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Rose Hill & Liv Clarke

Britain's Got Talent fans distracted by awkward Simon Cowell blunder

Britain’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell had fans distracted during a cringe-inducing moment on Monday’s show. The awkward blunder happened as Musa Motha and Amy Lou became the first confirmed finalists.

Dancer Musa, 27, was sent straight to the final by viewers, so it went down to the judges’ vote. Sunbed receptionist-turned-singer Amy Lou went up against ukelele musician and school teacher Abi Carter-Simpson, the Mirror reports.

As the judges struggled to decide it went to the public vote, and Amy Lou came in second. But viewers were distracted as judge Simon made an embarrassing blunder.

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He went to take a sip from his straw, but he dramatically missed it. Immediately fans flocked to Twitter to comment on it.

One tweeted: "The highlight of tonight's show was Simon not being able to find his straw #BGT."

While another commented: "Simon and his straw, @antanddec falling on stage, Bruno getting the name wrong, welcome back #BGT."

A third quipped: "Simon just created a meme with the glass/straw, I’m sure. #BGT."

Among those who also performed on Monday’s show included Gamal John, 36, who wowed the judges with his rendition of James Brown classic It's A Man's Man's World. Judge Bruno Tonioli was so impressed by the audition that he whacked his golden buzzer, prompting gold confetti to rain on the stage.

Also competing in the line-up was illusionist Enzo Weyne, comedian Ichikawa Koikuchi, the Parkour Collective and ballroom and Latin group United 2 Dance (KLA). All the acts are competing for a chance at winning a life-changing £250,000 and a spot on the Royal Variety Show.

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