show has become too manipulated in recent years. Now we not only have footage of the acts supposedly waiting to be auditioned by Simon and the other judges (even though they're actually being auditioned by anonymous staff on earlier dates) we also have footage of acts making their way to the audition, after the audition where hug their family/friends and most perversely miked up members of the audience who make inane or obvious comments about the acts performing (while other pull stupid faces in response to bad/weird acts, not realising they look equally stupid themselves).
Added to this the fact that a lot of the acts are not British and a lot are professional or have entered and won talent shows elsewhere leaves the traditional meaning Talent Show a bit meaningless. In other words BGT so manipulated and dubious you stop believing its real and start thinking its one big con and you're in danger of falling for it.
It's interesting that some of the acts who won (or came close) in previous years including the first winner Paul Potts, Susan Boyle and the 2015 series winner didn't appear at the 2016 ten year final celebrations (go figure).
Talking of which, Richard Jones, the winner of the 2016 final was a very unworthy winner. Not because he stole his tricks - a lot of magicians borrow from the past - but because he didn't perform them well. A lot of the time you can see exactly how he did them (and he made some unforgivable mistakes when he did the trick on This Morning), close up magic is a bad choice for large arenas (relies too much on cameras which is never good) but mainly because he's so bloody boring. The guy has no real presentation style, no clever or funny patter and most importantly ZERO charisma. He's just a tall soldier. End of.
I could just about forgive all that but that crock of rubbish he served up as magic in the final was truly pathetic. A child could have done that routine with the same result. There was just one simple card trick involved which has nothing to do with what he was talking about, and then he brings on the veteran soldier alongside some more of his army mates. When Jules O'Dwyer bought on an extra dog in the previous years final she got criticised. This guy brings on half a dozen extra people with no comment The whole thing's a stitch up. Let the soldier win. Let's be patriotic. Fine but it has nothing to do with magic. But that's BGT in a nutshell, it has little to do with real talent but a lot to do with what they want us to see and what Simon Cowell can get out of it.
Added to this the fact that a lot of the acts are not British and a lot are professional or have entered and won talent shows elsewhere leaves the traditional meaning Talent Show a bit meaningless. In other words BGT so manipulated and dubious you stop believing its real and start thinking its one big con and you're in danger of falling for it.
It's interesting that some of the acts who won (or came close) in previous years including the first winner Paul Potts, Susan Boyle and the 2015 series winner didn't appear at the 2016 ten year final celebrations (go figure).
Talking of which, Richard Jones, the winner of the 2016 final was a very unworthy winner. Not because he stole his tricks - a lot of magicians borrow from the past - but because he didn't perform them well. A lot of the time you can see exactly how he did them (and he made some unforgivable mistakes when he did the trick on This Morning), close up magic is a bad choice for large arenas (relies too much on cameras which is never good) but mainly because he's so bloody boring. The guy has no real presentation style, no clever or funny patter and most importantly ZERO charisma. He's just a tall soldier. End of.
I could just about forgive all that but that crock of rubbish he served up as magic in the final was truly pathetic. A child could have done that routine with the same result. There was just one simple card trick involved which has nothing to do with what he was talking about, and then he brings on the veteran soldier alongside some more of his army mates. When Jules O'Dwyer bought on an extra dog in the previous years final she got criticised. This guy brings on half a dozen extra people with no comment The whole thing's a stitch up. Let the soldier win. Let's be patriotic. Fine but it has nothing to do with magic. But that's BGT in a nutshell, it has little to do with real talent but a lot to do with what they want us to see and what Simon Cowell can get out of it.
Just for your head full of beer... otherwise no chear.
lpewoltermann13 August 2020
It's not that there is no talent. But you have to look really hard. Be a better judge then the jury... and yet be part of the looney tune editors. The cheering crowd audio and images often don't match. But that is oke. Cause the crowd is just impressed as you... and not what the show wants you to believe.
Appreciate the rare talent cause it is hard to find it between all the ranting and golden buzzers.
Appreciate the rare talent cause it is hard to find it between all the ranting and golden buzzers.
