BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT has returned this evening for the fifth live semi-final of the week where eight more acts are battling it out to reach the final.
Simon Cowell covered David in cake during the opening of tonight’s show.
David has sent a lot of insults Simon’s way during the semi-final week and this could be Simon’s way of seeking revenge.
Returning tonight is Axel Blake, the hilarious comedian from West London, who judge Simon Cowell awarded his golden buzzer to during the auditions.
Also returning are Scooter Boys, aged 6 to 10, who had a false start to their audition after one member crashed during a trick.
However the boys got straight back on their scooters to complete the daredevil routine.
The news comes as Loren Allred was voted as the winner of yesterday’s show making it through to the final after her faultless performance.
5 Star Boys were also voted through by the judges.
The final of Britain’s Got Talent will be on Sunday.
Read our Britain’s Got Talent live blog below for the latest real-time updates…
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Next up – Scooter Boys
The four young boys who made up the act, stole viewers’ hearts with their impressive tricks.
During the auditions one of the boys fell over but got straight back up and carried on the act.
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Simon hits the buzzer once again for opening act
Simon said that the act was ‘chaos’ and it lacked ‘star power’.
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Next up – Matricks Illusion
This act is the brother and sister illusionists who impressed judges with their quick change act.
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That was a royal entrance
Amanda is wearing a huge Great British dress to tonight’s semi-final.
David and Simon have got heaps of Jubilee cakes with them.
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Coming up in tonight’s semi-final
Tonight’s eight acts are:
- Aneeshwar Kunchala
- Axel Blake
- Brian & Kyrsstal
- IMD Legion
- Matricks Illusion
- Nick Edwards
- Scooter Boys
- Welsh of the West End
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Here we go!
The fifth semi-final is moments away from starting.
The judges are ready, but who will be taking to the stage first?
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We are moments away
Stay tuned for all of the latest updates.
The judges are ready, the acts are waiting.
HERE WE GO!
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Who is BGT finalist Jamie Leahey?
Jamie Leahey is a 13-year-old self-taught ventriloquist.
He auditioned for Series 15 of Britain’s Got Talent, alongside his ventriloquism dummy named Chuck.
He started practising ventriloquism two years ago during the first lockdown after his grandmother bought him a monkey puppet.
Leahey’s dream is to have his name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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30 minutes left until the final semi-final
Not long to wait now.
This is your 30 minute warning!
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How will the Britain’s Got Talent voting work?
The panel of judges have done their job – it’s now down to you at home to vote for this years Britain’s Got Talent 2022 winner.
As the final commences, ITV presenters Ant and Dec will advise viewers when voting lines open and close, during the two and a half hour show.
Those watching at home can vote from their smartphone, online on a brand new site dedicated to choosing this years winner.
Voters can find this site and instructions on how to vote on the ITV website.
You can also vote via Landline, phone or mobile by calling or using the Mobile Short Dial Code method using the numbers shown on-screen during the final show.
Once the voting window closes, your votes will not be counted – at the end of the episode voting results will be declared and this years winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2022 will be announced.
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Tonight’s semi-finalists revealed
Tonight’s acts are:
- Aneeshwar Kunchala – the 7 year old nature-inspired YouTuber wowed the judges with a poem about endangered animals.
- Axel Blake – 33-year-old comedian from West London, who judge Simon Cowell was blown away with his performance and ended up giving him the golden buzzer.
- Brian & Kyrsstal – the quirky and eccentric comedy duo who performed their unique song Hannibal The Cannibal.
- IMD Legion – the east London Street crew who performed a hip-hop set with acrobatic tricks, earning a standing ovation from the panel.
- Matricks Illusion – the brother and sister illusionists who impressed judges with their quick change act.
- Nick Edwards – the singer was the first to receive a golden moment, after his performance of Daddy’s Little Girl by Ernie Halter.
- Scooter Boys – the four young boys who made up the act, stole viewers’ hearts with their impressive tricks.
- Welsh of the West End – the Welsh choir consisting of ten professional performers, impressed the judges with their rendition of From Now On from The Greatest Showman.
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Who will win Britain’s Got Talent? Odds revealed
With the final just around the corner the betting odds are revealing who is in the running to be this years Britain’s Got Talent 2022 winner.
Bookies have been rethinking their odds all week, after each semi-final show – and most bookies have the same winner in their minds.
Here’s the latest odds as the final approaches, according to skybet.
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Simon Cowell makes MAJOR change to BGT semi finals
SIMON Cowell has caved under pressure and made a big change to tonight’s Britain’s Got Talent semi final, just hours before the show goes live.
The TV titan, 62, has decided to bring back the all-important moment when the judges make their grand entrance onto the stage together at the start of the show after viewers and fans were left disappointed.
It comes after Simon ditched the popular walkout, with three out of the four live shows this week starting with the judges already in the seats.
It means that viewers don’t get to see Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon’s outfits in all their glory.
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Marc Spelmann breaks silence on rumours he is the Witch
BRITAIN’S Got Talent’s Marc Spelmann has finally put to bed rumours he’s behind the terrifying Witch and Phantom acts.
The magician, who made the semi-finals in 2018 and finished runner-up the following year as mysterious Magician X, has been linked to the two spooky characters ever since their auditions last month.
However, in a new exclusive interview with The Sun, Marc has set the record straight once and for all: he’s not either act.
Insisting “they’re 110 percent not me”, he said: “I don’t think the Witch is a magician. There’s talk of it being Stephen Mulhern, but Stephen Mulhern is 6ft, he’s quite tall, and I can’t see him in that outfit.
