Simon Cowell was the unexpected target of a hilarious prank on Britain’s Got Talent during Saturday’s live semi-final, leaving viewers in fits of laughter.
The 66-year-old music mogul was covered head to toe in a barrage of silly string by children from Braunstone Community Primary School, who delivered an energetic performance before ending their routine with an explosive finale. Simon, unable to see through his glasses due to the messy surprise, couldn’t help but laugh along, joking, “You’ve made me look really stupid,” before praising the dancers and their inspiring teacher.
The hilarious moment quickly went viral on social media, with fans taking to X (formerly Twitter) to share their amusement. Comments flooded in, including: “Simon with a full face of silly string,” “LMAOOO Simon,” and “Hahah Simon Cowell got silly string sprayed on him! State of Simon!”
The antics didn’t stop there, as Alesha Dixon later pressed her Golden Buzzer to send the dance group LMA straight through to the final, a decision she had been wanting to make since the auditions but had already used her buzzer on another act.
However, the show wasn’t without controversy. Last week, viewers were left fuming when KSI awarded the Golden Buzzer to a ‘strongman’ act called Mr Cherry, whose performance involved unusual stunts like crushing cans with his body and opening wine bottles with his backside. Despite receiving a red buzzer from Simon, KSI praised the act, calling it the “greatest thing” he had ever seen, leading to mixed reactions from fans.
One viewer complained, “Why the hell did they give Mr Cherry the Golden Buzzer?! Ffs #BGT,” while another said, “#BGT this is great. BUT IT’S NOT FOR KIDS TO BE WATCHING.” KSI defended his choice in a behind-the-scenes video, explaining, “Because I’ve seen nothing like it. Incredible.”
As the drama unfolded, the show’s usual moments of humor and unexpected twists kept viewers on the edge of their seats, ensuring that the live semi-final was one to remember for all the right—and silly—reasons.
