Start date teased for Britain's Got Talent

The first trailer is out!

Author: Alex RossPublished 25th Mar 2024

It's been on our screens since 2007, but it seems like there's no sign of Britain's Got Talent slowing down, with series 17 due to begin later in 2024 with hosts Ant and Dec.

After filming for the 2024 series kicked off in London on 24th January, ITV/STV bosses have now teased the start date, leaving fans VERY excited!

When does Britain's Got Talent start?

No official start date has been confirmed for the 2024 series just yet, but a first-look trailer released on Saturday 23rd March did tease the series is 'coming soon'.

The post read: 'Britain... BGT is back! ⭐Coming soon to ITV1 and ITVX'. (sic)

Series 16 started on Saturday 15th April 2023.

When were the auditions for Britain's Got Talent?

Filming for series 17 kicked off on Wednesday 24th January at the London Palladium. Filming in London took place between 24th-28th January.

The auditions then moved to Manchester between 6th-11th February.

When are the Britain's Got Talent 2023 live shows?

Although it hasn't yet been revealed when the 2024 live finals will take place, they usually air at the end of May, with episodes every night Monday-Friday at 8pm.

When is Britain's Got Talent final?

No final date has been given for the 2024 series just yet.

The 2023 final took place on Sunday 4th June at 7.30pm.

What channel is Britain's Got Talent on?

Britain's Got Talent will air on ITV/ITVX and STV/STV Player for viewers in Scotland.

What time is Britain's Got Talent on?

Britain's Got Talent isn't currently on TV at the moment.

How do the Golden Buzzer's work on Britain's Got Talent?

All four judges and hosts Ant and Dec are each given a 'Golden Buzzer' throughout the audition stages, which they can use on any act they like. The five acts who get given the Golden Buzzer are automatically sent through to the semi-finals,

It sounds like three out of four judges actually used their Golden Buzzers during the first day of auditions on Wednesday 24th January, but the acts haven't yet been identified.

Alesha Dixon then used her Golden Buzzer during the final London auditions on Sunday 28th January.

Ant and Dec used their Golden Buzzer during the first day of auditions in Manchester on Tuesday 6th February.

Who are the judges on Britain's Got Talent?

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli is once again back on the panel after he replaced David Walliams in 2023.

Bruno joins Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon.

Who hosts Britain's Got Talent?

After Ant McPartlin took a year off from showbiz in 2018 to focus on his recovery, Dec Donnelly presented the live Britain’s Got Talent shows on his own, for the first time in the show’s history.

However, Ant returned to the show in 2019, and the boys have been back together since!

Who won Britain's Got Talent 2023?

Viggo Venn, the Norwegian comedian won the 2023 series of Britain's Got Talent.

Check out all of the Britain's Got talent winners below:

Paul Potts

Paul Potts won the very first show in 2007 with his hugely impressive singing abilities.

George Sampson

Break dancer George Sampson won the show in 2008 at the age of just 14-years-old.

Diversity

Dance group Diversity won the show in 2009, with Ashley Banjo going on to become a TV presenter.

Spellbound

The 2010 series also saw a dance group win in the form of Spellbound, pictured here performing with singer Katherine Jenkins that year.

Jai McDowall

Singer Jai McDowall won the show in 2011.

Ashleigh and Pudsey

Dog performing act Ashleigh and Pudsey were winners of the 2012 series. However, Pudsey sadly passed away in July 2017.

Attraction

Another dance group won over the public in 2013, as Attraction used shadows and puppets to create beautiful spectacles - pictured here with actor Terry Crews.

Collabro

Singing group Collabro wowed viewers in 2014 with their performances of musical theatre songs.

Jules and Matisse

Britain's Got Talent saw its second dog act winner in 2015 with Jules and Matisse.

Richard Jones

Magician Richard Jones won the hearts of the nation in 2016.

Tokio Myers

Pianist and music producer Tokio Myers won the show in 2017, pictured here with BGT judge Amanda Holden.

Lost Voice Guy

Lost Voice Guy, real name Lee Ridley, won in 2018.

Colin Thackery

Colin Thackery won Britain's Got Talent 2019 with a heartwarming performance of 'Love Changes Everything'.

Jon Courtenay

Comedy singer Jon Courtenay was crowned the winner of the 2020 series! Jon was a favourite from his very first audition, picking up Ant and Dec's Golden Buzzer!

Axel Blake

Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer act, comedian Axel Blake, was crowned the 2022 winner of Britain's Got Talent, beating the likes of ventriloquist Jamie Leahy and singer Tom Ball.

