BRITAIN'S Got Talent has been slammed over a bin man act as the strikes in Birmingham have filled the city with rubbish.
as refuse workers are threatening to continue striking for months.
to axe the Waste Recycling and Collection Officer role, which the union claims will leave many worse off.
However, ITV got on the wrong side of viewers as it decided to air a singing bin man on .
A contestant named Ramon – who currently lives in Great Yarmouth – took to the stage with his original reggae-inspired song.
The contestant surprised the judges as he wheeled out a large green bin, whilst wearing his obligatory Hi Vis uniform.
He had the likes of and on their feet as he performed an infectious original bop that was an ode to his profession.
The singer even received a thumbs up from who remarked: “That was brilliant.
“That was just one of those auditions where I loved every second of it, I loved the track.”
However, he then asked: “But you've written other songs right? Not just about bins though?”
This was while gushed: “You've got real charisma and great charm.”
However, fans of the long-running talent variety show were left fuming at the commercial broadcaster.
Viewers took to social media in droves as they slammed the airing of this act as being in ‘bad taste' amid the .
Writing on one viewer asked: “#BGT is this a parody?”
A second fumed: “Oh sod off with this nonsense.” Its not entertaining or funny. Just making a mockery of the lad.”
While a third commented: “Am I the only one who thinks that last bin man act on BGT airing at this time with all the strikes is in bad taste?”
“This bin Man deffo not from lol,” sarcastically stated another fan.
As a fifth humorously added: “This is great to air during the Birmingham strikes,” along with a crying emoji.
Britain's Got Talent continues on ITV and is available to stream on ITVX.
