Fans go wild as host Declan Donnelly presents BNGT in red heels

Declan Donnelly put on quite a show on Friday’s Britain’s Got Talent when he stormed the stage in a pair of red heels.

The presenter, 47, made a bold entrance into the fifth live semi-final as he walked out in the same iconic red heels Dorothy wears in the classic movie The Wizard of Oz.

His nice gesture was teasing a later performance by the Wizard of Oz theater cast, including Ashley Banjo and Jason Manford, live at the Hammersmith Apollo.

Dec made quite an entrance, hopping on stage alongside his co-host Ant McPartlin, 47, to reveal his colorful choice of footwear.

In a short pre-filmed clip, Ant and Dec were also seen holding hands as they clicked their heels together and chanted, “There’s no place like BGT!”

Iconic: The presenter, 47, made a bold entrance into the fifth live semi-final as he walked out in the same iconic red heels Dorothy wears in the classic movie The Wizard of Oz

They were then transported to the stage at the Hammersmith Apollo, before the actress who stars as Dorothy introduced the talent show.

The presenters then hopped onto the stage, and Dec seemed to be having the time of his life as he showed off his glitzy boots.

Fans went wild for the fun segment and took to social media to gush about the comedian.

‘Brilliant; one wrote, while another wrote, “The best kind of funny that makes me laugh.”

A third person added, “Red is definitely your color,” and a fourth wrote, “Only Declan Donnelly can make an entrance like that.”

Before the show aired, the presenting duo had taken to Instagram to share a cute video of Dec stepping into his shoes.

Followers of the duo often like to choose the socks the double act wears for the live shows, but Dec told them they couldn’t for tonight’s tapings.

He teased, “I have to wear very sexy special socks tonight. There’s a very good reason for that, so sorry sock pickers, but we’re doing it for the final.’

Fashion: Dec made quite an entrance, hopping onstage alongside his co-presenter Ant McPartlin, 47, to reveal his colorful choice of footwear

All smiles: The presenters then hopped onto the stage, and Dec seemed to be having the time of his life as he showed off his glitzy boots

Show: His nice gesture teased a later appearance by the Wizard of Oz theater cast, including Ashley Banjo and Jason Manford, live at the Hammersmith Apollo

Suits you: Before the show aired, the presenting duo took to Instagram to share a cute video of Dec stepping into his shoes

Guests: In Friday’s semi-final, The Wizard of Oz cast performed in front of a live audience ahead of their theater debut

Dec put on his flats after his segment, telling fans, “I’ll just take off the old shoes and put on some good shoes.” My feet are killing me already!’

Ant also uploaded a video of them in a park after filming their intro for the show with a group of people helping Dec untie and take off the shoes.

The TV star could be seen laughing and joking as he sang, “There’s nothing like show business.”

In Friday’s semi-final, The Wizard of Oz cast performed in front of a live audience, so to celebrate, Dec opened the show with the famous heel-ticking shoes.

In Friday’s semi-final, dancer Lillianna Clifton and magician Cillian O’Connor also secured a place in Sunday’s grand final.

Once again, the 2023 winner will receive a cash prize of £250,000 and a spot in the annual Royal Variety Performance.

Schoolboy magician Cillian told Ant and Dec of his triumph after winning the public vote, “I feel brilliant. I thank my family there, and the entire audience. Thank you!’

Somebody’s got to do it: The TV star had help taking off the special shoes with his special socks as he sang “There’s No Business Like Show Business”

Ouch: He put on his flats after his segment and Dec told fans, “Just take off the old shoes and put me on some good shoes.” My feet are killing me already!’

Finalists! Friday night saw dancer Lillianna Clifton (pictured right) and magician Cillian O’Connor (pictured left) earn a place in Sunday’s grand final

About what she had planned for the finale this weekend, Lilianna told the hosts, “Bigger and better than this!”

Those who will compete in the final on Sunday are choirboy Malakai Bayoh, dangerous aerial acrobatics artists, Duo Odyssey, amputee dancer Musa Motha and singer Amy Lou.

They are joined by clown and comedian Viggo Venn, singer Olivia Lynes, dance troupe Ghetto Kids and singer Travis George.

However, things will change for Sunday as it was revealed that the judges would make a decision on a wildcard pick to return to the show for the finale, with the act revealed during the upcoming schedule.