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Wales Online
8 hours ago
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- Wales Online
Full line-up for Britain's Got Talent 2025 final confirmed as 11 acts set to perform
Full line-up for Britain's Got Talent 2025 final confirmed as 11 acts set to perform The Britain's Got Talent final line-up has been confirmed and viewers will see 11 acts compete to be crowned this year's winner Another series of Britain's Got Talent is soon set to wrap up, with the grand finale scheduled for Saturday (31 May) on ITV1. The well-loved talent show will feature 11 acts in total gracing the stage one last time, hoping to win over the public and be declared the victor of BGT 2025. The line-up includes 10 acts who were voted through to the final, plus one wildcard, which will see a surprise act return to the competition. Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli will be present to offer feedback on the contestants' performances, while Ant and Dec will be handling hosting duties. Here's the complete line-up for the Britain's Got Talent final 2025... The Britain's Got Talent final will air on Saturday (Image: itv ) Who is in the BGT final? The Blackouts LED show act The Blackouts, originating from Switzerland, have secured themselves a spot in this year's final, reports Belfast Live. The group have been performing together for over a decade and managed to secure Amanda Holden's Golden Buzzer on the ITV show. The Blackouts (Image: ITV ) Vinnie McKee Vinnie wowed the judges and the audience with his voice during his audition, subsequently winning Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer. The Scottish singer works as an entertainment manager at Sundrum Castle Holiday Park in Coylton and is hoping to realise his singing dreams. Vinnie McKee (Image: (Image: ITV) ) Olly Pearson Guitarist Olly was granted the Golden Buzzer by Simon Cowell during the second semi-final, after impressing with his skills on stage. At a tender age of 11, Olly is one of the youngest competitors in this year's final. Olly Pearson (Image: ITV ) Stacey Leadbeatter Stacey's singing prowess has captivated both television audiences and BGT judges. She secured KSI's Golden Buzzer at her first audition, before winning the public vote at the semi-final. Stacey Leadbeatter (Image: ITV ) Jasmine Rice Drag queen and opera singer Jasmine received Bruno's Golden buzzer during a semi-final, following an extraordinary performance. The star is a Juilliard-trained opera singer and a drag performer, recognised for her work as the International Godmother of the Royal House of LaBeija and as a performer in New York City. Jasmine Rice (Image: ITV ) Ping Pong Pang Originating from Italy, dance group Ping Pong Pang progressed to the final after securing the public vote during a semi-final show. The group uniquely fuses dance and ping pong to create a unique live performance. Ping Pong Pang (Image: ITV ) Joseph Charm Comedian Joseph was a hit during his initial audition, impressing the judges with his distinctive humour. He advanced to the semi-finals, eventually winning Alesha Dixon's Golden Buzzer which led him to secure a spot in the 2025 BGT final. Joseph Charm (Image: ITV ) Hear Our Voice Composed of individuals directly affected by the Post Office Horizon scandal, Hear Our Voice's potent performances have impressed both the judges and viewers at home. The group, which includes former sub-postmasters and their families, won the public vote during a semi-final and are now set to compete at this year's final. Hear Our Voice (Image: ITV ) Harry Moulding Magician Harry's audition certainly caused a stir, but his semi-final performance will undoubtedly be remembered in the BGT history. The contestant secured KSI's Golden Buzzer, earning himself a place in the final, before inviting his girlfriend on stage for a marriage proposal. Harry Moulding (Image: ITV ) Binita Chetry At just nine years old, Binita is this year's youngest BGT finalist. The public voted the gymnast through to the final after her unique performances left them impressed. Article continues below She blends dance and martial arts to create a truly distinctive routine. Binita Chetry (Image: ITV ) The Britain's Got Talent final will air on Saturday, 31 May on ITV1 at 7pm
Wales Online
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
'I've seen every series of Britain's Got Talent and this is who will win this year'
