'Copycats' BGT act sparks fury as fans claim group ‘copied’ 2010 winners
BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT dance troupe The Freaks left viewers divided on Saturday night as many compared the act to 2010 winners, Spellbound.
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Britain's Got Talent saw more acts take to the stage this evening in a bid to impress the judges. Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and David Walliams were back on the panel as they gave their critique to the auditionees. One dance troupe, in particular, wowed the judges with their stunning routine. However, viewers didn't seem as impressed by their performance.
Children's author David Walliams branded the performance as "terrifying".
He said: "That was thrilling and one of the most extraordinary things we've seen on Britain's Got Talent, amazing."
"Now we know why you are called The Freaks," Alesha chipped in. "That was just out of this world.
"She was a human skipping rope, I have never seen that before."
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Simon said he admired the amount of work they put into their performance, as he told them their routine was "faultless."
All four judges unanimously said yes and sent the group through to the next round.
However, viewers didn't seem as impressed and took to social media to share their thoughts.
Many compared The Freaks to dance troupe Spellbound, who won the talent show in 2010.
Spellbound, a gymnastic troupe, rose to victory in the fourth season of the show.
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Jema raged: "Copycats! Even the music is the same. Spellbound, anyone? #BGT"
Susan penned: "Why can’t the judges be honest and say-Ok we’ve seen this act before-your not original, literally a copy and paste of #Spellbound #BGT." (sic)
While Rich pointed out: "Are we meant to forget Spellbound won? #BritainsGotTalent #BGT." (sic)
"Superb act but a carbon copy of Spellbound #bgt," Mags added.
User @Hed_F1 commented: "Nah no one can beat the OGs. They’re literally copying Spellbound’s music and routine. " (sic)
Despite the criticism, some fans praised the group for their amazing routine.
Marie said: "That acrobatic group called the Freaks were fantastic."
"The Freaks, now that was EPIC!!!! #BGT," Ben praised.
Britain's Got Talent returns on Saturday at 8pm on ITV.