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Victoria Johns

BGT's Simon Cowell strips off for a bath as Ant & Dec arrive in Tuk Tuks in first look

Britain's Got Talent returns to ITV tonight as the London auditions continue.

In a preview of the talent show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly make their way to the Palladium in Tuk Tuks - with Dec declaring: "Let's get the tuk out of here!"

Also arriving at the theatre in rickshaws are Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and new judge Bruno Tonioli.

Simon Cowell, meanwhile, appears to be enjoying a soak in the tub as he reclines in the bath, telling his toy duck he 'loved it'.

The show returned to our screens last week with a bang - quite literally.

On Sunday night, a contestant auditioned by trying to solve on the Rubik's Cube...on fire.

Britain's Got Talent returns to ITV tonight as the London auditions continue (ITV)

The professional stuntman set himself on alight as he tried to solve the iconic 80s puzzle, leaving the judges and audience shocked.

Viewers complained to Ofcom, with one saying: "BGT absolutely not on, setting yourself on fire, do not try this at home. Shouldn't be allowed."

While another mused: "What has BGT come to when we set people on fire for entertainment."

Some other Ofcom complaints were made concerning a flatulence act as a 'fartist' showed off his unique talent.

Bruno drove Alesha and Amanda to the auditions in a rickshaw (ITV)

Viewers called it a "new low" as Ichikawa Koikuchi fired a dart with his fart.

On tonight's show, Amanda risks more backlash as she gets a lap dance from a group of dancers called Forbidden.

In recently released racy photos, the mum-of-two joins the topless hunks on stage - much to her delight.

With a smile a mile wide, the actress looks knowingly at the judging panel as she's pushed back in her chair with one of the dancer's hands on her thigh.

Simon enjoyed a soak in the bath (ITV)

What Strictly star Bruno Tonioli makes of the routine remains to be seen, but the new judge seems to be settling into his role well.

The choreographer replaced David Walliams after he quit the show last year following an apology for making cruel remarks about some of the series' contestants.

In a statement, the Little Britain star said: “I would like to apologise to the people I made disrespectful comments about during breaks in filming for Britain's Got Talent in 2020.

These were private conversations and – like most conversations with friends – were never intended to be shared. Nevertheless, I am sorry.”

Britain’s Got Talent continues tonight at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX

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