BGT viewers say finalist was 'robbed' after Harry Moulding crowned 2025 winner
The winner of Britain's Got Talent 2025 has been announced - but many viewers are disappointed and think 'a finalist was robbed' as Harry Moulding was crowned winner
After three gruelling months of auditions and five live semi-finals, the champion of Britain's Got Talent 2025 has been declared. Harry Moulding, a 24 year old magician from Blackpool, has bagged the whopping £250,000 prize and secured a spot at the Royal Variety Performance.
Harry made it to the final of Britain's Got Talent last night (May 31) after being fast-tracked when guest judge KSI hit the golden buzzer during the semi-finals. His heart-warming act involved using his magic to assist another chap named Harry in proposing to his girlfriend Jess. His final performance was an epic "Magician: Impossible" spectacle where he pulled out all the stops, delivering his most daring stunt yet for a blockbuster reveal.
Harry, who began practising magic tricks at the age of 10, won the majority of votes over his 10 fellow semi-finalists, including gymnast Binita who came third, and The Blackouts who were runners up, reports the Manchester Evening News. However, some viewers of Britain's Got Talent have claimed that The Blackouts were 'robbed' of their victory.
On X, one viewer exclaimed: "Blackouts have been robbed #bgt," while another stated: "#theblackouts have been robbed, they were in my humble opinion the best act of the night. #BGTFinal #bgt." A third commented: "Sorry but The Blackouts were well and truly robbed tonight!! #TheBlackouts #BGT."
Twitter was ablaze with opinions after the latest Britain's Got Talent, as one viewer exclaimed: "The Blackout's were my winners from the auditions. They've just been robbed!" and another agreed: "Blackouts robbed. #BGT."
One other viewer shared similar sentiments, stating: "The blackouts were INCREDIBLE!! They should of won! #bgt," while another chimed in with: "Nah sorry but #blackouts and #JasmineRice were robbed, easily the best of the night #BGTFinal."
In a heartfelt moment speaking with hosts Ant and Dec immediately following his triumph, Harry declared: "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, thank you!"
The rising talent garnered accolades from all corners of the judging panel, including Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and Bruno Tonioli for his standout performance. Alesha expressed her admiration saying: "Every time we see you, you up the level, you take it to the next level and your imagination and the way you present your act is just astonishing. You're so likeable."
Along with her praises, the former Mis-Teeq sensation also voiced that Harry had a "good chance" at the victory, affirming that she was "rooting" for him to secure the title.
Amanda, formerly gracing the West End stages, resonated with Alesha's view and was visibly moved by Harry's dedication to representing Blackpool with his act. Simon added his commendation, remarking how Harry was "so good, but so humble" and commended the magician's choice to go all out for the grand finale.
He further commented: "This show, genuinely, is about finding people like you who, for whatever reason, haven't had the break they deserve. And you do deserve this break, I really think the audience are going to get behind you.
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