Britain's Got Talent winner Viggo Venn has appeared on Lorraine today (June 7) after pulling out of his planned interview on Tuesday. The Norwegian comedic dancer was due to chat to Lorraine Kelly on her self-titled chat show days after his BGT victory, but after he didn't show up, the host was forced to explain his absence.
Fans had expected to see the TV talent, who 'captured the heart of Britain' with his high-vis vest inspired routines, on the sofa to talk about his unexpected win. However host Lorraine later told viewers that Viggo was no longer appearing on the programme on Tuesday (June 6) as planned.
The Scottish presenter, 63, said: "Viggo was supposed to be joining me in the studio this morning but unfortunately he's feeling too chipper but hopefully we'll see him later on," Lorraine said before adding that he "needs a wee rest" as he showcased a lot of "energy" during the final.
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It comes after the act was subject to booing from the live audience after his win, with many viewers appearing to be less than impressed with the outcome stating that the 'real' winner had been 'robbed'.
But despite this, voting figures for the final revealing that Viggo gained 22 percent of the public vote which led him to be crowned the 2023 winner and earned him a spot to perform at the Royal Variety Performance as well as bagging the £250,000 prize pot.
On Wednesday (June 7), Viggo finally made his much anticipated appearance on Lorraine with a memorable entrance, before telling Lorraine that winning 'wasn't his fault'.
The BGT winner ran around the studio sporting his iconic hi-vis vest, with Lorraine and ITV staff also wearing matching ones.
Lorraine said: "That's the best entrance from any guest we've ever had, congratulations," before asking the act how he was.
Speaking to the host on the sofa, Viggo said: "I'm good thank you for asking,".
Lorraine then said: "And you are the winner, that's fantastic," before Viggo stated: "It's not my fault that I won, it was the British public."
Recalling the moment he won, the winner revealed: "I was kind of hoping that I didn't win because it would be so embarrassing. But I was really happy when they said it.
"The British public have such a ridiculous sense of humour."
The comedy act made it to the final three of Britain's Got Talent alongside dancer Lillianna Clifton and young magician Cillian O'Connor.
Voting figures have now revealed that Viggo gained 22 percent of the public vote to be crowned 2023 winner.
Lilliana, who came runner-up with her gymnast dance act, took 13.1% of the overall vote while third place Cillian received 11.8% of the public vote - giving Viggo a clear win.
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