Britain's Got Talent ? I Beg To Differ
Theo Robertson30 May 2009
It's impossible to pick up a British tabloid without reading about the newest media star created by this show . I decided to ignore it since it's lumpen nonsense . The panel itself was enough to give the show a miss
Piers Morgan . A former Fleet Street editor of a rag called The Daily Mirror . Morgan's main claim to fame is that he published obviously faked pictures of soldiers " torturing " suspects at a Basra army base . Anywhere else in the world this would have led to him facing charges of treason but after being sacked by the paper his career really took off in a big way . Only in Britain
Amanda Holden . An actress who is famous for being Amanda Holden , which tells you how well she's made a career out of being an actress
Simon Cowell . Okay fair enough
The word talent is very vague . On Britain's Got Talent it seems " talent " is a euphemism of " gimmick " . You got a family pet that can tap dance then have a go on this show . If you're a talented human being who can play an invisible musical instrument or juggle wheelbarrows then audition and you'll be chosen for the semi finals . If you're even less talented than your peers then don't worry because " talent " can be an euphemism for " sob story victim "
Actually this is why the show is so objectionable - it's highly manipulative . Someone comes on and says they've had a close family relative die recently , or they've reached middle age without receiving a french kiss and everyone will fall over themselves to improve the victim's life . Perhaps the worst personification of this was ten year old Hollie Steel bursting in to tears and being told by the producers she's blown her chance . Cue more banshee like wailing from young Hollie that led to Simon saying " I don't know how but we'll find time to give you a second chance . I can see young Hollie having a career as an actress since talent or a lack of it has never stopped Amanda Holden being famous
But this show has nothing to do with anything resembling talent does it ?
Piers Morgan . A former Fleet Street editor of a rag called The Daily Mirror . Morgan's main claim to fame is that he published obviously faked pictures of soldiers " torturing " suspects at a Basra army base . Anywhere else in the world this would have led to him facing charges of treason but after being sacked by the paper his career really took off in a big way . Only in Britain
Amanda Holden . An actress who is famous for being Amanda Holden , which tells you how well she's made a career out of being an actress
Simon Cowell . Okay fair enough
The word talent is very vague . On Britain's Got Talent it seems " talent " is a euphemism of " gimmick " . You got a family pet that can tap dance then have a go on this show . If you're a talented human being who can play an invisible musical instrument or juggle wheelbarrows then audition and you'll be chosen for the semi finals . If you're even less talented than your peers then don't worry because " talent " can be an euphemism for " sob story victim "
Actually this is why the show is so objectionable - it's highly manipulative . Someone comes on and says they've had a close family relative die recently , or they've reached middle age without receiving a french kiss and everyone will fall over themselves to improve the victim's life . Perhaps the worst personification of this was ten year old Hollie Steel bursting in to tears and being told by the producers she's blown her chance . Cue more banshee like wailing from young Hollie that led to Simon saying " I don't know how but we'll find time to give you a second chance . I can see young Hollie having a career as an actress since talent or a lack of it has never stopped Amanda Holden being famous
But this show has nothing to do with anything resembling talent does it ?
Quite an interesting show
Simon_J_Rodgers13 August 2012
It is interesting to see people from all over the country showing what they can do, some of them are quite good, some of them are just plain stupid.
It's a little bit funny how some people are discussing their talent with Ant and Dec or just to the camera and explaining how they feel gifted and how they have been doing their talent, etc then they come on and they're just utter rubbish. Come on now, being rubbish is one thing, but trying to make yourself look better before you've even started is just plain silly.
There was that impressionist who tried imitating Tony Blair, William Hague and David Blunkett and he was really bad. He did William Hague just about okay, but he could not do the others to save his life.
I think most of the time the judges are right in their decisions, however when they complain that the act they see is quite limited, why don't they say yes, but ask for more variety in the next round? If they can offer it they can get further, if not, they're out. That's fair isn't it? Don't get me wrong, sometimes the judges are a bit too smug and smart for their own good.
Sometimes I wonder if they should leave out singing as a talent, otherwise it could just out as another X-factor.
I think they should show more auditions on TV, because its either entertaining if they are good, funny if they're not. Either way, viewers can't lose.
I think they should also show a repeat late at night, with no censorship. There was a dancer who was quickly buzzed out and Simon Cowell told him that he was just useless and he shouted a few swears, which were bleeped out obviously, and ran off, before the judges had even had a vote. Wouldn't it have been interesting to hear what he said?
