Britain's Got Talent grand final date CONFIRMED as ITV reveal details for bumper movie-length event
One BGT act has hinted that he'll be back as a wildcard
FINAL TIME Britain's Got Talent grand final date CONFIRMED as ITV reveal details for bumper movie-length event
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BRITAIN'S Got Talent fans will need to stock up on popcorn as this year's final is going to be a bumper movie-length show.
Bosses at ITV have now confirmed the date for the hotly-anticipated live final - and it is going to be a good one.
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The Britain's Got Talent: Live Final will be almost three hours long
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KSI will be returning for the final
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The Britain's Got Talent: Live Final will run for a whopping two hours and 45 minutes.
Fans will be given their chance throughout the night to vote for who they want to see crowned the winner.
Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli will be on hand to give their final thoughts - as will KSI.
The Sun has revealed the influencer would be returning to BGT for both this weekend's live semi-final show and the Live Final.
KSI previously stood in for Bruno while he was filming Dancing With The Stars in the US, and for Simon following the tragic death of One Direction star Liam Payne.
This year's BGT: Live Final will take place on Saturday May 31 at the Hammersmith Apollo in West London.
It has now been confirmed the extra-long show will air from 7pm until 9.45pm on ITV1.
This year's full list of finalists is yet to be confirmed but one BGT star has dropped his biggest hint yet that he will be there.
Max Fox was eliminated a nail-biting semi-final, having previously been given the chance to audition after begging Simon to let him have a go.
The singer had shouted to Simon from his seat in the audience during a break in auditions.
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The crowd even demanded a Golden Buzzer moment and Amanda obliged.
But Max missed out on a place in the final after coming second in the public vote during a live semi-final.
He had belted out My Way for a second time and his performance prompted Simon and Amanda to get to their feet and give him a standing ovation.
Despite being voted out, Max has dropped a big clue that he will be making a surprise comeback on May 31.
Max has touted the idea of him being brought to the Live Final as a wildcard performance.
Following his elimination from BGT, he wrote on Instagram: 'What a ride! 😍
'Last night my Britain's Got Talent journey came to an end - but I've never felt prouder.
'From standing in the audience with a dream in my heart… to singing on that stage in front of millions, this experience has been nothing short of life-changing. I've waited 19 years for that moment - and every second of it was worth it.
'To everyone who voted, shared kind words, and believed in me - thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your support has meant more than you'll ever know.
'This might be the end of BGT for now… or maybe not - wildcard, anyone?'
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Singer Max Fox has hinted he could return for the final
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