Alesha Dixon says BGT 2022 will be best series yet

We’re excited already!

Author: Hannah MellinPublished 10th Nov 2021

There is definitely a Britain’s Got Talent shaped-hole in our lives since the show was cancelled in 2021 due to the pandemic.

However, judge Alesha Dixon has revealed that the show WILL be back in 2022.

Admitting that’s she’s excited to finally be reunited with fellow judges Simon Cowell, David Walliams and Amanda Holden and hosts Ant and Dec, Alesha teased that the new series will be worth the wait.

It's yet to be announced whether Simon will be back on the judging panel after he had to miss the 2020 series following an accident which left him in hospital. He was replaced by Ashley Banjo.

Asked if she had missed filming, she told OK!: “We’ve missed each other and we’ve really missed the show. Of course, everyone who works on the show appreciated it, but when something is taken away from you, you have a bigger appreciation for it. I think the first day back is going to be like a party. Fingers crossed I’ll have a lovely Christmas because I know that as soon as Christmas is over, BGT is back on the road.”

Back in January this year, ITV confirmed that the entertainment show was scrapped for 2021 and filming for the 2020 series was stopped following the audition stages.

Because of the start of the pandemic, bosses were able to socially-distance film the live shows, which featured a virtual audience.

In a statement at the time, ITV said: "Despite everyone at ITV, Thames and Syco doing their best to make it happen, and with our absolute priority of safeguarding the well-being and health of every person involved in the programme from judges, hosts and contestants to all of the crew and audience, the decision has been made to – unfortunately – move the record and broadcast of the 15th series of Britain’s Got Talent to 2022.

"BGT is known for its diversity of talent with big dance groups, wonderful choirs and lavish orchestras at its heart, and it has become clear that not only is it not possible to film auditions with these types of acts in a secure way but also that they are not able to adequately rehearse and prepare safely.

"Safety has to come first and, as a result, the recording of the show can’t currently go ahead as planned."

We can’t wait for BGT to be back on our screens!

Check out all the Britain's Got Talent winners so far:

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!"

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