Simon Cowell introduces a SHOCK rule break in Britain’s Got Talent after ‘astonishing’ act

Britain’s Got Talent saw a shocking plot twist on Saturday night after Simon Cowell broke the strict rules of the show.

Dance group Unity put on an incredible show, with the head judge, 63, calling them ‘astonishing’.

The college friends, aged between 16 and 25, wowed judges Simon, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon with their flawless choreography and synchronised dance moves.

But most powerful of all was the incredible message behind their performance – called ‘I will’, showing the importance of embracing who they are.

One member of the group, who has Down’s Syndrome, began the dance as the centre of the group.

Emotional: Simon Cowell, 63, introduced a shock rule break in Saturday night’s episode of Britain’s Got Talent

Powerful: Dance group Unity, aged between 16 and 25, put together a flawless routine with an incredible message

In between moments of passionate dancing to The Village by Wrabel, other members of the group came forward with their own messages.

One star, called Declan exclaimed: ‘I am Declan and labels don’t define me. I push the gender boundaries but don’t allow discrimination to change who I am.

‘They try to label me. They say I can’t be who I am but I will.’

There was an emotional hug between Steph and Libby who said they’d had ‘constant eyes’ on them since coming out.

Junior was bullied for loving dance when he grew up, admitting he was beaten up and called names, while Kiera had faced abuse because of her size.

The judges and members of the audience were moved to tears by the emotional performance, while even notoriously-strict judge Simon appeared teary-eyed.

The routine was clearly one that would normally receive a golden buzzer and the audience began chanting for one.

But Simon had already used his golden buzzer – of which judges are only allowed one per season.

Tense: Unity hoped for a golden buzzer as the audience began chanting – but all four judges had already used theirs

Changing lives: After the judges were moved to tears and they were given a standing ovation, Simon made an exception

Shock: Simon made their dreams come true after he broke the rules to give his second buzzer of the series

Bruno had also used two buzzers – after not realising he was only allowed one.

Simon said: ‘I thought that you actually were astonishing. The way that you got your message across – it was so strong.’

‘Look, we don’t have any golden buzzers left.’

The group momentarily appeared disappointed with the news – but Simon wasn’t done talking.

He continued: ‘But sometimes, I just feel you should break the rules!’, dramatically hitting the button as golden glitter rained down on the ecstatic group.

Dec cried: ‘I don’t even know what’s going on anymore’ in the chaos of the moment as Simon introduced the seventh golden buzzer of the series.

Viewers at home were also moved to tears, with one saying: ‘I’M SOBBING. that was so beautiful and god damn powerful, while a second added: ‘I’m definitely crying at Britain’s got talent.’

A third tweeter said: ‘unity are Absolutely the best thing I’ve seen in a long long time moved me to tears Brilliant talent and a beautiful message I hope this is the future.’

Britain’s Got Talent airs at 8pm on ITV.