Britain’s Got Talent 2023: Everything you missed on episode two

Britain’s Got Talent returned for its second episode of the 2023 series on Sunday night.

And viewers were treated to an abundance of entertaining acts as judges Simon Cowell, 63, Amanda Holden, 52, Alesha Dixon, 44, and newcomer Bruno Tonioli, 67, decided who to take through to the next round of the competition.

The second instalment saw head judge Simon select his Golden Buzzer auditionee – choirboy Malakai Bayoh, 13 – with the singer moving the panel to tears while fans at home took to social media to demand he win the £250,000 prize and take to the stage in front of King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Royal Variety Performance later this year.

Elsewhere, a Latin dance duo delighted viewers as one of the pair, Nathan – a 24-year-old dancer with Down’s Syndrome – gave Alesha a sarcastic side-eye when she surprised him with a visit to ask if he’d like to appear on the show before he went on to have a ‘sassy’ exchange with former Strictly Come Dancing critic Bruno.

And, after show fans were left shocked when one of the hopefuls set themselves on fire as they attempted to complete a Rubik’s Cube, here’s everything you need to know to catch up on the episode two of this year’s series.

Born to perform: Britain’s Got Talent returned for its second episode of the 2023 series on Sunday night – here’s everything you missed

Stunning: Viewers were treated to an abundance of entertaining acts, including one hopeful who set themselves on fire

HOSTS ANT AND DEC JOIN THE JUDGES ON CORONATION STREET

Britain’s Got Talent viewers were left ‘obsessed’ by the show’s Coronation Street themed intro on Sunday. 

While filming in Manchester hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly lost the judges as they explored the soap’s famous set. 

Bumping into a whole host of famous faces they later found Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli at Roy’s Rolls cafe.

Racing to Twitter one viewer jokingly asked if Weatherfield’s serial killer Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) will choose one of the judges as his next victim. 

While another viewer, loving the hysterical sketch, wrote: ‘That Corrie sketch was brilliant!’. 

Loving it: Britain’s Got Talent viewers were left ‘obsessed’ by the show’s Coronation Street themed intro on Sunday

Drama: Racing to Twitter one viewer jokingly asked if Weatherfield’s serial killer Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce, pictured) will choose one of the judges as his next victim

Another commented: ‘Great start to BGT loving the Coronation Street sketch!’

With a fourth writing: ‘Obsessed with the random Corrie intro’, and a fifth remarked: ‘ BGT starting at Corrie, love that!’

The sketch saw the presenters wondering around the cobbles as Dec admitted he was tracking Simon Cowell‘s phone. 

The duo bumped into Corrie’s Sally Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor) who looked rather shocked, Ant said: ‘Ant McPartlin, former rapper, current TV host and two time rear of the year award.’ 

Dec quickly butted in to say he was only ‘runner-up’ but Sally didn’t seem to take much notice as she told him he was ‘standing on her foot’ and walked off. 

The clip cut to judges Simon, Amanda, Alesha and Bruno sat around a small square table at Roy’s Rolls cafe. 

Dressed in their finery, Amanda looked incredible in a bold red figure hugging dress and pulled her long blonde tresses up in a neat high ponytail. 

Alesha stunned in a pink number and slicked her dark locks back into a stylish up-do, while Bruno cut a dapper figure in a black leather jacket. 

Oh dear: Bumping into a whole host of famous faces they later found Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli at Roy’s Rolls cafe

Lost: The presenters were seen wondering around the cobbles as Dec admitted he was tracking Simon Cowell’s phone

Accident: The duo bumped into Corrie’s Sally Metcalfe who looked rather shocked as Ant stood on her foot

Loving it: While another viewer, loving the hysterical sketch, wrote: ‘That Corrie sketch was brilliant!’

Meanwhile, Simon rocked his usual round neck dark jumper as he ordered his ‘usual’ with Shona Platt (Julia Goulding) behind the counter. 

Shona later brought over a plate of toast and spaghetti letters with just the letters ‘BGT’, Simon said: ‘Just how I like it.’