'I've seen every series of Britain's Got Talent and this is who will win this year' The Britain's Got Talent final will see 10 acts perform for the chance to win £250,000 and a spot at the Royal Variety Performance on Saturday The excitement is mounting as the Britain's Got Talent final approaches, set to air on Saturday (May 31) evening. A selection of gifted contestants are poised to take the stage, all vying for the grand prize of £250,000 and the coveted opportunity to perform at the Royal Variety Performance. After a series of live semi-finals, only ten acts have made it through to contend for the title in the 18th series of the show. The finalists include gymnastic sensation Binita Chetry, Post Office choir Hear Our Voice, dynamic dance troupe Ping Pong Pang, and vocalists Vinnie McKee and Stacey Leadbeatter. They will be joined by the golden buzzer acts chosen by the judges during the semi-finals: LED dance group The Blackouts, opera singer and drag artist Jasmine Rice, magician Harry Moulding, guitarist Olly Pearson, and stand-up comedian Joseph Charm. The Britain's Got Talent final will air on Saturday (May 31) As the final looms, the competition is incredibly close, with less than a 2% chance difference between the top two contenders, reports Belfast Live. Currently leading the pack with odds of 15/8, Hear Our Voice are tipped as the frontrunners, narrowly edging out The Blackouts, who are hot on their heels at 2/1. Kayley Cornelius from Betfred commented on the tight contest, saying: "Looking at the current odds, it's only a matter of percentages separating the top two favourite acts, suggesting it's going to be a really tight race to see who is crowned this year's winner. "At 15/8, Hear Our Voice are just clinging on to the favourite spot, but only just. Telling their emotional story through the power of song, their harmonies have struck a strong chord with viewers at home, and the emotional vote could ultimately sway things in their favour." Hear Our Voice are the favourites to win the series She added: "However, it's worth noting that up until this week, The Blackouts were the unwavering favourites in the betting markets, and now perched just behind at 2/1, a strong performance on Saturday night could still see them walk away as winners." As an avid follower of Britain's Got Talent, I've been fortunate to witness a myriad of outstanding acts over the years. Yet, with each passing year, my expectations grow - no one wants to see the same thing every year. There are undoubtedly some remarkable vocal talents in this year's finale, but after Sydnie Christmas's victory last year, I'm eager for a change of pace when it comes to this year's winner. Nine-year-old Binita Chetry stunned the audience with her incredible gymnastics skills (Image: ITV ) Ping Pong Pang amazed the audience with their unique blend of table tennis prowess and hip-hop beats, and Binita Chetry's astonishing semi-final act was all the more impressive given her tender age of nine. The roster is really competitive this season, with The Blackouts also introducing an element of novelty to their act that we haven't seen before. If it were up to me, any of them would have my vote. Yet, the poignant story of Hear Our Voice, transforming personal hardship into creative expression, presents a challenging emotional tide to counteract. Soon enough, we'll see who rises to the top. Article continues below Britain's Got Talent is available to stream on ITVX
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Britain's Got Talent's Ping Pong Pang insist they don't have 'unfair advantage'
Ping Pong Pang's Patrizio and Rachele Ratto insist they don't have an advantage on Britain's Got Talent. The fusion dance troupe from Italy previously got to the final of the Italian version of the talent show and now are competing in BGT's final on Saturday. Patrizio tells Yahoo UK: "Yes, of course, the talent shows [Britain's Got Talent and Italy's version] are really similar to each other. But I don't think we have an advantage because if you perform abroad, if you do this talent show abroad, there are a lot of more elements that [are challenging]. "It was really hard for us because we are not in Italy, and maybe in Italy we are more comfortable with ourselves. When you do this abroad, it's really more complicated and the emotions are really different. "For us, every performance that we do, it's unique and so it's like the first time that we perform in front of an audience. We don't have an advantage [above any of the other finalists competing]." Watch Ping Pong Pang in action in Britain's Got Talent semi-final The siblings — who lead the group that has about 15 core members — explain why they wanted to feature on Britain's Got Talent after competing on the Italian version of the talent show. Patrizio says: "Because we really want to show our talent and our unique performance, not just in Italy but also abroad, so it's a big opportunity for us to show that in this really famous talent show in the UK to a big audience like this." Performing on Britain's Got Talent offered the dance group a bigger stage, Patrizio says, as they are from "a small place in Italy". Their performance is a fusion of ping pong and dance but some viewers at home have been compared to Britain's Got Talent's winning 2009 dance troupe Diversity. Although Rachele