All in all, too many talents to mention here. Kate and her dog Gin were quite good and yes Kate did actually train her dog and stuff beforehand. If may look like she didn't do much but most of her work was behind the scenes. Like the conductor of an orchestra.
Quite a good show.
It's a little bit funny how some people are discussing their talent with Ant and Dec or just to the camera and explaining how they feel gifted and how they have been doing their talent, etc then they come on and they're just utter rubbish. Come on now, being rubbish is one thing, but trying to make yourself look better before you've even started is just plain silly.
There was that impressionist who tried imitating Tony Blair, William Hague and David Blunkett and he was really bad. He did William Hague just about okay, but he could not do the others to save his life.
I think most of the time the judges are right in their decisions, however when they complain that the act they see is quite limited, why don't they say yes, but ask for more variety in the next round? If they can offer it they can get further, if not, they're out. That's fair isn't it? Don't get me wrong, sometimes the judges are a bit too smug and smart for their own good.
Sometimes I wonder if they should leave out singing as a talent, otherwise it could just out as another X-factor.
I think they should show more auditions on TV, because its either entertaining if they are good, funny if they're not. Either way, viewers can't lose.
I think they should also show a repeat late at night, with no censorship. There was a dancer who was quickly buzzed out and Simon Cowell told him that he was just useless and he shouted a few swears, which were bleeped out obviously, and ran off, before the judges had even had a vote. Wouldn't it have been interesting to hear what he said?
All in all, too many talents to mention here. Kate and her dog Gin were quite good and yes Kate did actually train her dog and stuff beforehand. If may look like she didn't do much but most of her work was behind the scenes. Like the conductor of an orchestra.
Quite a good show.
Britain's Got Talent
jboothmillard18 June 2007
Warning: Spoilers
If you like entertainment/talent shows, e.g. Pop Idol, The X Factor, etc, finding the newest talent from the country, then this is the show with it all. Presented by Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, this new show sets out to find the best talent that would have the chance to win £100,000, and the chance to perform in front of The Queen or Prince Charles at The Royal Variety Performance. The judges were ex-newspaper editor and media baron Piers Morgan, actress of stage and screen Amanda Holden (who performed there herself), and the always popular music producer Simon Cowell, with temporary guest judges actress, dancer and model Kelly Brook and music manager Louis Walsh. The show has no rules about age or act, they just want anyone to turn up who thinks they have something to impress the judges, the thousand strong audience, and (if they win) royalty. The difference here is not just the audience, but the judges have the opportunity to stop the act with three X buzzers. The acts that get through to the semi-finals are all great fun in their own ways, and most deserved to get there. Acts have included: Damon Scott with Bubbles the Monkey, opera singer and winner Paul Potts, young classical singer Faryl Smith, young soprano Andrew Johnston, electric violin players Escala, street dancer and winner George Sampson, canine freestyle act Kate and Gin, dance act Signature, rapper DJ Talent, street dance group Flawless, young singer Shaheen Jafargholi, comedy dance act Stavros Flatley, singing phenomenon Susan Boyle, street dance group and winners Diversity, and many more. Ant and Dec were number 56, and Simon Cowell number 33 on The 100 Worst Britons (why?), Cowell was number 28, and Ant and Dec number 7 on TV's 50 Greatest Stars, and Cowell was number 67 on The 100 Greatest Sex Symbols. Very good!
Best Reality Show on TV
Izak861 June 2009
Britain's Got Talent started in 2007 with the aim of finding a new act to perform on the Royal Variety Show. The first series was strangely only on TV for one week, however the second and third series was extended to around eight weeks, with the auditions broadcast on a weekly basis for seven weeks and then the live finals broadcast daily over the following week.
In my opinion, Britain's Got Talent is a more entertaining reality show than any of the other main ones such as Strictly Come Dancing, X Factor and Dancing on Ice. The main reason for this, is the show is open to absolutely anyone with any talent. The auditions are hilarious and are my favourite part of the series.
It's just a pity ITV don't give the show more air time. Considering X Factor is on TV for four months, it's strange they only give eight weeks to a show that is actually more popular.
In my opinion, Britain's Got Talent is a more entertaining reality show than any of the other main ones such as Strictly Come Dancing, X Factor and Dancing on Ice. The main reason for this, is the show is open to absolutely anyone with any talent. The auditions are hilarious and are my favourite part of the series.
