Britain's Got Talent viewers think they've worked out why fans are booing Bruno Tonioli

Britain's Got Talent viewers reckon they've worked out why fans were 'booing' Bruno Tonioli during the live shows.

The former Strictly judge joined the panel last year and has proved to be a bit of a fan-favourite.

One fan took to social media to describe him as 'the human incarnation of sunshine and optimism', while others questioned why it sounds like he's occasionally getting booed when he speaks.

The 68-year-old appeared to receive a somewhat frosty reception during the BGT semi-final on Tuesday night (29 May).

Taking to X, one person wrote: "Are people booing Bruno? Sounds like boos every time he talks."

"Why were some of the audience boo Bruno?" commented a second.

"Is it me or is Bruno getting boos every time he speaks?" a third added.

While a fourth said: "Do people hate or love Bruno because I hear the crowd booing but then they go wild after he talks???

"Me personally, I absolutely adore him.

"He’s the human incarnation of sunshine and optimism.

"I think he’s lovely!!! He’s very passionate."

Some BGT fans think he's getting booed at the live shows. (ITV)

Amid the many comments, some viewers, who might be Manchester United fans, attempted to clear up the drama.

Home and away, fans of the football club chant 'Brunooo, Brunoooo' towards their midfield captain Bruno Fernandes, and that's what viewers think is happening with the other Bruno on the ITV show.

"We are so confused can’t work out what’s going on! Thought they were maybe chanting Bruuuno," one person thought.

"No think they’re saying Bruuuunooo!!" a second added.

Meanwhile, one audience member, called Edwards, seemed to clarify the situation.

He explained: They were shouting “Bruno! Bruno!” – I was in the actual audience so it probably sounded clearer than watching on TV, but I agree, it was annoying."

LADbible has contacted ITV for comment.

Fans have attempted to clear up the situation. (ITV)

This comes after a South African opera singer and a South Korean group who performed taekwondo stunts became the first two acts through to the final.

Fellow Judge Alesha Dixon said opera singer Masuku is 'the one to beat', as Tonioli called his act 'flawless'.

The taekwondo group, who received a golden buzzer from hosts Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly in their first audition, were also very impressive.

Simon Cowell said: “If that was a movie, that would have taken about a week to shoot, literally, it would.

“And the fact that you did the whole thing live in about two-and-a-half minutes, says everything about you.

“I forget how many years we’ve been doing this now actually, but this is actually one of the best live show performances I’ve ever seen on this show.”