Fans of Britain’s Got Talent were left divided after a hilarious but controversial Golden Buzzer moment, with some viewers accusing Amanda Holden of over-the-top laughter and “fake reactions” during Ted Hill’s audition.
Ted, a 31-year-old contestant with autism, promised a never-before-seen performance, and he certainly delivered! His presentation-style act, featuring a hilarious reimagining of the phonetic alphabet, had the live audience in stitches — but not everyone was amused at home.
As Ted confidently strutted onto the stage with just a laptop and large screen, he quickly charmed the judges. He began with a playful jab at Simon Cowell, calling him the “third favourite Simon” he’d met, before poking fun at KSI. Throughout, Amanda Holden was heard laughing heartily, with much of the audience joining in.
But it was his cheeky phonetic alphabet twist that really won the crowd over. Ted suggested amusing, unconventional words to replace traditional letters — from “aye” for A to “heebies jeebies” for H. With every punchline, Ant and Dec were visibly enjoying themselves, laughing along before rushing to hit the Golden Buzzer, sending Ted straight to the semi-finals.
Ted’s hilarious presentation won over the audience (Credit: ITV)
However, the moment didn’t sit well with everyone. On social media, some fans slammed the judges for what they perceived as exaggerated and “false laughter.” One viewer remarked, “Amanda’s laugh is incredibly irritating,” while another wrote, “The fake laughing on Britain’s Got Talent is so annoying.” Many questioned whether the judges’ reactions were genuine.
Amanda’s laugh irritated fans (Credit: ITV)
Despite the backlash, many defended Ted’s performance, praising his creativity and the infectious energy he brought to the stage. “I loved that audition, he’s really funny!” one fan gushed. Others pointed out the authenticity of the live audience’s laughter, stating that the judges’ reactions seemed to mirror the atmosphere in the studio.
Ant and Dec rushed over to push the buzzer (Credit: ITV)
But it wasn’t just the laughter that had fans talking — the timing of the Golden Buzzer also raised eyebrows. With the buzzer coming just 30 minutes into the extended episode, some viewers were quick to express their concerns: “Gold Buzzer for that?! If that’s the high, it’s only gonna get worse,” one said.
Nonetheless, a large number of fans praised Ted for his courage in taking the stage. “The fact he was even on that stage was amazing,” one fan wrote. “Ted had Ant & Dec laughing so hard they had to rush to press the Golden Buzzer!”
Whether you loved or hated the judges’ reactions, there’s no denying that Ted Hill’s audition was one for the books, sparking debates that are sure to continue as Britain’s Got Talent heads into its live shows.
