Britain’s Got Talent viewers have been left puzzled after a grandfather and grandson act failed to appear in this evening’s semi-final.
ITV has announced that The Hawkstone Farmers Choir will compete against leading drone art company Celestial, sideshow and suspension act Baron and Vesper, magician Jake Banfield, vocalist James Miller, schoolboy dancer Juan Carlos, Japanese comedian Mr. Cherry and rock boyband SOS in tonight’s (Saturday, May 23) last semi-final of the series.
Yet audiences quickly noticed that Lucciano and Frankie were absent from the line-up despite receiving four yeses from judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI during their audition.
Lucciano had revealed to the judging panel that his passion for singing developed through performances at care homes with his grandfather during the school holidays. The youngster then delighted both the audience and his grandfather by inviting him to join him on stage.
The duo performed History by One Direction, earning a standing ovation, and supporters have been questioning why they won’t be taking part in the semi-final, reports Bristol Live.
On social media, one viewer wrote: “I’m surprised the little boy and his grandad haven’t been chosen for the semis.” Another posted: “What happened to the boy and his grandad!? Whatttt.”
A third person asked: “Where is the boy and his grandad?” A fourth queried: “Is this the last semi final? Where is that sweet boy and his grandad?”
Since failing to secure a place in the BGT semi-final, Frankie and Lucciano have addressed their supporters with a message posted across both of their Instagram accounts, accompanied by a touching photograph of the pair on stage during their audition.
The extensive caption read: “ANNOUNCEMENT. NO SEMI FINAL FOR LUCCIANO and GRANDAD. 4 yeses from the judges, a viral social media explosion, the whole nation routing for us and over 50 MILLION views across all social platforms.
“Unfortunately, we haven’t made it through to the semi-finals amongst such an incredible and talented group of acts on Series 19. What an AMAZING opportunity and experience to take away with me forever. Surprising my Grandad was truly magical and performing in front of Simon Cowell was a dream come true @simoncowell.
“Thank you all so much for the support – the likes, the love, the shares, the follows and all the positive comments. Me and my Grandad want to thank each and every one of you for all the love and support you’ve shown us.
“A huge thank you to @bgt for the opportunity and for believing in me, thank you to the team behind the show, all of the show producers, researchers, camera crew and the one and only @antanddec for making it such a fantastic journey for me. So… what’s next for Lucciano and Frankie?. STAY TUNED. #sharethelove #dream#happyplace #singing #surprise.”
The Britain’s Got Talent grand finale is scheduled for next Saturday, 30 May at 7pm, when the 2026 champion will be crowned. In the previous series, magician Harry Moulding claimed the top prize, taking home a life-changing £250,000 and earning a prestigious spot at the Royal Variety Performance.
