Britain’s Got Talent is coming back to screens this weekend, and the judges are ready and waiting in a new series of snaps released by the show on Monday.
Simon Cowell leads the lineup, posing with Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli, new judge KSI and show hosts Ant and Dec.
Alesha wows in a tiny silver mini dress in the new promo images, teaming her mini with knee-high leather boots.
Amanda meanwhile stands out in her bold red dress and heels, posing up a storm next to Simon.
It was revealed over the weekend that BGT is braced for complaints over stomach-churning scenes set to air in the new series.
One audition is set to be particularly memorable – for gruesome reasons.
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Britain’s Got Talent is coming back to screens this weekend, and the judges are ready and waiting in a new series of snaps released by the show on Monday
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Alesha wows in a tiny silver mini dress in the new promo images, teaming her mini with knee-high leather boots. Amanda meanwhile stands out in her bold red dress and heels
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In an attempt to impress the A-list judges, a performer put a corkscrew and meat hook through their head and nose, and out of their mouth.
The scene is expected to spark complaints from some viewers and is so dangerous that a warning will be put out so viewers do not try the stunt at home.
Simon said of the act: ‘It’s spooky horror where you don’t want to watch it, but you do want to watch it. That’s obviously why we’re going to show it. We probably will get some complaints. Hopefully!’
He added: ‘I love it when they say ‘don’t try this at home’ like we’ve all got screws and things just waiting to do that!’
Other judges praised the performance too, with Alesha calling it ‘entertaining’ and ‘funny’.
Guest judge, singer, boxer and YouTuber, KSI described the act as ‘fantastic’ but admitted he was relieved he wasn’t there to see it in person.
Simon insisted that the shocking performance is still suitable for children to watch and will air before the 9pm watershed.
ITV previously released the first trailer ahead of the new series and bosses revealed that the much loved variety talent show will be back at the end of the month and offered fans a glimpse of what is to come.
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Ant and Dec are back as hosts of the smash hit ITV show, which has been running for 17 series
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Simon looked ready for business in the new snaps, as he returns to his position as head judge
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There’s a new recruit to the panel -Guest judge, singer, boxer and YouTuber, KSI who will be taking Bruno’s place for some shows
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It was revealed over the weekend that BGT is braced for complaints over stomach-churning scenes set to air in the new series
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In an attempt to impress the A-list judges, a performer put a corkscrew and meat hook through their head and nose, and out of their mouth
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The scene is expected to cause OFCOM complaints from some viewers and is so dangerous that a warning will be put out to not try it at home
New Britain’s Got Talent trailer released as launch date’s confirmed
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The brand-new promo clip, featured presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, as well as the new judging panel.
But the judging lineup is not the only change that has taken place to this year’s show as the short video opens with a clip of Blackpool Tower, which is where ‘a large chunk’ of the auditions have been held, rather than the traditional London.
This series will also run for double the amount of time, making it the longest series ever, in a huge shake-up to its normal scheduling.
As the video starts, Dec’s voice can be heard saying: ‘Please take your seats, the show is about to start’ before the judges walk their way down through the excited audience, high fiveing and whooping.
While head judge Simon appears very cool and collected wearing a pair of orange tinted glasses and throwing a peace sign to the crowd, Bruno seems the total opposite as he is seen running down the stairs, very excited.
Amanda and Alesha promise to continue to bring the glam, as the promo video sees them both dressed to impress in very stylish getups, complete with a full face of makeup.
Other judges praised the performance too, with Alesha calling it ‘entertaining’ and ‘funny’
Amanda tells the contestants ‘you have two minutes to change your life’ before a montage of iconic auditions are shown.
Viewers can expect to see some ‘eye-popping’ auditions including dancers, gymnasts, musicians, circus style acts, plus a whole lot more.
The hopeful contestants will all battle it out for their place to perform in front of His Majesty at the Royal Variety Show.
Also returning this year is the golden buzzer. Whilst the video doesn’t show viewers who they press for, it does show you Simon and Dec both give an act the opportunity to go straight through to the semi finals.
Britain’s Got Talent airs every Saturday night from 22nd February on ITV1.
