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ITV BGT: Teddy Magic has impressed the judges during his audition ITV<\/p>\nBritain’s Got Talent has provided a new update ahead of Saturday’s second live semi-final after eight-year-old Teddy Magic pulled out of last week’s show during proceedings.<\/p>\n
The ITV favourite has entered its live semi-final stages, with the acts who made it through performing in real-time to viewers at home and a live audience.<\/p>\n
Last week, the line-up was scheduled to include Akira, Auzzy Blood, Eden Choi, Heavysaurus, Linda Mudzenda, The Blackouts, Vinnie McKee, and Teddy Magic.<\/p>\n
However, the youngster ended up not appearing on the show, with hosts Ant and Dec later announcing a last-minute shake-up. <\/p>\n
The duo assured audiences that the young magician should return in the coming weekends to showcase his performance after winning over the judges in his audition.<\/p>\n
“Now, Teddy isn’t quite ready backstage yet, so we’re just going to chat to you judges,” McPartlin initially explained.<\/p>\n
Donnelly added: “We’re going to have a little change of plan,” while his co-host went on to clarify: “Just while he gets himself ready and composed backstage.”<\/p>\n
Judge Simon Cowell responded casually to the update, stating: “It’s fine, it’s fine. If he’s not ready, he’s not ready.”<\/p>\n
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n The next update came from Donnelly, who told viewers: “[Teddy] won’t be performing tonight, but we hope to see him later on in the series.”<\/p>\n As some took to social media to express concern for the schoolboy, fans had speculated they’d see him back on screens this week due to Donnelly’s promise of a return. <\/p>\n However, these hopes were quashed when BGT bosses confirmed the line-up for the second semi-final of the series, set to air on Saturday, May 3.<\/p>\n The show confirmed this week’s line-up consists of Alexandra Burgio, Cheer Re Mans, Jannick Holste, John Pierce, Lil M’s, Olly Pearson, Stacey Leadbeatter and Will Burns, with Teddy notably absent.<\/p>\n During the chaotic episode last week, fans expressed concerns for Teddy, with some arguing that young children shouldn’t take part in the show.<\/p>\n GB News has contacted the channel regarding Teddy following the release of this week’s performers.<\/p>\n Teddy’s missing performance wasn’t the only thing that didn’t go to plan in last week’s show, with viewers complaining about the shambolic episode.<\/p>\n The show faced its second disruption when LED dance act The Blackouts suffered technical difficulties.<\/p>\n ITV BGT: Ant and Dec explained Teddy’s absence during last week’s semi-final <\/p>\n ITV<\/p>\n While the live proceedings were halted, the cameras were forced to cut to the judges instead, who struck up a conversation with the audience to fill the space.<\/p>\n Cowell appeared “enraged” over the technical blunders and change of plans within the episode.<\/p>\n![\"ITV](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746111851_764_itv-bgt-ant-and-dec.png\")