Fans of Britain's Got Talent have tipped The Blackouts as potential winners after the Swiss illusion dance troupe received the group golden buzzer following a stunning LED routine on Saturday night. The act wowed judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli, as well as the audience, with their choreographed light show.
After the performance, Bruno Tonioli praised the group, saying: 'Talk about a magic ride, choreographed to perfection. I can't wait to see what you are going to do next.' The audience chanted 'Press the gold' as the judges huddled and decided to send the act straight through to the final.
Viewers took to X, formerly Twitter, to share their excitement. One wrote: '…there’s your winner,' while others commented: 'WINNER'; 'Now, THAT WAS EPIC!! That surely is this years winner!!'; and 'The 1st Golden buzzer worthy Golden buzzer act...' Another fan said: 'I’ve never seen anything like the blackouts on #BGT Get them a residency in Las Vegas right now!!'
Amanda Holden also pressed her golden buzzer for 11-year-old guitarist Olly Pearson, who impressed with renditions of AC/DC, Van Halen and Queen. Olly told The Mirror: 'It was just those rows and rows of people - it was just amazing. It just felt like I was on top of the world.' He started learning guitar at age seven during lockdown, taught by his grandad Lee.
In a separate audition, performer Kranthi caused tension by swinging a sledgehammer inches from Simon Cowell's head while blindfolded. Some viewers questioned the authenticity of the blindfold, calling it 'fake' due to its thin appearance.
