Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli turned their chairs around as they couldn’t face to watch the performance by Auzzy Blood

Britain’s Got Talent viewers were divided by a shocking performance on the programme as many questioned its place on a family show.

The act, who stayed silent throughout the performance and didn’t give his name, is called Auzzy Blood and lived up to his name as he started pulling a rope through his nose and mouth and got Simon Cowell to suck red liquid through a tube inserted through his nose.

The act culminated in a shocking finale as he raised himself high above the stage from a hook in his mouth, with repeated warnings to viewers not to try it themselves at home.

He dangled in the air as the shocked judges could barely look on, with some turning their chairs around unable to face the performance.

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Despite being horrified, the judges all agreed he should go through to the next round of the ITV show which searches for an act to perform for the royal family at the Royal Variety Performance.

Alesha Dixon said: “I can’t watch this act but I appreciate how good you are.”

Simon Cowell said it was “one of my favourite acts of the day genuinely”, while Bruno Tonioli added: “It’s so gross it’s almost like watching a new artform.”

Amanda Holden said it was “horifically brilliant”, adding: “I am going to say yes because I’m terrified to say no.”

Viewers at home were divided by the act, with many saying it was unsuitable for a family show and would lead to Ofcom complaints.

One viewer wrote: “Noooo nooooo im 100% having nightmares tonight # BGT.”

A second said: “That’s a bit much for little kids,” while a third agreed: “That is an absolute NO for me. I personally believe the fact you came onto a show like this and stuck hooks through your nose is morally repugnant and totally out of keeping with a family show and a potential Royal Variety act. NO.”

A fourth commented: “Just remind me what time it is, ofcom complaints inbound #BGT,” while a fifth echoed: “The ofcom complains better be flying in after this. Isn’t this supposed to be a family show???”

A sixth viewer said “Nope cant watch this,” while another added: “Nope sorry this does not belong here, this is just a bit much, i’m about to vomit.”

Britain’s Got Talent returns to ITV next Saturday night.