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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Sweetest Showdown: Candy Crush Saga Crowns Its 2025 All Stars Champion With A Dazzling Diamond Ring from Icebox and $500,000
Candy Crush crowned its 2025 All Stars Champion, Tiago P. from Portugal at the epic live final in Los Angeles, awarding a share of the $1M prize pool and a custom Icebox championship ring Over 15 million players competed globally, as the finalists faced off in a high-stakes showdown to claim the coveted Candy Crush All Stars title Ten finalists from across the U.S. and beyond participated in the Live Final, including a father of 10 who plans to donate his winnings to charity and a first-time competitor, who trained everyday to master their gameplay strategy NEW YORK, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- After five weeks of high-stakes competition in one of the most epic tournaments in casual mobile gaming, Candy Crush Saga® has crowned its Candy Crush All Stars™ 2025 champion of the Live Final in Los Angeles. The Live Final was officially hosted by TV Personality and Tech Expert from The TODAY Show, Katie Linendoll, who led the 10 finalists into a head-to-head battle for their chance to clinch the coveted title. What started as a quiet evening routine after work turned into a half a million dollar victory for Tiago P. from Portugal, now officially the 2025 Candy Crush All Stars Champion. After five weeks of global competition and more than 15 million hopeful players competing in the in-game tournament, Tiago was invited to participate at the in-person Live Final and clinched the ultimate title in a heart racing round. Tiago walked away from the Live Final with $500,000 and a custom diamond encrusted championship ring from Icebox. "From day one, I approached the tournament like a mission," said Tiago. " Setting clear gameplay goals and pushing past them, one level at a time, is what got me here. My family was amazing, this win belongs to all of us. The Candy Crush community, the thrill of competition, and the support I've felt, it's been one of the most unforgettable journeys of my life." As for our other finalists, one of the closest competitors was second place runner-up, Ingrid R. from California, U.S. A player who approached the game with strategic precision, Ingrid described her tactic as "building the strongest game board possible" and sticking to a routine that helped her stay calm. She secured second place and a $250,000 prize. And rounding out the top three was Aalja B. from Atlanta, US, who balanced play with family life. "I've been playing for years to unwind," she said. "But when the tournament came around, I saw a chance to go all in. I'd never done something like this before and now I get to go home with $100,000." The 10 finalists represent the heart of the Candy Crush community spanning three decades in age, five different countries and a range of life experiences. From 26-year-old roofing entrepreneur Hayden S. from Texas, who called "everyone I knew" when he secured his place in the final, to 59-year-old Ken N. who is a Florida-based father of 10 who is a returning finalist and donates a portion of his winnings to a charity foundation which is personally close to him and his family. Now in its fifth year, the free to enter Candy Crush All Stars in-game tournament began on March 20, 2025, with over 15 million Crushers competing through multiple rounds for more than just bragging rights. To win an invite to the Live Final, players needed to move through each stage collecting as many All Stars purple Candies as possible, resulting in 11.4 Trillion Candies collected and 2.2 Billion levels played. "This year's tournament was our boldest yet, and we continue to be inspired by the passion and dedication from the Candy Crush community," said Luken Aragon, VP of Marketing for Candy Crush Saga at King. "Whether you're from a small town in Portugal or anywhere else in the world, if you love the game and you have the determination, you can win. That is the magic of Candy Crush Saga." Candy Crush Saga is free to download and play on iOS and Android. For more info on the game and upcoming tournaments, visit: © 2024 Ltd. "King", "Candy Crush", "Candy Crush All Stars" and associated marks and logos are trademarks of Ltd or related entities. For further information, images, or to arrange an interview, please contact:Candy Crush Saga – candycrush@ About Candy Crush Saga Candy Crush Saga® is one of the world's most popular mobile games. Millions of players around the globe match colorful candies in combinations of three or more to win points, defeat obstacles and progress through more than 18,000 levels. In November 2022, Candy Crush Saga celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Candy Crush Saga is available to download for free from the Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon App store, Windows App Store and Facebook. About King With a mission of Making the World Playful, King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world with more than 20 years of history of delivering some of the world's most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry, including the world-famous Candy Crush franchise, as well as other mobile titles such as Farm Heroes Saga. King games are played by more than 200 million monthly active users. King, part of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), has Kingsters in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona, Berlin, Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles and Malta. More information can be found at or by following us on LinkedIn, @lifeatking on Instagram, or @king_games on X. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Candy Crush Saga Sign in to access your portfolio
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
When is the Britain's Got Talent final 2025?
