The final golden buzzer of Britain’s Got Talent 2026 left viewers unimpressed
Britain’s Got Talent fans fumed that ‘it’s beyond a joke’ as KSI hit the golden buzzer for an act they branded ‘ridiculous’ on the ITV programme. Saturday night (April 18) marked the final edition of the 19th season of Britain’s Got Talent’s auditions. The programme’s annual semi-finals kick off next Saturday, April 25.
Heading into the episode, viewers were keen to see who YouTuber, boxer and KSI used his golden buzzer on. Any act who received a golden buzzer is sent straight through the series’ semi-finals.
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Having replaced Bruno Tonioli on the judging panel, KSI sits on the iconic table alongside Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden. Last year saw him fill in for Bruno when he was off filming in America, and again when Simon took time off following the death of Liam Payne.
During the final batch of auditions, viewers met Mr Cherry, a ‘strongman’ from Japan. Introducing himself, he said: “I love UK. Thank you very much.”
The judges were left stunned when Mr Cherry began his act by opening a jar of pickles. He went on to begin crushing cans by sitting on them and opening wine bottles with his bum.
Simon was quick to hit his red buzzer, presumably hoping his colleagues would follow suit. However, KSI decided to hit the golden buzzer, leaving Mr Cherry and the other judges in disbelief.
“Ladies and gentlemen. I don’t know about you, but I think that was the greatest thing I’ve ever seen,” KSi said after he slipped while running up to meet Mr Cherry on the stage.
As a result of KSI’s decision, Mr Cherry goes straight through to the programme’s semi-finals. It remains to be seen if he wins the series like Harry Moulding, who KSI sent straight through last year.
Those watching Britain’s Got Talent from home rushed to X, previously known as Twitter, to call out KSI’s decision to use his golden buzzer for the unconventional performance.
@BuntyBrewster said: “A Golden Buzzer? How bloody ridiculous.” @BunnyNut added: “WTF?! Why the hell did KSI give that act the golden buzzer, when he spent the entirety of it squirming uncomfortably? It’s beyond a joke. #BGT.”
@OneCrispyGraham wrote: “If there was ever evidence on why this show needs to be retired, Mr. Cherry getting the golden buzzer is it #BGT.” @darylshaw29 stated: “Of all the acts that’s been on BGT and KSI sends some man though to the love shows for opening a jar of pickles #bgt.”
@Luke4152 commented: “I enjoyed it but don’t think he deserved the gold buzzer! #BGT.” @SKY_Shazad stated: “WHAT A JOKE GOLDEN BUZZER #bgt.”
The golden buzzer has caused division among Britain’s Got Talent fans this year. Some were unsure why Stacey Solomon got to use it when she replaced Simon for two episodes.
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