ITV Britain's Got Talent 2025 final line up confirmed as fans say 'ridiculous'
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The 2025 Britain's Got Talent finals line-up has been revealed, showcasing 12 acts that have stood out from the multitude of hopefuls.
In a break from tradition, this year's semi-finals have aired every Saturday rather than the usual consecutive nights within a single week, adding a new dynamic to the competition. There was also a fresh twist introduced – the Golden Buzzer made its semi-final debut.
Each Saturday, judges were given the chance to send one act directly to the final with the coveted Golden Buzzer, while the public voted in another to proceed. In the nail-biting final semi-final, magician Harry Moulding wowed guest judge KSI, earning himself the series' last Golden Buzzer spot with an extraordinary audience name-guessing illusion, supported by judges Bruno Tonioli, Alesha Dixon, and Amanda Holden.
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The performance reached its pinnacle with an unexpected proposal for one Jesse, meticulously orchestrated with her significant other.
Adding to the excitement, the nation picked nine year old gymnastics whiz Binita Chetry as their finalist, which led Simon Cowell to herald: "This is what I call a moment where a star is born," as per Mirror's scoop, reports Belfast Live.
Anticipation is high for next Saturday's much-awaited BGT final. Ant and Dec caught up with an overjoyed Binita who shared she was "very happy" and looking forward to the showdown next week.
The finale line-up has been announced, featuring a dazzling array of 12 acts ready to battle it out. Among them are Binita and Harry, LED Dance Group The Blackouts, singers Vinnie McKee and Stacey Leadbeatter, guitarist Olly Pearson, and the flamboyant drag queen opera singer Jasmine Rice.
Completing the list are dance troupe Ping Pong Pang, the witty Joseph Charm, and the emotive Post Office choir Hear Our Voice.
However, not everyone's thrilled by the selection, with disgruntled viewers airing their grievances online. One exasperated fan remarked: "Once again those voting on #BGT are ridiculous! ! !" A second expressed discontent, stating: "#BGT needs to change its name to #BHT. Britain HAD talent."
#BGT.
And a comment read: "God #BGT has gone down the skids so boring these acts."
While another lamented: "Well there's about 4 worth watching in the final. Probably get through it in 30 mins."
But for some, the line-up hit all the right notes, with a viewer particularly impressed by Harry: "That magician Harry absolutely blew my mind."
Set your reminders for the grand finale on Saturday (May 31), airing from 7pm to 9.45pm on ITV1, with the winner revealed live. The triumphant act will win a hefty £250,000 prize and secure a spot at the Royal Variety Show.
It's worth noting that the prize money has increased since 2007, when the first series winners walked away with £100k.
Ashleigh Butler set a record by winning the largest sum in the show's history, a staggering half a million with her dog Pudsey. Last year, the triumphant Sydnie Christmas walked away with £250,000 and performed at the Royal Variety Show.
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