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James Jordan sparks backlash with divisive comment about BGT’s overseas acts: ‘Why does it matter where they’re from, James?!’


Strictly's James Jordan has sparked backlash with a comment he made on Twitter about overseas acts competing on BGT. Read more here.

TV There has always been debate surrounding performers from abroad appearing on the ITV show, whose mission is to showcase the best of British talent. Other international contestants in this year’s competition included Ukrainian aerial roller skating duo Stardust and K-Pop band Blitzers, who have already made a name for themselves in their homeland of South Korea. Taking to Twitter following the live semi-final on Tuesday evening (May 28), James boldly asked his fans: “Great show tonight on Britain’s Got Talent – which country you voting for?”

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