If you’ve been following Britain’s Got Talent 2026, you know this season delivered some of the most unforgettable moments in the show’s 19-year history. From a Filipino singer earning two Golden Buzzers to farmers forming a choir and drone artists lighting up the night sky, the 2026 live shows featured 10 incredible acts fighting for the £250,000 prize and a spot at the Royal Variety Performance.
Here’s everything you need to know about every act that made it through to the BGT 2026 live final — including who got the Golden Buzzer, what they performed, and why each contestant deserves your attention.
The Complete 2026 Live Shows Final Line-Up
Britain’s Got Talent Live Final aired on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 7 pm on ITV1, ITVX, and STV. Ten acts competed in front of judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and KSI, with hosts Ant & Dec keeping the energy high throughout.
Here’s the full roster of finalists, broken down by how they reached the final:
Golden Buzzer Acts (Direct to Final)
- Matty Juniosa — Singer (Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer + Amanda Holden’s Live Show Golden Buzzer)
- Celestial — Drone performance group (Group Golden Buzzer from all four judges)
- Sonny Green — Poet (Simon Cowell’s Live Show Golden Buzzer)
- Sadeck Berrabah & LMA — Dance troupe (Alesha Dixon’s Live Show Golden Buzzer)
Public Vote Acts
- The Hawkstone Farmers Choir — 32-piece vocal group of working farmers (won Semi-Final 5 public vote)
- Anastasiia & Salsa — Doggy dancing duo (won Semi-Final 1 public vote)
- Fabian Fox — Austrian magician and illusionist (won Semi-Final 3 public vote)
- Ted Hill — PowerPoint comedian (Ant & Dec’s Golden Buzzer)
- Rafferty Coope — 16-year-old musical magician (won Semi-Final 4 public vote)
- Liwei Yang — Fire danger act
The complete 10-act final lineup confirmed includes: Celestial, The Hawkstone Farmers Choir, Matty Juniosa, Anastasiia & Salsa, Fabian Fox, Sadeck Berrabah & LMA, Ted Hill, Liwei Yang, Sonny Green, and Rafferty Coope.
Every Golden Buzzer Act Explained
Matty Juniosa: The Filipino Singer with Two Golden Buzzers
Matty Juniosa, a 27-year-old singer from the Philippines, became the standout act of BGT 2026 after earning two Golden Buzzers — an unprecedented feat.
His first Golden Buzzer came during auditions when he performed Prince’s “Purple Rain,” earning Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer and a direct place in the semifinals. His second Golden Buzzer came during the live semifinals after performing Aerosmith’s “Dream On,” which sent him straight to the final.
Matty finished fourth overall in the grand final, capping off a breakout run that earned him international attention. His powerhouse vocals and emotional delivery made him one of the season’s most beloved contestants.
Celestial: The Drone Artists Who Lit Up the Sky
Celestial, a drone performance group, received the Group Golden Buzzer when all four judges — Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and KSI — pressed their buzzers simultaneously during the fifth live semi-final.
Their audition featured an incredible 800-drone spectacle that transformed Stanley Park into a tribute to Britain’s most iconic symbols, including silhouettes of James Bond, Freddie Mercury of Queen, and a King’s guard. The performance accompanied a brief excerpt of a speech from the King, making it one of the most patriotic moments of the season.
Celestial described their mission as helping people “dream big” through their aerial artistry.
Sonny Green: The Market Trader Poet
Sonny Green, a market trader turned poet, earned Simon Cowell’s Live Show Golden Buzzer after performing an emotional poem dedicated to his sons.
The performance left all four judges in tears, with Simon pressing his Golden Buzzer after Green’s moving delivery. Before the final, Green was the outright betting favourite to win at 7/4, a dramatic move from the 14/1 he opened at.
His poem explored his relationship with his sons, making it one of the most personal and heartfelt acts of the season.
Sadeck Berrabah & LMA: The Precision Dance Group
Sadeck Berrabah, choreographed dance group LMA received Alesha Dixon’s Live Show Golden Buzzer during the semifinals for their flawless synchronisation.
Their act is described as “like a sea of bodies moving with perfect precision,” with the group mostly using their arms to create shapes that stand out against dark clothing. This style is similar to Murmuration, who competed in Season 18 of America’s Got Talent and finished third.
