Some Britain's Got Talent viewers have issued a demand for the show to be 'cancelled' after the winner of the latest series was crowned. The 2023 run of the ITV talent show came to an end on Sunday night (June 4) with Viggo Venn emerging victorious.
18.05.2023 - 17:19 / variety.com
K.J. Yossman ITV primetime hosts Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly – better known by their joint moniker Ant and Dec – have said they plan to “take a break” from their long-running variety show “Saturday Night Takeaway.” The duo have hosted 19 seasons of the show, which features entertainment and quiz segments, since it launched in 2002. It is produced by ITV Studios-owned Lifted Entertainment and Mitre Studios This doesn’t spell the end for “Saturday Night Takeaway” however. In 2009 the two hosts also took a break from the show before returning four years later. Broadcaster ITV – which recently extended its deal with the duo for a reported £30 million ($37 million) for three years – reassured viewers Ant and Dec would continue to front other primetime shows including “I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!,” “Britain’s Got Talent” and “Limitless Win.”
“We love making ‘Saturday Night Takeaway,’ but reaching the milestone of 20 seasons seemed like the perfect time to pause for a little while and catch our breath,” said McPartlin. Donnelly added: “We still have a momentous 20th season to look forward to first so we will do our best to go out (for now) with a bang in 2024!” ITV managing director for media and entertainment Kevin Lygo said: “When you think of Saturday night television you think of ‘Saturday Night Takeaway.’ Over 20 seasons the show has become a cultural phenomenon, and while we eagerly anticipate what Ant and Dec have up their sleeves for the 2024 series, we completely understand their desire to take a pause, take stock, and think about what the next incarnation of the show might look like.”
Some Britain's Got Talent viewers have issued a demand for the show to be 'cancelled' after the winner of the latest series was crowned. The 2023 run of the ITV talent show came to an end on Sunday night (June 4) with Viggo Venn emerging victorious.
The winner of Britain's Got Talent 2023 has been announced as Viggo Venn, with Lillianna Clifton coming in second place and Cillian O'Connor in third.The champion, who was crowned in tonight's live TV final on ITV will go on to perform in front of King Charles, and other members of the royal family at the Royal Variety Performance on November 30 2023. Tonight's show saw the final ten acts; Musa Motha, Amy Lou, Viggo Venn, Olivia Lynes, Ghetto Kids, Travis George, Malakai Bayoh, Duo Odyssey, Cillian O'Connor, and Lillianna Clifton, go head-to-head to be crowned series champ.
Susan Boyle suffered a minor stroke in April that left her doubtful over whether she could perform again, the singer told fans. The Scottish singer rose to fame in 2009 after competing on the third season of the ITV competition Britain’s Got Talent. She impressed the judges with her rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream” from the musical Les Misérables, in one of the show’s biggest viral moments.
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Wednesday night's Britain's Got Talent kicked off with an apology about Tuesday's show, from hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.The duo brought viewers' attention back to some swearing that happened the previous night, with Ant identifying the guilty party. New judge Bruno Tonioli was mortified as he realised that he had been caught out and as he was exposed, boos could be heard from the live audience. On Tuesday night viewers at home could hear Bruno, 67, appear to say: "F***ing hell" during the second live semi-final of the series.
Britain’s Got Talent viewers were surprised on Tuesday night when they spotted a Loose Woman star performing on stage and labelled her "outstanding".The live semi-final shows for this year's BGT returned this week with acts performing in front of the judges and audience for a second time in the hope of securing a place in the final at the weekend. As each show begins with a show-stopping special performance, Monday night saw Diversity take the stage while Tuesday welcomed the cast of We Will Rock You who sang the hit Queen ballad Don't Stop Me Now.
Britain's Got Talent fans have praised host Anthony McPartlin for taking part in a "risky" performance after his dramatic tumble the night before. On Monday. evening viewers tuned in to watch the first round of the live semi-final shows of this year's BGT and it certainly kicked off with a bang after Ant suffered a "heavy fall" live on-air.
The infamous feud between Amanda Holden and Phillip Schofield reportedly began when she got axed from This Morning, citing him as the reason. It was also claimed that Amanda extended an olive branch to Phillip over their infamous rift - but said he ghosted her. Here's everything we know about their feud so far...
Ant McPartlin is "a bit sore" after taking a hefty tumble on the Britain's Got Talent stage on Monday. ITV was airing the talent show's first semi-final at the time, opening the proceedings with a dance routine performed by special guests Diversity, who themselves were crowned champions 14 years ago. But as Ant, 47, and his longtime presenting partner Dec Donnelly made their way to centre stage, the former's foot slipped on the surface which sent him crashing down onto his backside - ever the gentlemen, Diversity leader Ashley Banjo then assisted him.
Ant McPartlin has been photographed for the first time since he suffered a "heavy fall" live on-air during Monday night's Britain's Got Talent semi-final.The TV presenter, 47, took a dramatic tumble as he slid onto stage following an opening number performed by 2009 winners, London-based dance group Diversity, fronted by Dancing On Ice judge, Ashley Banjo. Following the fall, Ant told viewers: "Ouch, my back.
Britain's Got Talent fans were left wowed as Amanda Holden stunned in a yellow latex corset dress for the semi-final shows. On Monday evening viewers tuned in to ITV to watch the first round of the live semi-final shows for this year's BGT, but there was one leading lady who stole the show. For the occasion, judge, Amanda, 52, wore a figure-hugging latex dress which had a corset design and fishtail skirt - it led to fans labelling her as a "stunning goddess".
The live semi-final of the 2023 instalment of Britain's Got Talent got off to a jaw-dropper of a start as Ant McPartlin suffered a "heavy fall" live on-air. The much-loved ITV talent show aired its first semi-final on Monday night with several acts competing to get into the coveted final.
Britain's Got Talent semi-finals started with a bang as Ant McPartlin suffered a fall just minutes into the live broadcast.
Britain's Got Talent viewers think they have "rumbled" magician and illusionist Enzo Weyne's trick. During Monday's live semi-final episode, the act managed to make host Declan Donnelly "disappear" by putting him in a box on stage.
Ant McPartlin didn't expect to grab the spotlight from the acts just moments into the first live semi-final of Britain's Got Talent 2023, but viewers flocked to Twitter with their concern as he suffered a hard fall. The ITV star took a tumble as he ran onto the stage after he and co-host Declan Donnelly introduced judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell and special guest star Diversity.
Rochelle Humes has been one of very few ITV stars who have paid tribute to Phillip Schofield after he stepped down from presenting This Morning, after 21 years on the show. Following Phillip's announcement that he would be leaving the show, with his last episode having aired the previous week, Rochelle took to her Instagram Story to pay tribute to her former co-star.
ITV have confirmed the show Phillip Schofield will present solo following his This Morning exit last week.This Morning veteran Phil, 61, called it quits after 21 years of fronting the smash hit morning show, as reports of a "feud" with his co-host Holly Willoughby, 42, raged on. On Saturday (May 20), ITV released a statement confirming his "immediate" exit but revealed he will continue to present peak time shows for ITV, including next month's The British Soap Awards - and a new prime time series.