Britain's Got Talent hosts make announcement minutes into final as fans say same thing

Britain's Got Talent viewers voiced the same grievance just moments into Saturday's (May 31) live final.

The popular ITV talent contest draws to a close tonight, with eleven acts vying for the title of series 18 champion.

This year's finalists include gymnastics sensation Binita Chetry, Post Office choir Hear Our Voice, dance troupe Ping Pong Pang, and vocalists Vinnie McKee and Stacey Leadbeatter.

They are accompanied by the judges' semi-final golden buzzer acts, which include LED dance ensemble The Blackouts, opera singer and drag queen Jasmine Rice, magician Harry Moulding, guitarist Olly Pearson and comedian Joseph Charm.

At the commencement of the live final, presenters Ant and Dec announced that singing pair Han and Fran were the judges' wildcard, reports .

"Han and Fran got the wildcard, which I'm very pleased about," Ant declared.

"They got a massive vote from the public and therefore, they deserve the shot in the final. It's as simple as that, I'm happy for them," head judge, Simon Cowell, then clarified.

The best friends from Wales were the first to take the stage, where they performed a medley of ABBA classics, including Take A Chance On Me, Does Your Mother Know and Mamma Mia.

Han and Fran were accompanied by a host of dancers, who were attired in glittering silver jumpsuits.

Following the performance, Bruno Tonioli effused: "Wow! That's how you get the party started. Amazing performances, your voices are actually fantastic. Your harmonies were divine."

Alesha Dixon added: "I'm so thrilled for you that you got the wildcard. So many people voted for you, so you deserve to be on that stage tonight. Well done ladies."

However, the show's viewers quickly took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their frustration about the judges' choice of wildcard.

"Han & Fran is the wildcard?! I loved them but surely there was better acts to bring to the final," one person wrote, with another adding: "Han and Fran are the wildcard? That is the most ridiculous decision ever."

"I'm kinda happy Han & Fran got the wildcard I quite liked them. But I do agree that there were better acts who deserved it over them. #BGT," a third said, with another similarly sharing: "Han and Fran got the wildcard! Really #BGT."

Meanwhile, other viewers shared their excitement at Han and Fran returning to the show, with one person writing: "I'M SO HAPPY HAN AND FRAN ARE BACK!!!!!!!! #BGT!"

Another said: "My inner ABBA child is shrieking. Fabulous," with a third adding: "I love them!" while another added: "I adore you, Han and Fran! The PERFECT Wildcard #BritainsGotTalent #BGT @BGT."

Britain's Got Talent is available to stream on ITVX