‘Britain’s Got Talent’ faces accusations of ‘fakery’ over k-pop band ‘Blitzers’ performance

Britain's Got Talent faces backlash over K-pop band Blitzers' alleged miming and the inclusion of professional acts.

Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) has come under fire after viewers accused K-pop band Blitzers of miming during their semi-final performance. The South Korean band impressed judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and Bruno Tonioli with their polished act, but some fans took to social media to express doubts about the authenticity of their live singing.

Numerous viewers on X (formerly Twitter) suggested that Blitzers were lip-syncing to a backing track. One viewer tweeted, “Blitzers miming on BGT... what an absolute joke! Their vocal was terrible in the first audition and now all of a sudden they're note perfect... OK then!” Another wrote, “Lots of wide camera angles!? Could this be to cover up some miming!?”

They were clearly miming especially taking into account how awful their vocals were in the audition. #BGT pic.twitter.com/BinLym4tgd

— Ryan Glendenning (@RyanTheSoapking) May 28, 2024

Critics pointed to the stark difference between Blitzers' semi-final performance and their initial audition as evidence of possible miming. One viewer commented, “They were clearly miming especially taking into account how awful their vocals were in the audition

Blitzers miming on BGT.. what an absolute joke! their vocal was terrible in the first audition and now all of a sudden they’re note perfect… OK then 🙃 #BGT

— Summer🦋 (@SummerKayleigh) May 28, 2024

Blitzers, formed by Wuzo Entertainment in 2021, have already achieved considerable success in South Korea, with their first EP "Check-In" reaching number 12 on the Korean charts and subsequent releases also charting well. This led some BGT viewers to question the fairness of their participation. One person tweeted, “Amanda: You seem box ready. Errrr... that's because they are. Blitzers are an established K-Pop group who have already enjoyed success.”

Blitzers are already a famous group. Absolute bollocks, and they were miming. #BritainsGotTalent #BGT

— David Joseph Lawton (@DavidJosephLaw2) May 28, 2024

Other acts on the same episode also drew criticism for their professional backgrounds. The cheerleading group Lady Grenades, who have competed internationally, were among those highlighted. One viewer noted, “Oh, so Lady Grenades are pros too?”

The presence of non-British performers on the show has sparked debate among fans. Several viewers expressed frustration, suggesting the show should feature more UK-based talent. One tweeted, “Britain’s Got Talent ain't even British people. Last few acts, Japanese, Italian, Jamaican wtf. Pointless calling it Britain's Got Talent.”

In response to the criticism, a BGT spokesperson told MailOnline, “Britain’s Got Talent features a range of home-grown talent, alongside some overseas acts. It’s a testament to the international success of past acts such as Susan Boyle and Paul Potts that overseas acts want to audition for the UK show.”

Blitzers’ journey on BGT continues as they advance to the next round, despite the ongoing controversy and mixed reactions from the audience.