ITV Britain’s Got Talent drops huge update on Teddy Magic future after 8-year-old forced to pull out of live show
Britain’s Got Talent has provided a new update ahead of Saturday’s second live semi-final after eight-year-old Teddy Magic pulled out of last week’s show during proceedings.
The ITV favourite has entered its live semi-final stages, with the acts who made it through performing in real-time to viewers at home and a live audience.
Last week, the line-up was scheduled to include Akira, Auzzy Blood, Eden Choi, Heavysaurus, Linda Mudzenda, The Blackouts, Vinnie McKee, and Teddy Magic.
However, the youngster ended up not appearing on the show, with hosts Ant and Dec later announcing a last-minute shake-up.
The duo assured audiences that the young magician should return in the coming weekends to showcase his performance after winning over the judges in his audition.
“Now, Teddy isn’t quite ready backstage yet, so we’re just going to chat to you judges,” McPartlin initially explained.
Donnelly added: “We’re going to have a little change of plan,” while his co-host went on to clarify: “Just while he gets himself ready and composed backstage.”
Judge Simon Cowell responded casually to the update, stating: “It’s fine, it’s fine. If he’s not ready, he’s not ready.”
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The next update came from Donnelly, who told viewers: “[Teddy] won’t be performing tonight, but we hope to see him later on in the series.”
As some took to social media to express concern for the schoolboy, fans had speculated they’d see him back on screens this week due to Donnelly’s promise of a return.
However, these hopes were quashed when BGT bosses confirmed the line-up for the second semi-final of the series, set to air on Saturday, May 3.
The show confirmed this week’s line-up consists of Alexandra Burgio, Cheer Re Mans, Jannick Holste, John Pierce, Lil M’s, Olly Pearson, Stacey Leadbeatter and Will Burns, with Teddy notably absent.
During the chaotic episode last week, fans expressed concerns for Teddy, with some arguing that young children shouldn’t take part in the show.
GB News has contacted the channel regarding Teddy following the release of this week’s performers.
Teddy’s missing performance wasn’t the only thing that didn’t go to plan in last week’s show, with viewers complaining about the shambolic episode.
The show faced its second disruption when LED dance act The Blackouts suffered technical difficulties.
While the live proceedings were halted, the cameras were forced to cut to the judges instead, who struck up a conversation with the audience to fill the space.
Cowell appeared “enraged” over the technical blunders and change of plans within the episode.