Parents issue same complaint over Britain's Got Talent as children left 'screaming'

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Britain's Got Talent came under fire from viewers as the latest series kicked off on ITV on Saturday night (February 22). The show, known for its family-friendly entertainment, shocked audiences with two particular auditions in the premiere, sparking debates on age appropriateness.Critics took to social media to voice their concerns, arguing that such acts weren't suitable for a prime time spot before 9pm.The first act inciting controversy was Akira, a Japanese comedian, who boldly performed onstage naked, protected only by a silver plate.

His slapstick routine involved close calls where he nearly revealed too much, but strategic use of props like a beach ball and tissue box kept the act decent.Home viewers were spared any explicit views, with Akira's backside concealed by a Union Jack graphic—but the pre-9pm timing still startled many.

Upset parents and viewers expressed their outrage online. "Absolutely Ridiculous! I had to tell my own children to look away!

Kids are watching this!" wrote one viewer on YouTube, while an X user questioned: "How did this get through screening? It's not past 9pm?" Another added: "Why is there bum on my TV at 19:53 on a Saturday evening?", while one dissatisfied viewer commented: "May well be funny for adults.