BGT viewers make same comment moments into live semi-final
The show opened with a live performance from Steps and the cast of 'Here & Now', a new jukebox musical that uses the music of Steps.
Together, the band and cast sang 'Tragedy' to mark the last live semi-final of this series of BGT.
Following the act, BGT viewers took to social media to share their thoughts on the performance.
True POP PERFECTION! 👌
We were living for our opening Guest Act, the cast of 'Here & Now' with none other than pop music icons, Steps! #BGT #BritainsGotTalent pic.twitter.com/dQsPTHmNPd — BGT (@BGT) May 24, 2025
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one ITV viewer said: 'Claire's voice from steps still incredible.'
Another fan said, 'The Steps musical looks like a blast.'
A third said: 'Wow, they really nailed this steps thing on #BGT.'
When is Britain's Got Talent final 2025?
The live final of Britain's Got Talent will air next Saturday (May 31) at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
It is the first year that the popular show hasn't aired semi-finals every weeknight at the end of May, as scheduling changes were changed to weekly slots by ITV bosses earlier this year.
The iconic golden buzzer now also appears during the live shows, with one act being sent straight to the final each week.
Previously, the golden buzzer had only featured during audition rounds since it was launched back in series eight.
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What does the winner of BGT get?
Through the years there have been 16 winners of BGT, from comedian Viggo Ven to dog act Ashleigh and Pudsey and dance group Diversity.
This year the winner of BGT will take home a prize of £250,000 and they are given the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in front of the royal family.
In the ITV show's first three years, winners won a prize of £100,000 while the biggest winners were Ashleigh and Pudsey with a prize pot of £500,000 in 2012.
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