Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician air date confirmed
It's a one-off special
It's been in the making for months, and now ITV's Britain's Got Talent spin-off show, Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician, finally has a release date!
When is Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician on TV?
The special one-off show, which is hosted by Stephen Mulhern, will hit our screens on Sunday 18th December at 8pm.
Bosses confirmed the news on social media, writing: 'There's ✨ magic ✨ in the air!
'Join our host @stephenmulhern for a night of SPELLBINDING performances as our magicians from all around the globe battle it out to become The ULTIMATE Magician. 🪄
'Britain's Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician airs Sunday, 18th December at 8pm on @itv and @wearestv1' (sic)
What is Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician?
Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician is a spin-off show of hit entertainment show Britain's Got Talent, featuring 10 magic related acts.
The one-off special will see the best magicians from global Got Talent shows compete against each other to discover who is the best BGT magic act in the world.
Unlike the usual series, the winner of Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician will be chosen by a theatre audience.
What channel is it on?
Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician will air on ITV1 and ITVX.
Who is hosting the show?
The legend that is Stephen Mulhern will host the show, with usual BGT hosts Ant and Dec not involved with the special show.
Although Stephen is best known for presenting shows such as Catchphrase, Big Star's Little Star, and In For A Penny, the 45-year-old is a magician in his own right.
Who are the judges?
Usual Britain's Got Talent judges Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Amanda Holden will all sit on the panel for Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician.
Although Simon Cowell is sitting this series out, the trio will be joined by Penn & Teller star Penn Jillette.
David announced his excitement about featuring the show, writing on social media: 'Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician is on Sunday 18th December at 8pm on @itv The show is hosted by @stephenmulhern and features special guest judge the legendary magician Penn Jillette @pennandtellerlive'. (sic)
What is the prize for winning?
The winner will not only take the crown of Britain's Got Talent's Ultimate Magician, they'll also receive a cash prize of £50,000.
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Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician airs on Sunday 18th December on ITV1.
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