Britain’s Got Talent viewers SLAM ‘ridiculously dangerous’ stunt which saw man set himself on FIRE

Britain’s Got Talent viewers slammed the show after one contestant set himself on fire to solve a Rubik’s Cube on Sunday.

Taking to Twitter fans were left fuming and branded the ‘ridiculously dangerous’ moment ‘totally unacceptable’ for a family show.  

The moment saw professional stunt man Thomas Vu covered in a fire-retardant gel before being set alight as he quickly solved the iconic 80s puzzle.

Despite the act receiving a standing ovation from the judges those at home asked what the talent show had ‘come to’.

Horrofied! Britain’s Got Talent viewers slammed after one contestant set himself on fire to solve a Rubik’s Cube

Puzzle: The moment saw professional stunt man Thomas Vu covered in a fire-retardant gel before being set alight as he quickly solved the iconic 80s puzzle

Gob smacked: Despite the act receiving a standing ovation from the judges those at home asked what the talent show had 'come to' (judge Bruno Tonioli pictured)

Gob smacked: Despite the act receiving a standing ovation from the judges those at home asked what the talent show had ‘come to’ (judge Bruno Tonioli pictured)

One wrote: ‘BGT absolutely not on, setting yourself on fire, do not try this at home. Shouldn’t be allowed’.

While another said: ‘Like what has BGT come to when we set people on fire for entertainment’.

‘BGT totally ill considered showing a guy setting himself on fire whilst solving a rubix cube. No thought to the fact of impressionable children watch the show’ another commented.

Before one fan added: ‘Sorry but showing a man setting himself on fire on a “family” show is not acceptable. Even with the mention “do not try this at home”.

Sunday’s episode was been struck by accusations of fixing after a pair of performers revealed they also had appeared on the franchise’s American version.

Japanese duo Toy Toy impressed the judging panel with their incredible skill as they performed tricks in total synchronicity. 

But before showcasing their talent to the Manchester audience Shu Takada asked ‘Simon do you remember me?’ following his appearance on American’s Got Talent as a solo entrant.

Racing to Twitter one furious viewer wrote: ‘So we get Japanese people who were on America’s Got Talent now on #bgt talk about recycling talent’.

Terror: The moment saw professional stunt man Thomas Vu covered in a fire-retardant gel before being set alight as he quickly solved the iconic 80s puzzle

Terror: The moment saw professional stunt man Thomas Vu covered in a fire-retardant gel before being set alight as he quickly solved the iconic 80s puzzle

Furious: Taking to Twitter fans were left fuming and branded the 'ridiculously dangerous' moment 'totally unacceptable' for a family show

Furious: Taking to Twitter fans were left fuming and branded the ‘ridiculously dangerous’ moment ‘totally unacceptable’ for a family show

While another said: ‘Tonight’s yoyo act were the 6 time world professional yoyo champ and the 2 time champ! From JAPAN! You are BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT’.

Shu’s appearance on 2022 AGT saw him make it to the semi-finals and receive a standing ovation from Simon, before being knocked out ahead of the grand final.

The world champion also made an appearance on This Morning in 2019 where he showed hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield a few tricks. 

Elsewhere in the show viewers became instant fans of ballroom dancer Nathan as he took to the stage.

Slammed: Britain's Got Talent was also struck by accusations of fixing after a pair of performers revealed they also had appeared on the franchise's American version

Slammed: Britain’s Got Talent was also struck by accusations of fixing after a pair of performers revealed they also had appeared on the franchise’s American version

Throwback: Shu's appearance on 2022 AGT saw him make it to the semi-finals and receive a standing ovation from Simon, before being knocked out ahead of the grand final (pictured)

Throwback: Shu’s appearance on 2022 AGT saw him make it to the semi-finals and receive a standing ovation from Simon, before being knocked out ahead of the grand final (pictured)

The auditionee, 24, performed a routine as part of a Latin duo with his dance partner Joanne, 28, to Shakira’s 2016 song Try Everything.

And fans of the show were just as delighted with his sassy personality as they were with his audition as his moment unfolded on screen.

Before arriving for his audition in Manchester, Nathan and Joanne were visited by judge Alesha Dixon who told him he had been nominated for the show by his dance teacher, prompting him to give Alesha some sarcastic side-eye when she asked if he was willing to appear on the show.

Stepping out onto stage for his audition in a black shirt adorned with sparkling crystals and matching trousers, Nathan informed the judges he would be performing the Cha Cha Cha, prompting new panellist Bruno Tonioli to declare: ‘Yes, darling!’ before a cheeky exchange between the pair followed.

Nathan and Joanne received four ‘yes’ votes from the judges – Alesha, Bruno, Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden – with the pair sailing through to the next round.

And their audition delighted viewers, with some calling for the pair to win the show. 

Born to perform: Elsewhere viewers became instant fans of ballroom dancer Nathan, 24 (left) as he took to the stage to audition on Sunday night

Born to perform: Elsewhere viewers became instant fans of ballroom dancer Nathan, 24 (left) as he took to the stage to audition on Sunday night

Stunned: Nathan was astounded as he received a standing ovation from the audience in Manchester while the judges unanimously voted him and Joanne through to the next round

Stunned: Nathan was astounded as he received a standing ovation from the audience in Manchester while the judges unanimously voted him and Joanne through to the next round

One person wrote on Twitter: ‘Oh now I’m crying again yessss darling you Cha cha Cha to your heart’s content Nathan #BritainsGotTalent.’

Another person posted: ‘A great audition from Nathan. He was an absolute fantastic dancer with an amazing personality #BGT2023 #BGT #BritainsGotTalent.’

While someone else shared: ‘Nathan the dancer is FIERCE and I’m so here for it #BritainsGotTalent #BGT #BGT2023.’

One other viewer tweeted: ‘Right if Nathan doesn’t win Britains got Talent there will be riots #BritainsGotTalent.’

‘Nathan is so sassy, i love him #BGT #BritainsGotTalent,’ wrote someone else.

One other show fan wrote: ‘Right Nathan needs to win BGT Many thanks Everyone #BGT #BritainsGotTalent #ITV.’

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