Britain’s Got Talent has garnered a total of 1,121 offcom complaints – making it one of the most complained episodes in the show’s 13-year run.
The first semifinal in 2020 saw a great performance from a variety of former winners inspired by this year’s Black Lives Matter protest.
During the routine, Ashley Banjo tried to arrest a white police officer who began walking down her aisle as she walked, “I can’t breathe.”
The segment appeared in May as a revision of George Floyd’s death.
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The content prompted some viewers to take to social media later to accuse the producer of ‘politicizing’ Saturday night’s entertainment.
It has now been shown that more than 1000 fans have complained to Watchdog Ofcom about the show.
A spokesman for the regulator told The Sun: “We received a total of 1,121 complaints last Saturday about Britain’s gout talent, most of which relate to the diversity dance department.
“We are evaluating allegations against our broadcasting rules, but have not yet decided whether to investigate.”
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Ashley Banjo, who met injured Simon Cowell as a judge on the show, went on Twitter after commenting on the routine as ‘disgusting and ignorant’.
Ashley stood up for her dance performance “To say so … but I will only speak in the performance. Thousands of messages of love and support – thank you. For thousands of messages of hate and ignorance – thank you. Highlight exactly what you need to change. Nothing but love is being sent to all of you. “
He then said on Instagram that he was “overwhelmed” by the conversation that inspired him and his diversity friends.
He began by sharing a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. that read: “Our lives begin to end with the day we become silent about things.”
Ashley then added: “I am grateful and overwhelmed by all the love and support but also by the amount of conversation this performance has thrown. It’s been a historic year like 2020. One day we will look back and realize that this was the beginning of real change. .
“Nothing but love and positivity is being sent to everyone reading this post.”
A spokesman for ITV told the Mirror: “” The diversity performance suggests the opening of important conversations about the extraordinary events of 2020. The show has seemed a bit unfocused in recent episodes. “
This is not the first time Britain’s Got Talent has been hampered by audience complaints.
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Several of Amanda Holden’s risky outfits have forced fans to express their disapproval over the years.
The number he donated to Julian MacDonald in 2017 became the most complained TV moment of the year.
In 2015, more than 1,000 viewers complained about the Juice and Matisse Act.
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Dog trainer Jules O’Dwyer was rumored to have used a Lukali dog in his winning routine.
TV boss Peter Fincham later admitted the show should have made it clearer that a stunt double dog was used in Joy’s sketch.
