Latest News About Britains Got Talent 2026

Here’s the latest on Britain’s Got Talent 2026 (Series 19) based on public reports up to now.

• Premiere and panel: The series launched on Saturday, February 21, 2026, on ITV1, with a shaken-up judging panel featuring Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and new judge KSI replacing Bruno Tonioli. This marks the first major panel change since Tonioli’s departure.[1][5]
• Live shows: The show moved from auditions to live semi-finals in late April 2026, with the first live semi-final airing on April 25, 2026, and a final scheduled for May 30, 2026. The live rounds bring a £250,000 prize and a Royal Variety Performance slot as part of the incentives.[2]
• Key milestones and schedule notes: ITV has indicated two scheduled breaks during the run to accommodate major events (Six Nations coverage in mid-March and the Eurovision Song Contest final in mid-May).[1]
• What to expect: The 2026 series has been described as the “weirdest series yet” by some outlets, driven by new judging dynamics, a mix of familiar formats, and a broader range of acts continuing into the live rounds.[3]

Illustration of what changed

• Judges: From Bruno Tonioli to KSI, alongside the returning trio of Cowell, Holden, and Dixon.
• Format: Return to live semi-finals after nine weeks of auditions, with the usual prize and Royal Variety performance motivation.

If you’d like, I can pull up the exact episode-by-episode results, including which acts made the finals and who won, and present them in a concise timeline. I can also provide a quick snapshot of the current finalists and their acts.[5][2][1]