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The drone act paid an emotional tribute to King Charles (Image: ITV)<\/p>\n
Britain’s Got Talent<\/a> viewers found themselves split over one particular act that brought the opening episode of the ITV series to a close.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>, Alesha Dixon, and newcomer KSI.<\/p>\n 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 \u00a3250,000 prize and a coveted spot at the world-renowned Royal Variety Performance.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Read more: ITV Britain’s Got Talent fans ‘switch off’ minutes in as they issue complaint <\/a><\/p>\n Read more: Tragic BGT stars who sadly died including 18-year-old killed in car crash <\/a><\/p>\n Simon Cowell was blown away by the act (Image: ITV)<\/p>\n The voice stated, “Wherever you may live in the United Kingdom, 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 responded, “I am going to start crying.”<\/p>\n Responding to the performance, one viewer remarked, “An act with the King’s voiceover could not have come at a worse time!”<\/p>\n “This is kinda sick #BGT,” another commented whilst a third added, “Not good timing but wow this is cool.”<\/p>\n For the latest showbiz, TV, movie and streaming news, go to the new **Everything Gossip<\/a>** website.<\/p>\n Celestial impressed with their drone act (Image: ITV) <\/p>\n 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.”<\/p>\n Another agreed, “How is a drone act going to work on the stage at The Royal Variety Show?”<\/p>\n Praising the emotional performance, one fan said, “Celestial, best act of the Night #BGT.<\/p>\n “Well, wasn’t that brilliant? Brought a wee tear to my eye #BGT,” another shared.<\/p>\n Britain’s Got Talent is available to watch on ITVX.<\/p>\n![\"Simon](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6757997.jpg\" "\\"Simon")
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