Britain's Got Talent is getting a format change for 2025
It will also air earlier in the year
Last updated 27th Aug 2024
It's been on our screens since 2007, but the next series of Britain's Got Talent is set to be slightly different from previous, as bosses have announced a schedule change for the 2025 series.
When will BGT air in 2025?
Following Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway now being on a hiatus, ITV/STV bosses have confirmed the 18th series of BGT will air in the first quarter of 2025, instead of it's usual April-June slot.
As well as changing the schedule, it sounds like the format of the show will also change, with the five semi-finals and final all airing on Saturday nights, instead of being shown across one week.
Bosses said: "With more Britain’s Got Talent fun filled Saturday nights of entertainment than ever before, families across the nation will have the opportunity to celebrate and be entertained by the incredible diversity of British talent, and your brand could become a part of this cultural zeitgeist too."
When does it start?
Although there's no official date just yet, it's understood the series will air for four months, starting in February.
Check out all of the former BGT winners below:
Paul Potts
Paul Potts won the very first show in 2007 with his hugely impressive singing abilities.
George Sampson
Break dancer George Sampson won the show in 2008 at the age of just 14-years-old.
Diversity
Dance group Diversity won the show in 2009, with Ashley Banjo going on to become a TV presenter.
Spellbound
The 2010 series also saw a dance group win in the form of Spellbound, pictured here performing with singer Katherine Jenkins that year.
Jai McDowall
Singer Jai McDowall won the show in 2011.
Ashleigh and Pudsey
Dog performing act Ashleigh and Pudsey were winners of the 2012 series. However, Pudsey sadly passed away in July 2017.
Attraction
Another dance group won over the public in 2013, as Attraction used shadows and puppets to create beautiful spectacles - pictured here with actor Terry Crews.
Collabro
Singing group Collabro wowed viewers in 2014 with their performances of musical theatre songs.
Jules and Matisse
Britain's Got Talent saw its second dog act winner in 2015 with Jules and Matisse.
Richard Jones
Magician Richard Jones won the hearts of the nation in 2016.
Tokio Myers
Pianist and music producer Tokio Myers won the show in 2017, pictured here with BGT judge Amanda Holden.
Lost Voice Guy
Lost Voice Guy, real name Lee Ridley, won in 2018.
Colin Thackery
Colin Thackery won Britain's Got Talent 2019 with a heartwarming performance of 'Love Changes Everything'.
Jon Courtenay
Comedy singer Jon Courtenay was crowned the winner of the 2020 series! Jon was a favourite from his very first audition, picking up Ant and Dec's Golden Buzzer!
Axel Blake
Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer act, comedian Axel Blake, was crowned the 2022 winner of Britain's Got Talent, beating the likes of ventriloquist Jamie Leahy and singer Tom Ball.
Viggo Venn
Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn won the 2023 series of Britain's Got Talent with his high vis jacket inspired routine. He said he was happy to have captured 'Simon's heart' as well as the nation's.
Sydnie Christmas
Sydnie Christmas won the 2024 series of Britain's Got Talent, the singer who dreams of performing on the West End told Ant and Dec: "I cannot believe the amount of love that I've felt since it aired. I am overwhelmed with love and it is the most amazing thing.
"And I wish for one day that every single person in this room feels the way I do one day with this love. It's amazing, thank you so much!"
Can I apply for BGT?
Applications for the 18th series of Britain's Got Talent are now open.
There's three ways to apply, by person, by video, or by WhatsApp. You can also nominate another person for the show.
The audition process is set to begin in October.
Singer Sydnie Christmas was crowned the latest winner of the popular talent show earlier this year, stunning the judges and audiences at home with her incredible voice.
Sydnie is set to perform at this year's Royal Variety Performance later in the year.
Britain's Got Talent will return in 2025.
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