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Britain’s Got Talent Viewers Stunned by “Weird” Audition
Britain’s Got Talent audiences were left astonished by a performance during the latest episode of the popular ITV program, with many viewers online describing the act as “very weird” and “bizarre.” The long-running talent competition returned to television screens on Saturday, April 5th, showcasing a new group of performers eager to impress judges Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, and Bruno Tonioli.
Musical Strip Tease Audition Captivates and Confuses
The first contestant to take the stage was Victor Tang, a 59-year-old Australian vocalist who presented a musical strip tease. Tang began his Britain’s Got Talent audition performing Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good” on the piano, before transitioning into a vocal performance of the track.
During the rendition, Victor proceeded to remove articles of his clothing while simultaneously lifting weights and executing pull-ups to display his physique.
Social Media Explodes with Reactions to BGT Performance
Viewers watching Britain’s Got Talent at home were taken aback by the unconventional audition, with numerous individuals using social media platforms to share their immediate reactions.
- One ITV viewer commented on X, stating, “Well this is bizarre #BGT.”
- Another wrote, “Pianist, weightlifter, stripper. What am I seeing? #BGT.”
- A third post read, “And that was just down right weird. Not talent. just weird. #BGT.”
- A fourth viewer questioned, “What the madness is happening here?! #BGT #BritainsGotTalent.”
Mixed Reactions from Fans and Judges
However, not all responses were negative. Some audience members expressed admiration for Victor’s performance.
- One supporter posted, “His performance is good! #BGT.”
- Another added, “Oh WOW he is very good, with comedy aspects as well? Instant w. #bgt.”
The judging panel also conveyed surprise at Victor’s act. Bruno Tonioli remarked, “The beginning was a little bit discordant to my ears, and I really thought, ‘Oh my God’. And then you started to strip and lift weights!”
Victor Tang Advances to Next Round
Despite the initial shock, Simon Cowell admitted to liking the audition, telling Victor, “I like you actually, it’s different.” Ultimately, Victor Tang secured three yes votes from the judges, enabling him to advance to the subsequent stage of the competition.
Britain’s Got Talent airs on ITV1 on Saturdays at 7pm.