Britain's Got Talent hit by hundreds of Ofcom complaints after furious viewers raged ‘there are kids watching this!'
BRITAIN'S Got Talent received hundreds of Ofcom complaints after screening the "most disgusting act ever".
Furious viewers raged "there are kids watching this!" as Auzzy Blood performed during the first live semi-final.
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The daredevil, whose real name is Austin Punton, was slammed for 'swallowing' knives with the warning: "Please do not try this at home".
However, the deterrent wasn't enough for 129 people who complained about the act - as well as moans about racy performer Akira who stripped off on stage.
If Ofcom considers that a broadcast may have breached its codes, it will start an investigation.
Auzzy didn't make it through to the final, having been beaten in the public vote by singer Vinnie McKee.
A show rule change also meant that judge Amanda Holden sent The Blackouts through to the final with her Golden Buzzer advantage.
Viewers complained in their droves, with one writing on social media: "This is the most disgusting act i've ever seen i literally cannot even look."
"OMG it's Auzzy blood. This act is disgusting and not for family viewing," said another.
Someone else wrote: "The Auzzy Blood is a NO from me."
To fill the schedule this year, ITV has made the decision to air the live shows weekly this season.
This weekend, magician Alexandra Burgio, dancers Cheer re Mans, magician and dancer Jannick Holste, singer John Pierce, dancers Lil M's, guitarist Olly Pearson, singer Stacey Leadbeatter and impressionist Will Burns will all perform.
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