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Britain’s Got Talent confirms live final date as 2026 series to come to dramatic close in weeks

Eight acts have been confirmed to be in this year’s live final so far...

Ant and Dec for Britain's Got Talent, stood on a stage in front of a blue curtain

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Published: Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 5:01 pm

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ITV has confirmed when fans can expect the next Britain’s Got Talent champion to be crowned – and there isn’t long to wait!

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The live final of the 2026 series will air on Saturday 30 May at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

So far, there have been four semi-finals, with eight acts confirmed to be in this year’s live final.

The two acts that made it through the fourth semi-final on Saturday (17 May) were poet Sonny Green and magician Rafferty Coope.

They’ll be joined in the final by Singer Matty Juniosa, dog act Anastasiia and Salsa and dance group LMA.

Also through to the final are magician Fabian Fox, fire-juggler Liwei Yang, and comedian Ted Hill, while fans can also expect two more finalists to be confirmed during the fifth and last semi-final on Saturday.

Simon Cowell wearing a bizarre bald cap and long thin nose, with red-tinted glasses on, sitting on the BGT panel alongside Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden, who are smiling at what they're watching.

Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell on Britain's Got Talent. Thames

The 19th season of the series returned to our screens in February, introducing viewers to a new cohort of performers.

There is also a new face on the BGT panel this time around, with KSI replacing Bruno Tonioli after he stepped down due to scheduling conflicts.

KSI, who had previously stepped in for the Italian dancer and choreographer temporarily in 2025, is joined by returning judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon.

Presenting duo Ant & Dec are also back as hosts of the popular series.

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Last year's edition of Britain's Got Talent saw magician Harry Moulding crowned the winner, after he was put straight through to the final by KSI, who pressed the live show golden buzzer.

Moulding won a life-changing £250,000 and the opportunity to perform at the Royal Variety Performance.

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Britain's Got Talent returns on Saturday 23 May 2026 at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

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