Tonight (Saturday, March 28, 2026), Britain’s Got Talent viewers are in for a spectacular treat as Japanese aerial artist Mizuki Shinagawa brings her breathtaking silks performance to the stage in Episode 5 of the 2026 series.

The official BGT teaser promises a “glorious” and “dazzling spectacle” as Mizuki creates “art in the air,” taking the audience to dizzying heights with her precise choreography and undeniable star quality.

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Her high-flying aerial silks routine is expected to combine power, grace, and emotional depth in one visually stunning package.

Who Is Mizuki Shinagawa on BGT 2026?

Mizuki Shinagawa (品川 瑞木) is a 28-year-old aerialist from Tokyo, Japan, widely regarded as one of the most talented and innovative performers in modern aerial arts.

Inspired by the anime Kaleido Star as a child, she began training in gymnastics and contortion before specialising in aerial silks.

She trained at the prestigious École Nationale de Cirque in Montréal, Canada, graduating in 2018.

Since then, she has built an impressive international career, performing with the world-famous Cirque du Soleil — most notably in the acclaimed show KOOZA, where she delivers a powerful and confident solo aerial silks act.

Major Achievements

  • Bronze Medal at the 40th Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in Paris (2019) — the first bronze ever awarded in the Aerial Silks category.
  • Performed with Cirque du Soleil in KOOZA.
  • Works as a freelance aerial artist, choreographer, coach, and show director.
  • Runs creative projects including Cirque Work and Gasha Cirque Work.
  • Boasts a strong social media following (@mizukishina on Instagram with over 96K followers), where she shares stunning training and performance videos.

Mizuki is known for her fluid yet powerful style, emotional expression, and ability to push the boundaries of aerial fabric work.

What to Expect Tonight on BGT 2026

In her BGT audition, Mizuki is set to deliver a high-impact aerial silks routine filled with complex drops, wraps, spins, and artistic storytelling high above the stage. The teaser describes it as a performance that will make viewers “lose yourself in her precise choreography and unmistakable star quality.”

With her Cirque du Soleil pedigree and award-winning background, Mizuki enters as one of the strongest circus/aerial acts of the season — joining previous standout performers like Paul Nunnari (wheelchair aerialist) in showcasing the beauty and danger of aerial arts on BGT.

Will her dazzling routine impress Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and KSI enough to earn a Golden Buzzer? The judges have already seen some incredible acts this year, but Mizuki’s world-class experience makes her a serious contender.

Don’t miss it!
Tune in tonight at 6:45 PM on ITV1, ITVX, and STV (approximately 11:15 PM IST). The full audition is expected to be uploaded shortly after on the official Britain’s Got Talent YouTube channel.

Follow Mizuki on Instagram @mizukishina for more of her incredible aerial creations.

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