A powerlifter shocked judges on Norway's version of Britain's Got Talent by stripping naked and squatting 240kg.

Einar Gilberg, 38, broke a nude world powerlifting record on Norske Talenter, which aired to surprised audiences on Monday night.

The rotund contestant's modesty was protected with a large star by the show's makers in post-production.

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Unusual talent: Einar Gilberg broke a world powerlifting record on Norway's version of Britain's Got Talent

Modesty: A large star protected the powerlifter's modesty while he was performing on the talent show

Judges and audience members were shocked when the powerlifter pulled off his robe to reveal he was wearing nothing underneath

Mr Gilberg walked onto the stage wearing a robe, but shocked the audience when he whipped it off to reveal he was naked underneath.

He huffed and puffed as he squatted the barbell and the judges cringed and covered their eyes.

Despite breaking the world record, his talent was not impressive enough to secure himself a place in the next round.

According to Norwegian website Kjendis, Mr Gilberg began strength training when he was just 16 years old.

Before the programme was aired, he said 'I think it will be amazing to watch it on TV. I asked everyone in the family for their opinion before I did it.'

The shocked judges shrieked and covered their eyes when powerlifter Einar Gilberg, 38, took off his robe