Britain’s Got Talent sparks controversy with ‘inappropriate’ pranks by Simon Cowell and Bruno Tonioli

Britain’s Got Talent reportedly got in hot water for playing an “inappropriate” prank in between auditions. This caused Simon Cowell to pretend to be seriously injured.

The talent show is currently filming a new series and has a number of up-and-coming acts on stage to show what they can do.

However, it is said that the judges appeared at one point during filming Bruno Tonioli and Simon63, takes its own turn, as the former came up as the butt of the joke.

The 67-year-old new judge is given a crossbow to shoot at his music mogul boss, but is upset after Simon is knocked over and pretends to be injured by an arrow.according to Suncaused some discomfort among live audiences.

This isn’t the first time Syco’s boss has played this trick, he has performed the exact same joke before on America’s Got Talent.

Prank: A 67-year-old new judge was given a crossbow to shoot at a music mogul boss but became upset after Simon was knocked over and pretended to be injured by an arrow

One TikTok user shared a clip of the moment, in which Strictly Judge Bruno was allegedly tricked into shooting Simon dead in front of a live audience.

The publication reports that before Simon’s prank, there was an act on stage performing a balloon-shooting routine.

Deciding to laugh between acts, Simon and Bruno are said to have taken the stage with crossbows as well – the latter blindfolded.

He was then allegedly told to fire it, only to learn that the longtime judge was ready to pretend to have been shot with a crossbow rigged by the crew thrust into his chest. did not.

When paramedics rushed to help him in front of the live audience, Simon was said to have pretended to be dead and lay on the floor, much to Bruno’s shock.

MailOnline reached out to Bruno Tonioli, Simon Cowell and Britain’s Got Talent rep for comment.

The whole thing was allegedly laughed off after Simon admitted he wasn’t serious, but some fans weren’t overly impressed with the choice of pranks.

The Sun reported that Laura Sugden, the victim of the crossbow attack, said, “I can’t believe it’s allowed on the show.

One Trick Pony: This isn’t the first time Syco’s boss has played this trick. Previously, he performed the exact same joke on America’s Got Talent (filmed by AGT in 2021).

A plan of action: Simon and Bruno are said to have taken the stage with crossbows, deciding to laugh between acts. The latter is blindfolded.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: Simon allegedly pretended to be dead and lay on the floor when paramedics rushed in to help him in front of a live audience – Bruno was shell-shocked

Again, Simon has performed the exact same prank on AGT before. There I lay on my back and pretended not to move – I had a fake arrow in my chest (2021 photo)

“I was in a situation where I lost someone. I think it’s really disrespectful for Britain’s Got Talent to introduce it as a prank.

Bruno was probably an easy target for Simon as the newest judge to join the show this year, replacing David Walliams.

A former Strictly Come Dancing judge reportedly told associates he didn’t immediately realize the BGT case was a stunt, and considered it “inappropriate.”

A source close to the star feels the stunt went wrong in light of the death of cinematographer Halina Hutchins while working with Alec Baldwin on his movie set in October 2021. He added.

However, a BGT source said, “This is a lighthearted skit between the judges and is not meant to offend.”

Simon actually pulled off the exact same prank on America’s Got Talent in 2021 – instead choosing Sofia Vergara as the victim that time.

In the exact same sequence of events as it aired on the show, Sophia is shocked, convinced that she hurt him.

However, he reveals that he was joking and pulling the arrow out of his chest.

Since joining the BGT panel, Bruno has been at the center of rumored feuds with fellow panelists – Judge Alisha Dixon admits he’s “absolutely exhausted” to work with. increase.

Speaking about her new fellow judge during a recent appearance on Capital Breakfast, the singer joked that the former Strictly Come Dancing judge “doesn’t know how to sit still.”

she said: “Yeah, he doesn’t know how to sit still. It’s like sitting next to an excited puppy. No exaggeration.”

“First day, what’s going on here? It’s absolutely exhausting.

The talent judge also joked, “I can manage a kindergarten much better than I can manage Bruno.”

Before filming began, Amanda Holden and Alisha reportedly refused to sign a contract for the latest series. allegedly – estimated at £850,000.

According to The Sun, Amanda and Alisha threw their latest series into chaos with their bosses scrambling to secure TV favorites ahead of filming in London last month.

A source said at the time, “Amanda has been with BGT for 17 years and Alisha is in her 11th year. I don’t think so.

Worry: Sophia was the victim at the time because she was “shooting” and it was a relief to know he wasn’t hurt

A new addition: Bruno was probably an easy target for Simon as the newest judge to join the show this year.