ladbible homepage
ladbible homepage
  • Home
  • News
    • UK
    • US
    • World
    • Ireland
    • Australia
    • Science
    • Crime
    • Weather
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrity
    • TV
    • Film
    • Music
    • Gaming
    • Netflix
    • Disney
  • Sport
  • Technology
  • Travel
  • Lifestyle
  • Money
  • Originals
    • FFS PRODUCTIONS
    • Say Maaate to a Mate
    • Daily Ladness
    • UOKM8?
    • FreeToBe
    • Citizen Reef
  • Videos
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Archive
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Submit Your Content Here
  • GAMINGbible
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • SPORTbible
  • Tyla
  • FOODbible
  • UNILAD Tech
Act who ‘went missing’ during Britain’s Got Talent semi-final pulls out of show
Home>Entertainment>TV
Updated 14:27 15 May 2025 GMT+1Published 14:02 15 May 2025 GMT+1

breaking

Act who ‘went missing’ during Britain’s Got Talent semi-final pulls out of show

The act made headlines after pulling out of a live semi-final at the last minute, but has now fully pulled out

Michael Slavin

Michael Slavin

google discoverFollow us on Google Discover

An act who ‘went missing’ during Britain’s Got Talent’s live semi-finals has pulled out of the show.

Teddy Magic, the eight-year-old who got into the semi-finals with his outstanding magic act, shockingly did not appear when called upon at a live show a couple of weeks ago.

Due to the shows airing live, it forced Ant and Dec to have to navigate this and buy time after they were informed that Teddy was ‘not ready’ to come out and perform.

This led the presenting duo to jokingly scold Simon Cowell after he was left asking what was going on, saying: "He’s only eight-years-old, so back off."

Advert

Eight-year-old Teddy Magic has pulled out of the show (ITV)
Eight-year-old Teddy Magic has pulled out of the show (ITV)

Britain's Got Talent viewers were informed that Teddy would be performing on a later semi-final, however, were left confused when he didn’t come out for the second semi-final that took place last weekend.

Fans took to X after he didn't come out on the second live semi-final, with one tweeting: "No Teddy Magic tonight again? What's going on?"

Another said: "Still no Teddy Magic I see..."

It has now been confirmed by The Sun that the eight-year-old magician has withdrawn from the show.

The Britain's Got Talent team gave a statement to The Sun, saying: "After discussions with Teddy’s parents and the production team, it has been jointly agreed that Teddy won’t perform in this year’s semi-finals, but BGT hopes to see Teddy again in a future series.”

Teddy’s family released a statement saying: “We want to thank everyone who has supported Teddy and cheered him on – he continues to fill our world with magic.”

The eight-year-old's initial audition was his first time on stage, having not performed at as much as a school talent show.

Prior to his semi-final no-show, the magician went as high as second in bookie's odds to win the entire series.

Speaking following his audition to KentOnline, Teddy admitted that his audition was a 'tense' moment, but said that he found it 'really cool'.

The young magician convinced the judges to send him through (ITV)
The young magician convinced the judges to send him through (ITV)

His audition took place in front of Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and guest host KSI.

Talking about his audition, he said: "I stood on the stage, I was fine, I don't know why. I wasn’t nervous and it was really cool seeing all the people lined up in perfect rows.”

When he initially was unable to perform ITV it was revealed to RadioTimes that he had been unable to perform due to a 'last minute issue with the performance'.

The Blackouts, an LED dance troupe that performed on the semi-final that Teddy was supposed to appear at, currently stand as the bookie's favourite to win the show.

Featured Image Credit: ITV

Topics: Britains Got Talent, TV, Ant and Dec, TV and Film, ITV

Michael Slavin
Michael Slavin

Michael Slavin is LADbible's dedicated specialist Film and TV writer. Following his completion of a Masters in International Journalism at Salford University, he began working for the Warrington Guardian as a reporter. Throughout this he did freelance work about Entertainment for publications such as DiscussingFilm, where he was the Film and TV editor. Now, he is LAD's go to voice on all things Netflix, True Crime, and UK TV, as well as interviewing huge global stars such as Jake Gyllenhaal, Daisy Ridley, and Ben Stiller.

X

@michaelslavin98

Recommended reads

Akon shares details of 'rules' for multiple partners in polyamorous relationshipGetty Images/ Per Ole Hagen/RedfernsFitness community reacts as Gabriel Ganley reported dead aged 22YouTube/@g_ganleyDeath row inmate has 'excruciating' execution after last meal 'mistake'Kansas Department of CorrectionsAlex Scott emotional during last Football Focus as previous names return for farewellBBC

Advert

Choose your content:

8 hours ago
9 hours ago
10 hours ago
  • Getty Images/ Per Ole Hagen/Redferns
    8 hours ago

    Akon shares details of 'rules' for multiple partners in polyamorous relationship

    The Lonely singer was speaking on the We Need To Talk podcast about having more than one wife.

    Entertainment
  • YouTube/@g_ganley
    8 hours ago

    Fitness community reacts as Gabriel Ganley reported dead aged 22

    The Brazilian was well-known by fans as Bbzinho with over 2 million followers, having gone viral for a 500kg leg press

    Entertainment
  • HBO
    9 hours ago

    New Harry Potter series teaser has fans 'tearing up' as 'great things' expected of Harry

    It may be quick, but the new glimpse of HBO's TV adaptation shows Dominic McLaughlin ready for a Quidditch match at Hogwarts

    Entertainment
  • Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images
    10 hours ago

    Ozzy Osbourne to be resurrected as an AI Hologram

    Plans have been announced to release an AI-powered hologram of the late singer

    Entertainment
  • Britain's Got Talent viewers slam 'rude' Simon Cowell after comment made to Dec during live semi-final
  • Britain’s Got Talent viewers divided over ‘set up’ golden buzzer act that left audience in tears
  • Act pulls out of Britain’s Got Talent during live semi-final as Ant and Dec ‘can’t believe’ what happened
  • Ant McPartlin Splits Open Forehead During Britain’s Got Talent Filming