Overview

• The first Britain's Got Talent live semi-final was disrupted twice, first by eight-year-old magician Teddy Magic withdrawing and later by technical issues delaying The Blackouts' performance.
• Teddy Magic, who was scheduled to perform, withdrew from the episode due to readiness challenges but may return later in the series.
• Amanda Holden used the newly introduced live Golden Buzzer to send LED dance troupe The Blackouts directly to the final after their delayed performance.
• Singer Vinnie McKee secured the second finalist spot by winning the public vote, beating runner-up Linda Mudzenda and sparking viewer dissatisfaction.
• The new live Golden Buzzer format and the results prompted backlash on social media, with some viewers accusing the show of being fixed.