Britain’s Got Talent gets £100m makeover to make it ‘bigger than Strictly’

A Britain's Got Talent favourite is still in hospital after a terrifying injury sustained during the grand finale of this year's competition. A performer from the Ssaulabi Performance Troupe was whisked away to hospital just as the ITV talent show wrapped up earlier this month.The injury reportedly occurred during a daring aerial stunt in the live final, which ended with vocalist Sydnie Christmas taking the 2024 title. The mishap unfolded when two members of the Korean martial arts ensemble accidentally crashed into each other mid-air instead of breaking a wooden block.

Britain’s Got Talent’s live final on Sunday night, 2 May, had audiences on the edge of their seats, as the live show encountered an unfortunate mishap. Eagle-eyed viewers spotted a member of Korean taekwondo stars Ssaulabi Performance Troupe suffering a freak accident as they performed in front of the judges. During their performance, in which the troupe smashed planks whilst being thrown in the air, two members collided mid air, as one came tumbling down to the ground.

The voting percentages for the final of Britain's Got Talent have been revealed after Sydnie Christmas bagged the win during Sunday (2 June) evening's grand final - pocketing the whopping £250,000 cash prize while also securing a slot to sing at the Royal Variety Performance later this year. It has been confirmed that Sydnie took 27% of the public vote after wowing judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli with her rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow during the final. While Magician Jack Rhodes, who placed second, had 15.8% of the public vote behind him.Troupe Haribow had the lowest votes of the evening with 3.1%.

Simon Cowell has responded to claims that the winner of this year's Britain's Got Talent was a 'fix'. Singer Sydnie Christmas was crowned the 2024 winner during the live final on Sunday night (2 June) which saw her burst into floods of tears as the stage was covered in confetti.The young singer's rendition of Somewhere Over The Rainbow saw her steal the show and scoop up the whopping £250,000 cash prize, while also securing a slot to sing at the Royal Variety Performance later this year.

It appears that Amanda Holden's position on Britain's Got Talent has been pretty much "established". Although the 2024 series isn't over yet, it seems like fans may enjoy their favourite judge on the panel for another couple of years. The star managed to put Simon Cowell on the spot during the grand finale which aired on Sunday June 2.

Singer Sydnie Christmas burst into floods of tears as she was crowned winner of Britain's Got Talent 2024 in tonight's live final (Sunday, 2 June).They will now go on to perform in front of members of the Royal Family at the Royal Variety Performance on Friday, 22 November, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. And that’s not the only prize - they also walk away with a huge £250,000 prize pot.

Britain's Got Talent fans were left frustrated as the series final aired on Sunday, 2 June, declaring that it was "ruined" because of the passionate reactions from the live audience. During the highly-anticipated final, viewers complained about the overwhelming crowd noise - predominantly booes - which regularly interrupted former Strictly star Bruno Tonioli's commentary during the first few acts.

Fans were left confused after Bruno Tonioli appeared to face 'boos' during the live Britain's Got Talent final on Sunday, 2 June.The unexpected response came as Bruno was being interviewed by hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly about the evening's performances. The Italian choreographer, who is a fresh face on the BGT judging panel after replacing David Walliams, shared his enthusiasm for the show, saying: "I enjoyed it so much! And as long as they want me, I'm on it, because obviously I haven't done it before and they allow me to be myself.They have all been so supportive, and for me, every show is an adventure, and that's how I approach it.

Peter Andre surprised fans with an unexpected cameo during the Britain's Got Talent final.The Mysterious Girl singer popped up in magician Trixy's act, leaving the audience and judges gobsmacked.The magic began when Simon Cowell was asked to pick a number between one and 52, with the TV personality choosing number 34. Trixy then revealed his phone list pairing musicians with numbers, and under 34 was none other than Peter Andre.

Britain's Got Talent may be known as a rather happy show with its dancing dogs and singing children, but as the 17th series draws to a close, it's rather unsurprising that there have been some behind-the-scenes scandals. From doggy fraud, to fix accusations, and one judge being booted off the show, BGT has certainly hit headlines over the years, with some of these scandals looming larger than others.

