Britain’s Got Talent fans already believe they know the winner after the first episode of the hit ITV show aired on Saturday night. 

Viewers quickly took to social media after three-time Guinness World Record holder Auzzy Blood brought sword swallowing to the stage. 

The act left judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli open mouthed as they watched in fear. 

During his performance, Auzzy put a corkscrew and meat hook through his head and nose, and out of his mouth.

The scene was so dangerous that a warning was put out so viewers do not try the stunt at home – with Dec reiterating the point during the segment.

Britain’s Got Talent fans already believe they know the winner as the first episode of the hit ITV show aired on Saturday night and viewing ratings are revealed

Viewers quickly took to social media after three-time Guinness World Record holder Auzzy Blood brought sword swallowing to the stage

The horror-stricken act was dressed head to toe gothic attire and had painted their face in a skeleton like face paint.

After twisting the corkscrew and hooks, he then inserted a tube into their nose and out their mouth, instructing Simon to drink from it.

For the final part of the terrifying act, he pulled himself up into the air from a rope with a hook hanging from their mouth and nose.

Throughout the entire gruesome segment, the audience screamed in terror and all four judges turned their faces and chairs away.

Simon said of the act: ‘It’s spooky horror where you don’t want to watch it, but you do want to watch it. That’s obviously why we’re going to show it. We probably will get some complaints. Hopefully!’

Fans rushed to X – formerly known as Twitter – to gush how ‘fantastic’ the performance was but also ‘disturbing’.  

They wrote: ‘Wow Auzzy Blood was fantastic, that was disturbing but loved it;  

‘Catching up on #BGT and my god, watching Auzzy Blood was insane. I have never watched anything on TV, let alone an act on BGT, through my fingers before. Horrifically brilliant;

‘This is what we live for as a viewer watching Britains Got Talent. Auzzy Blood is indeed amazing!;

The act left judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli open mouthed as they watched in fear

During his performance, Auzzy put a corkscrew and meat hook through his head and nose, and out of his mouth

The scene was so dangerous that a warning was put out so viewers do not try the stunt at home – with Dec reiterating the point during the segment

Fans rushed to X – formerly known as Twitter – to gush how ‘fantastic’ the performance was but also ‘disturbing’

‘Ohh my god auzzy that was flipping mad that was hard to watch but wow that was brilliant at the same time;

‘I’m actually terrified but amazed at auzzy blood rn’.   

The seasoned performer has competed on six different Got Talent shows worldwide, including a previous appearance on America’s Got Talent. 

Known for his death-defying stunts, he specialises in extreme body manipulation, sword swallowing, and shock-inducing acts that leave audiences wincing.

Auzzy performed on the 2022 edition of America’s Got Talent and also performed on the Spanish version of the show in 2023. 

Simon previously revealed they would get complaints over the act, he said: ‘It’s spooky horror where you don’t want to watch it, but you do want to watch it. 

‘That’s obviously why we’re going to show it. We probably will get some complaints. Hopefully.’ 

He joked: ‘I love it when they say ‘don’t try this at home’ like we’ve all got screws and things just waiting to do that.’

After the hit ITV show kicked-off the new series on Saturday it has been revealed that their was a huge plummet in ratings

5.4million people tuned in to the show, nearly three million less than last years first episode; pictured L-R Simon, Amanda, Alesha, guest judge KSI and Bruno

After the hit ITV show kicked-off the new series on Saturday it has been revealed a staggering 5.4million tuned in to watch. 

Last year’s final of Britain’s Got Talent saw the show’s worst ever ratings in its history meaning ITV have changed the day of airing for the latest series.

BGT will now air every Saturday evening, with a new format taking place for it’s semi-final rounds.

The semi-finals were also air weekly on a Saturday, when previously the live shows took place everyday for a week.

Britain’s Got Talent will return next Saturday on ITV and ITVX at 7pm.