BGT viewers tonight (Monday May 27) had a very mixed reaction to Bikoon, leaving Simon Cowell bewildered.
The variety act had a memorable route to this week’s semi-finals, wowing fans during auditions with a magic bag routine.
But after the ‘secret’ behind the performance was revealed, some of those watching at home expressed concern – claiming the act was “creepy”.
BGT tonight: Bikoon news
At the end of tonight’s performance, with Simon the only judge not to have buzzed Bikoon off, it was revealed a shorter person was in the bag.
Some users on social media had speculated a young child may have been inside – or even a dog.
But when the second performer stepped out of the bag, fans seemed disappointed. There were even online ponderings about whether the ‘trick’ had been dangerous.
Simon however, who looked crestfallen after the reveal, didn’t seem to understand why Bikoon had exposed how their bag act.
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How viewers reacted
Amid complaints and speculation on social media about the safety implications of Bikoon’s performance, one person wrote on Instagram: “Uncomfortable watching this.”
Another claimed: “Gave me the creeps.”
Gave me the creeps.
And a third moaned: “He got far too much airtime and I think it was cruel and dangerous to have somebody in a bag like that.”
Imagine explaining that at customs… #BGT pic.twitter.com/riOM9USLjt
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