Britain's Got Talent's Jai McDowall unrecognisable after surgery – 13 years since show win

Singer Sydnie Christmas was crowned as the winner of Britain’s Got Talent during the final episode on Sunday 2 June - but fans continue to accuse the final of being a 'fix'.The young singer was a favourite from the beginning after being automatically put through to the semi-finals when Amanda Holden pressed her Golden Buzzer for her. Sydnie's rendition of Somewhere Over The Rainbow in Sunday's final 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. "I don't know what to say," she told Declan Donnelly after it was announced.

Jack Rhodes has finally broken his silence after fans expressed their disappointment over this year's Britain's Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas allegedly 'snubbing' him post-victory.The magician, who wowed audiences with his incredible acts, made it to the final three in the BGT final but was pipped to the post by songstress Sydnie. Sydnie, 28, was visibly overwhelmed as she was crowned the winner of the talent show, securing a hefty £250k prize and the coveted slot at the Royal Variety Performance. However, some viewers felt that she didn't give Jack, 27, the recognition he deserved, with one peeved fan posting on X, previously known as Twitter: "Sydnie not even acknowledging jack.

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.

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.

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 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.

Britain's Got Talent fans have been left furious as a little girl was seen crying on stage after the live results determined that her choir group was going home. On Saturday night's show on 25 May it was left to the judges to decide whether Japanese double dutch group Haribo or Ravi's Dream Team choir would be going through to the Grand Final, which will take place on Sunday, 2 June.The decision went to deadlock, after Bruno Tonioli picked Haribo to join magician Jack Rhodes in the final, whilst Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon chose Ravi's Dream Team.

Britain's Got Talent fans claim to have figured out how Jack Rhodes' winning magic trick works, following a 'big blunder'.The magician took to the stage at the second semi-final and wowed the judges with his creative act. Jack competed against seven other acts in a bid to win a spot in the upcoming grand final. He came out on top, with the public voting him as the best act, and all four of the judges - Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Bruno Tonioli - were stunned by his tricks.

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.

When 26 year old Jack Rhodes showcased his impressive magic act during the audition stages of Britain’s Got Talent, he revealed to hosts Ant and Dec that he didn’t have any family members in the audience to support him. At the time, he told them: “None of my family like magic, they’re not here,” so Ant kindly responded: “Tonight, we’re your family, Jack.” Jack replied to their sweet gesture by saying, “You can be my two dads,” as he walked to the stage and went on to wow Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Bruno Tonioli with his sleight of hand and mind tricks.

Opera singer Innocent Masuku is the new favourite to win ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent following his performance in the semi-final on Monday 27 May, according to bookmakers William Hill. He sang Hans Zimmer’s Now We Are Free from the movie Gladiator, wowing the judges and the public, who voted him through to the final.

Britain’s Got Talent act, and winner of the very first semi-final, Innocent Masuku revealed to the judges that he got married in-between his audition and live semi-final performance.The powerhouse opera singer took to the stage on Monday 27 May and gave an incredible performance where he received a standing ovation from all four judges as well as a huge amount of praise. When Innocent finished singing, Ant and Dec went to the judges for comments when Alesha Dixon said: “How do I sum it up? You’re the one to beat.” Amanda Holden added: “What’s amazing is how slight you are and I never see you take a breath then you do those notes that last forever.

Britain's Got Talent viewers were left scratching their heads last night as another impressive act was awarded the Golden Buzzer, sending them straight through to the live semi-finals.

Britain's Got Talent fans were left scratching their heads on Saturday night when the latest golden buzzer was awarded to a skating partnership. Duo Stardust, a married couple from Ukraine, were inspired to audition for the show by a similar act from the past. Skaters Billy and Emily had previously auditioned in 2015, and now years later, Duo Stardust hope to follow in their successful footsteps.

As this year’s Britain’s Got Talent series nears the grand final, ITV bosses are looking at giving the show a huge cash boost - rumoured to be worth around £100 million – and changing the format of the series so it runs for longer next year. In recent years, the show has run for around six to seven weeks from mid-April to the beginning of June, but the new plan is for BGT to start in February and be on air for three months.

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.