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BGT Fans Demand Live Audience Members to 'Shut up' in First Semi-Final
Nine acts perform live for a place in the grand final as the ITV competition opens its 2026 semi-finals.
- Britain's Got Talent begins its live semi-final stage on Saturday, April 25, 2026, airing on ITV1 and ITVX with the first of five broadcasts leading to the May 30 final.
- Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and KSI have returned for the show's 19th series, joined by hosts Ant and Dec following nine weeks of auditions that unearthed a wide array of talent.
- Winning acts receive a £250,000 cash prize and a spot at the Royal Variety Performance; nine golden buzzer acts, including front-runners AntiGravity, were selected this year.
- Special guest Alexandra Burke will deliver a tribute performance as Chaka Khan from the production The Chaka Khan Musical during the semi-finals.
- Amanda Holden credits the show's 19-year success to its 'intergenerational' appeal, while recently dismissing narratives of rivalry with Alesha Dixon to emphasize solidarity among judges.
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Britain’s Got Talent 2026 First Semi-Final Line-Up
It’s shaping up to be a dramatic Saturday night as Britain’s Got Talent heads into its first live semi-final of 2026. After weeks of auditions, the first batch of eight semi-finalists is now locked in and preparing to compete for a place in the grand final, as well as a chance at that coveted £250,000 prize and a spot at the Royal Variety Performance. The live show’s line-up delivers something for everyone, from dogs to humour to jaw-dropping ac…
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