Britain's Got Talent comic addresses online trolls

A Britain's Got Talent comic says internet trolls have not upset him, but he wants people to realise belittling someone on the internet "is sad".

Joseph Charm from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, came fifth in the 2025 ITV series after receiving the Golden Buzzer from judge Alesha Dixon and his mum, who had joined the panel.

The 33-year-old said the buzzer, which automatically sends an act to the semi-finals, brought a lot of praise and a lot of trolls.

Following the final, Mr Charm said he "wasn't bothered" by the online abuse and hoped the negative commenters could "find light in their lives".

Mr Charm quit his job to pursue comedy in 2024 and said being on the show had been "incredible".

He did not win the £250,000 prize but said the experience trumped everything especially for his mum who was able to meet Simon Cowell.

"Having that moment was worth its weight in gold," he said.

"£250,000 would be fantastic but just getting to the final and to have Milton Keynes behind me is just fantastic."

He hoped to keep the momentum up and "spread joy in a number of different ways," following the show.