Why was Ichikawa Koikuchi eliminated? 'AGT: Fantasy League' contestant's hilarious act receives red buzzer from unimpressed Mel B
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ichikawa Koikuchi failed to impress the 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' judge Mel B with his farting act.
In the middle of his performance, the contestant asked Simon Cowell to join him on stage, but the latter simply declined his request. While Mel B said, "Absolutely no," Howie Mandel went on stage and performed a balloon trick with him.
After the act, Mandel said, "I got to say, you young man, put the f in artistry. You can win $250k with that talent."
On the other hand, Heidi Klum noted, "It didn't stink. I have seen you online put candles out before on a birthday cake. This dangerous." Mel B, who didn't like the performance at all, remarked, "No. Oh, hell no."
Cowell stated, "Look I always like the acts the best of what they do in the world. Is there anyone who does that better in the world? No." Soon after, Mel B replied, "What's wrong with you all? It's just disgusting."
Simon concluded, "Thank you very much again."
By the end, Mel B was so frustrated that she pressed the buzzers of all other judges.
Who does Ichikawa Koikuchi do for a living?
Ichikawa Koikuchi, 43, is a Japanese entertainer who describes himself as someone who specializes in flatulence-related humor. Based on his online presence, he has the ability to release gas at will, making farting his primary talent.
The performer, who has been entertaining for many years, demonstrates his tricks on Instagram, where he has a following of more than 20k followers.
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Ichikawa Koikuchi reached the semi-finals in 'Britain's Got Talent' Season 16
For those who are unversed, Ichikawa Koikuchi took part in 'Britain's Got Talent' Season 16, managing to reach the semi-finals.
During his audition, Koikuchi showcased a series of farting tricks, such as blowing party horns, extinguishing candles on a birthday cake, and popping a balloon.
Cowell and Bruno Tonioli initially buzzed his performance, but the former later changed his mind.
Amanda Holden expressed that there was no better platform for him than this show, while Tonioli described the act as an extraordinary and surreal experience.
During the semi-finals, Koikuchi used special effects to make his farts look fluorescent while accompanied by an orchestra and ballet dancers. His performance was buzzed off, as the judges questioned the originality and fairness of his act.
Official complaints filed against Ichikawa Koikuchi after 'farting' act on 'BGT'
'Britain's Got Talent' viewers previously lodged complaints with Ofcom regarding Ichikawa Koikuchi's performance that involved a lot of wind, as per a report by The US Sun.
The media outlet was informed by Ofcom, the broadcasting regulator, that it received 66 formal complaints following the episode's premiere.
It stated, "Complaints related to a performance by self-proclaimed 'fartist' Ichikawa Koikuchi."
'AGT: Fantasy League' airs every Monday at 10 pm ET on NBC.