COMEDIAN Axel Blake was crowned the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2022 after a dramatic live series finale on Sunday night.
The comic beat ten other acts to the top spot after a night that judge Simon Cowell branded the “best” final he has ever judged.
Axel beat young ventriloquist Jamie – who was in tears as hosts Ant and Dec gushed over how well he had done in the competition.
Singing schoolteacher Tom Ball finished third – despite being pipped as the favourite by many fans on social media.
But fans were quick to share their disappointment with the winner.
One social media user said: “#BGT what an utter fix….pathetic…every other act was better than him…what a coincidence it was Simons golden buzzer act they can say anyone has won…you never see the votes!!”
Meanwhile, another said: “The most unfunny comedian even wins #BGT. No surprise then that he was Simon Cowell’s golden buzzer act. #fix #BritainsGotTalent”
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