{"id":310977,"date":"2026-02-22T05:32:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T05:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/310977\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T05:32:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T05:32:14","slug":"britains-got-talent-viewers-divided-by-royal-tribute-as-they-say-not-good-timing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/310977\/","title":{"rendered":"Britain’s Got Talent viewers divided by royal tribute as they say ‘not good timing’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Britain’s Got Talent returned with a bang on Saturday night, but fans were left divided by one act<\/p>\n

Abbie Bray Deputy Editor for Screen Time<\/p>\n

21:21, 21 Feb 2026<\/p>\n

\"Simon<\/p>\n

Simon Cowell was blown away by the act(Image: ITV)<\/p>\n

Britain’s Got Talent<\/a> viewers were left divided by one act that closed the first episode of the ITV<\/a> series.<\/p>\n

This year, hundreds of hopefuls will be welcomed by award-winning hosts Ant and Dec before showing their talents to judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and the new addition, KSI.<\/p>\n

Performers from every corner of the UK and all around the world will be taking to the stage in the hope of not just impressing the judges, but also the voting public in a bid to win the life-changing cash prize of \u00a3250,000 and a sought-after slot at the world-famous Royal Variety Performance.<\/p>\n

However, fans were quick to share their thoughts after the Somerset act Celestial closed the show with a mega-drone display. As the judges and audience made their way outside, Celestrial put on an impressive display using drones and lights.<\/p>\n

Towards the end of the performance, King Charles’ voice was heard in an emotional tribute, and some viewers felt it “couldn’t have come at a worse time”.<\/p>\n

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

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The voice said, “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 went on to say, “I am going to start crying.”<\/p>\n

Reacting to the performance, one viewer said, “An act with the King\u2019s voiceover could not have come at a worse time!”<\/p>\n

\"Celestial<\/p>\n

Celestial impressed with their drone act(Image: ITV)<\/p>\n

“This is kinda sick #BGT,” another commented while a third added, “Not good timing but wow this is cool.”<\/p>\n

Someone else pointed out, “Celestial- very cool very different I love it but I can\u2019t see the King going outside to watch it that\u2019s 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

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

“Well, wasn\u2019t that brilliant? Brought a wee tear to my eye #BGT,” another shared.<\/p>\n

In the first episode, the fans met Liwei Yang, who left everyone in awe as she juggled a burning table with just her feet.<\/p>\n

Another act that impressed the judges was Paul Nurrari, who made Australia’s Got Talent final and received the first Golden Buzzer of the series.<\/p>\n

\"Paul<\/p>\n

Paul Nurrari made the Australia’s Got Talent final(Image: ITV)<\/p>\n

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When speaking about what fans can expect from the new series, Ant said, “Like we always say, expect the unexpected!<\/p>\n

“We never know who’s going to walk around that corner when we’re on the side of the stage, and the viewers never know who’s going to walk on stage when you’re watching on telly.”<\/p>\n

Dec added, ” There’s more madness and more fantastic talent from here and around the world.”<\/p>\n

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

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