BGT shares statement over Teddy Magic’s future in the competition

BGT has confirmed Teddy Magic has withdrawn from the competition after pulling out of the first live semi-final.

The eight-year-old musician was due to perform on the ITV show last month. However, at the time, hosts Ant and Dec told viewers that Teddy would not be taking to the stage, and they could expect to see him at a later date.

And now, Teddy’s future on Britain’s Got Talent has been revealed – and it’s not good news.

The star has pulled out of the competition (Credit: ITV)

BGT reveals Teddy Magic statement

On Thursday (May 15) it was announced that Teddy Magic had withdrawn from Britain’s Got Talent altogether following discussions.

A BGT Spokesperson said: “After discussions with Teddy’s parents and the production team, it has been jointly agreed that Teddy won’t perform in this year’s semi-finals, but BGT hopes to see Teddy again in a future series.”

Teddy’s family also told The Sun: “We want to thank everyone who has supported Teddy and cheered him on – he continues to fill our world with magic.”

A statement has been released (Credit: ITV)

Teddy on ‘really cool’ audition

During his original audition, Teddy wowed audiences as he used telepathy to pull pranks on the panel: Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and guest judge KSI.

After his audition, he told KentOnline, that although it was a “tense” moment, he found it “really cool”.

He said: “I stood on the stage, I was fine, I don’t know why. I wasn’t nervous and it was really cool seeing all the people lined up in perfect rows.”

Teddy pulled out of live semi-final

However, during the first semi-final in April, Teddy was introduced as the second act of the night. After Teddy’s VT had finished, Ant and Dec revealed the first Britain’s Got Talent live show had hit a snag.

The pair said that Teddy wasn’t quite ready to perform, so they crossed to the judges for a chat. After speaking to the surprised panel, Ant and Dec then revealed that they would be moving onto the next act – singer Vinnie McKee

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