Britain's Got Talent 2026 final start time, finalists and how to vote tonight
The Britain's Got Talent 2026 grand finale airs tonight on ITV1 from 7pm until 9.30pm, with 10 acts competing for a £250,000 prize and a spot at the Royal Variety Performance. Here is everything you need to know, including the full list of BGT 2026 finalists and how to cast your vote.
The winner of Britain's Got Talent 2026 will be crowned tonight.
ITV has cleared its schedule for a bumper edition of the much-loved, long-running talent show. Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI will return to the judging panel once again, with hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly overseeing proceedings.
However, it is the public vote alone that will determine which act takes the title. 10 acts are in contention, with five of them having secured their place via a golden buzzer. The remaining five were voted through by viewers during the five semi-final heats.
The live grand finale gets under way at 7pm and will broadcast on ITV1 for two and a half hours, with the winner announced just before the show concludes at 9.30pm.
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ITV bosses have teased that a "surprise guest act" will take to the stage on the night, with fans speculating it could be Alesha's band Mis-Teeq following news that the trio are reuniting to mark the 25th anniversary of their first album.
Former BGT contestant Susan Boyle has also fuelled rumours that she could be performing after unveiling a glamorous new look, sporting a blonde bob as she steps into a "new era".
Singer Matty Juniosa claimed the golden buzzer in the first semi-final, while dog act Anastasiia and Salsa were voted through by the public. On night two, dance group Sadeck Berrabah and LMA received the Golden Buzzer, with magician Fabian Fox earning his place in the next round via the public vote.
The third semi-final saw fire juggler Liwei Yang secure the golden buzzer, while viewers chose comedian Ted Hill to advance to the next stage of the competition.
In semi-final four, poet Sonny Green took the golden buzzer while magician Rafferty Coope was crowned the public's favourite, and finally, drone art collective Celstial claimed the last Golden Buzzer of the series with The Hawkstone Farmers Choir progressing thanks to the public vote.
Fans can cast their vote by visiting itv.com/vote. Simply type the web address into your browser or, if a QR code appears on screen during the show, scan it to be taken there directly. ITV recommend using your mobile phone for the best experience, though a tablet or computer will also work.
First-time voters will need to verify their mobile number before placing a vote — even if using a tablet or computer. To do so, click or tap 'Log In' and enter your UK mobile number. Once you receive the passcode via a free text message, simply enter it on the website and click or tap 'Verify Your Mobile'. You will then be prompted to create a memorable passcode to use each time you log in. Any open vote will automatically appear on the website when available.
Your device will remain registered and logged in to the website unless you choose to log out or delete your cookies. Should you do either, you will need to log back in to the voting website using your memorable passcode.
The fortunate winner will walk away with a life-changing £250,000 cash prize along with a coveted slot at The Royal Variety Show Performance later this year.
Britain's Got Talent final airs Saturday, May 30 at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX
