Britain’s Got Talent viewers fume over K-pop band Blitzers fame in Korea as they reignite row over international acts competing on ITV show
Britain’s Got Talent viewers are furious to discover that K-pop band Blitzers are already famous in Korea.
The South Korean band was one of the acts who faced off against Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli on Saturday’s episode.
Blitzers, aged between 19 and 22, chose to perform their own version of Shawn Mendes’ There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back despite having their own music, ultimately impressing the judges.
The very first K-pop band to be part of the British talent show received four yeses from the jury and will move on to the next round.
But BGT viewers took to social media to express their frustrations after discovering the band has already achieved international fame – and questioning why non-British acts are allowed on the show.
Britain’s Got Talent viewers were left furious on Saturday after discovering K-pop band Blitzers were already famous as they sparked another row over the inclusion of international acts
The South Korean band was among the acts who faced off against Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli on Saturday’s episode
On X, formerly Twitter, they wrote: ‘Why do Blitzers ask for fame on BGT? According to You Tube they are already a singing group. Something is wrong’;
‘Since they are a professional boy band I guess they should be, I’m a bit tired of all these professionals going back to basics, where are the Paul Potts and Susan Boyles etc.’;
‘#BGT big in Korea and want to take it to UK…mmmmm…Stinks of Simon bringing them over as his Kpop 1 direction,’;
‘Blitzers were on Britain’s Got Talent last night?? what kind of side quest,’;
‘Someone who can help me understand… why are there so many acts from other countries on Britains Got Talent?!? I do not get it! Surely the aim of #BGT is for Britain to showcase its talent?!?!? Do I miss something?’;
‘Not British and already professional in South Korea.’
In 2018, a BGT spokesperson explained the inclusion of international acts to MailOnline.
They said: ‘Britain’s got talent features a range of homegrown talent, as well as some foreign acts.
But BGT viewers took to social media to express their frustrations after discovering the band has already achieved international fame – and questioning why non-British acts are allowed on the show.
Blitzers, aged between 19 and 22, chose to perform their own version of Shawn Mendes’s There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back despite having their own music, ultimately impressing the judges.
Blitzers, the first K-pop band ever to be part of the British talent show, received four yeses from the jury and will advance to the next round
‘It is a testament to the international success of past acts such as Susan Boyle and Paul Potts that foreign acts want to audition for the British show.’
It comes after viewers swooned when Australia’s Messoudi brothers took to the stage in episode six to declare they were jugglers.
Chief judge Simon Cowell, 63, asked: ‘Do people like juggling?’ to which the older brother replied diplomatically, “We’re trying to make it fun for them.”
As the upbeat music started playing, the brothers began juggling and exchanging clothes.
The duo showed off their impressive skills as they stripped down to their underwear and then got dressed again – all without dropping a juggling pin.
It got so hot that Bruno Tonioli, 67, could barely contain his excitement as the two men showed off their bulging biceps and rock-hard abs.
Britain’s Got Talent judges got more than they bargained for on Saturday’s episode as they were left shocked by a group of raunchy strip jugglers
A pair of handsome men set pulses racing in the London arena as they stripped off every inch of clothing – save for a pair of skin-tight Union Jack boxers
Commenting on the performance, Simon joked: “I’ve never seen Bruno so happy in my life.”
Bruno Tonioli was quick to joke and admit that he enjoyed the striptease, telling the brother, “You are such a sight to behold. I didn’t actually look at what you were throwing.”
After the act – which received four yeses – ended, Amanda Holden, 53, said: ‘I didn’t think I’d be so relieved when you put your clothes back on. It was brilliant’ before cheekily adding: ‘I’m going to give you a tip, I feel like you need to knock your socks off.’
Britain’s Got Talent airs on Saturdays at 7.30pm and on demand on ITVX.