Britain’s Got Talent Series 19 kicked off in February 2026 and the audition rounds keep getting better with emotional, spectacular, and fun performances every week.
Hosted by Ant & Dec, the judges are Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and KSI. Guest judge Stacey Solomon stepped in during Episode 6.
Auditions in Birmingham and Blackpool have featured wheelchair aerialists, teen magicians, video-game dance, farmers’ choirs, powerful singers, and energetic school kids. As of 10 April 2026, seven Golden Buzzers have been awarded, sending those acts straight to the semi-finals.
Meet the Judges and Hosts
- Ant & Dec: Full of energy and banter.
- Simon Cowell: Honest and emotional.
- Amanda Holden: Quick with standing ovations.
- Alesha Dixon: Loves unique and heartfelt acts.
- KSI: Brings hype and viral reactions.
Stacey Solomon joined as guest judge in Episode 6 and delivered a memorable buzzer moment.
Golden Buzzer Acts – Automatic Semi-Finalists Here are all seven confirmed Golden Buzzer winners so far:
- Paul Nunnari (Simon Cowell, Episode 1) — Australian former Paralympian delivered a mesmerizing, emotional wheelchair aerial silks routine that left Simon speechless.
- Rafferty Coope (KSI, Episode 2) — 16-year-old magician blended magic and music; ended with KSI’s famous foot-stomp on the buzzer.
- Antigravity (Alesha Dixon, Episode 3) — Multimedia dance group created a stunning real-life video game spectacle.
- Hawkstone Farmers Choir (Amanda Holden, Episode 4) — Heartfelt choir of British farmers sang “One Day Like This” and moved Amanda to tears.
- Ted Hill (Ant & Dec, Episode 5) — Clever comedian with a science-themed PowerPoint stand-up about autism and ADHD.
- Matty Juniosa (Matty J) (Simon Cowell, Episode 5) — Filipino singer wowed everyone with a powerful cover of Prince’s “Purple Rain”.
- Braunstone Community Primary School (Stacey Solomon, Episode 6 – 4 April) — Over 100 pupils and their headmaster brought joyful singing, dancing, and comedy in a lively “Friday rave” style school assembly performance. Alesha praised it as something “all schools should roll out.”
Top Standout Auditions So Far Early highlights include Niamh Noade (angelic singing harpist), Celestial (spectacular drone show), Anastasiia & Salsa (dog dancing duo), Mizuki Shinagawa (dazzling aerial silks), MC Tazo (high-energy Geordie rapper), Mega Unity (cinematic dance crew), and Nancy Tilley (powerful young drummer).
Latest Episode – 4 April 2026 (Episode 6) Stacey Solomon awarded the Golden Buzzer to Braunstone Community Primary School for their infectious energy. Other acts kept the variety high, with strong audience reactions across singing, magic, and unique performances.
Britain’s Got Talent 2026 – Key Contestants & Performances Table
| Act / Contestant | Act Type | Golden Buzzer By | Instagram Handle | Notes / Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Nunnari | Wheelchair Aerialist | Simon Cowell | @paulnunnari | Emotional silks routine; former Paralympian |
| Rafferty Coope | Musical Magician | KSI | @raffertycoope | Music-magic fusion; viral foot-stomp buzzer |
| Antigravity | Multimedia Dance Group | Alesha Dixon | @antigravitybgt (or team page) | Real-life video game spectacle |
| Hawkstone Farmers Choir | Farmers Choir | Amanda Holden | Search @hawkstonefarmerschoir | Heartfelt “One Day Like This” performance |
| Ted Hill | Comedian | Ant & Dec | Search @tedhillcomedy | Science-themed stand-up with personal twist |
| Matty Juniosa (Matty J) | Singer | Simon Cowell | @itsmemattyj | Powerful “Purple Rain” cover |
| Braunstone Community Primary School | School Choir & Dance | Stacey Solomon (Guest) | Search @braunstoneprimary | Joyful “Friday rave” style performance |
| Glantaf Boys Choir (Glantaff Boys) | Boys Choir | Advanced (All Yes) | @glantafboyschoir | Powerful Welsh vocals; Simon’s statue prank |
| James Phelan | Magician | Advanced | @phelanmagician | Award-winning magician; nephew of Paul Daniels |
| Mizuki Shinagawa | Aerial Silks Artist | Advanced | Search @mizukishinagawa | Dazzling Japanese aerial routine |
| MC Tazo | Rapper / Dancer | Advanced | Search @mctazo | High-energy Geordie original track |
| Mega Unity | Dance Crew | Advanced | Search @megaunity | Haunting cinematic choreography |
| Niamh Noade | Singing Harpist | Advanced | Search @niamhnoade | Angelic vocals with harp |
| Celestial | Drone Show | Advanced | @celestial_drones | Spectacular “Best of British” drone display |
Notes: Auditions are ongoing. Golden Buzzer acts skip to semi-finals. Most others advanced with four “Yes” votes.
What to Expect Next More audition episodes are still to air before the semi-finals begin. Early favourites include inspirational stories (Paul Nunnari), innovation (Antigravity), community heart (Hawkstone Choir & Braunstone School), clever comedy (Ted Hill), and powerful vocals (Matty J).
Watch on ITV and ITVX. Follow @BGT for official clips and updates.
Conclusion Series 19 of Britain’s Got Talent is delivering heart, humour, spectacle, and pure joy. From Paul Nunnari’s emotional aerials to Braunstone Primary School’s lively Golden Buzzer moment on 4 April, this season is full of unforgettable acts.

