A television insider has revealed what he alleges is a backstage secret into the editing of Britain's Got Talent following a 'blunder' during a recent episode of the ITV show.

The well-liked talent show recently made a comeback to our television screens as judgesSimon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI reunited with presenters Ant and Dec in the hunt for Britain's next gifted superstar.

Contestants have pulled out all the stops in an effort to wow the panel and secure a life-altering £250,000 cash prize and a spot at the Royal Variety Performance.

Among the many who have graced the stage so far is magician Fabian Fox and BGT fans are well aware that magic acts are one of the most cherished performances on the programme.

Last weekend the young magician introduced himself to judges Amanda Holden, KSI, Alesha Dixon and guest judge Stacey Solomon, while two large platforms with curtains attached stood behind him on the stage, reports Belfast live.

However his trick had viewers talking as he 'transported' a woman and man from one of the platforms to the other using his own powers. The way viewers were going to be able to tell that it was the same woman transported onto the platform was that she was going to be holding one white sports trainer at the point of teleportation.

But viewers watching at home were quick to spot an editing error as initially the lady was holding a trainer with the laces undone, then, when she "teleported" to the other platform, the laces were mysteriously tied up.

According to TikTok user @adamjamesonTV, who works in television, it was no accident and programme executives did that deliberately to attract more viewers.

Express has approached ITV for comment.

In footage uploaded to his account, he displayed an image of the 'blunder' and said: "So everybody thinks this was an editing blunder on Britain's Got Talent but they're wrong.

"First of all, this edit is seen by so many people before it actually gets broadcast. There's no way on earth they missed it."

He went on: "Second of all, the fact that they kept this blunder in means that he's definitely not going to win the show. Their argument will be that they're showing the act as it was and therefore they're doing nothing to manipulate the performance.

"However, their real reason is the fact that you guys will all stick it on social media and talk about the show. If you're talking about the show, the show gets more viewers and the traction gets bigger. Essentially, he's just become another pawn in Britain's Got Talent's machine."

He added: "If they wanted him to win, they would have cut this bit out, gone to a wide shot and nobody would have known. But whether you like it or not, Britain's Got Talent is not about having a fair talent competition. It's about viewers and viewers equals money."

Britain's Got Talent airs Saturday nights on ITV and ITVX