AFTER the first semi-final episode of the series, Britain's Got Talent has been thrown into a ‘fix’ row.
Fans are insisting that one of the acts is being ‘set up to win’ after on Saturday night.
Teddy Magic, an eight year old magician, failed to arrive on stage for his performance in the first half an hour of last night's show.
shared with the audience and judges that the young man had been “delayed” backstage and was not ready to come out.
looked rather annoyed at this, with the Geordie hosts scrambling to fill time as they chatted to the judges.
They then revealed that Teddy would not be coming out yet, and instead introduced another act.
The night went on, and before viewers knew it, it was almost 8:30pm, and Teddy Magic was still yet to perform.
Ant and Dec then made an announcement when they said that the votes were open, before addressing why not all acts had performed.
Afterdue to perform had taken to the stage, Dec announced: “Unfortunately, Teddy Magic won't be performing tonight.”
The hosting duo then said that they hoped to see him in another show over the coming weeks.
They did not confirm which show he would appear on.
Amid the chaos that Teddy causes, fans of the hit show were quick to speculate.
Before it was announced that Teddy would not be performing at all on Saturday, some viewers thought he might emerge as the last act of the night.
“Maybe. Just maybe, Teddy is more shrewd than we thought,” penned one person on X.
They added: “Maybe he didn’t like his place in the running order so gets upset and won’t perform.
“Comes on as the final act and goes through with a nation’s sympathy? Magic you say.? Sure is.”
Another person then said in agreement: “Teddy magic had played a blinder. He knows the final act is usually the judges favourite to get through to the final.
“Now he's gonna be the final act … if he shows up at all #BGT.”
But even after Ant and Dec revealed that Teddy would not be performing on Saturday and could instead make an appearance in another live semi-final – fans were still suspicious.
“If Teddy goes on another show, statistically all the other acts in that show are disadvantaged,” said one on X.
Meanwhile, on , fans speculated even more.
“I have a feeling it was part of his actual semi final act for when he actually performs,” penned one person.
Another said: “I think he will come back another night. 3 acts will go through that night to make it fair.”
A third person then wrote: “It's gonna be so awkward if Teddy comes back. He'll probably go through and whoever finishes second will feel cheated.”
“200 IQ strategy from Teddy here. Gonna get a lot of sympathy votes,” said another.
But despite the brazen speculation, many fans and viewers are concerned for the young boy and quick to share sweet messages of support.
One person on X said: “Gutted to hear about Teddy Magic missing out tonight but hopefully we’ll see him again soon. Magic is very difficult to plan especially when performing in front of millions live but hopefully Teddy can be ready to perform over the next few weeks.”
While another penned: “I hope little Teddy was ok. I think children should only be able to apply age 11+. An adult performer would be nervous and overwhelmed in a live show never mind an 8 yr old child.”
