The final of Britain's Got Talent 2026 is just days away, and ITV has cleared its schedule for a grand live finale. The long-running talent show will see 10 acts compete for a life-changing £250,000 cash prize and a coveted spot at next year's Royal Variety Performance.
Judges and Hosts
Returning to the judging panel are Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and KSI, while Ant and Dec will host the proceedings. The winner will be determined by the public vote.
Schedule and Format
ITV has ensured Britain's Got Talent dominates Saturday night television. On Saturday, 30 May, following an episode of Celebrity Catchphrase, the show will air for two and a half hours starting at 7pm. Five acts secured their places via the Golden Buzzer, while the other five were voted through by the public during the semi-finals.
Semi-Final Results
- Semi-Final 1: Singer Matty Juniosa received the Golden Buzzer; dog act Anastasiia and Salsa were voted through.
- Semi-Final 2: Dance group Sadeck Berrabah and LMA got the Golden Buzzer; magician Fabian Fox advanced via public vote.
- Semi-Final 3: Fire juggler Liwei Yang earned the Golden Buzzer; comedian Ted Hill was chosen by viewers.
- Semi-Final 4: Poet Sonny Green won the Golden Buzzer; magician Rafferty Coope secured the public vote.
- Semi-Final 5: Drone art collective Celestial received the final Golden Buzzer; The Hawkstone Farmers Choir advanced through public support.
History of Britain's Got Talent
Since its debut in 2007, Britain's Got Talent has launched numerous careers. Opera singer Paul Potts won the first series, followed by dancer George Sampson in series two. In 2009, Susan Boyle achieved global fame but finished second to dance troupe Diversity. Recent winners include Sydnie Christmas (2024), who now has a successful theatre career, and magician Harry Moulding (2025).
Britain's Got Talent airs Saturdays at 7pm on ITV and ITVX.