In the finale, they turned their bodies into a “moving art installation,” showcasing impeccable composition and skill.
The Public Vote Acts That Made It Through
The Hawkstone Farmers Choir: The Winners
The Hawkstone Farmers Choir won Britain’s Got Talent 2026, becoming the first choir to secure the title.
This 32-piece British vocal group consists of real, working farmers from across the UK, with around a third of members being Welsh. The choir was initially brought together by Jeremy Clarkson’s beverage brand Hawkstone, which put out a social media ad looking for “farmers who could sing.”
They secured their place in the final by winning Semi-Final 5’s public vote with a powerful rendition of Bastille’s “Pompeii.” Their performance moved audiences with its emotional delivery and harmonies.
Their victory includes a £250,000 cash prize and the opportunity to perform at the annual Royal Variety Performance. The choir’s mission is to raise awareness about isolation, mental health, and suicide prevention within the agricultural community.
Anastasiia & Salsa: The Doggy Dancing Duo
Anastasiia Beaumont and her dog Salsa are a dog act participating in Series 19 of Britain’s Got Talent. They became the first act to reach the final after winning Semi-Final 1’s public vote.
Anastasiia is a trained dancer who has spent seven years building one of the most remarkable bonds between person and pet. Together, they developed a performance style known as canine freestyle or “doggy dancing” — combining obedience, tricks, and choreography set to music.
In their audition, they performed a breathtaking synchronised routine to Alex Warren’s “Ordinary,” with Salsa responding to auditory cues rather than watching Anastasiia for instruction. Judge KSI described it as “such a beautiful, wholesome performance,” and Alesha Dixon called it “endearing.”
Fabian Fox: The Austrian Magician
Fabian Fox (also known as Fab Fox) is a 26-year-old Austrian magician and illusionist from Krumbach, Wiener Neustadt. He gained international attention in 2026 as a contestant on Britain’s Got Talent.
Fabian grew up as the son of farmers and entrepreneurs on a dairy farm. His act features ambitious, large-scale magic shows blending storytelling, acrobatics, and high-production effects.
In Semi-Final 3, he asked judges to pick numbers and letters before he “time-travelled” by driving a motorcycle onto a suspended cage, vanishing and appearing in the crowd. The act featured an appearance from KSI’s primary school teacher, and KSI called it one of the “most incredible things” he’d seen.
Fabian won the semi-final’s public vote to join the final.
Ted Hill: The PowerPoint Comedian
Ted Hill is a 32-year-old multimedia comedian based in London who rose to national fame as a contestant on BGT 2026. He won the Ant and Dec Golden Buzzer in 2026 with a stand-up set incorporating a humorous PowerPoint presentation.
His routine offered an alternative to the NATO phonetic alphabet, and Ant & Dec told him ahead of the semi-final to “be weird, really go for it.” Ted embraced this fully, saying, “If I don’t get through because I was too much like myself, then I don’t think I will have any regrets.”
Ted is best known for his high-energy stand-up style that incorporates PowerPoint presentations, video, and sound effects. He aims to advocate for neurodiversity through his performances.
Rafferty Coope: The 16-Year-Old Musical Magician
Rafferty Coope is a 16-year-old British magician and musician from Winchester, Hampshire, often described as a “musical magician.” He gained significant attention for his appearance on BGT Series 19.
His performance combined music and magic, including making a coin pass through solid glass, levitating a phone, and a card trick that culminated in him playing “Don’t Stop Believin'” on the piano.
Judge KSI awarded Rafferty the coveted Golden Buzzer, dramatically standing on the judges’ table and stomping it to send him straight through to the semifinal. He then won Semi-Final 4’s public vote to join Sonny Green in the Live Final.
Rafferty was a betting favourite at 9/2 before the final.
Liwei Yang: The Danger Act
Liwei Yang is a danger act who stunned the panel with a fiery routine in which she balances a fire-filled pot on her feet — rolling it and bouncing it without getting burned.
In her audition, she executed risky manoeuvres, including flipping a flaming pot with her legs and balancing a burning table, leaving the judges jumping out of their seats. Fans were left “squirming” over how “extremely dangerous” her act was.
