Amanda Holden’s Second Golden Buzzer Move on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Sparks Buzz Among Viewers — Video

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The beloved panellist's latest Golden Buzzer moment on "Britain's Got Talent" set tongues wagging — and not entirely in praise — after the judge broke the rules for a second time in scenes that quickly went viral.

Amanda Holden made waves on 11 April 2026 when she pressed the Golden Buzzer for World Wings, a Japanese dance troupe whose high-energy routine to songs by Christina Aguilera, Diana Ross, and Paul Russell brought the audience roaring to their feet.

Judges KSI, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, and Simon Cowell react during a lively audition moment in a video dated 11 April 2026. | Source: YouTube/Britain's Got Talent

The extraordinary detail? Amanda had already used her Golden Buzzer this series, making this a rare and eyebrow-raising second press. However, it was the crowd who ultimately made the decision for her.

The group stormed the stage with a slick, fast-paced performance, blending sharp synchronisation with bold staging choices.

Dance troupe World Wings deliver a high-energy group routine on the "Britain's Got Talent" stage, set against the show's iconic gold star backdrop. | Source: YouTube/Britain's Got Talent

Their routine drew deafening cheers from the live audience, who chanted for Amanda Holden to press the gold, and she eventually gave in, explaining herself in a clip shared on the "Britain's Got Talent" Instagram account:

"I've done it for the audience. They were going absolutely nuts about an act that we've just seen that was fantastic. But I have already pressed my golden buzzer, and there were strict rules this year."

The Japanese dance group showcases sharp synchronisation and bold choreography during their electrifying performance. | Source: YouTube/Britain's Got Talent

The panellist then panned the camera to fellow panellist Simon Cowell. "But he always tells me to break 'em," she added. The rule-breaking moment may have delighted the studio crowd, but it quickly ignited a fierce reaction online, where viewers questioned both the decision and the show's current standards.

Audience members rise to their feet, applauding as the atmosphere inside the theatre reaches fever pitch. | Source: YouTube/Britain's Got Talent

"Golden buzzer for this is crazy," one viewer wrote, while another took the opportunity to air rather broader frustrations, suggesting the show had well and truly run its course, pointing to predictable acts, repetitive judging from the panel, and a lineup that barely reflected British talent at all.

Judges look on intently as the performance unfolds, weighing in on the act's impact. | Source: YouTube/Britain's Got Talent

The scepticism continued, with one viewer writing, "I'm sorry but that's not a Golden Buzzer worthy!!! Yes they're all good, love the energy and had a great taste in music. But let's face the fact they're not even that so good that's very basic choreograph [sic]."

Another netizen added, "Boring, not good talent this year, may as well be a sad back story singing competition with a bit of talent. Think the ratings are down this year too, will be axed soon [sic]."

A wide shot captures the scale of the performance as judges and audience watch World Wings take over the stage. | Source: YouTube/Britain's Got Talent

Further down the comments, the tone remained largely unchanged. "One of the worst golden buzzer ever," one person wrote, as another weighed in, "Is it me being crazy or are people over hyping this group it was just a standard act nothing special [sic]."

Golden confetti rains down on the performers as they celebrate their Golden Buzzer moment on stage. | Source: YouTube/Britain's Got Talent

An international viewer brought a sharp new angle to the conversation, typing, "Lol seriously? Watch UAAP Cheerdance competition, this act won't even secure a podium Top 3! sorry but let's be realistic [sic]."

Someone else kept their verdict short and blunt, commenting, "Ha? What? Just that? nothing special for golden buzzer [sic]." One person offered the most concise review of all, sharing, "Too many people. It's a mess."

Amanda Holden reacts with delight as the crowd erupts during the standout audition. | Source: YouTube/Britain's Got Talent

Amid the wider concern about the show's direction, one viewer noted, "I think the standard of the acts keep lowering year on year and what it takes for a golden buzzer isn't much these days [sic]."

Still, not all reactions were negative. Amid the criticism, one viewer captured the excitement of the moment, saying, "OMG I can't believe it😮🙌."

Simon Cowell gestures towards the panel during a discussion following the high-energy performance. | Source: YouTube/Britain's Got Talent

And then came the comment that shifted the entire conversation. "This is ridiculous. Joan should have gotten golden buzzer [sic]. Not them," one viewer declared, and with that, a name that many felt had been overlooked entirely entered the picture.

Joan, a nurse balancing demanding long hours with her passion for performance, had delivered a striking operatic audition earlier in the episode.

Despite limited time to rehearse due to her profession, she commanded the stage with confidence and poise, drawing visible emotion from some of the judges as her voice filled the auditorium.

Joan delivers a powerful and emotional vocal performance during her audition in a video dated 11 April 2026. | Source: YouTube/Britain's Got Talent

The panel gave Joan four yeses, sending her through to the next round. For much of the audience at home, though, that felt like the very least she deserved.

"How The Hell Did She Not Get The Golden Buzzer," one viewer wrote, as a second called it a "Golden moment, brilliant performance." A third added, "Its annoying that she didnt get the gold buzzer [sic]."

Amanda Holden appears visibly moved as she reacts to Joan's stirring performance from the judges' panel. | Source: YouTube/Britain's Got Talent

And perhaps the most memorable response of all came from a viewer who shared, "Most beautiful thing I have heard. And I am a 54 year old [sic] bloke."

That groundswell of emotion — and the fierce debate over who truly deserves a Golden Buzzer — has become a defining theme of this year's "Britain's Got Talent."

When a choir of colourfully dressed kids from Braunstone Community Primary School took to the BGT stage on April 3 2026, nobody could have predicted what was about to unfold.