BRITAIN'S Got Talent 2025 is drawing to a close, with eight excellent acts having already qualified for the series showpiece. Two semi-finalists can still make it all the way to the live grand finale — here's everything you need to know so you don't miss it. 3 3 ITV bosses have confirmed the date for the highly anticipated Britain's Got Talent 2025 final. Running for a whopping two hours and 45 minutes, the Britain's Got Talent: Live Final gives fans the chance to vote for for a winner throughout the night. Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli will be on hand to give their final thoughts — as will influencer KSI. The Sun revealed KSI would be back for both the live semi-final and final. When is the Britain's Got Talent: Live Final 2025? The highly anticipated showpiece of Britain's Got Talent 2025 is officially scheduled to air on Saturday, 31st May. The sensational spectacle will kick off at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX. It marks the culmination of the show's 18th series, which featured a new format for both auditions and live shows. BGT 2025's new schedule This year's BGT started earlier than usual, with auditions commencing in February and live shows running weekly from late April. Unlike previous years, where the semi-finals were broadcast on consecutive nights, the 2025 series spread its semi-finals across several weeks, each one airing on a Saturday evening. This change allowed BGT to occupy an extended Saturday night slot throughout spring. Davina McCall makes emotional surprise appearance on Britain's Got Talent as Amanda Holden fights back tears Road to the Live Final The 2025 series introduced a significant twist: the Golden Buzzer was available during the semi-finals — not just the auditions. Each night, a judge or hosts Ant & Dec could send one act directly to the final, bypassing the public vote. Other finalists were determined by the public vote. As of May 22, 2025, the confirmed finalists are: Blackouts (Golden Buzzer) Olly Pearson (Golden Buzzer) Jasmine Rice (Golden Buzzer) Joseph Charm (Golden Buzzer) Vinnie McKee (Public vote) Stacey Leadbeatter (Public vote) Ping Pong Pang (Public vote) Hear Our Voices (Public vote) Despite being voted out, Max Fox also dropped a big clue that he will make a surprise comeback in the final. 3 Following his elimination from the show, he wrote on Instagram: 'What a ride! 'Last night my Britain's Got Talent journey came to an end — but I've never felt prouder. 'From standing in the audience with a dream in my heart… to singing on that stage in front of millions, this experience has been nothing short of life-changing. "I've waited 19 years for that moment — and every second of it was worth it. 'To everyone who voted, shared kind words, and believed in me — thank you from the bottom of my heart. "Your support has meant more than you'll ever know. 'This might be the end of BGT for now… or maybe not — wildcard, anyone?' The full list will be confirmed after the fifth semi-final, which takes place on Saturday, May 24, 2025 — a week before the final. On May 31 we will see the remaining acts compete for the coveted crown of BGT champion.
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Britain's Got Talent grand final date CONFIRMED as ITV reveal details for bumper movie-length event
One BGT act has hinted that he'll be back as a wildcard FINAL TIME Britain's Got Talent grand final date CONFIRMED as ITV reveal details for bumper movie-length event Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITAIN'S Got Talent fans will need to stock up on popcorn as this year's final is going to be a bumper movie-length show. Bosses at ITV have now confirmed the date for the hotly-anticipated live final - and it is going to be a good one. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 The Britain's Got Talent: Live Final will be almost three hours long Credit: Peter Jordan 4 KSI will be returning for the final Credit: AFP The Britain's Got Talent: Live Final will run for a whopping two hours and 45 minutes. Fans will be given their chance throughout the night to vote for who they want to see crowned the winner. Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli will be on hand to give their final thoughts - as will KSI. The Sun has revealed the influencer would be returning to BGT for both this weekend's live semi-final show and the Live Final. KSI previously stood in for Bruno while he was filming Dancing With The Stars in the US, and for Simon following the tragic death of One Direction star Liam Payne. This year's BGT: Live Final will take place on Saturday May 31 at the Hammersmith Apollo in West London. It has now been confirmed the extra-long show will air from 7pm until 9.45pm on ITV1. This year's full list of finalists is yet to be confirmed but one BGT star has dropped his biggest hint yet that he will be there. Max Fox was eliminated a nail-biting semi-final, having previously been given the chance to audition after begging Simon to let him have a go. The singer had shouted to Simon from his seat in the audience during a break in auditions. Britain's Got Talent branded a 'fix' by fuming viewers after 'wrong act' gets through to finals The crowd even demanded a Golden Buzzer moment and Amanda obliged. But Max missed out on a place in the final after coming second in the public vote during a live semi-final. He had belted out My Way for a second time and his performance prompted Simon and Amanda to get to their feet and give him a standing ovation. Despite being voted out, Max has dropped a big clue that he will be making a surprise comeback on May 31. Max has touted the idea of him being brought to the Live Final as a wildcard performance. Following his elimination from BGT, he wrote on Instagram: 'What a ride! 😍 'Last night my Britain's Got Talent journey came to an end - but I've never felt prouder. 'From standing in the audience with a dream in my heart… to singing on that stage in front of millions, this experience has been nothing short of life-changing. I've waited 19 years for that moment - and every second of it was worth it. 'To everyone who voted, shared kind words, and believed in me - thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your support has meant more than you'll ever know. 'This might be the end of BGT for now… or maybe not - wildcard, anyone?' 4 Singer Max Fox has hinted he could return for the final Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
