Amanda Holden takes a firm stance on the criticism targeting Britain's Got Talent as fans continue to slam the show. Disgruntled ITV viewers have continually complained about a lack of British performers in the competition as international acts from Japan, South Africa and South Korea making it to this Sunday's (June 2, 2024) final. The criticism led to some viewers threatening to contact Ofcom as they accused the popular program of a possible violation of the Trade Descriptions Act.
However, Amanda Holden broke her silence and responded to the criticism as she reacted in awe at Ghanaian dancing duo Abigail and Afronitaaa, after the pair's energetic performance to a musical mash-up. "I am in awe of both of you, thank you so much for coming all this way. This is a global show and we welcome everyone on it", she said, as she congratulated the mother-daughter pair for their final performance.
As mentioned, fans of the program have frequently complained about the presence of international acts, despite recognising their talent. The most recent criticism took place on social media when Innocent Masuku and Sslaubi Performance Troupe went straight through to the final on Monday, May 29. The two acts left fans divided as they pointed out that the South African singer and Korean martial arts group were not British.
Numerous viewers quickly swarmed to X, otherwise known as Twitter , to share their frustrations. "Don't mind if the contestants aren't Brits if they live here but by all ac.
