Stacey Solomon's Guest Judging Stint on Britain's Got Talent Divides Viewers
Britain's Got Talent viewers have expressed strong opinions about Stacey Solomon's debut as a guest judge on the popular ITV talent show. The television personality and singer, who rose to fame on The X Factor in 2009, stepped in for Simon Cowell during Saturday's episode, but her performance received mixed reactions from the audience.
Negative Feedback from Social Media
Many viewers took to social media platform X to voice their criticism of Solomon's appearance on the judging panel. One person wrote: 'Can't take to Stacey at all... #BGT.' Another shared a more scathing assessment: '#BGT Has there ever been a less talented judging panel?'
A third viewer offered particularly harsh commentary: 'Just when you think Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden were unbearable... Dagenham Stacey joins the panel.' These comments reflect a portion of the audience who found Solomon's judging style difficult to watch.
Positive Reactions and Support
Despite the criticism, other viewers expressed support for Solomon's performance. One fan penned: 'I'm loving Stacey as judge – she's really settling in well #BGT.' This demonstrates the divided nature of audience opinion regarding her guest appearance.
Memorable Moments from the Episode
Ahead of Saturday's broadcast, preview clips showed Solomon reacting enthusiastically to a performance by a male dance group. The Loose Women star appeared particularly excited as she watched the dancers showcase their moves, with one dancer repeatedly sticking out his tongue during the routine.
Fellow judge Alesha Dixon even fanned Solomon as she watched the performance. During the critique session, Solomon addressed the dancer directly about his tongue movements, demonstrating her unique approach to judging.
Solomon's Reflections on the Experience
Speaking about her guest judging role on This Morning with hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley, Solomon expressed genuine appreciation for the opportunity. 'I loved it,' she confessed. 'Do you know what's really funny about having that full circle moment, I could connect with the people on the stage, because it's not easy to put yourself forward in those situations.'
She continued: 'My whole career is thanks to the X Factor, and a show like Britain's Got Talent, where someone gave me the opportunity, gave me the chance to put myself out there. These shows are really close to my heart and to see other people coming up through those talent shows, even just enjoying the experience, whether it turns into something or not, it felt really special to be a part of.'
Personal Challenges and Growth
When Shephard pointed out that Solomon no longer performs as she did on The X Factor, she offered a revealing explanation: 'It's not that I don't, I just find it scary, I find it really scary.' This admission provides insight into her personal journey since her own reality television beginnings.
Britain's Got Talent continues to air on ITV1 and is available for streaming on ITVX, maintaining its position as one of Britain's most watched entertainment programmes.