Meanwhile, Ant and Dec were spotted outside the famous Rovers Return Inn as they bumped into Kirk Sutherland (Andy Whyment) exiting. 

The pair asked if the ‘BGT judges were inside’ but Kirk looked shocked and replied: ‘Are you having a laugh next you’d be telling me Ant and Dec are coming. 

‘And anyway where are your parents, children shouldn’t be hanging around the pub.’

The ITV presenters continued to walk around the cobbles and and spotted ‘Simon Cowell’s Rolls Royce outside Roy’s Rolls’, and laughed to themselves over the tongue twister. 

‘Just how I like it’: Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli all sat around a small square table at Roy’s Rolls cafe as Simon ordered his ‘usual’

‘Are you having a laugh’: Meanwhile, Ant and Dec were spotted outside the famous Rovers pub as they bump into Kirk Sutherland exiting and asked if he had seen the BGT judges

Joking around: The ITV presenters continued to walk around the cobbles and and spotted ‘Simon Cowell’s Rolls Royce outside Roy’s Rolls’, and laughed to themselves over the tongue twister

Beaming Ant and Dec said: ‘Hang on, are we on Coronation Street!’  

The fun video headed back inside to the judges as Shonda asked: ‘How was your food Simon.’

Looking serious, he said: ‘I didn’t like it, I loved it.’

Just as Ant and Dec burst through the door of the cafe finding Simon, Amanda, Alesha and Bruno they told them: ‘We are late for auditions, lets go, go, go!’

Still sitting and enjoying their food, Bruno joked: ‘They are very bossy, I love it.’

THE PIXIEBELLES CRY AS THE JUDGES UNANIMOUSLY VOTE THEM THROUGH

A children’s singing and dancing group burst into tears on Sunday night’s episode of Britain’s Got Talent after getting thought to the next round.

The Pixiebelles received four yeses after they performed their rendition of Be Our Guest from Beauty and the Beast.

The boys and girls from Manchester, were aged six to nine, and dressed as characters out of the popular Disney film.

They performed an incredible routine and the judges were blown away, with new judge Bruno Tonioli saying: ‘That’s a yes!’

All the judges sent them through to the next round and the kids all became emotional as they excitedly celebrated.

Wow! A children’s singing and dancing group burst into tears on Sunday night’s episode of Britain’s Got Talent after getting thought to the next round

Through! The Pixiebelles received four yeses after they performed their rendition of Be Our Guest from Beauty and the Beast

And viewers at home were equally impressed by the performance, taking to Twitter to praise the group.

One said: ‘Well those kids who sang be our guest gave a fantastic performance on #BGT tonight’. 

Another echoed: ‘those kids are absolutely adorable doing Beauty and the Beast! So sweet! #BGT’.

A third added: ‘i thought they were just gonna dance they PERFORMED! that was great!!’

A fourth admitted: ‘I admit, even my cold cynical heart thinks this is cute and above average for the usual kids acts on #bgt’

And a fifth tweeted: ‘This is so lovely. Got me smiling’. 

Performance: The boys and girls from Manchester, were aged six to nine, and dressed as characters out of the popular Disney film

Sensational: They performed an incredible routine and the judges were blown away, with new judge Bruno Tonioli saying: ‘That’s a yes!

Praise: And viewers at home were equally impressed by the performance, taking to Twitter to praise the group

BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT ‘FIX ROW’ AS TOY TOY TOY APPEAR AFTER US SHOW

Britain’s Got Talent has 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’.

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. 

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

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

Fuming: 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’

Unimpressed: 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’

Tv star: The world champion  (right) also made an appearance on This Morning in 2019 where he showed hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield a few tricks

BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT FANS MOVED BY ‘FIERCE’ LATIN DANCER

Britain’s Got Talent viewers became instant fans of Nathan – a 24-year-old ballroom dancer with Down’s Syndrome – as he took to the stage to audition on Sunday night.

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.

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

Busting some moves: The auditionee performed a routine as part of a Latin duo with his dance partner Joanne, 28, to Shakira ‘s 2016 song Try Everything

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. 

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.’

