Britain’s Got Talent singer Tom Ball has hit back at ongoing claims from viewers that the judges have gone “soft” and letting any act through, reminding many that it is a variety show. Ball competed in the 2022 series of the talent competition and won over Simon Cowell at his audition with a rendition of Sam Smith’s song Writing’s on the Wall and went on to finish in third place. He was later invited back on as Noodle the Cat on the 2023 series, leaving the judges stunned. Since then his success has soared after being signed by independent label Westway Music with his debut album Curtain Call …