The Hawkstone Farmers Choir, backed by Jeremy Clarkson, has been crowned the winner of Britain's Got Talent 2026, taking home £250,000 and a spot at the Royal Variety Performance. The choir, formed originally for a beer advert, triumphed over nine other finalists in a public vote during Saturday night's live final.
However, the result sparked controversy, with audience members booing when acts like LMA and Golden Buzzer winner Matty Juniosa failed to make the top three. Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and KSI had earlier struggled to predict a winner due to the high calibre of performances.
Choir member Sally Spence celebrated on social media, writing: 'THANK YOU!!! ... WE WON @bgt!!' Ben Brooke, another member, shared an emotional Instagram post: 'Last night was one of the most incredible nights of my life ... This became about so much more than singing. It became about community.'
BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox and former Blue Peter host Matt Baker were among those congratulating the choir. Baker said: 'Huge congrats. Proof Britain loves farmers.'
Simon Cowell also made headlines for giving his co-stars signed headshots as gifts before the final, a gesture that left many unimpressed.