And someone else shared: ‘What a routine! Fantastic Nathan #BritainsGotTalent,’ while another viewer commented: ‘Aw, Nathan’s cute little smile #BritainsGotTalent #BGT #BGT2023.’ 

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

Twinkle-toed: Nathan announced he would be dancing the Cha Cha Cha, prompting new panellist Bruno Tonioli to declare: ‘Yes, darling!’

Success: Nathan and Joanne were visited by judge Alesha Dixon who told him he had been nominated for the show by his dance teacher

High hopes: Their audition delighted viewers, with some calling for the pair to win the show this year

BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT VIEWERS SLAM ‘RIDICULOUSLY DANGEROUS’ STUNT

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)

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”.

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

 BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT VIWERS STUNNED BY SIMON’S GOLDEN BUZZER

Britain’s Got Talent viewers were left stunned by choirboy Malakai Bayoh during Sunday night’s episode.

The singer, 13, appeared on the second episode of the 2023 series this weekend, moving the judges – Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli – to tears with his performance of Pia Jesu.

Taking to the stage, Malakai told the panel how he had joined a choir at the age of seven and had been singing ever since.

His audition left all of the judges misty-eyed, with the audience giving him a standing ovation at the Manchester auditions – with Simon Cowell choosing him for his golden buzzer, ensuring he went straight through to the live finals of this season.

Viewers took to Twitter during the episode to express their appreciation for Malakai’s performance, calling for him to win the show, with many insisting he’d be perfect to perform for King Charles and Queen Camilla at the upcoming Royal Variety Performance. 

Impressive: Britain’s Got Talent viewers were left stunned by choirboy Malakai Bayoh, 13, during Sunday night’s episode

Success story: Simon Cowell chose him for his golden buzzer, ensuring he went straight through to the live finals of this season

One person wrote: ‘I think King Charles and Queen Camilla would adore listening to young Malakai singing at Royal Variety this year. Stunning voice!!!! #BritainsGotTalent #BGT.’

Another shared: ‘What an amazing voice Malakai has for such a young age #BritainsGotTalent.’

Another declared: ‘This generations Aled Jones. Stardom for sure #bgt’.

While someone else posted: ‘Wowers Malakai’s performance was superb his voice was just beautiful every note was just perfection he totally deserved that golden buzzer from Simon and i was in bits just like everyone else while listening to his stunning voice #BGT #BGT2023 #BritainsGotTalent #GoldenBuzzer.’

Another person tweeted: ‘Wow, Malakai was outstanding.. an unbelievable voice! A brilliant performance and well deserving of Simon’s golden buzzer! #BritainsGotTalent #BGT.’

‘Malakai Bayoh, the second #GoldenBuzzer of the series, from @SimonCowell really needs to sing at Our Kings Coronation #BGT2023 #BritainsGotTalent,’wrote another viewer.

Someone else commented: ‘MALAKAI #BritainsGotTalent Absolutely stunning, moved me to the core. A really worthy #GoldenBuzzer winner.’

Passion: Taking to the stage, Malakai told the panel how he had joined a choir at the age of seven and had been singing ever since

Moving: His audition left all of the judges misty-eyed, with the audience giving him a standing ovation at the Manchester auditions

Joy: Malakai looked delighted as golden confetti rained down on him as he lay on the stage after Simon pressed the golden buzzer

 Delighted: Viewers took to Twitter during the episode to express their appreciation for Malakai’s performance, calling for him to win the show

And another viewer posted: ‘Wowers Malakai’s performance was superb his voice was just beautiful every note was just perfection he totally deserved that golden buzzer from Simon and i was in bits just like everyone else while listening to his stunning voice #BGT #BGT2023 #BritainsGotTalent #GoldenBuzzer.’

Someone else shared: ‘Malakai means Angel in Arabic and Hebrew. He sounds like one too #BritainsGotTalent.’

While another BGT fan wrote: ‘Malakai on Britain’s Got Talent just now was phenomenal. He doesn’t even know how good he is #BritainsGotTalent.’

Britain’s Got Talent returns next Saturday on ITV and ITVX at 8pm. 

Britain’s Got Talent 2023: Everything you missed on episode two
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