says they are a "unique" group, Patrizio points out this comparison is a "compliment". "I don't know why, but they compared to other contestants like this, I think we are different," he says. "In terms of what of the dance and what we do but maybe people have a reference point and compare us to this crew and for us of course it's a big compliment because people love [Diversity as they won Britain's Got Talent], so for us it's a huge compliment." Rachele adds: "We try to be unique." Patrizio shares how their act will stand out in the final but admits there will be some big challenges along the way. "We will bring something new," he says. "Because we are the first crew that meets together in ping pong and dance, so we are really proud of this fusion, and we will do our best to do this on the final, and our choreography is extremely difficult. Every move needs to be precise." Sister Rachele explains the importance of being creative in coming up with choreography. She says: "We also need to to find the crazy ideas to impress the audience again. Me and my brother, we stay together to do brainstorming or something like that, but we are happy, we are really happy to do that for the final." Despite their hard work and graft, Rachele admits they didn't expect to be in the final of Britain's Got Talent. She says: "For us, it's really a dream so now, we think only about this [being in the final]. Our life is only this now. It's a really nice feeling. Also the other members of the crew, most of them are younger than us, they are really grateful and really happy; they can't believe it." Britain's Got Talent's final airs at 7pm on Saturday, 31 May on ITV1.
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
Edinburgh Live
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
BGT star says 'it becomes mental torture' as he calls for U-turn on 'unfair' part of show
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Britain's Got Talent's first ever winner, Paul Potts, wants to see the back of red buzzers being used during the show's live performances. Last week, musician RuMac didn't get the reaction he hoped for during his semi-final performance, after previously impressing judges with his rendition of Yes Sir, I Can Boogie. Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, and Bruno Tonioli all pressed their red buzzers, as he performed his version of A-ha's Take On Me. The 32-year-old managed to finish his performance, thanks to head judge Simon Cowell, who said he "loved it". Sharing his thoughts on red buzzers being used during live shows, Paul, who won the show in 2007, believes it's time for producers to have a rethink. Speaking in association with Sky Vegas, he argued: "There shouldn't be any red buzzers at this stage of the competition. "We should be focusing on the positives and celebrating the talent that's made it this far." He went on to question: "The golden buzzer is a great idea for highlighting standout acts – but the red buzzers? "If we've chosen the finalists based on their ability, there really shouldn't be a need for them. "And if there is a need for red buzzers in the live shows, then it raises the question, why are those acts in the final to begin with?". The 54-year-old added: "There's a risk that if you include acts just for comedy or shock value, and then use the buzzers on them, it becomes mental torture – that's not fair. "If something genuinely falls flat, the voting audience will make that clear without the need for red crosses. So, in my view, they're unnecessary at this stage." Although RuMac didn't impress three of the judges, all four ended up giving him a standing ovation at the end. Sharing his thoughts, Simon said "I think you and your agent are going to get a billion phone calls tomorrow for New Year's Eve to book you, because that is exactly the type of performance people love at a party. (Image: ITV) "I'm not a huge fan of that instrument, however, you played it really well and I loved it." Reflecting on the judges' use of buzzers during the performance, Simon continued: "When they buzzed you, you just got faster and faster. "Most people's heads would go down, but you just went for it. You did great." Alesha added: "In the history of being on this show, that's the first time I have given someone a red buzzer and a standing ovation at the same time." Despite earning applause from the audience, RuMac's journey on the show came to an end when he secured sixth place in the public vote. (Image: ITV) Dance group Ping Pong Pang were the winners of the night after receiving the highest public vote, while singer Jasmine Rice was awarded Bruno's golden buzzer. These two acts will now compete for the overall win in the final, alongside Stacey Leadbeater, Vinnie McKee, Olly Pearson and The Blackouts, as well as the next two winners of tonight's semi-final. Britain's Got Talent continues tonight at 7pm on ITV and ITVX.
