Britain’s Got Talent’s Teddy Magic Delays Live Performance Again Amid Concerns

Young magician Teddy Magic, the eight-year-old fan-favorite from Britain’s Got Talent, will once again not perform this weekend, as the live semi-finals continue on ITV. Despite being originally scheduled to open last Saturday’s show, Teddy’s performance was postponed due to last-minute difficulties backstage.

What Happened Last Week?

During Saturday’s live semi-final, hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly introduced Teddy as the night’s first performer. However, the show was quickly thrown into a change of plan. Ant told viewers: “Now, Teddy isn’t quite ready backstage yet… so we’re just going to chat to you judges—”

Dec added: “We’re going to have a little change of plan,”

while Ant clarified that Teddy needed more time to get “ready and composed.”

Simon Cowell supported the decision, saying: “It’s fine, it’s fine. If he’s not ready, he’s not ready.”

Though the expectation was that Teddy might appear later in the episode, Dec later confirmed he would not be performing that night after all: “[Teddy] won’t be performing tonight, but we hope to see him later on in the series.”

Still Missing From This Weekend’s Line-Up

Despite hopes that he might return for this weekend’s show, Teddy Magic is not included in the latest semi-final line-up. Scheduled to perform instead are:

• Magician Alexandra Burgio

• Dance group Cheer re Mans

• Magician and dancer Jannick Holste

• Singer John Pierce

• Dancers Lil M’s

• Guitarist Olly Pearson

• Singer Stacey Leadbeatter

• Impressionist Will Burns

Fans Send Support and Raise Concerns

Teddy’s absence prompted an outpouring of concern and support on social media. Many fans voiced their well wishes: “I hope little Teddy was ok. I think children should only be able to apply age 11+. An adult performer would be nervous and overwhelmed in a live show, never mind an 8-year-old.” – one viewer on X (formerly Twitter)

“@antanddec @BGT is Teddy Magic ok? Hope he’s doing ok as it’s a huge night for a little lad.” – another fan tweeted

Others criticized the lack of communication from the show: “Bit awful of @BGT not to provide any news or reassurance,” one person wrote.

“I’m gutted about #Teddy not performing tonight in @BGT. I really hope he’s okay!” another added.

What’s Next for Teddy?

Sources suggest that a last-minute issue with the act led to the decision to postpone Teddy’s performance, and he is still expected to appear in a later live semi-final. While no further details have been officially shared, fans are keeping their fingers crossed that the young magician will return to the BGT stage soon.