BGT 2020

Did I mention the h word in my post?

I have actually found myself enjoying BGMT more than BGT in the last few years. Seems like an odd decision and one I'm personally disappointed by.

I too am disappointed, I find the programme incredibly entertaining and see it as a vehicle that is entertaining whilst promoting the main show.

BGT: The Champions has felt incredibly dull imho, that’s possibly over the lack of live shows, especially a live final, without a public vote you start to question what has been the point of it all. I’m not saying that some Mulhern tomfoolery would have benefitted the main show but it would have at least made me feel more warmth towards contestants, the judges and the hosts.

The live BGMT shows have been must watch tv for me for the past few years (one of the few programmes that I religiously watch as they air), I’m unsure whether it’s the style of entertainment in the evening, rather than heading to bed with the day’s news, the added insight into guests and opinions or the fact that it took me back to a broadcasting style similar to the happy days of The Big Breakfast.

It's not ITV2's job to promote the main show. It's ITV2's job to attract a young audience with vibrant, diverse programming. Axing BGMT will free up a significant budget to produce content more appropriate to the channel.

I don't mean you personally but there does seem to be a witch hunt for him on here

I used to casually watch BGMT, particularly the live semi/grand final shows because I liked how Stephen and the crew took the mickey out of themselves (e.g. boasting about their 'one' viewer). They made it clear on screen that they were the sister show and weren't as important as the main show, which made it fun to watch. I don't think The X-tra Factor presented themselves in that way, though I could be wrong.

It is a shame that it's come to an end, but I suppose after The X-tra Factor's demise it was a matter of when BGMT would follow.