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As fans of Britain’s Got Talent 2026 got underway, Dec Donnelly tried to wrap up the judges’ feedback for magician Fraser Penman, only to be called out by Simon Cowell<\/p>\n

20:57, 25 Apr 2026Updated 20:58, 25 Apr 2026<\/p>\n

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Fans tuning into Britain\u2019s Got Talent first live semi-final on Saturday night were left slamming “rude’ Simon Cowell (Image: ITV)<\/p>\n

Fans tuning into Britain\u2019s Got Talent<\/a> first live semi-final on Saturday night were left slamming “rude’ Simon Cowell after a moment with his Dec Donnelly.<\/p>\n

After Dec and co-host Ant McPartlin<\/a> called for no drama after the chaotic events of the night before, during the I’m A Celebrity<\/a> South Africa final, Simon took aim at Dec. Dec tried to wrap up the judges’ feedback for magician Fraser Penman after the act and the commentary went on a bit long.<\/p>\n

Dec was heard shouting out: “Thank you judges, thank you very much”, calling for an end to the speaking, wanting to move on with the live show. But fans noticed Simon “rudely” hit back at this.<\/p>\n

He told Dec: “I’m still talking!” Dec appeared taken aback by this. While Simon was pointing out he hadn’t finished what he had to say, fans didn’t think it was very fair, especially after the chaos the hosts had faced the night before.<\/p>\n

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As fans of Britain’s Got Talent 2026 got underway, Dec Donnelly tried to wrap up the judges’ feedback (Image: ITV)<\/p>\n

Taking to social media one fan said: “I’m still talking? F**k off Simon.” A second fan said: “‘I\u2019m still talking’ Simon I think Ant and Dec have had enough attitude for this weekend.”<\/p>\n

A third fan posted: “Wow @SimonCowell is a little rude I\u2019m still talking!” Another viewer said: “‘I\u2019m still talking’ God he\u2019s such a d**k. Pack it up Dec, you don\u2019t need the money.”<\/p>\n

Another viewer said: “I’m still talking lol,” as a final post read: “Omg I couldn’t tell if he’d said that or ‘I’ll stop talking’, poor Dec, hasn’t he been through enough?”<\/p>\n

It follows hosts Ant and Dec\u2019s rather dramatic evening on Friday, as they hosted the live final of I\u2019m A Celebrity\u2026 South Africa. The pair were forced to step in live on air as things got heated surrounding Jimmy Bullard, David Haye and Adam Thomas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

David called out Adam over his drama with Jimmy that was filmed late last year, but aired this week. David had been called out<\/a> due to his own drama with Adam while on the show, with fans saying he \u201cbullied\u201d their actor after he ruled himself out of a trial.<\/p>\n

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Simon was pointing out he hadn’t finished what he had to say(Image: ITV)<\/p>\n

Adam and Jimmy teamed up to take on a Bushtucker trial during the series, only for Jimmy to jeopardise their future in the competition. The soap star branded his co-star a \u201cprick\u201d before questioning his behaviour, visibly upset as he shouted and pointed at Jimmy.<\/p>\n

It was claimed that a lot was left out of the final broadcast, with insiders claiming that Adam \u201ccompletely lost it and went for Jimmy”. An ITV<\/a> spokesperson later denied this. The drama was addressed by Ant and Dec on Friday night, where they mentioned some bits were not fit for broadcast.<\/p>\n

Things got heated as Jimmy fumed at the show for not including the full edit, as Ant pointed out some bits could not be aired. As Jimmy challenged Ant and Dec on whether Adam had been aggressive and abusive, Ant stepped in and disagreed with his comments. David soon had his say, and it resulted in Sinitta and Gemma Collins<\/a> walking off set on-air.<\/p>\n

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