This season of Britain’s Got Talent is coming to a close with the grand final right around the corner. Hundreds of acts have been whittled down to just a handful in the hopes of winning the £250,000 grand prize and the chance to appear at the Royal Variety Performance.
Show bosses have confirmed that this year’s live final will air on Saturday, May 30 at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
For those who can’t tune in live, the final and the entire 19th season will be available on demand after airing.
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There have been four semi-finals of the 2026 season so far, with eight acts through to this year’s final as things stand.
Magician Rafferty Coope and poet Sonny Green made it through in the most recent semi-final, joining the likes of comedian Ted Hill, singer Matty Juniosa, and dog act Anastasiia & Salsa.
Also in the final are dance group LMA with Sadeck Berrabah, magician Fabian Fox, and fire juggler Liwei Yang.
The fifth and final semi-final will take place on Saturday, May 23, with two more acts set to progress to the last round.
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KSI sent Liwei Yang straight to the final with his Live Golden Buzzer, calling the act “phenomenal” and “magical”.
Amanda Holden advanced Matty Juniosa with her Live Golden Buzzer, while Alesha Dixon chose LMA and Sadeck Berrabah to receive hers and head to the final.
Simon Cowell used his Live Golden Buzzer on Sonny Green during the latest semi-final after being moved by his powerful poem dedicated to his sons.
Britain’s Got Talent’s live final will air on Saturday, May 30 at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
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