Britain's Got Talent viewers were on the edge of their seats as they settled down to watch a second helping of the new series this weekend. Fans were warned 'do not try this at home' as professional stuntman Thomas Vu solved a Rubik's Cube after being set alight.
Thomas was seen walking around the stage solving the puzzle after being turned into a fireball on ITV talent show. Watched by judges Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell, he went on to solve the puzzle and the flames were extinguished.
But many viewers watching at home were horrified by the act including former Coronation Street and Happy Valley actress Rachel Leskovac who tweeted: "Setting yourself on fire is NOT entertaining." And @Damerella complained: "This fire act must be quite triggering for some viewers."
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@laura_alice24 echoed: "That man setting fire to himself SERIOUSLY needed a trigger warning."@adamsmith_87 said: "Something very disturbing about this guy being on fire doing the Rubik’s Cube it’s not entertaining at all and it doesn’t sit right."
@scubadubasushi gasped: "What in the actual." @mummysunshine said: "That’s a big no never should have been on #BGT setting yourself on fire not right." And @MaddDeb said: "This was just irresponsible and has no place on family viewing especially whilst children are watching. This should not have been allowed."
But @RyanTheSoapking marvelled: "He's done it OMG how did he not burn himself?. That was incredible. I love these sort of danger acts but that was immense." And @JazzyDanielsUK admitted: "Couldn't keep my eyes off the tv!"
@DannyDenay praised: "Moving forward to keep his head out of the flames he solves a rubiks cube. AMAZING Fire Stunt.. Stunt performers deserve so much more recognition."
And @SeanieQuigley27 applauded: "Well done Thomas I was on the edge of my seat when the fire thing happened but I’m so glad you’re okay and that was such an unbelievable audition!"
A BGT spokesperson said: "Britain’s Got Talent showcases a mix of variety acts to engage audiences. In this case, it was made very clear on screen that this act should not be tried at home and the programme was subject to strict compliance rules."
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