BGT 2026: Who are the 8 acts on tonight’s first semi-final?

The long-running ITV talent show returned for a 19th series in February (February 21), once again welcoming a wide array of performers.

Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and KSI have all returned for another season of BGT, along with hosts Ant and Dec.

This year’s auditions once again unearthed some of the UK’s top talent, with a host of acts selected to continue through to the semi-finals.

Nine acts achieved golden buzzers in 2026:

• Paul Nunnari – para-athlete
• Rafferty Coope – magician
• Antigravity – light-up dance/movement act
• Hawkstone Farmers Choir – singers
• Ted Hill – comedian
• Matty Juniosa – singer
• Braunstone Community Primary School – dancing/comedy
• World Wings – dancers
• Mr Cherry – strongman

Who are the 8 acts performing on Britain’s Got Talent tonight?

With the pre-recorded auditions complete, it is now time for the live semi-finals, the first of which airs on ITV1 and ITVX tonight (Saturday, April 25).

The eight acts performing in tonight’s first live BGT semi-final are:

• Anastasiia and Salsa
• Celtic Beat
• Christy Coysh
• Fraser Penman
• Matty Juniosa
• Nancy Tilley
• Paul Nunnari
• The Rafikiz

What does the winner of BGT get?

The semi-finalists will all be competing for a spot in the final, which will take place on Saturday, May 30.

The winner of BGT takes home a £250,000 cash prize and also gets the opportunity to perform at the Royal Variety Performance.

There will be five semi-finals in 2026.

When is Britain’s Got Talent on tonight?

The first live semi-final of Britain’s Got Talent 2026 will air on ITV1 and ITVX from 7pm tonight (Saturday, April 25).

Having already impressed the judges during auditions, each act must now push their claim for a spot in the Grand Finale.

There will also be a special guest performance from the cast of I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical.

Who has been your favourite act on Britain’s Got Talent 2026? Let us know in the comments below.