{"id":495699,"date":"2026-02-22T00:26:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T00:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/495699\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T00:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T00:26:11","slug":"itv-britains-got-talent-fans-switch-off-minutes-in-tv-radio-showbiz-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/495699\/","title":{"rendered":"ITV Britain’s Got Talent fans ‘switch off’ minutes in | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Britain’s Got Talent judges were back alongside Ant and Dec (Image: ITV)<\/p>\n

Britain’s Got Talent<\/a> viewers expressed the same sentiment as the ITV programme returned on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n

Britain’s Got Talent is back for its 19th series with presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly at the helm. Simon Cowell, KSI, Amanda Holden<\/a>, and Alesha Dixon are also back as judges for the 2026 run.<\/p>\n

In the opening episode, audiences will witness Liwei Yang, who leaves everyone stunned as she juggles a flaming table using only her feet.<\/p>\n

Another performer who captivates the panel is Paul Nurrari, who reached the final of Australia’s Got Talent.<\/p>\n

However, mere minutes into the opening episode, fans voiced the same grievance, with many declaring they would “switch off”, reports Belfast Live.<\/p>\n

Read more: Tragic BGT stars who sadly died including 18-year-old killed in car crash <\/a><\/p>\n

Read more: Inside Britain’s Got Talent winner Lee Ridley’s life after ITV show win <\/a><\/p>\n

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Amanda Holden was back on Britain’s Got Talent (Image: ITV)<\/p>\n

One viewer said, “Britain’s Got Talent – Why am I sat here watching? Because the remote control is out of reach, and I am a sucker for punishment. #BGT.”<\/p>\n

Another complained, “Not even 10 minutes in and I am switching off Britain’s Got Talent.”<\/p>\n

A third added, “I don’t know why I bothered tuning in, it’s as terrible as ever. Far too many people are too easily pleased #BGT.”<\/p>\n

“Yep, show the worst ones first, yep, that’ll keep us watching it…oh wait,” another tweeted as another added, “Britain’s Got Talent reached its sell-by date long ago.”<\/p>\n

However, not all viewers shared the same views, as many were thrilled that the ITV series was back on screens. One said, “And the nation is pleased that #BGT is back.”<\/p>\n

Another commented, “The wait for the new series of Britain’s Got Talent is finally over!”<\/p>\n

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BGT viewers issued the same complaint minutes in to the new series (Image: ITV)<\/p>\n

Before the opening episode, Simon and his fellow judges discussed what audiences can expect from the 2026 series. Head judge Simon also revealed it was “impossible” for him to select a winner this year.<\/p>\n

He said, “You know what? It’s impossible. After an audition run, I watch all the tapes back, and this year I thought, ‘it’s really, really good’.<\/p>\n

“And because I watch it with my family and friends, I love the shows to be funny \u2013 I think that’s really important \u2013 wacky, everything combined.<\/p>\n

“Surprising moments, great moments, emotional moments, and just seeing people who normally wouldn’t get a shot, having a shot, that’s priceless.”<\/p>\n

Discussing her thoughts on a potential winner, Amanda Holden said, “I just want a choir to win, I’ve said that for years nowI know, but I’d love to see all that money spread around and see the joy of more winners.”<\/p>\n

Britain’s Got Talent is available to watch on ITVX.<\/p>\n

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