Amanda Holden claps back at ITV Britain's Got Talent 'fix' claims

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Amanda Holden addressed claims of a 'fix' even before some complaints were even made about her Golden Buzzer decision. There was an emotional moment during the latest instalment of the Britain's Got Talent auditions when the talent show judge let the golden confetti fall on a young theatre singer.

Olivia Lynes was given the surprise of her life after her mum and gran nominated her to be surprised with an audition. The family trio were seen during Saturday night's episode (April 29) heading to the theatre to see a performance of Matilda the Musical when her tickets were intercepted by Amanda.

The stunned 11-year-old agreed and was later seen performing a rendition of Defying Gravity from the musical Wicked! with her mum Melissa and Olivia's gran Sarah providing support in the wings, while the young singer's emotional dad Paul watched on from the audience. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community After wowing the judges, including Amanda, Bruno Tonioli, Simon Cowell, and Alesha Dixon, and receiving a standing ovation from the entire auditorium, Amanda pressed the Golden Buzzer.

Former Strictly star Bruno could be seen wiping tears from his eyes as Amanda congratulated an overwhelmed Olivia on stage. She told the young singer: "You were my golden moment, you were the golden moment.