…By Larry John for TDPel Media.
Viewers of Britain’s Got Talent have submitted 63 formal complaints to Ofcom following the show’s latest episode.
Fans were unimpressed with a stunt by contestant Thomas Vu, who attempted to solve a Rubik’s Cube while on fire, which led to the show’s highest number of complaints.
The stunt has been criticised for being unsuitable for a family show, as some children may try to imitate it.
The show issued a warning against attempting the act at home, but viewers continued to express their disapproval online.
The show returned with a new panel for the first time since 2012, as David Walliams has confirmed he will no longer be taking part in the show.
Ofcom, the regulator of broadcasting in the UK, confirmed the complaints were related to a routine where a contestant attempted to solve a Rubik’s Cube while on fire.
These additional complaints follow those from the week before, bringing the total number of complaints to 126.
The show has been praised for its entertainment value in the past, but the dangerous nature of this stunt has led to criticism and concern from viewers.
While some viewers found the act entertaining, others believe that it was inappropriate for a family show as it could encourage children to attempt dangerous stunts at home.
As the show is broadcast in the early evening, some viewers have suggested that this type of content should be reserved for later times when children are less likely to be watching.
This latest incident has raised questions about what is considered suitable for family entertainment on television, and whether or not shows should be more careful about what stunts are performed on air.