It's just a pity ITV don't give the show more air time. Considering X Factor is on TV for four months, it's strange they only give eight weeks to a show that is actually more popular.
Not Again
carolynocean18 January 2022
I just heard the bad news that it is back for another year .
I hate this show , its full of fake judges , fake presenters and fake audience .
The hard luck stories are getting more competitive , I wonder has the competition switched to " who can come up with the sadder story , as opposed to who has got any talent" Also ,I am probably on my own here, but I am so sick and tired of Ant and Dec .
They are repetitive and tired and a little cringy .
How many more years will I have to see them on TV ?
Having got that off my chest , I feel a lot better .
I hate this show , its full of fake judges , fake presenters and fake audience .
The hard luck stories are getting more competitive , I wonder has the competition switched to " who can come up with the sadder story , as opposed to who has got any talent" Also ,I am probably on my own here, but I am so sick and tired of Ant and Dec .
They are repetitive and tired and a little cringy .
How many more years will I have to see them on TV ?
Having got that off my chest , I feel a lot better .
It does indeed
studioAT16 April 2017
Often better than it's more flashy stable mate 'The X Factor' this Simon Cowell show is still going strong.
The reason for that is that it's purely about variety. Not someone screeching out a song every two minutes. We get acrobats, comedians - it's good old fashioned fun.
Cowell has smartly kept the judging panel largely the same over the years, with the same hosts in place too.
I look forward to this show every spring, and apart from the 'Hassellhoff and McIntyre year', it's hasn't let me down.
Keep doing what you're doing with this show, Simon.
The reason for that is that it's purely about variety. Not someone screeching out a song every two minutes. We get acrobats, comedians - it's good old fashioned fun.
Cowell has smartly kept the judging panel largely the same over the years, with the same hosts in place too.
I look forward to this show every spring, and apart from the 'Hassellhoff and McIntyre year', it's hasn't let me down.
Keep doing what you're doing with this show, Simon.
The auditions are fun
shawcarvetht9 June 2022
It's great if you get hold of downloads of the episodes. You can skip to the auditions, past the intro and the pain of watching Ant and Dec, and look out for some fun acts. You lose a lot of the novelty once you're past the auditions. It's looks like complaints of things feeling staged relate to the producers trying to capture everything repeatedly and wanting to make it perfect in their eyes by having a load of material to choose from.
A must-watch for the 21st century sociopath
adamstuartcox28 April 2012
Like most people, I get immense pleasure from seeing a child cry. Oh, how I love to watch the tears roll down their little faces! I also love seeing the mentally ill being publicly humiliated - well, who doesn't? Unfortunately, it has become less and less acceptable to seek out and publicly mock infants and the disabled.
Thank God for Britain's Got Talent! Finally, we are free to laugh at the disadvantaged without being shunned by our peers. I literally cannot think of a better Saturday night's television than watching a quartet of millionaires sat behind a desk sneering at the disillusioned, disadvantaged and disturbed. Each episode allows you to cackle with glee as a stream of human beings' hopes and dreams are destroyed in front of the entire nation - what could be more heart-warming than that?
The judges are what really make the show what it is - after all, who could possibly be a better judge of "talent" than Amanda Holden? Her role in that programme about hairdressers is widely regarded as the greatest character portrayal of all time. Presumably the sheer strength of this performance is why we've not seen her act in anything since then.
Simon Cowell is brilliant. I love the way he sneers at the inept auditionees for "wasting his time" - how dare they? I mean, it's not like he gets paid millions for his appearance on the show! And the contestants certainly aren't pre-screened by producers before they're sent out onto the stage!
The star-power of the judging panel has really been upped this year, however, with the addition of Alesha Dixon. Yes, the greatest female artist of the millennium - I'm sure we all remember her smash-hit single "Knockdown" which reached the dizzying heights of number 45 in the UK charts.
Britain's Got Talent does an amazing job of bringing the Victorian 'freak show' concept into the 21st century, and the culture of the UK is truly richer now that we can take pleasure from the humiliation of strangers from the comfort of our own living rooms!
