Showbiz

Britain’s Got Talent final sparks MORE Ofcom complaints as Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon’s ‘revealing’ dresses deemed ‘too much for family viewing’

Britain’s Got Talent final sparks MORE Ofcom complaints as Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon’s ‘revealing’ dresses deemed ‘too much for family viewing’

The final of Britain’s Got Talent sparked MORE Ofcom complaints after Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon’s opted for ‘revealing’ dresses to close out the series.

Viewers watched the remaining acts battle it out for the top spot and saw magician Harry Moulding win a chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance and £250,000 last Saturday night (31 May 2025). 

However what got people really talking where judges Amanda, 54, and 46-year-old Alesha’s outfits. 

According to The Mirror, telly regulator Ofcom received 72 complaints over their ensembles.

The publication was told that they were deemed ‘too revealing for a family show’. 

Amanda looked incredible in a white floor length gown with a plunging neckline.

From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail’s new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 

Britain's Got Talent final has sparked MORE Ofcom complaints as Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon's 'revealing' dresses have been deemed 'too much for family viewing'

Britain’s Got Talent final has sparked MORE Ofcom complaints as Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon’s ‘revealing’ dresses have been deemed ‘too much for family viewing’

According to The Mirror, when they contacted Ofcom, the telly regulator had received 72 complaints over their ensembles (pictured)

According to The Mirror, when they contacted Ofcom, the telly regulator had received 72 complaints over their ensembles (pictured)

The star scraped her hair back out of her face and opted for a smoky eye. 

Meanwhile Alesha rocked a sheer glittery shirt dress with a black bra and matching underwear. 

It comes after Amanda defiantly hit back at Ofcom complaints over her daring outfits on Britain’s Got Talent.

The judge often steals the limelight on the long-running ITV show with her very glamorous outfits.

She is known for sporting some bold ensembles while taking to the judging panel alongside Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli.

Her looks have raised eyebrows and have sparked more than 1,000 Ofcom complaints over the years, but Amanda has now firmly brushed off the criticism.

Amanda said she works closely with her stylist on creating each look and insisted she loves every single outfit she has worn on the show since its launch in 2007.

From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail’s showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop.

Her looks have raised eyebrows and even sparked multiple Ofcom complaints, but Amanda has now firmly brushed off the criticism, saying she loves all of her looks (pictured in May 2019)

Her looks have raised eyebrows and even sparked multiple Ofcom complaints, but Amanda has now firmly brushed off the criticism, saying she loves all of her looks (pictured in May 2019)  

She told Closer magazine: ‘What you see on TV, I really love. 

‘I’m always asked about the Ofcom complaints, but every outfit on the show is checked before I leave my dressing room, so I’m never worried.

‘I think people should have fun with fashion!’

It is not the first time Amanda has defended her fashion choices on the talent compeтιтion after coming under fire from some viewers.

In 2022, she said: ‘Fashion is about taking risks. I encourage everyone to have a little fun and be a little daring. I’d be bored playing it safe.’

She added that her co-star Alesha Dixon, 46, never cops criticism for her racy outfits, describing the level of complaints as ‘bizarre’.

The TV star’s bold fashion choices on Britain’s Got Talent are often a talking point among fans of the series, with Amanda repeatedly forced to hit back at criticism.

In one very famous moment, a daring Julien Macdonald gown she wore during the semi-final of BGT in 2017 attracted a staggering 663 Ofcom complaints.

In one very famous moment, a daring Julien Macdonald gown she wore during the semi-final of BGT in 2017 attracted a staggering 663 Ofcom complaints

In one very famous moment, a daring Julien Macdonald gown she wore during the semi-final of BGT in 2017 attracted a staggering 663 Ofcom complaints 

In 2019, one of Amanda's risqué dresses on the show sparked nine Ofcom complaints, but the TV presenter humorously brushed off the outrage

In 2019, one of Amanda’s risqué dresses on the show sparked nine Ofcom complaints, but the TV presenter humorously brushed off the outrage  

The following night, she sparked more Ofcom complaints in a gown by Lebanese designer Saiid Kobeisy (pictured)

The following night, she sparked more Ofcom complaints in a gown by Lebanese designer Saiid Kobeisy (pictured)  

Read More Amanda Holden, 54, looks sensational in a racy sheer black dress as she shares BGT snaps article image

The plunging floor-length dress plunged down to the navel, with a cut-out panel that reached the small of her back – but it came under fire when furious viewers deemed it ‘inappropriate’.

Despite the £11,000 ensemble causing hundreds of viewers to complain to Ofcom, the media regulator decided not to investigate.

Ofcom said that while it recognised the dress ‘had potential to offend some viewers during what is a family show’ – the outfit ‘would not have exceeded most viewers’ expectations’.

In 2019, another of Amanda’s dresses on the show sparked nine Ofcom complaints.

The judge wore for a sheer dress with spiderweb detailing over the chest, but it was branded ‘inappropriate’ by viewers, with nine viewers complaining about the look.

