ITV BGT’s Teddy Magic missing from next semi-final line-up as mystery over child magician continues
Britain’s Got Talent has confirmed once again that eight-year-old Teddy Magic won’t be appearing in this weekend’s live show after he was scheduled to perform two weeks ago before there was a last-minute change to the schedule.
The young magician wowed judges in his audition and made it through to the live semi-finals, but during the April 26 show it seemed he needed to pull out of the line-up.
The shake-up to the schedule came during the first live show, with some of the acts who made it through performing in real-time to viewers at home and a live audience.
Hosts Ant and Dec initially told viewers that young Teddy wasn’t “ready” to take to the stage yet, with McPartlin explaining: “Teddy isn’t quite ready backstage yet, so we’re just going to chat to you judges.”
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.”
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.
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However, he was notably absent from last week’s show too, with no mention of the youngster during the programme.
Fans were left even more concerned by the lack of updates, with many questioning whether the little boy was OK.
Now, the show’s official Instagram account has shared the line-up for this weekend’s show, and once again Teddy hasn’t been included.
The caption reads: “Your Semi-Final 3 contestants are… Watch them all light up the stage when #BGT Live Shows continue this Saturday, 10th May at 7pm on @itv 1, @itvxofficial and @wearestv.”
A reel posted alongside shows Saturday’s acts will include pole artist Albert Amores, object-swallowing stuntman Bao Cuong, singers Electric Umbrella, dancers Harry and Lewis, classical singing drag star Jasmine Rice, singer Mickey Callisto, dancers Ping Pong Pang and musician Rumac.
GB News has contacted the channel regarding Teddy following the release of this week’s performers.
During last weekend’s episode, viewers once again took to social media in floods to ask for an update on the young performer and express their concerns.
One penned on X: “Where is Teddy and is he going to be on at all #BGT.”
Another shared: “Still no Teddy Magic I see. #BGT,” with someone else complaining: “Well this is not going much better than last week as the first act didn’t get on til 10 mintues in – And they still [haven’t] told us what’s going with Teddy Magic at least not really! #BGT.”
“Another Teddy no show #BGT,” someone else noted, while another worried fan asked: “All I want to know is Teddy okay after last week live show drama? #BGT.”
“@BGT @ITV I love teddy magic he is not on the semi finals 2nd week where is he guys???” someone else shared.
“Where is teddy magic pls ???? #bgt,” one more quizzed online. (sic)