Most Shocking Talent Show Moments 2013

In November 2013, Channel 5 broadcast an updated run-down of the 50 most shocking talent show moments. Like the 2011 version, we're not sure what criteria they used to determine the list, as many of them whilst notable, are not shocking, and we're also unsure as to who they asked to determine the order. In any event, here, for your reading pleasure is the full list, starting at number 50, naturally.

50 - Rylan Clark's over-the-top reaction to being put through to the live shows - The X Factor (2012)
49 – Todd Carty's stumble off the ice - Dancing on Ice (2009)
48 – Marie Osmond fainting - Dancing with the Stars (2007)
47 – Amanda Barrie attempting to hit Gordon Ramsay - Hell's Kitchen (2004)
46 – Chico Slimani singing in a swimming pool with a live microphone - The X Factor (2005)
45 – Javine Hylton doesn't get voted into Girls Aloud - Popstars: The Rivals (2002)
44 – Nicki Chapman's fall into a showjumping fence - Only Fools On Horses (2006)
43 – Knife-throwing contestant almost kills his daughter - Britain's Got Talent (2007)
42 – Carol Vorderman as Cher - Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes (1998)
41 – Paul Potts' first audition - Britain's Got Talent (2007)

40 – Katie Price singing – Making Your Mind Up (2005)
39 – Patrick Kielty and Richard Park exchange barbed comments – Fame Academy (2003)
38 - Helen Lederer's bad attempt, and Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards' surprisingly good attempt at diving - Splash! (2013)
37 – John Sargeant's 'dancing' – Strictly Come Dancing (2008)
36 – Keith Lemon and Paddy McGuinness as Baby and Johnny from Dirty Dancing – Let's Dance for Comic Relief (2009)
35 – Simon Cowell and his fellow judges appear in a pizza advert with a failed auditionee – Pop Idol (2001)
34 – An escapologist fails to escape – Sky Star Search (1990)
33 – Failed freerunner / failed attempt at levitation / contestant crushing items with her breasts – America's Got Talent (2007)
32 – Mark Shaw upsets his fellow contestants and leaves before the first gig - Reborn in the USA (2003)
31 – Gary Barlow takes part in, and is beaten in 'A Song for Christmas' competition – Pebble Mill (1986)

30 – 'Nasty' Nigel tells Hear'Say they need to lose weight – Popstars (2001)
29 – Toby Anstis' dance routine – The All Star Talent Show (2006)
28 – The eliminated contestant giving back their shoes, and having to sing while being whisked away on a plastic moon – Over the Rainbow (2010)
27 – Bridget 'Happiness' Clarke’s dance routine – Got to Dance (2011)
26 – Bobby Davro's belly flop – The Games (2003)
25 – Heather Mills dancing – Dancing with the Stars (2007) and Dancing on Ice (2010)
24 – Wagner – The X Factor (2010)
23 – Tyra Banks lets rip at a contestant – America's Next Top Model (2005)
22 – Alex James singing – Popstar to Operastar (2010)
21 – Lee 'Zammo' McDonald takes on a large inflatable ball, and loses – Cirque de Celebrité (2006)

20 – Penny Smith duets with Curtis Stigers – Just the Two of Us (2006)
19 – David Van Day from Dollar and Sonia argue – Reborn in the USA (2003)
18 – Terry Wogan announces the wrong name - Making Your Mind Up (2007)
17 – Contestant Ariel's confrontational audition - The X Factor (2008)
16 – Tara Palmer Tompkinson's questionable vocals and unlikely victory – Comic Relief does Fame Academy (2007)
15 – Ben 'I've got an honorary scholarship to Sandhurst' Clarke and Philip 'Pantsman' Taylor – The Apprentice (2009)
14 – Peter Smith reveals he is too old to take part in the competition live on TV – Popstars: The Rivals (2002)
13 – David Seaman gets the 'headbanger' very wrong – Dancing on Ice (2006)
12 – Jedward – The X Factor (2009)
11 – Jodie Prenger wins, not entirely to the joy of the panel – I'd Do Anything (2008)

10 – Jennie Bond as Debbie Harry - Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes (2006)
9 – Robert Webb dancing to Flashdance (What a Feeling) – Let's Dance for Comic Relief (2009)
8 – Darius Danesh (later Campbell) performing Hit Me Baby One More Time – Popstars (2001)
7 – Nadine Coyle lying about her age – Popstars: Ireland (2001)
6 – An internet campaign succeeds in preventing the winner's single from securing the Christmas number one – The X Factor (2009)
5 – Charlotte Church, not even in the competition, sings, and upstages everyone – The Big Big Talent Show (1997)
4 – Jason Gardiner and Karen Barber argue on live TV – Dancing on Ice (2011)
3 – Ann Widdecombe's 'dancing' – Strictly Come Dancing (2010)
2 – Will Young tackles Simon Cowell about his comments and then goes on to win against the hot favourite Gareth Gates – Pop Idol (2002)
1 – Susan Boyle's first audition – Britain's Got Talent (2009)

Most Shocking Talent Show Moments 2013

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