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A "Britain's Got Talent" act involving body-piercing chains sparked backlash, 89 complaints, and debate over TV content boundaries.
A Britain's Got Talent performance by aerial act Baron and Vesper sparked widespread backlash on February 28, 2026, drawing 89 complaints to Ofcom.
The act, involving chains and hooks pierced through body parts like ears and nipples to suspend performers midair, left many viewers distressed, with some reporting nausea and shock.
Hosts Ant and Dec warned against attempting the stunts, while judges reacted with visible discomfort, and social media erupted with criticism calling the act "horrific" and "disturbing."
Despite the controversy, the act advanced after three judges approved, though KSI declined.
The incident reignited debate over content boundaries on mainstream TV.
Un acto de "Britain's Got Talent" que involucra cadenas de perforación corporal provocó una reacción violenta, 89 quejas y un debate sobre los límites del contenido de la televisión.