Britain’s Got Talent has received over 100 complaints to Ofcom after a contestant bled on stage during Saturday night’s episode. The act, performed by Leroy Patterson, involved three 'very important safety tips' using mousetraps, a nail-covered chair, and a weed strimmer.
Viewers expressed shock and concern on social media. One wrote: 'I don’t think it’s right to encourage people to harm themselves or think it’s okay to harm themselves like this it’s too far.' Another said: 'He’s bleeding what the hell he took this too far definitely not a talent.' A third commented: 'Don't try this at home! Really surprised they showed this, just stupidity!!!'
During the audition, Patterson removed his shirt and jeans, then launched himself onto a bed of mousetraps, prompting guest judge Stacey Solomon to press her buzzer. He then sat on a chair with carpet fixing strips, causing Amanda Holden to exclaim, 'Why would you do that?' He finished by running through a tunnel of weed strimmers, sustaining cuts. Despite the injuries, he received three yeses from judges KSI, Alesha Dixon, and Amanda Holden, advancing to the next round.
Ofcom has confirmed 108 complaints about the act. ITV has been contacted for comment.
