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‘Fakes’ scandal as show tops ratings
BRITAIN’S Got Talent has been dogged by a “fakes” scandal despite becoming the most watched show on ITV this year.
A whopping 9.7million viewers tuned in for the launch of the 11th series on Saturday night.
These are the highest ratings for any programme on the station so far in 2017. However, while some of the acts showcased in the episode such as teen singing sensation Sarah Ikumu and The Missing People Choir have been praised, others have come under fire. ®
Comedienne Jess Robinson, Holland entertained by who claimed she was “guillotining’’ show host “so nervous, it’s stupid”, Ant McPartlin and performing wowed the TV judges with comedy tricks. her impressions of Cheryl, He boasts that famous Sharon Osbourne, Katherine spoon bender Uri Geller is Jenkins and Dame a fan. Shirley Bassey. But last night a baffled exI’m
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