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<\/p>\nBritain’s Got Talent has sparked outrage after the broadcasting regulator received 108 formal complaints about a contestant’s disturbing performance on the ITV talent show.<\/p>\n
Leroy Patterson’s audition, which aired on Saturday, prompted viewers to contact Ofcom in significant numbers after they witnessed what many described as a “horrific” display.<\/p>\n
The backlash centred on Mr Patterson’s unconventional act, which saw him inflict visible injuries upon himself during the live broadcast.<\/p>\n
The 42-year-old performer from Los Angeles began his routine by removing his clothing on stage, leaving judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, KSI and stand-in panellist Stacey Solomon bewildered.<\/p>\n
Leroy Patterson began his routine by removing his clothing on stage<\/p>\n
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The performer announced he would demonstrate three crucial safety tips, immediately hurling his exposed torso onto a collection of mousetraps that snapped onto his bare skin.<\/p>\n
His second demonstration involved lowering himself onto carpet tack strips before positioning himself on a chair laden with hundreds of protruding sharp nails.<\/p>\n
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The controversial act left Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, KSI and stand-in panellist Stacey Solomon bewildered<\/p>\n
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The act culminated with Mr Patterson activating weed strimmers and charging directly through the spinning garden tools, sustaining numerous lacerations across his body.<\/p>\n
By the time he returned to centre stage to take his bow, the contestant was visibly bleeding and still had a mousetrap attached to him.<\/p>\n
Presenters Ant and Dec visibly winced throughout the performance, with the audience gasping in shock at each escalating stunt.<\/p>\n
Ms Solomon swiftly hit her red buzzer in an attempt to halt proceedings, though this failed to deter Mr Patterson from continuing his routine.<\/p>\n
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Alesha Dixon watching the act unorthodox act unfold<\/p>\n
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As the bloodied performer made his way back across the stage, a concerned Ant looked directly at the camera and asked: “Is he still alive?”<\/p>\n
Despite Ms Dixon and Ms Solomon both voting against him, KSI rallied the studio audience into a chant supporting the act.<\/p>\n
The crowd’s enthusiasm ultimately proved decisive, with Mr Patterson securing three yes votes from the panel and advancing to the next round of the competition.<\/p>\n
Social media erupted with criticism following the broadcast, with viewers questioning the decision to air such content during prime time family viewing.<\/p>\n
One outraged fan wrote: “Why in God green earth would they even broadcast that?!?!?” (sic).<\/p>\n
Another complained it was unsuitable for elderly relatives or children watching on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n
Several viewers accused the programme of showing self-harm, with one posting: “So we’ve just seen a man self-harm on #BritainsGotTalent and you are voting him in. This is all that’s wrong with the world right now.”<\/p>\n
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Leroy Patterson exposed his body to mouse traps<\/p>\n
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Others dismissed the performance entirely, with comments including: “He’s bleeding, what the hell he took this too far, definitely not a talent.”<\/p>\n
“I bet OFCOM will hear about this,” an angry viewer wrote.<\/p>\n
Another furious fan declared: “That was one of the worst things I’ve ever seen on this show.”<\/p>\n
When judge KSI asked Patterson to describe his act, the performer himself acknowledged: “Stupidity.”<\/p>\n