Britain's Got Talent lands brand new spin-off show
Featuring content creators, celebrities and legendary BGT acts!
With just over one week to go until the 17th series of Britain's Got Talent kicks off, ITV/STV bosses have announced some exciting news for the show, in the form of a brand new spin-off!
What is Britain's Got Talent Reacts?
Revealing the new show Britain's Got Talent Reacts on Thursday 11th April, a social media post read: 'Introducing our brand new spin-off show, #BGT Reacts! 📣 Featuring some of the biggest content creators, much-loved celebrities and legendary BGT acts, it’s guaranteed to make you laugh out loud!
'Watch exclusively on @itvxofficial from 20th April'.
Who will feature?
No names have been announced just yet, but bosses have promised the show will feature some of the 'biggest content creators, much-loved celebs and legendary BGT acts'.
How can I watch it?
The brand new show will air on ITVX and STV Player immediately after the main show on ITV1/STV1.
How many episodes?
In total there will be six episodes of Britain's Got Talent Reacts, all lasting for 15 minutes.
What happened to the old spin-off show?
As fans will know, Britain's Got More Talent was the main spin-off show to Britain's Got Talent, airing on ITV2/STV2 until 2019.
Hosted by Stephen Mulhern, the show was loved by fans, but in 2020 it was moved to online platforms, before turning into Britain's Got Talent: Unseen Bits.
Check out all of the past winners of BGT 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!"
Following the 2024 auditions being filmed in London and Manchester earlier this year, the brand new series of Britain's Got Talent will begin on Saturday 20th April, with hosts Ant and Dec.
In a trailer for the 17th series, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli all return to the judging panel, as they attempt to find the best talent Britain has to offer.
New spin-off show BGT Reacts will air on ITVX and STV Player immediately after the main show.
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