“And the Phantom… I’ve no idea as to the actual identity of the Phantom at all.”
He laughed: “There was someone who did a joke saying ‘is Marc Spelmann one of the Teletubbies?’ That would have been more my style. Let’s go completely left of centre.”
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Fans ‘unmask’ The Witch as ex-Corrie star
BRITAIN’s Got Talent fans say they’ve “unmasked” The Witch as an ex-Coronation star as they predicted the act “will be back.”
The wart-riddled magic act’s time in the competition came to an abrupt end in Monday’s first semi-final.
Busker Maxwell Thorpe and 13-year-old ventriloquist Jamie Leahey were chosen from the eight acts that performed to go through to the final.
But fans now think they’ve figured out who is behind the mask – and say the act will return to wreak havoc in the final on Sunday.
Some have speculated actor Ian Bartholomew, who played abuser Geoff Metcalfe on the cobbles, could be behind the act.
One responded to a post about Ian on social media and declared: “He’s the Witch!”
Another replied: “You have got me thinking now [because] I saw it was Stephen Mulhern!”
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What have the judges said about 5 Star Boys?
An emotional Amanda Holden said: ”Oh my god you’ve reduced me to tears, I thought it was an extraordinary piece and I just think you should feel enormously proud of yourselves because it was beautiful.”
Fellow judge Alesha Dixon who was also tearful during the performance told the boys: ”Collectively, you were just stunning and I loved everything about it.”
While judges Simon Cowell and David Walliams referred to the act as ”the best audition we’ve seen all day” and ”perfect.”
The judges were also quick to praise the boys for the inspirational message they shared, encouraging them to stand up for what they believe in as ”five strong boys.”
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How did 5 Star Boys reach the Britain’s Got Talent final?
The dance group found themselves securing a place in the final stage of the talent show, after their heartfelt performance to You Will Be Found from the musical Dear Evan Hansen.
The emotional routine brought judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon to tears.
The five hopeful finalists will be performing one last time on Sunday 5, June, 2022 in the Grand Finale of Britain’s Got Talent.
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Who are 5 Star Boys?
5 Star Boys are a dance group made up of five school boys from across Swindon.
The young dancers formed the group after meeting at a dance convention in Birmingham – with the hopes of spreading the word that for boys who dance.
The group have all received negative comments about performing and wanted to take to the Britain’s Got Talent stage to tell viewers that ”it’s ok for boy to dance.”
The group is made up of these five friends.
- Toby-Jay
- Ollie
- Joey
- Beau
- Adam
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All about the BGT 2022 judges
Simon Cowell – The judge everybody loves to hate, Simon Cowell, has made a comeback for this series of Britain’s Got Talent.
As Simon Cowell’s production company SyCo is the team behind the show, it was guaranteed that Simon would be back.Amanda Holden – To the delight of viewers, the star will grace our screens every Saturday night for another series.
Amanda Holden has been a firm fixture on the show since the first series and has become a household name.Alesha Dixon – Alesha Dixon is back to judging the new series of Britain’s Got Talent.
She joined the panel back in 2012 and quickly became a fan favourite.David Walliams – Funnyman David Walliams is back as the final judge of the series.
The actor and comedian is known for his camp humour and for annoying Simon Cowell. -
Britain’s Got Talent: Ant and Dec CRIED during touching performance
The hosts watched Voices of the Armed Forces Children Choir bravely took to the stage to perform at the Hammersmith Apollo.
The adorable children set the hosts off in tears, as well as Simon, Amanda, Aleesha and David.
After their amazing performance, And and Dec said: “They’re crying, we’re crying, half the audience is crying!”
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BGT episodes are available on ITV Hub
Episodes will be available on the ITV Hub after each episode has aired.
As always the BGT champion will walk away with a huge cash prize of £250,000 and spot on bill of the Royal Variety Performance.
The reigning champ from 2020 is comedy singer Jon Courtenay.
Of course, Geordie comedy duo Ant and Dec will host the talent competition once again.
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Explained: When is the Britain’s Got Talent final?
Britain’s Got Talent 2022 will conclude with its grand live final on Sunday, June 5, 2022 from 7.30pm.
The final will see the top ten acts from the semi-finals return to compete for the public votes.
One lucky winner will take home a life changing cash prize of £250,000 and a spot at the Royal Variety Performance 2022.
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Fans reveal theory that will see eliminated favourite RETURN
BRITAIN’S Got Talent fans were devastated to see magician Junwoo Park eliminated in last night’s semi-final – but predict he could be in line for a shock return.
The Korean trickster, 23, lost out to singer Maxwell Thorpe and young ventriloquist Jamie Leahy in the public vote.
However, in previous series’ of the show one eliminated act from semi finals week is given a wild card entry to the final, and some viewers think Junwoo will get it this time round.
One said: “Junwoo was robbed! He better come back as the wild card cause he was fantastic! So gutted for him!”
Another wrote: “junwoo was my favourite on bgt! most memorable audition for me! hoping the wildcard goes to him this year because he deserves it!!!”
A third said: “The people have spoken @BGT we love Junwoo. He has to have the wildcard.”
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Britain’s Got Talent left children in tears as they were turned away
Too many tickets were sold and young fans were turned away.
ApplauseStore, the ticketing company sold way too many tickets, in case audience members can’t attend at the last minute.
More people than usual turned up this week as kids are off from school.
A source said: “There’s been loads of adverts and emails sent out urging people to sign up for the BGT live shows for the semis. Lots of parents clearly had the same idea and signed up and headed to London’s Hammersmith Apollo for the day.”
They also said it was “utter mayhem,” as so many people were being turned away.