Thank God for Britain's Got Talent! Finally, we are free to laugh at the disadvantaged without being shunned by our peers. I literally cannot think of a better Saturday night's television than watching a quartet of millionaires sat behind a desk sneering at the disillusioned, disadvantaged and disturbed. Each episode allows you to cackle with glee as a stream of human beings' hopes and dreams are destroyed in front of the entire nation - what could be more heart-warming than that?
The judges are what really make the show what it is - after all, who could possibly be a better judge of "talent" than Amanda Holden? Her role in that programme about hairdressers is widely regarded as the greatest character portrayal of all time. Presumably the sheer strength of this performance is why we've not seen her act in anything since then.
Simon Cowell is brilliant. I love the way he sneers at the inept auditionees for "wasting his time" - how dare they? I mean, it's not like he gets paid millions for his appearance on the show! And the contestants certainly aren't pre-screened by producers before they're sent out onto the stage!
The star-power of the judging panel has really been upped this year, however, with the addition of Alesha Dixon. Yes, the greatest female artist of the millennium - I'm sure we all remember her smash-hit single "Knockdown" which reached the dizzying heights of number 45 in the UK charts.
Britain's Got Talent does an amazing job of bringing the Victorian 'freak show' concept into the 21st century, and the culture of the UK is truly richer now that we can take pleasure from the humiliation of strangers from the comfort of our own living rooms!
Brings a glorious, magnificent burst of light to ITV
chrisbishop500030 May 2009
Well, what can you say about "Britain's Got Talent" other than EXTRAORDINARY!!! Independent Television ought to be so proud of owning this show. I've so enjoyed the show and yet it's ending tonight in about 50 minutes at 9:30.
Last night, Holly Steele (who my sister says is annoying) really grabbed my heart when she ultimately broke down live on stage when she gave it all she got singing "Edelwiess" and I honestly didn't think she'd find the courage to continue her performance and agree to go through to tonight's final but she has - she's a very brave little girl.
Susan Boyle nearly quit? Why?! She seemed to be really enjoying herself last week. Maybe it's because, like Holly, she, too, felt the pressure.
I can't say I know who I'd like to win... I'd say it's a 3-way-tie between Holly, Susan and Aiden: I'll just have to stay tuned with much enthusiasm. However, I'm sure it'd break her heart if Holly doesn't win tonight and mine would break for her.
I must say, Shaun Smith wasn't bad either. I think he's a proper sexy 17-year-old, if I'm to be honest.
Whatever your age, wherever your home (ideally in Great Britain) you must let "Britain's Got Talent" fill your heart - it's an unmissable show that's gripped the entire nation!
Last night, Holly Steele (who my sister says is annoying) really grabbed my heart when she ultimately broke down live on stage when she gave it all she got singing "Edelwiess" and I honestly didn't think she'd find the courage to continue her performance and agree to go through to tonight's final but she has - she's a very brave little girl.
Susan Boyle nearly quit? Why?! She seemed to be really enjoying herself last week. Maybe it's because, like Holly, she, too, felt the pressure.
I can't say I know who I'd like to win... I'd say it's a 3-way-tie between Holly, Susan and Aiden: I'll just have to stay tuned with much enthusiasm. However, I'm sure it'd break her heart if Holly doesn't win tonight and mine would break for her.
I must say, Shaun Smith wasn't bad either. I think he's a proper sexy 17-year-old, if I'm to be honest.
Whatever your age, wherever your home (ideally in Great Britain) you must let "Britain's Got Talent" fill your heart - it's an unmissable show that's gripped the entire nation!
Possibly the most dramatic decline of any television show.
Robosharp29 May 2019
Warning: Spoilers
BGT has always been a little nauseating, but at least good entertainment in its initial seasons. The entertainment factor mostly stemmed from having both GENUINELY good acts and GENUINELY bad ones. And a panel of judges that would actually critique them in that way. Most of the drama derived from the Judges decisions, disagreements and ultimately their rejection of decent acts that just weren't quite good enough. It was cruel, but it was genuine great entertainment. THE SHOW ACTUALLY FELT REAL.
Its now season 13, and OH MY LORD THINGS HAVE CHANGED!
This is now the most embarrassing show on television. There are so many reasons for this, I will only really be able to cover my main gripes, but to headline it - THE PRODUCERS HAVE WRECKED IT IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE.
