With two finalists already confirmed for the Britain's Got Talent live final, fans are convinced they know which act will triumph in the 2026 series after just the first semi-final.
First Finalists Announced
The live semi-finals kicked off on Saturday night, with acts performing for a spot in the live final. Each week, two acts are sent through to the finale. On Saturday, Anastasiia and her border collie Salsa won the public vote, while singer Matty Juniosa received the first semi-final Golden Buzzer from judge Amanda Holden, securing his place in the final.
Fan Predictions for Winner
After Matty's performance, fans quickly took to social media to predict he would win the entire show. One fan said: "What a voice. Matty has to win he is sensational." Another added: "Making an early prediction that Matty will win this series, rightfully so! One of the best vocalists ever on BGT, if anyone deserves 2 golden buzzers, it's Matty." A third wrote: "Soooo stunning. This has to be the BGT winner!!!"
A fourth viewer commented: "Definitely BGT winner 2026 he is just incredible well done Matty." Another said: "YouTube proudly presents: the winner of the 2026 season!" The praise continued, with one fan stating: "I couldn't put it better myself," and another remarking: "Might win the competition." A final post read: "I see him winning BGT 2026!!!"
Simon Cowell's Awkward Moment
An awkward moment occurred when Simon Cowell hit back at host Dec Donnelly after Dec tried to wrap up judges' feedback for magician Fraser Penman. Dec shouted: "Thank you judges, thank you very much," but Simon replied: "I'm still talking!" Fans slammed Simon as "rude," especially after the chaos during the I'm A Celebrity final. One fan said: "I'm still talking? F**k off Simon." Another wrote: "'I'm still talking' Simon I think Ant and Dec have had enough attitude for this weekend."
Another viewer commented: "I'm still talking lol," while a final post read: "Omg I couldn't tell if he'd said that or 'I'll stop talking', poor Dec, hasn't he been through enough?"
Britain's Got Talent 2026's live shows air Saturdays at 7PM on ITV1 and ITVX.
