The audition phase of Britain’s Got Talent Series 19 (2026) has officially wrapped up, and the spotlight now turns to the live semi-finals. With Ant & Dec hosting and judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and KSI on the panel, fans can look forward to high-stakes performances starting in late April/early May 2026.
A total of around 40 acts will compete across five semi-final nights (with roughly 8 acts per show).
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Confirmed Golden Buzzer Semi-Finalists
| 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 |
These acts received an automatic pass to the live semi-finals after wowing the judges during auditions:
- Paul Nunnari (Golden Buzzer: Simon Cowell)
Australian former Paralympian and wheelchair aerialist who delivered a gravity-defying, emotional silks routine that left Simon speechless and moved the entire audience. - Rafferty Coope (Golden Buzzer: KSI)
16-year-old magician from Winchester who blended magic with live music (including a piano rendition of “Don’t Stop Believin’”). KSI was so excited he famously stomped on the buzzer with his foot. - Antigravity (Golden Buzzer: Alesha Dixon)
Multimedia dance group from Ukraine that created a spectacular real-life video game experience. Their innovative performance had the judges fighting over who would press the Golden Buzzer. - Hawkstone Farmers Choir (Golden Buzzer: Amanda Holden)
Heartwarming choir of British farmers who performed Elbow’s “One Day Like This”. Amanda was moved to tears by their community spirit and powerful group vocals. - Ted Hill (Golden Buzzer: Ant & Dec)
Clever comedian who delivered a hilarious science-themed PowerPoint stand-up routine with a personal twist about autism and ADHD. - Matty Juniosa (Matty J) (Golden Buzzer: Simon Cowell)
Filipino singer based in Glasgow who stunned with a powerful, emotional cover of Prince’s “Purple Rain”. - Braunstone Community Primary School (Golden Buzzer: Stacey Solomon – Guest Judge)
Joyful school choir and dance group (ages 8–46, including pupils and headmaster) who turned their performance into an energetic “Friday rave” style assembly. Stacey called it one of the best feelings in the world.
Other Notable Acts Expected in the Semi-Finals
In addition to the Golden Buzzers, the judges selected strong audition standouts during deliberation day. Likely semi-finalists include:
- Niamh Noade (singing harpist with angelic vocals)
- Mizuki Shinagawa (dazzling aerial silks artist)
- MC Tazo (high-energy Geordie rapper/dancer)
- Mega Unity (cinematic dance crew)
- Celestial (spectacular drone show)
- Anastasiia & Salsa (graceful dog dancing duo)
- Nancy Tilley (powerful 11-year-old drummer)
- James Phelan (award-winning magician and nephew of Paul Daniels)
- Glantaff Boys (Welsh boys’ choir)
What to Expect in the Live Semi-Finals
The semi-finals will air weekly on ITV1 and ITVX, with each episode featuring a mix of Golden Buzzer acts and chosen auditionees. Expect emotional stories, jaw-dropping variety, high-energy dance, magic, singing, and plenty of surprises.
Public voting will play a major role — only the top act from each semi-final advances automatically, with possible judge wildcards adding extra drama.
How to Watch
- Live semi-finals begin soon (check ITV schedule for exact dates — one semi-final shifted due to Eurovision).
- Stream on ITVX.
- Follow @BGT on social media for clips, voting info, and behind-the-scenes content.
Early Predictions for BGT Semifinals
Golden Buzzer favourites like Paul Nunnari (inspirational story), Rafferty Coope (youth + viral appeal), Antigravity (innovation), and the Hawkstone Farmers Choir (community heart) are strong contenders to reach the final.
However, a surprise standout from the non-Golden Buzzer acts could easily steal the show.
The 2026 series has already been praised for its fresh energy thanks to KSI’s presence and a strong mix of heartfelt and spectacular acts.
Who is your favourite semi-finalist so far? Will a Golden Buzzer act win the series, or will an underdog rise up? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
Stay tuned for full semi-final schedules, performance order, and live updates as Britain’s Got Talent 2026 heads into the live shows. ✨
