It came as they called out a recent change in his appearance

The ITV series’ head honcho, 64 – who swiftly chose his Golden Buzzer act during last night’s episode – was called out for his conduct in-between acts.

Simon Cowell was called out for a 'disgusting' habit by angry BGT fans
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Simon Cowell was called out for a ‘disgusting’ habit by angry BGT fansCredit: Eroteme

They noted how he was 'talking with his mouth full' - which led some to brand him 'unprofessional'
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They noted how he was ‘talking with his mouth full’ – which led some to brand him ‘unprofessional’Credit: Eroteme

Simon caused huge controversy when he selected his Golden Buzzer act last night
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Simon caused huge controversy when he selected his Golden Buzzer act last nightCredit: Eroteme

Simon opted to send Japanese dance troupe Cyberagent Legit through to the semi final
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Simon opted to send Japanese dance troupe Cyberagent Legit through to the semi finalCredit: Eroteme
Simon was branded “utterly rank” by viewers who had tuned in for the latest Britain’s Got Talent instalment, which even saw one act risk an x-rated wardrobe malfunction.

One took to X to plead with show producers to: “Tell Simon to stop talking with his mouth full!”

They then added the scenes were: “Utterly rank!”

A second mused: “Noticed that too, rude and unprofessional!”

A third commented: “WTF is going on with Simon Cowell’s mouth,” while another wrote: “Close your mouth Simon you look like a goldfish!”

Buzzer backlash

BGT fans were left furious when Simon chose his Golden Buzzer act last night.

It came as he chose to send one of three acts from Japan straight through to the semi final, with many viewers claiming the programme should solely be reserved for those from Britain.

Dance troupe Cyberagent Legit – who unashamedly declared they were huge fans of The X Factor star – performed a routine choreographed to their own original music.

The group, which features dancers aged between 20 and 28, received a “standing ovation” following their performance.

Simon then told them: “Amazing!

In fact Simon, who suffers with photophobia and acute light sensitivity, donned the spectacles to help with his migraines.

Yet Rob Music, chief executive of The Migraine Trust, said: “At the moment, there is not enough high-quality scientific evidence for us to know whether these glasses help people with migraines or not, so we cannot recommend them.”

 

Yet fans were still irked about their heritage.

One person moaned on X: “Did ITV get a group booking for a flight from Japan? Or is this Japan’s got Talent?

“Can Ofcom look at this like the trade descriptions act?! A very misleading name for a TV show!”

Seeing red

BGT regulars last week called out Simon for something completely different.

They noted how he was wearing red-lens glasses behind the judging table, with many divided on whether it was a statement of style of for substance.

 

Previously fans called out Simon's red glasses
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Previously fans called out Simon’s red glassesCredit: Pixel8000

Fans threatened to call Ofcom after it was revealed the act is not from Britain
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Fans threatened to call Ofcom after it was revealed the act is not from BritainCredit: Eroteme