US EditionBGT 2025: Teddy Magic quits ITV show - after pulling out of semi-final performance
- Teddy Magic, an eight-year-old magician, withdrew from Britain's Got Talent 2025 during the live semi-finals held on ITV.
- The decision followed onstage confusion when Teddy was reported by hosts Ant and Dec as 'not ready' to perform and discussions with his parents and production team.
- Judges including Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden were surprised by the absence while the audience awaited Teddy's performance, which caused a temporary disruption in the show's flow.
- Ant stood up for Teddy by reminding critics that he is just eight years old and urged them to back off. Meanwhile, a Britain’s Got Talent spokesperson confirmed that Teddy has withdrawn from this year’s semi-finals, but expressed optimism about his participation in future seasons.
- Teddy's exit sparked viewer debate about young contestants' exposure to primetime pressure, while finalists continue competing for a £250,000 prize and a Royal Variety Performance spot.
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Britain's Got Talent child star known as Teddy Magic exits show after live semi-final no-show
Eight-year-old magician Teddy, affectionately known as "Teddy Magic," has officially withdrawn from Britain’s Got Talent following his unexplained absence during a live semi-final. Teddy, who had become a fan favorite due to his charming performances, sent the ITV competition into brief disarray when his video segment aired, but he failed to appear on stage. During Saturday's semi-final, presenters Ant and Dec were forced to improvise by speakin…
ITV BGT confirm Teddy Magic, 8, has QUIT show amid controversy over mysterious live show withdrawal
Britain's Got Talent child star Teddy Magic, who concerned viewers when he pulled out of the first live semi-final show last month, has officially withdrawn from the ITV show.The eight-year-old magician impressed all the judges with his audition and seemed to flourish in the spotlight, but when he was scheduled to perform in the first live show on April 26, hosts Ant and Dec announced that plans had been changed at the last minute.As the live au…
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