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“‘THIS SHOW JUST LOST ALL CREDIBILITY.’” Britain’s Got Talent Viewers Exploded In Fury After A Fan-Favorite Act Was Shockingly Eliminated During The Semi-Final — But The Real Firestorm Began Moments Later When Judge KSI Made Comments That Left Social Media Absolutely Divided. What should have been an emotional celebration quickly spiraled into chaos as stunned fans accused the show of ignoring public support, while others claimed KSI’s reaction made the heartbreaking result even worse. Now, furious viewers are demanding answers, calling it one of the most controversial BGT eliminations in recent memory — and many are threatening to stop watching altogether after the tense on-air moment nobody saw coming.

BRITAIN’S Got Talent viewers were not happy with tonight’s results as a fan favourite act was voted off.

The ITV competition returned for the fourth semi-final which saw eight contestants perform again to impress the judges.

Epic Sax Guy, Glantaf Boys Choir, Kristel Herrera, Rafferty Coope, Ren DMC, Sonny Green, Wei Yamin & Welsch Master Team all took to the stage hoping to secure a place in the final.

Glantaf Boys Choir finished in third place.

'Britain's Got Talent' TV Show, Series 19, Episode 12, London, UK - 16 May 2026

Rafferty and Ren DMC then went up against each other, but it was magician Rafferty that made it through.

Despite impressing judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI, Ren DMC fell at the last hurdle.

Those watching at home took to social media to share their annoyance at the outcome.

While those in the audience seemed unhappy after Epic Sax Man failed to make it through, as the arena filled with boos following the result.

DRESS REHEARSALS - 'Britain's Got Talent' TV Show, Dress Rehearsals, Series 19, Episode 12, London, UK - 16 May 2026

“I really don’t get the hype over this guy,” one viewer wrote in reference to Rafferty.

A second posted: “So glad Rafferty Coope won tonight. He was easily my favourite as his combination of magic with music is so bloody cool. I am still shocked that Epic Sax Guy wasn’t in the top three though! That was a weird aspect of the results.”

A third said: “Nah Run DMC guy was robbed #bgt would’ve much rather had seen him again!!“

A fourth added: “Ren DMC was robbed.”

Elsewhere in tonight’s show the Glantaf Boys Choir impressed with their rendition of Myles Smith’s Stargazing.

'Britain's Got Talent' TV Show, Series 19, Episode 12, London, UK - 16 May 2026

Sonny Green also put on a special performance about being a father and the advice he would share for his kids.

It left the judges in tears, with KSI breaking down live on air and saying the performance touched his heart due to his rocky relationship with his own dad.

Simon reached over and hit the Golden Buzzer, which secures him a place in the final.

'Britain's Got Talent' TV Show, Series 19, Episode 12, London, UK - 16 May 2026

Magician Rafferty, 17, also impressed with his act, with Simon telling him that he had no doubt that he’d make it through to the final.

Earlier in the episode, fans branded KSI as ‘rude’ after he made a “brutal” comment about this evening’s opening act.

Wei Yamin took to the stage to kick off the show, playing music through a series of pipes.

But to up the stakes he turned himself into a human firework, setting himself on fire with fire extinguishers on hand.

Despite upping the danger of his act though, the judging panel didn’t seem to be wowed.

KSI in particular didn’t hold back with his feedback, saying how “even if an act is polished you can’t polish poo,” implying that his act was always bad to begin with.

Viewers watching from home thought this was incredibly harsh and took to X to share their thoughts on the brutal remark.

One user said: “He’s going to go back to his hotel and cry. That was brutal.”

A second shared: “Rather rude of KSI to tell the young man that his act was poo!!”

A third added: “After KSI said that he’s gonna win.”

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