Liwei made it through to the live final, though the exact pathway (Golden Buzzer or public vote) wasn’t specified in the confirmed lineup.
BGT 2026 Season Stats You Need to Know
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Season Number | Series 19 (19th season) |
| Prize Money | £250,000 cash prize |
| Final Date | Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 7 pm |
| Network | ITV1, ITVX, and STV |
| Judges | Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, KSI |
| Hosts | Ant & Dec |
| Finalists | 10 acts |
| Winner | The Hawkstone Farmers Choir |
| Royal Variety Performance | Winner performs at next year’s show |
Which Act Was Your Favourite?
This season delivered something for everyone — powerhouse singers, heartwarming dog acts, mind-bending magic, death-defying danger, and even farmers singing pop songs. The diversity of the 2026 lineup is what makes Britain’s Got Talent stand out against competitors like America’s Got Talent (AGT), which is the US equivalent.
The Hawkstone Farmers Choir’s victory was particularly historic — no choir had ever won BGT before. Their mission to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention in farming communities added emotional depth to their already powerful performances.
Matty Juniosa’s double Golden Buzzer achievement was unprecedented, and his fourth-place finish still earned him international attention. Celestial’s drone show represented the kind of cutting-edge technology that modern talent shows celebrate.
Is Britain’s Got Talent 2026 Worth Watching?
Absolutely. If you haven’t watched BGT 2026 yet, you’re missing out on one of the season’s most memorable runs. The show has a strong reputation and consistently delivers viral moments that dominate social media.
The 2026 season specifically stands out for:
- Unprecedented Golden Buzzer moments — Matty Juniosa’s double Golden Buzzer was historic
- Diverse act types — From drones to farmers to dog dancers, the lineup had something for everyone
- Historic winner — First choir to ever win BGT
- Youth talent — 16-year-old Rafferty Coope and 27-year-old Matty Juniosa showed age doesn’t limit brilliance
Where Can You Watch BGT 2026?
Britain’s Got Talent 2026 airs on ITV1 and ITVX in the UK, and STV in Scotland. The full series, including auditions, semi-finals, and the live final, is available on demand on ITVX after it airs.
For international viewers:
- US: Available on Pluto TV (free) and Amazon Prime Video Channels
- Australia: Available on 7plus
- Canada: Available on Amazon Prime Video
FAQs: Britain’s Got Talent 2026
Is Britain’s Got Talent 2026 worth watching?
Yes — the 2026 season delivered historic moments, including Matty Juniosa’s double Golden Buzzer, the first choir winner (Hawkstone Farmers Choir), and unprecedented diversity in act types from drone artists to dog dancers.
How many acts made it to the BGT 2026 live shows?
Exactly 10 acts reached the live final: Celestial, Hawkstone Farmers Choir, Matty Juniosa, Anastasiia & Salsa, Fabian Fox, Sadeck Berrabah & LMA, Ted Hill, Liwei Yang, Sonny Green, and Rafferty Coope.
Who won Britain’s Got Talent 2026?
The Hawkstone Farmers Choir won the 2026 title, becoming the first choir to ever win BGT. They received £250,000 and will perform at the Royal Variety Performance.
Where can I watch Britain’s Got Talent 2026?
In the UK, watch on ITV1, ITVX, or STV. Internationally, it’s available on Pluto TV (US), 7plus (Australia), and Amazon Prime Video (Canada).
Did Matty Juniosa win BGT 2026?
No — Matty Juniosa finished fourth overall. He earned two Golden Buzzers (from Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden) but didn’t win the final.
What’s the difference between BGT and AGT?
BGT (Britain’s Got Talent) is the UK version, while AGT (America’s Got Talent) is the US equivalent. Both follow the same talent competition format with Golden Buzzers, semi-finals, and live finals.
When does Britain’s Got Talent 2027 start?
BGT typically airs new seasons in early spring. BGT 2026 auditions started in February 2026, so BGT 2027 is expected to premiere around February 2027 on ITV.
Want more TV reviews, reality TV moments and entertainment news? Visit Watch Full Story — your go-to source for real reviews and real reactions.
