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Scotsman
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
BGT finalists 2025: full list of acts in series 18 final
Britain's Got Talent has locked in the line-up for its 2025 grand finale - and there are plenty of stars set to take part. After weeks of fierce live shows, the ITV show is very close to crowning a winner for series 18. The last of the semi-finals took place over the weekend and the two final spots were grabbed for the final. Ten acts will be looking to win a spot in the Royal Variety Performance - and a cash prize - this weekend (May 31). BGT has been airing its semi-finals over the course of five weeks - instead of on consecutive nights - for the first time in show history. ITV also brought back the golden buzzer for the previous live shows. The Series 18 grand final is set to air on Saturday (May 31). But who exactly will be competing for the win this year? Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers. 1 . The Blackouts The Blackouts have made it to the BGT series 18 final. They got the golden buzzer from Amanda Holden in the first semi-final. | Thames/ITV Photo: Thames/ITV Photo Sales 2 . Vinnie McKee Vinnie McKee impressed the audiences during the first BGT semi-final. He won the public vote and secured a spot in the 2025 final. | Thames/ITV Photo: Thames/ITV Photo Sales 3 . Olly Pearson Guitarist Olly Pearson rocked the stage again in the second semi-final. He got the golden buzzer from Simon Cowell and secured a place in the 2025 final. | Thames/ITV Photo: Thames/ITV Photo Sales 4 . Stacey Leadbeatter The public threw their support behind Stacey Leadbeatter in the second BGT semi-final - and she secured a place in the 2025 final after winning the audience vote. | Thames/ITV Photo: Thames/ITV Photo Sales
Scotsman
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
BGT finalists 2025: full list of acts in series 18 final
Britain's Got Talent has locked in the line-up for its 2025 grand finale - and there are plenty of stars set to take part. After weeks of fierce live shows, the ITV show is very close to crowning a winner for series 18. The last of the semi-finals took place over the weekend and the two final spots were grabbed for the final. Ten acts will be looking to win a spot in the Royal Variety Performance - and a cash prize - this weekend (May 31). BGT has been airing its semi-finals over the course of five weeks - instead of on consecutive nights - for the first time in show history. ITV also brought back the golden buzzer for the previous live shows. The Series 18 grand final is set to air on Saturday (May 31). But who exactly will be competing for the win this year? Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers. 1 . The Blackouts The Blackouts have made it to the BGT series 18 final. They got the golden buzzer from Amanda Holden in the first semi-final. | Thames/ITV Photo: Thames/ITV Photo Sales 2 . Vinnie McKee Vinnie McKee impressed the audiences during the first BGT semi-final. He won the public vote and secured a spot in the 2025 final. | Thames/ITV Photo: Thames/ITV Photo Sales 3 . Olly Pearson Guitarist Olly Pearson rocked the stage again in the second semi-final. He got the golden buzzer from Simon Cowell and secured a place in the 2025 final. | Thames/ITV Photo: Thames/ITV Photo Sales 4 . Stacey Leadbeatter The public threw their support behind Stacey Leadbeatter in the second BGT semi-final - and she secured a place in the 2025 final after winning the audience vote. | Thames/ITV Photo: Thames/ITV Photo Sales
Scotsman
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
BGT 2025 favourite: who is the fav to win series 18
Britain's Got Talent will be crowning its winner for 2025 very soon. Eight spaces in the grand final have already been claimed - but more are up for grabs. The fifth and final semi-final is set to be broadcast this weekend. ITV changed-up the formula this year with the live shows airing weekly instead of on consecutive nights. The remaining batch of semi-finalists are looking to book a place in the final of series 18 - but they will face stiff competition if they do make it. Betfred has issued odds on the potential winner - and there is a firm favourite. But who is being backed to win Britain's Got Talent in 2025? We've rounded up the stars who are in contention right now. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers. 1 . Jasmine Rice - 18/1 Drag Queen/ Opera singer Jasmine Rice is among the finalists for BGT 2025. She is 18/1 to win via Betfred. | ITV Photo: ITV Photo Sales 2 . Vinnie McKee - 16/1 Singer Vinnie McKee has made it to the BGT final after winning the public vote in one of the semi-finals. He is 16/1 to win via Betfred. | ITV/Thames Photo: ITV/Thames Photo Sales 3 . Ping Pong Pang - 14/1 Italian dance troupe Ping Pong Pang won the public vote in the third semi-final. They are 14/1 to win via Betfred. | ITV Photo: ITV Photo Sales 4 . Joseph Charm - 10/1 Comedian Joseph Charm wowed the judges again in the fourth semi-final on ITV - getting the golden buzzer and a path through to the final. He is currently 10/1 to win via Betfred | ITV Photo: ITV Photo Sales
Scotsman
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Who is the favourite to win BGT 2025? Latest odds
Britain's Got Talent has got a firm frontrunner as the show nears the 2025 grand final. There is just one more semi-final to take place after last night's (May 18) episode. Eight acts have now made it through to the show's conclusion later this month. But three more places - including a wildcard - are still up for grabs. The golden buzzer has returned for the semi-finals this year - in a series first twist. It has massively changed the way the live shows play out. Ahead of the fifth semi-final this week, Oddschecker has compiled the list of favourites to win the show. We've pulled together the frontrunners from longest to shortest odds. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers. 1 . Vinnie McKee - 18/1 Singer Vinnie McKee has made it to the BGT final after winning the public vote in one of the semi-finals. He is 18/1 to win via Oddschecker. | ITV/Thames Photo: ITV/Thames Photo Sales 2 . Ping Pong Pang - 16/1 Italian dance troupe Ping Pong Pang won the public vote in the third semi-final. They are 16/1 to win via Oddschecker. | ITV Photo: ITV Photo Sales 3 . Jasmine Rice - 14/1 Drag Queen/ Opera singer Jasmine Rice is among the finalists for BGT 2025. She is 14/1 to win via Oddschecker. | ITV Photo: ITV Photo Sales 4 . Olly Pearson - 14/1 11-year-old guitarist Olly Pearson sailed through to the BGT final after getting a golden buzzer in the semi-final. He is 14/1 to win via Oddschecker | ITV Photo: ITV Photo Sales
