Viggo Venn on Britain's Got Talent
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BGT hit by hundreds of Ofcom complaints following backlash over winner

The comedian later admitted he was "embarrassed" to win

The winner of BGT might be decided by public vote, but some fans took to Ofcom to complain about the decision.

Over 100 fans complained to the broadcasting regulator after Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn, 33, was crowned the show’s winner on Sunday night (June 4).

BGT winner Viggo Venn talking to Ant & Dec
Viggo spoke to hosts Ant & Dec after knocking Ant over (Credit: ITV/YouTube)
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Viggo was visibly shocked when he found out he won, running around the stage and knocking host Ant McPartlin over. However, boos could be heard in the crowd when he won, beating out dancer Lillianna Clifton and magician Cillian O’Connor in the final three. Among the hotly-tipped acts who didn’t make the top three were 27-year-old dancer Musa Motha and opera singer Malakai Bayoh.

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BGT winner Viggo Venn and Simon Cowell on Britain's Got Talent

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