1. Half the acts are undoubtedly fixed. As in they are written and created by the producers themselves, and it is shockingly obvious. Many of these have taken the form of mind reading or magic acts, where the judges are always involved, and the participants always guess what the judges are thinking. Even if these acts actually do involve people with real magical powers, any body with half a brain is likely to be SCEPTICAL, anybody with half a brain might just feel that the judges are in on the act here. Christ, they even had a mind reading DOG this season, who won his semi final! VERY, VERY EMBARRASSING...
2. This one coinsides with point 1. The judges and presenters take part in over half the acts. This is beyond outrageous. For me this absolutely rubber stamps just how FAKE the show is now. Who in their right mind would turn up for an audition expecting the judges or presenters to play a major role in their performance. NOBODY. But every time, Ant and Dec or Walliams and Amanda have no objects in participating in what look to be very rehearsed acts, even sometimes dangerous acts. The writers (And this show shouldn't have writers btw) are clearly on drugs.
3. The Judges. AWFUL. Either they're told not judge anymore or they just don't. Cowell is a shadow of his former self. The show use to have actual judges, like Peirs Morgan. Now we have the like's of WALLIAMS.. Who spends the whole show clowning around with Cowell, performing exchanges which look to be written by a five year old. Their interactions are absolute vomit.
4. No drama. The acts are always 'good', and the judges just praise how amazing they are or they're 'over the top' bad. As in FAKE bad. As in their created by the producers to add some comic relief and give the judges the opportunity to buzz. This incredibly annoying structure has removed the main source of entertainment which was decent acts, at times getting harsh criticism from the judges, and not quite making it through. This was when the judges actually did their job. This new structure of 'good' acts and 'silly' acts has completely eradicated all the drama!
There are so many more things I could complain about here such as the cringe worthy sob stories, grotesque melodramatic music that is shoved in our faces, or the clearly solicit audience who give every act a standing ovation, but the list would be endless. I think you can see, I'm a little disappointed with the direction this show has gone. Fundamentally change it or STOP IT!
Its now season 13, and OH MY LORD THINGS HAVE CHANGED!
This is now the most embarrassing show on television. There are so many reasons for this, I will only really be able to cover my main gripes, but to headline it - THE PRODUCERS HAVE WRECKED IT IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE.
1. Half the acts are undoubtedly fixed. As in they are written and created by the producers themselves, and it is shockingly obvious. Many of these have taken the form of mind reading or magic acts, where the judges are always involved, and the participants always guess what the judges are thinking. Even if these acts actually do involve people with real magical powers, any body with half a brain is likely to be SCEPTICAL, anybody with half a brain might just feel that the judges are in on the act here. Christ, they even had a mind reading DOG this season, who won his semi final! VERY, VERY EMBARRASSING...
2. This one coinsides with point 1. The judges and presenters take part in over half the acts. This is beyond outrageous. For me this absolutely rubber stamps just how FAKE the show is now. Who in their right mind would turn up for an audition expecting the judges or presenters to play a major role in their performance. NOBODY. But every time, Ant and Dec or Walliams and Amanda have no objects in participating in what look to be very rehearsed acts, even sometimes dangerous acts. The writers (And this show shouldn't have writers btw) are clearly on drugs.
3. The Judges. AWFUL. Either they're told not judge anymore or they just don't. Cowell is a shadow of his former self. The show use to have actual judges, like Peirs Morgan. Now we have the like's of WALLIAMS.. Who spends the whole show clowning around with Cowell, performing exchanges which look to be written by a five year old. Their interactions are absolute vomit.
4. No drama. The acts are always 'good', and the judges just praise how amazing they are or they're 'over the top' bad. As in FAKE bad. As in their created by the producers to add some comic relief and give the judges the opportunity to buzz. This incredibly annoying structure has removed the main source of entertainment which was decent acts, at times getting harsh criticism from the judges, and not quite making it through. This was when the judges actually did their job. This new structure of 'good' acts and 'silly' acts has completely eradicated all the drama!
There are so many more things I could complain about here such as the cringe worthy sob stories, grotesque melodramatic music that is shoved in our faces, or the clearly solicit audience who give every act a standing ovation, but the list would be endless. I think you can see, I'm a little disappointed with the direction this show has gone. Fundamentally change it or STOP IT!