However, Amanda appeared to see the funny side as she took to Instagram to share a joke about a water bottle sitting on the judges panel acting as a ‘nipple cover’.

The following night, she sparked more Ofcom complaints as she strutted her stuff in a gown by Lebanese designer Saiid Kobeisy.

In another controversy, the regulator said the dress received 34 complaints relating to her dress.

During an October 2020 episode, Amanda once again wowed as she wore a plum Suzanne Neville dress with a lace corset top that flashed plenty of leg

During an October 2020 episode, Amanda once again wowed as she wore a plum Suzanne Neville dress with a lace corset top that flashed plenty of leg 

In 2020, after wearing a navy Celia Kritharioti off-the-shoulder dress with a V-neckline - another 235 Ofcom complaints were made

In 2020, after wearing a navy Celia Kritharioti off-the-shoulder dress with a V-neckline – another 235 Ofcom complaints were made  

Amanda previously fumed that her co-star Alesha Dixon, 46, never cops criticism for her racy outfits, describing it as 'bizarre' (both pictured in May 2019)

Amanda previously fumed that her co-star Alesha Dixon, 46, never cops criticism for her racy outfits, describing it as ‘bizarre’ (both pictured in May 2019) 

She has continued to show off her bold looks on the 2025 series of Britain's Got Talent and has provided she won't let the backlash change her style

She has continued to show off her bold looks on the 2025 series of Britain’s Got Talent and has provided she won’t let the backlash change her style 

During an October 2020 episode, Amanda once again wowed in a plum Suzanne Neville dress with a lace corset top that showed off her toned legs.

Of the 896 reported complaints made to Ofcom about the episode, 136 of these were about her dress, with Amanda sharing her ‘baffled’ reaction to the outrage.

‘Just to say this dress got a tiny 136 complaints out of the 896 we apparently got that night,’ she said on Instagram at the time.

‘Surely there are more terrible and important things to write about…don’t you agree? I’m baffled why it’s still going on.’

In 2020, after wearing a navy Celia Kritharioti off-the-shoulder dress with a V-neckline – more Ofcom complaints were made.

Amanda was hit by 235 complaints but firmly hit back at the criticism in another impᴀssioned Instagram post.

She has continued to show off her bold fashion-forward looks on the 2025 series of Britain’s Got Talent and has provided she won’t let the backlash change her style. 

Related Posts

Nepo grandbaby blasted as ‘insufferable’ and ‘talentless’ for ‘moaning’ about her luxe life in new pop song – directed by her Oscar-winning mum
          
           

Nepo grandbaby blasted as ‘insufferable’ and ‘talentless’ for ‘moaning’ about her luxe life in new pop song – directed by her Oscar-winning mum  

She’s the granddaughter of The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola and daughter of Oscar-winning filmmaker Sofia Coppola.  And now Romy Mars, 18, a fully-fledged nepo grandbaby and aspiring…

Billie Piper makes VERY bold fashion statement in heeled bejewelled Crocs after ‘rekindling relationship with ex boyfriend Johnny Lloyd’

Billie Piper makes VERY bold fashion statement in heeled bejewelled Crocs after ‘rekindling relationship with ex boyfriend Johnny Lloyd’

Billie Piper made sure all eyes were on her footwear as she took a stroll in London on Wednesday.  The actress, who made her sensational return to Doctor Who on…

Emotional moment Sam Thompson is told he’s raised over £1million for Unicef as he completes day four of gruelling 260-mile Soccer Aid challenge

Emotional moment Sam Thompson is told he’s raised over £1million for Unicef as he completes day four of gruelling 260-mile Soccer Aid challenge

Sam Thompson was overcome with emotion as he was told he raised £1,169,922.42 for Unicef on day four of his gruelling 260-mile Soccer Aid challenge. The Made In Chelsea star,…

Love Island boss reveals contestants could be faced with their EXES in the villa as show brings dramatic twists to its Sєxiest season yet

Love Island boss reveals contestants could be faced with their EXES in the villa as show brings dramatic twists to its Sєxiest season yet

A Love Island producer has revealed that this year’s contestants could come face to face with their ex-partners in the villa. The ITV2 dating show returns on June…

Danniella Westbrook looks loved-up as she steps out holding hands with new boyfriend Charlie Symonds

Danniella Westbrook looks loved-up as she steps out holding hands with new boyfriend Charlie Symonds

Danniella Westbrook cut a sporty figure as she attended the OSCAR at The Crown theatre production with her new boyfriend, Charlie Symonds, in London on Thursday. The actress, 51,…

EastEnders star Jo Joyner, 48, fears menopause will affect her acting career amid her struggle with brain fog – following a secret hysterectomy

EastEnders star Jo Joyner, 48, fears menopause will affect her acting career amid her struggle with brain fog – following a secret hysterectomy

Jo Joyner has candidly opened up on having surgical menopause following a secret hysterectomy. The former EastEnders star, 48, revealed on Kate Thornton’s White Wine Question Time podcast that she underwent a hysterectomy…