'Britain's Got Talent' Fans Are Divided as Autistic Comedian Ted Hill, 31, Wins Golden Buzzer — The Video Sparks Buzz

Ted Hill's "Britain's Got Talent" golden buzzer moment is breaking the internet — but not everyone is laughing. The autistic comedian's audition has sparked a fierce debate online, and the clip is racking up views fast.

When Ted Hill walked onto the "Britain's Got Talent" stage on Saturday, 28 March 2026, nobody could have predicted what was about to unfold. What followed was one of the most talked-about auditions of the series — and the internet has been arguing about it ever since.

Dressed in a bold colour-block t-shirt — royal blue body, red left sleeve, green right sleeve — dark jeans, and green suede sneakers, the 31-year-old London-based comedian cut an unmistakably vibrant figure before he'd said a single word.

He looked every bit the performer who'd earned over twelve million views on Instagram and TikTok. But it was what came out of his mouth that truly set the room alight.

Hill opened by sharing a little about himself — including that he is autistic, and that alongside stand-up, he visits schools performing science shows. He was joined in the audience by his friend Amy, who had travelled to Blackpool specifically to keep his nerves in check.

According to Hill himself, she was "deeply thrilled" by how much footage the show used of her crying.

His set — fast-paced, multimedia, and unapologetically nerdy — drew on his autism diagnosis, his obsession with graphs, maps, and U.S. presidents, and a brand of silly, high-energy humour that had the live audience in stitches.

The judges were full of praise. But it was what happened as the judging panel spoke that sent the crowd into a frenzy. Hosts Ant & Dec quietly crept up behind the judges, added their own glowing words — and then smashed the golden buzzer.

The stage erupted. Gold confetti rained down in waves as Hill stood at the microphone, visibly overwhelmed and ecstatic — his glasses dusted with glittering flecks, a stunned smile spreading across his face. He had secured his place in the live shows, courtesy of the hosts' golden buzzer.

Hill later took to Instagram to reflect on the surreal moment. "Wow. It's been so surreal to watch it back," he wrote. "Massive thanks to BGT and Ant and Dec (it's only just now watching it back that I remembered Ant asking first before hugging me 😅) for making that day so wonderful."

He added that he "can't wait" to show audiences what he has planned for the semi-final, teasing, "It's gonna be absolutely bonkers." But while Hill was riding high, the comment section under the YouTube clip told a very different story.

The response was fiercely split. On one side, genuine delight. "Honestly couldn't stop laughing 😄😄 He is pure comedy gold, and he deserves the golden buzzer. 🤣🤣🥰🥰," one viewer gushed.

Another was moved in an altogether unexpected way, admitting, "Here's a weird reaction. Ted made tears roll down behind my eyes."

A third offered warm solidarity, "Rarely a comedy act can make me laugh throughout the whole audition. I was laughing from the beginning to the end of this performance! From a fellow autistic person to another, it was a SMASHING act! Ant and Dec made the right choice!"

On the other side, the criticism was pointed. "I tried so hard to laugh, I literally couldn't even crack a smile and the fake audience laughter was so forced and awkward," one netizen vented bluntly.

Another was equally unsparing, writing, "I stopped halfway through and came back out of curiosity and I've stopped again. This is about as funny as a heart attack."

A third was simply baffled, as they shared, "How did this get a Golden Buzzer I'm confused 🤔 I didn't laugh once.. no wonder the ratings are going down... If that's comedy then the world is shaped as an apple pie.. 🤔🤔"

The bewilderment continued. "Must be something wrong with me? I found it absolutely mind-numbing? (and I tried hard)," one person confessed. Another was equally unimpressed, saying, "Sorry but this was one of the worst performances I've seen, this got a buzzer?"

Some viewers took aim at the judges rather than Hill himself. "Anyone else find Amanda's laugh annoying 🤦 🤣," one viewer quipped, with another replying pointedly, "It sounds as fake as she is."

Meanwhile, one netizen went after fellow judge David Walliams' replacement with a blunt three words, "Holdens pathetic fake laugh [sic]."

Another questioned the decision altogether, stating, "Sorry, I thought this was no where near golden buzzer worthy when other acts have been on who are better and did not get one. They need to ditch this golden buzzer [expletive] [sic]."

There was even a hint of scepticism about the golden buzzer's timing. "Soon as he said he was autistic (about ten times or so at the beginning) I had a feeling he might get the golden buzzer," someone else observed drily.

So who exactly is Ted Hill? The multimedia comedian has performed three Edinburgh Fringe hours, including "All The Presidents Man" (2022), "Ted Hill Tries and Fails to Fix Climate Change" (2023), and "110% Normal" (2024) — the latter written in response to his autism diagnosis and revived in 2025 due to popular demand.

He also works as a science presenter and has built a devoted following online.

Whether you found him hilarious or head-scratching, one thing is certain: Ted Hill is heading to the live shows — and "Britain's Got Talent" will never quite sound the same again.