{"id":495858,"date":"2026-02-22T02:12:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T02:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/495858\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T02:12:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T02:12:10","slug":"britains-got-talent-viewers-say-this-is-sick-as-royal-tribute-not-good-timing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/495858\/","title":{"rendered":"Britain’s Got Talent viewers say ‘this is sick’ as royal tribute ‘not good timing’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Britain’s Got Talent viewers were left divided by the drone performance featuring King Charles’ voice that closed the first episode of the ITV series<\/p>\n

22:32, 21 Feb 2026Updated 22:36, 21 Feb 2026<\/p>\n

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The judges were blown away by the final act(Image: ITV)<\/p>\n

Britain’s Got Talent <\/a>viewers were left split over one particular act that brought the curtain down on the opening episode of the ITV<\/a> programme.<\/p>\n

This year, hundreds of hopefuls will be greeted by award-winning presenters Ant and Dec before showcasing their abilities to judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and newcomer KSI.<\/p>\n

Performers from every corner of the UK and across the globe will be taking to the stage, hoping not only to impress the judging panel but also the voting public, in a bid to scoop the life-changing prize of \u00a3250,000 and a coveted spot at the legendary Royal Variety Performance.<\/p>\n

Fans were quick to voice their opinions after Somerset act Celestial closed the show with a spectacular mega-drone display. As the judges and audience filed outside, Celestial put on a breathtaking show combining drones and lights.<\/p>\n

Towards the finale of the performance, King Charles<\/a>‘ voice was heard in a poignant tribute, leaving some viewers feeling it “couldn’t have come at a worse time”, reports Belfast Live<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The drone act paid an emotional tribute to King Charles(Image: ITV)<\/p>\n

The voice said: “Wherever you may live in the United Kingdom<\/a>, I shall endeavour to serve you with loyalty, respect and love.<\/p>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

Amanda Holden remarked, “I am going to start crying.”<\/p>\n

Responding to the act, one viewer wrote: “An act with the King’s voiceover could not have come at a worse time!”<\/p>\n

“This is kinda sick #BGT,” wrote one viewer, whilst another chimed in with, “Not good timing but wow this is cool.”<\/p>\n

One sharp-eyed fan noted, “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.”<\/p>\n

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Celestial got 4 yeses from the judges(Image: ITV)<\/p>\n

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Another raised a valid point, asking: “How is a drone act going to work on the stage at The Royal Variety Show?”<\/p>\n

Heaping praise on the heartfelt performance, one devoted viewer declared, “Celestial, best act of the Night #BGT.”<\/p>\n

“Well, wasn’t that brilliant? Brought a wee tear to my eye #BGT,” gushed yet another fan.<\/p>\n

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

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