Britain's Got Talent's Alesha Dixon sparks divide over rogue golden buzzer decision
Britain's Got Talent's latest semi-final saw judge Alesha Dixon send one act straight to the final after awarding him the golden buzzer - but not everyone is happy about it.
Britain's Got Talent's Alesha Dixon has sparked some mixed opinions after she awarded the golden buzzer to semi-finalist Joseph Charm. The semi-finals this year such a huge change as the introduced the golden buzzer into the live shows for the first time ever, which means an act can now be sent straight through to the final.
It was introduced in 2014, where two of the acts made it to the final. The judging panel, which is made up of Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli will now be given another opportunity to see their favourite acts in the final stages of the competition, in the hopes of them being victorious.
During Sunday evening's Britain's Got Talent semi-final on May 18 that aired a day late due to the Eurovision final, it was judge Alesha Dixon who had the power. Acts Hear Our Voice, Idolls, Joseph Charm, Max Fox, Maya Giotea, Obsequious, Papi and TK Magic took to the stage and any one of them could have received the buzzer.
Papi received the red buzzers but it was comedian Joseph Charm who won Alesha over with his amusing and relatable routine, the M.E.N reports.
In a tear-jerking moment for the comic, Alesha led his mum over to the golden buzzer and they pressed it together.
Joseph's performance was definitely worthy of the fast-track to the final but some fans felt an earlier act had missed out on a potential spot in the final.
Idolls are a Japanese dance troupe whose performance frightened but also very much impressed the judges and viewers.
Fans of the ITV show have now expressed their disappointment that Idolls weren't chosen by Alisha.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, @James6840766879 wrote: "Idolls deserved that golden buzzer. What a cool act"
Another person @cannylad23 chimed in: "Alicia should have idolls golden buzzer. No way they will get through otherwise".
Meanwhile, @Natasha_H_x echoed: "mping out in front of the judges was genius! I love #Idolls !! They should of got golden buzzer!"
However, other viewers were pleased for the comedian.
@thisisean wrote: "OMG, that was such a heartwarming moment! Alesha hitting the Golden Buzzer for Joseph Charm with his mum's help had me tearing up!"
@ThatGuyShaqq agreed: "My guy Joseph Charm got the golden buzzer".
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The 2025 Britain's Got Talent is set to air later this month. Next week's episode on May 24 will be the fifth and final semi-final of the series.
The following acts have already secured their place in the final:
Blackouts (golden buzzer)
Vinnie McKee (public vote)
Olly Pearson (golden buzzer)
Stacey Leadbeatter (public vote)
Jasmine Rice (golden buzzer)
Ping Pong Pang (public vote)
Joseph Charm (golden buzzer)
Hear Our Voices (public vote)
Britain's Got Talent airs on Saturday at 7pm on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.
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