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‘It’s just not fair’ rant Britain’s Got Talent viewers as they slam Simon Cowell over ‘extremely rude’ move
Not everyone disagreed with TV's 'Mr Nasty' however...
SIMON Cowell was slammed by Britain's Got Talent viewers tonight as they raged over his 'extremely rude' move.
The 'Mr Nasty' judge was also branded 'unfair' by fans of the ITV1 show as the fourth live semi-final got underway.
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Drama teacher Andrew Curphey kicked off the night with a camp medley of songs while wearing his dazzling gold suit.
But those watching at home were furious at Simon for giving Andrew the red buzzer midway through his performance, believing it to be disrespectful after he had been put through to the live shows.
One took to X, formerly twitter, to fume: Why put him through to the semi final if you're going to buzz him. It's just not fair on the performers."
Another agreed, adding: "Well that was awkward."
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A third vented: "Seriously Simon? NO NEED TO RED HIM!"
A fourth sighed: "Course Simon had to buzz Andrew."
And a fifth summed it all up, saying: "Extremely rude of little Simon Coward to buzz anyone who has been put through by the judges!"
Not everyone disagreed with the music tycoon, however.
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One fan supported him buzzing Andrew, posting: "With Simon on this one. Hes lovely, but its just karaoke singing?"
It was a sentiment echoed by another, who chipped in: "I have to agree with Simon on this one-not for me either."
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In his original audition, Andrew was also given the red buzzer treatment but he was sent through by the three other panellists.
Andrew put on a brave face about Simon's snub at the time.
He told the : "I didn't notice [the buzzer]. I was too busy having the time of my life.
Tonight's semi final saw the likes of Harrison Pettman, Nabe, Phoenix Boys, Northants Sings Out and Kevin Ginn try their luck for the judges again.
Last night, Sydnie Christmas went through to the grand final, along with singing impressionist Mark Woodhams.
Britain's Got Talent's biggest 'fix' rows
Britain's Got Talent has been plagued with 'fix' rows over the years. How many of these do you remember?
Jasmine Elcock - 2016: Teenage singer Jasmine Elcock stunned the nation with her version of Cher's Believe. But it then transpired she had already performed professionally in London's West End. Jasmine, 14, admitted: "I’ve performed in Annie in the West End at about the age of nine or 10, but I really get nervous."
IrShad Shaikh - 2017: BGT fans were left questioning the rule book when IrShad Shaikh auditioned. He got four red buzzers from the judges, which would usually mean an instant dismissal. Yet in a strange turn of events, they let him continue with his act...and put him through to the next round.
Colin Thackery - 2019: Elderly war veteran Colin won BGT in 2019, but there was an outcry over the final. He warbled his place to win with a version of We'll Meet Again but fans were furious that escapologist Jonathan Goodwin didn't even rank in the top three. Viewers felt Jonathan - who almost suffocated while being buried alive in a gravel pit - should have won.
Axel Blake - 2022: Comedian Axel Blake was given a Golden Buzzer in 2022 after making the judges laugh. But fans were fuming when they discovered Axel already had a show on worldwide streaming platform Amazon Prime. Despite this, Axel still went on to win the series.
Loren Allred - 2022: The 2022 series of BGT was hit with another controversy when singer Loren Allred also received a Golden Buzzer. She performed Never Enough from the smash hit musical movie The Greatest Showman and got a standing ovation. It later transpired Loren was actually the original voice behind the track.
Taryn Charles - 2024: Singer Taryn Charles is one of this year's hopefuls lucky enough to receive the Golden Buzzer. Bruno Tonilio put her straight through to the semi-finals following her performance of (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin, but it has now come to light that she is no stranger to TV. Viewers recognised Taryn from an episode of ITV1's Starstruck, where she impersonated Whitney Houston for judges Olly Murs, Sheridan Smith, Adam Lambert and Beverley Knight.
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