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FURIOUS Britain's Got Talent viewers were left horrified over an extremely "dangerous" act, as they complained, "kids are watching".

It came after extreme stuntman Bao Cuong from Vietnam shocked the audience as he swallowed a series of stomach-churning utensils, which included a giant pair of scissors.

Man in red jacket holding a three-pronged metal object on Britain's Got Talent.
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Stuntman Bao Cuong shocked fans on BGTCredit: ITV
A man balancing open scissors on his chin during a Britain's Got Talent audition.
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Viewers were horrified when he swallowed a giant pair of scissorsCredit: ITV
Simon Cowell reacting during a Britain's Got Talent audition.
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Simon Cowell squirmed as he watched the horrifying actCredit: ITV
Britain's Got Talent judge reacting to a dangerous audition.
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Amanda could barely watch Bao swallow the scissors and flaming swordCredit: ITV

On Saturday night, Britain's Got Talent viewers watched in horror as Bao pulled off the daring act with death-defying skill,

Fans couldn't believe their eyes as he swallowed a giant pair of scissors right down to the handle.

But the action didn't end their, Bao also swallowed a sword that was on fire.

However, viewers watching at home felt that the act was "too dangerous" to be shown on TV when children would be watching.

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One fan said: "This sword swallower is awful. Lots of young kids watching."

While another vented: "What a stupid & dangerous act to show just to get ratings."

This one added: "The scissor swallower was far too dangerous! That was too far."

JUDGES VERDICT

Bao's act left Simon Cowell so revolted that at one point that he even called it "disgusting".

After the sword-swallower finished, Amanda Holden asked him if he'd ever had an accident.

Bao then revealed his sword had once caught his oesophagus causing him to need 23 stitches.

Meanwhile, it was an action-packed night for Britain's Got Talent on Saturday.

Many incredible acts got through, including singer Linda Mudzenda who scored the Golden Buzzer from Alesha Dixon.

The 21-year-old stunned the Judges, audience and everyone at home with her vocals.

Also making it through was Eden Choi, 24, who mesmerised everyone with his enchanting magic act.

A man on Britain's Got Talent balancing open scissors on his chin.
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Bao swallowed the scissors leaving fans shockedCredit: ITV
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