This show is still running in 2020.
valematt7 May 2020
I'm sure the most intelligent of us will have realised by now that not only is this one of the most garbage shows on British television, it's also the fakest, most manipulative and downright cynical shows to ever grace television in general. Search up 'talent shows exposed' on YouTube and you'll see more evidence than you could ever need that this show along with its counterparts (X Factor, The Voice, America's Got Talent etc) should have been axed years ago. I'm more than happy to accept that not everyone will have the same taste as me, but if you still willingly watch this show then you are just as bad as Simon Cowell and the rest of the inhuman producers who run the show. "But it's just a silly family show" which would be fine if anything about it was genuine. At the end of the day it's a glorified reality tv show, none of it is real and to the people who still don't realise this - wake up. You shouldn't be wasting your time watching this trash. Surely you value your time more than this?
BGT
charlottearcher-5018223 May 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Been watching this show for a long as I can remember love it and some of the act's what come on the show are amazing. Not really got anything bad to say about the show just think the judge's could do with covering up a little more we don't want to see it.
It's not what it was.
benwiskin6 June 2022
I remember when it used to be a talent show, half the acts were terrible and we all had a good laugh.
But now, they don't have any "bad acts" because laughing at people is wrong. The acts that do get through are always accompanied by some woke message of acceptance, diversity, flag waving nonsense and it's painfully forced and boring. Coupled that with a panel of "judges" that include the utterly talentless Amanda Holden who had no place critiquing anyone.
But now, they don't have any "bad acts" because laughing at people is wrong. The acts that do get through are always accompanied by some woke message of acceptance, diversity, flag waving nonsense and it's painfully forced and boring. Coupled that with a panel of "judges" that include the utterly talentless Amanda Holden who had no place critiquing anyone.
Leah barniville
andrewjoy-7587810 March 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Ok first without a doubt she should of won this, her voice literally saved my life. I have suffered in the past with depression, anxiety and yes self harm.
Her voice has lifted me so many times, I honestly owe her my life. Her voice captivates, lifts your heart and mends your soul. Honestly her talent I unmatched by singers alive or dead.
I cried while watching her on the show, really special young lady. But I hope this doesn't offend but when will be big music bosses got off their arse and get her the backing she clearly deserves.
I believe she will be the first lady to sing the bond song and to be a bond girl. I hope that again doesn't offend but reviews are about honestly, and I have to be true to myself and only put how I see it.
Leah barniville needs to be where she deserves a champion of music, and and the best of Britain, for she truly is a goddess inside and out
Her voice has lifted me so many times, I honestly owe her my life. Her voice captivates, lifts your heart and mends your soul. Honestly her talent I unmatched by singers alive or dead.
I cried while watching her on the show, really special young lady. But I hope this doesn't offend but when will be big music bosses got off their arse and get her the backing she clearly deserves.
I believe she will be the first lady to sing the bond song and to be a bond girl. I hope that again doesn't offend but reviews are about honestly, and I have to be true to myself and only put how I see it.
Leah barniville needs to be where she deserves a champion of music, and and the best of Britain, for she truly is a goddess inside and out
what does ant and dec think?
allanmichael3014 April 2019
This programs so "fixed" even dck and ant are participating in acts, "simion said" i mean cow has three acts per show one chosen as best and others just fillers. david wallbean just pretends to be sexualy attracted to cow and the other two compete to being best dress woman on day. If you can strain your vocal chourds you have tallent. fast forward past bad acts only one good act per show.
Britains Got No Talent
RichardBJ-130 May 2020
Just a few words. I hate negative reviews and trolling, but have given a 1/10. Just IMHO.
What I always hope to see is some talent. Someone who can play two guitars or a dog that can talk or something. There are some talented dance troupes some times, but Diversity already did that. I don't want to see someone risk their life and I am sorry, but I don't want to watch a bunch of lovely kids running about and having fun, but without any particular talent. I don't want to see a bunch of hard luck stories or very young/very old people who don't have talent but are just cute.
