Britain's Got Talent fans left divided as magician Harry Moulding crowned winner
Harry Moulding has won the 2025 Britain's Got Talent final, and fans are split over the decision.
After a number of weeks and hundreds of acts performing in front of the judges, the magician from Blackpool beat out 10 others to be crowned the winner.
Harry, 24, from Blackpool, has earned himself £250,000 and will perform at the Royal Variety Performance in front of the royal family.
But fans have been left split over the fan vote.
Taking to X, fans have voiced their divided opinion over the magician's win.
Some were pleased, with one saying: "I'm so pleased for this guy, he is what a great variety act should be and really likeable guy, I can see him presenting a show on TV and we need more people on TV like him, well done Harry."
Another said: "He was absolutely brilliant this series he deserved to win."
A third added: "Congratulations Harry. Such a likeable and talented young man."
However, others were not too fond of the choice.
One said: "Only won because he jumped out of a plane. Totally undeserved."
"British public ruining things again," another added.
Harry is a magician from the North West, with his website saying: "Harry has performed at hundreds of events across the UK and worldwide, including intimate magic shows as well as hosting to audiences of thousands. "
First starting magic at just 11 years old. Harry entered magic competitions as a youngster and won various trophies.
And here it is, the big one... 🏆 Your WINNER of #BGT Series 18 is.... HARRY MOULDING! Huuuge congratulations, you have been absolutely sensational! 👏👏👏#BritainsGotTalent #BGTFinal pic.twitter.com/gVQaVEI9c4
— BGT (@BGT) May 31, 2025
When Harry left school, he joined the cast of the Award-Winning House of Illusion Magic and Mystery Theatre Show in Spain.
His magic performances left the audience and judges stunned during his time on Britain's Got Talent.
A surprise proposal as part of his semi-final act left viewers of the ITV show "in tears".
Harry received the golden buzzer from KSI in the semis, meaning he was straight into the final.
His card trick act for the final featured a video of him skydiving out of a plane.
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After his win, Harry fell to his knees in shock.
Speaking after to Ant and Dec, he said: "I can't believe what is going on, thank you everyone so so much.
"I genuinely feel like everyone has been behind me. This has been the most incredible journey.'
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