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Richard Madeley accuses Amanda Holden of faking reaction to BGT magic act The Haunting

Richard Madeley has taken aim at Amanda Holden for "faking" her reaction to scary magic act The Haunting.

During the first Britain's Got Talent live semi-final last night, judge Amanda dropped an f-bomb after being terrified during the trick.

The 48-year-old appeared to be frightened as she screamed out the swear word before clasping a hand over her mouth.

When she returned to the panel, Amanda apologised for the mishap and said: "I just really want to apologise if I said anything. I said a really terrible word."

Richard Madeley accused Amanda Holden of 'faking' her reaction (Ken McKay/ITV/REX)
Amanda was terrified during last night's BGT act (Dymond/Thames/Syco/REX)

She added: "I know there are kids watching, I know my kids are watching, so massive apologies. I can honestly say I feel terrified."

But fans were highly sceptical that her reaction was anything more than an act - including, it seems, Richard Madeley.

Watching it back on Good Morning Britain today, he said: "Surely she was acting? She couldn't have been that scared when she knew what was coming."

She ended up swearing live on air (Dymond/Thames/Syco/REX)
She clasped a hand over her mouth (Dymond/Thames/Syco/REX)

Fans also managed to rumble the magic act after a bit of an awkward technical hitch.

Viewers pointed out that the trick had accidentally been exposed by the cameraman .

BGT fans claimed they spotted Elizabeth hiding round the corner as Amanda came up the stairs.

Taking to Twitter , one viewer said: "The Haunting...anyone else see the other girl coming out of the stairs to take over from “Agatha”?"

Another asked: "Did anyone else notice the woman standing on the stairs ready to swap over on the haunting act?"

*Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV

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