Viggo Venn

Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn won the 2023 series of Britain's Got Talent with his high vis jacket inspired routine. He said he was happy to have captured 'Simon's heart' as well as the nation's.

Where is Britain's Got Talent filmed?

The auditions are filmed in London and Manchester, with 10 dates split between London’s Palladium and Manchester’s The Lowry.

The live-shows are filmed at the Fountain Studios in Wembley, London.

How does Britain's Got Talent work?

Anyone of any age is welcome to audition for Britain's Got Talent with any talent they want to show off. Previous performers have included singers, comedians, dancers, musicians, and dog acts to name a few.

The first round of auditions are held throughout the UK in autumn, followed by another round of auditions with the judges and an audience present in January or February.

If the judges give a majority vote of 'yes' to a contestant they go through to the next stage. The judges then deliberate on which of these acts to take forward to the semi-finals, where the viewers at home get involved in voting to keep their favourite acts in the competition. However, if a judge uses their Golden Buzzer at the audition stage, the act goes straight through to the semi-finals.

The winner of the final gets a cash prize as well as a spot in the next Royal Variety Performance.

Why was Britain’s Got Talent not on in 2021?

Unfortunately, the 15th series was postponed due to Government health guidelines and COVID-19 restrictions.

ITV bosses announced that the 2021 series of BGT, which was scheduled to start filming at the end of January, had been postponed in order to prioritise the safety and well-being of everyone involved in the production of the hit talent series.

In 2020, the show was also forced to halt recording due to the pandemic. However, last year the auditions for the show had already been filmed, therefore it was easier for the production team to film the live finals in a COVID-secure environment.

What is Britain's Got Talent: The Champions?

Following the main series, Simon Cowell announced plans for Britain's Got Talent: The Champions in 2019, featuring some of the most popular acts from the series around the world.

The judging panel remained the same for the show, with Simon, David, Alesha and Amanda sitting on the panel, whilst Ant and Dec hosted.

Who won Britain's Got Talent: The Champions?

Dance duo Twist and Pulse, who first appeared on BGT in 2010, were crowned the winners of Britain's Got Talent: The Champions on Saturday 5th October 2019.

The boys, Ashley Glazebrook and Glen Murphy, won the show ahead of the likes of MerseyGirls and Ukrainian sand artist Kseniya Simonova.

Has Britain's Got More Talent been axed?

Despite a number of TV spin-off shows getting axed in the past few years, Britain's Got More Talent is still going strong and the show is a favourite with viewers. It's hosted by Stephen Mulhern.

However, ITV bosses have confirmed that Britain's Got More Talent will be shown online only from 2020, with the hope they can reach a 'younger audience'.

An ITV spokesperson told the Daily Mirror: "As our 18-34 audience share continues to grow and viewing habits are changing, naturally we are listening to our viewers and focusing more on digital platforms in support of the main show."

How long has Britain's Got Talent been on TV?

Britain's Got Talent first aired on our TV screens way back in June 2007. Ant and Dec were the hosts of the show, with Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan on the judging panel.

Who has won Britain's Got Talent in the past?

To date, 15 different acts have won Britain's Got Talent. These range from singers, dancers, comedians, magicians and even dogs!

The first ever winner of the show was opera star Paul Potts, who wowed both the judges and audience with his stunning cover of 'Nessun Dorma'.

Who is the most successful Britain’s Got Talent winner?

It depends how you measure success - Paul Potts had a platinum-selling Number 1 album, Diversity had a number of sell out tours and took part in their own TV show. Ashley Banjo, Diversity's lead dancer, is also now a judge on Dancing On Ice.

Dancer George Sampson also enjoyed major success, as well as appearing in StreetDance 2, George landed roles in TV shows Waterloo Road and Mount Pleasant.

Dog act Ashley and Pudsey were very popular winners, and they went on to have their very own movie called Pudsey: The Movie. In 2017, Ashleigh announced the sad news that Pudsey had passed away.

Can I watch Britain's Got Talent on YouTube?

Although you can't watch Britain's Got Talent live on YouTube, the show does have its own official YouTube account. After every episode, the best auditions, performances and reactions are uploaded to the page for fans to watch.

Britain's Got Talent will return later this year.

Now read:

Britain's Got Talent 2023: Your ultimate recap

BGT winner Viggo Venn breaks silence after being booed during the final

15 things you probably didn't know about Ant and Dec

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