Britain's Got Talent misled viewers over the use of a second dog in the final of the ITV talent show, media watchdog Ofcom has ruled. Jules O'Dwyer and her dog Matisse won the talent show in June, but it was later revealed that another dog, Chase, performed the tightrope walk section. While Ofcom acknowledged ITV did not intend to deceive viewers, it said they were ultimately misled. ITV expressed "sincere regret" about the "unfortunate editorial mistake". It has said it will refund viewers who paid to vote for the winning act, or donate their money to charity.

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Overnight viewing figures for Saturday night's episode - the second of this year's series - show that 11 million of us tuned in at its peak. Overall, an average of 9.8 million people watched the episode, giving it a 46% share – almost half the viewing audience. Saturday's instalment of the talent show saw 14-year-old Jack Higgins impress the judges with his ballet display. It's since been reported he is the cousin of another contestant, Beau Dermott - one of this year's favourites.

I watch the clips on YouTube.  I think BGT is the best of all the "Got Talent" shows as it has produced the most talent who have made it.  Plus, Alesha Dixon is gorgeous and I don't mind looking at her at all.

I watch the clips on YouTube.  I think BGT is the best of all the "Got Talent" shows as it has produced the most talent who have made it.  Plus, Alesha Dixon is gorgeous and I don't mind looking at her at all.
It is the must-see program over here and I am under orders to record it each Saturday for the family to view it.

ITV show Britain's Got Talent will not be investigated by the broadcasting watchdog over a sword-swallowing act that drew 33 complaints.

ITV show Britain's Got Talent will not be investigated by the broadcasting watchdog over a sword-swallowing act that drew 33 complaints.


they've had sword swallowers on before.  I remember when The Hoff was a judge he was criticised for pressing the buzzer just as the man started to swallow the sword.

I only saw this new act on Gogglebox and it made me cringe, but I don't see that there was anything to complain about.

Soldier magician Richard Jones wins Britain's Got Talent final

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Army bandsman and magician Richard Jones has won the final of this year's Britain's Got Talent. The lance corporal of The Household Cavalry impressed the judges and public with his military-themed act. "I can't believe it, thank you so much to everyone that voted - it's been an incredible experience, it means the world to me," the 25-year-old said. Jones wins a £250,000 prize and the opportunity to appear at the Royal Variety Performance. He is the first magician to win the talent show in its 10-year history.

The final of this year's Britain's Got Talent drew the lowest audience in the show's 10-year history, according to overnight figures. An average of eight million people tuned in to watch the finale as it was broadcast live, with an additional 500,000 watching on ITV+1. Viewing peaked at 9.7 million as Army bandsman and magician Richard Jones was announced the winner. The previous low was in 2014, when 10.7 million saw singing act Collabro win.

Britain’s Got Talent viewers divided as ‘mind-reading’ dog act leaves Simon Cowell in tears

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Simon Cowell broke down in tears over a mind-reading dog act on the latest episode of Britain’s Got Talent, but viewers at home were left divided over the scenes.

Ant and Dec say they almost quit Britain's Got Talent in 2012, partly because they were unhappy with the way the show was being edited.

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The Britain's Got Talent Christmas special has postponed its filming after at least three crew members tested positive for coronavirus. The affected workers found out their test results before production was due to begin this week. A spokeswoman for the ITV show said protocols had been followed and "crew members are self-isolating at home". The festive special is expected to feature some of the show's most successful past acts.