Boyle not focus of TV complaints

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Almost 350 people complained to Ofcom about Britain's Got Talent last week, but fewer than 20 were concerned about the treatment of runner-up Susan Boyle.

Only 16 complaints were received after Saturday's final. Ofcom says most of them were about the winners, Diversity.

In contrast, 331 viewers got in touch after Friday's semi-final. More than half were annoyed that Hollie Steel was allowed a second chance to perform.

Ofcom says it has not launched an investigation into the ITV1 show.

Ten-year-old Steel performed a second time on the talent show after bursting into tears during her first attempt at Edelweiss.

Ofcom said around 50 complaints were received about the welfare of the young singer.

The incident sparked debate over whether children should be allowed to participate in such programmes because of the pressure involved.

"With Britain's Got Talent, we are reviewing the complaints we have received against the Broadcasting Code," Ofcom said.

"As with all such cases, our assessment will help us to decide whether we need to investigate or not, however at present we are not investigating."

The figures come as Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden denied the show exploited runner-up Susan Boyle, saying she was "stressed out" by "falsehoods" written about her.

The 48-year-old from West Lothian is currently being treated for exhaustion at London's Priory Clinic.