The drone act paid an emotional tribute to King Charles (Image: ITV)
Britain’s Got Talent viewers found themselves split over one particular act that brought the opening episode of the ITV series to a close.
This year, hundreds of aspiring performers will be greeted by award-winning presenters Ant and Dec before demonstrating their abilities to the judging panel of Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and newcomer KSI.
Acts from across the UK and beyond will take to the stage, hoping to win over not only the judges but the voting public, competing for the life-altering £250,000 prize and a coveted spot at the world-renowned Royal Variety Performance.
Yet fans were swift to voice their opinions after Somerset-based act Celestial concluded proceedings with an elaborate drone spectacle. As the judging panel and audience stepped outside, Celestial delivered a striking display featuring drones and illuminations.
Near the conclusion of the routine, King Charles’ voice could be heard in a poignant tribute, with some viewers believing it “couldn’t have come at a worse time”, reports Belfast Live.
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Simon Cowell was blown away by the act (Image: ITV)
The voice stated, “Wherever you may live in the United Kingdom, I shall endeavour to serve you with loyalty, respect, and love.
“Our nation and the wider family of realms, of whose talents, traditions, and achievements, I am so inexpressibly proud. Have prospered and flourished, which makes us great as a nation.”
Amanda Holden responded, “I am going to start crying.”
Responding to the performance, one viewer remarked, “An act with the King’s voiceover could not have come at a worse time!”
“This is kinda sick #BGT,” another commented whilst a third added, “Not good timing but wow this is cool.”
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Celestial impressed with their drone act (Image: ITV)
Someone else pointed out, “Celestial- very cool very different I love it but I can’t see the King going outside to watch it that’s the only thing #BGT.”
Another agreed, “How is a drone act going to work on the stage at The Royal Variety Show?”
Praising the emotional performance, one fan said, “Celestial, best act of the Night #BGT.
“Well, wasn’t that brilliant? Brought a wee tear to my eye #BGT,” another shared.
Britain’s Got Talent is available to watch on ITVX.
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