There I have said it and I feel like a real curmudgeon. I feel more horrid, but I expect the correct two word phrase that everyone will think of me is not really appropriate in polite company. Sorry, just super not by bag, but gives me a chance to use the full scoring range.
take this show off immedately
treykrumel3 August 2018
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This show not only mocks good people but has a real effect on their life i don't have a problem with simon or pierce but the other judges are just plain mental. Amanda holden who just not the state of mind. the worst thing about the show is the audience the audience simply just mocks anyone who comes on stage pretty much except for the really good one. this show overall need to be plugged off from airwaves. trust me the American version is so much better.
What a load of crap.
Blueghost16 September 2013
I can barely stomach the American version, so I thought I'd check out its progenitor to see if they did things better or with more panache across the Atlantic.
Well, no.
It's the fact that I recognized several actors that appear on imported British shows here in the U.S. that made me laugh and then want to kick the messenger that was my TV for another trash ridden pre-staged show.
Don't believe me? The most glaring example was an actor from Doctor Who whom I saw more than a few days before doing his dance routine on this show, Britain's Got Talent.
Another glaring example was the fat kid and the good looking girl, and, shock of shocks, the fat kid decided not to let his less talented partner go, garnishing much applause from the talent (he said sarcastically).
I'd estimate roughly over half of this show is staged, with the rest being one-shot acts of people who are good at doing one thing, and nothing more, then get their "big shot" on stage, and move on afterwards.
What's worse is that people, apparently mostly girls, eat up this junk. Well, it's far too late for me to warn folks not to watch it, but, on the one in a million chance you haven't seen it, and have stumbled upon my review, do yourself a favor and avoid this thing. OR, if you need a good laugh, then tune in for an episode or two, smirk, then change the channel.
Either way, watch at your own risk.
Well, no.
It's the fact that I recognized several actors that appear on imported British shows here in the U.S. that made me laugh and then want to kick the messenger that was my TV for another trash ridden pre-staged show.
Don't believe me? The most glaring example was an actor from Doctor Who whom I saw more than a few days before doing his dance routine on this show, Britain's Got Talent.
Another glaring example was the fat kid and the good looking girl, and, shock of shocks, the fat kid decided not to let his less talented partner go, garnishing much applause from the talent (he said sarcastically).
I'd estimate roughly over half of this show is staged, with the rest being one-shot acts of people who are good at doing one thing, and nothing more, then get their "big shot" on stage, and move on afterwards.
What's worse is that people, apparently mostly girls, eat up this junk. Well, it's far too late for me to warn folks not to watch it, but, on the one in a million chance you haven't seen it, and have stumbled upon my review, do yourself a favor and avoid this thing. OR, if you need a good laugh, then tune in for an episode or two, smirk, then change the channel.
Either way, watch at your own risk.
Good show to start of with, but should of been burnt off a long time ago
rohanumpleby25 June 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The show has finally ended. There's a lot to like about this show like Ant and Dec who are a really great funny duo. A great group of talented people on this show, with talented people across the world. However this show has gone on for way to long. There's also a lot to dislike about this show as well. For the fact that episodes are ' scripted ' and make stuff more dramatic just for entertainment purposes this shows that they care about the money rather then the actual show, some people have even discussed the situation, like the Pink tribute act for example. When animals come onto the show it's always entertaining and adds ' value ' to the actual show. Enjoy the show!
Poor quality you may watch the short YouTube clips
Alking0077 February 2021
Another car crash programme to avoid.....
Irishchatter1 April 2016
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Seriously I just don't see the point of this show? It's so much like the "X Factor", you do the amount of performances on the show, you win and never heard of again. It's like a complete joke!
Even though, Susan Boyle was absolutely fantastic during her time on this but really, where is she now? I'm like, what is the point coming on the show and not been heard of again?! Everything on the show seems to 'try' in making this programme more interesting because you get to see varieties of people showing off their talents, at the end of the day, it's utter rubbish and a complete sham.
Like X Factor and among those other shows that Simon Cowell puts on, needs to be taken off on television. It's just too pointless to watch!
Even though, Susan Boyle was absolutely fantastic during her time on this but really, where is she now? I'm like, what is the point coming on the show and not been heard of again?! Everything on the show seems to 'try' in making this programme more interesting because you get to see varieties of people showing off their talents, at the end of the day, it's utter rubbish and a complete sham.
Like X Factor and among those other shows that Simon Cowell puts on, needs to be taken off on television. It's just too pointless to watch!
Morgan is a Talented liar that's it
gibbs-181727 April 2020
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