The Britain's Got Talent live final has been an emotional rollercoaster for one of the contestants, who was spotted shedding tears on the London underground mere hours before the big event. Sydnie Christmas, 28, isn't overwhelmed by the pressure of performing live, but rather she's been brought to tears by sheer happiness after receiving a social media follow from one of her musical heroes.

Amanda Holden has been back on screens over recent weeks for the current series of Britain's Got Talent, and was even joined by her youngest daughter Hollie in a recent episode.The 12-year-old sat alongside judge Simon Cowell's son Eric, with the two youngsters even running onto the stage to hit the golden buzzer for act Haribow's audition. And following Hollie's rogue TV appearance, a source has told OK! that we may be seeing a lot more of her as Amanda has plans to turn her into a 'big star'.

During Wednesday night’s Britain’s Got Talent live semi-final, viewers flooded to social media fearing one act may and in tragedy. On Wednesday 29 May, American sword swallower Heather Holliday, 38, put on a particularly daring performance that sparked complaints to Ofcom. Viewers were horrified as Heather plunged an array of swords down her throat right in front of the judging panel, which left Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon cringing.

Britain's Got Talent returned for its third live semi-final, but viewers were left feeling miffed as they believed that the first performance of the night had been given an "unfair advantage" as the show began. Hosts Ant and Dec shared some banter with judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and Bruno Tonioli before announcing the evening's inaugural act.

Fans of Britain's Got Talent have expressed their outrage and reported the show to Ofcom following what they called a 'distasteful' audition. On Saturday, drag act Chantaaaal, who describes herself as a French femme fatale, took to the stage in hopes of securing a spot in the live semi-finals.

The Britain's Got Talent live semi-finals are gracing our screens this week and, as per usual, Amanda Holden has been turning heads with her fabulous outfits and beauty looks – and it turns out that one of her go-to beauty products is a budget-friendly high street find. Amanda's make-up artist Christian Vermaak shared some snaps of the star on his Instagram page, revealing that he uses Ardell Wispies lashes to create Amanda's flawless make-up looks.These lashes, which feature an invisible band and feathery, fanned-out hairs, can be picked up for just £6 from Boots.The affordable Ardell lash kit includes two strips of lashes, which can be reused multiple times if looked after properly, along with a tube of Duo lash adhesive.

While Britain’s Got Talent features a host of comedy acts on stage each year, some of the funniest moments of the show actually take place when presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly tease the judges between performances. During the second semi final on Tuesday 28 May, the spotlight was turned on Simon Cowell as Ant and Dec made fun of Simon’s late return to the judges’ desk during the live show the night before.

We're just weeks away from the Britain's Got Talent finale - and now ITV has confirmed exactly when the show's 2024 winner will be crowned. The talent competition returned last month with its 16th series hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly and after weeks of auditions, the show is about to begin its daily live shows. Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Bruno Tonioli will be back on the judging panel for the semi-finals and now ITV has revealed when the finale is set to air live.

Saturday evening's episode of Britain's Got Talent saw opera singer Natalie Choquette take to the stage, with her act containing an unconventional twist which left viewers feeling 'disgusted'.The singer, who hails from Montreal in Canada, performed a rendition of Nessun Dorma for the audition, but had decorated the stage with a dinner table. Spaghetti and meatballs was laid out on the table, with judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Bruno Tonioli and Alesha Dixon invited to join Natalie around it.

Saturday's episode of Britain's Got Talent showcased an awe-inspiring magic trick by couple Jay and Joss, who took the audience on a journey to the future.The magic and illusionist duo performed a wedding-themed routine that left judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli completely stunned. However, some fans believe they have 'figured out' the trick as they took to social media to debunk it. During the episode, which also saw Bruno later press his golden buzzer, the couple began their audition by sharing the story of how they met at the world's largest magic convention.