Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone Choir win Britain’s Got Talent

The group initially set up by the former Top Gear host were crowned the winners this evening (Saturday, May 30) and so will receive £250,000 and a spot at this year’s Royal Variety Performance.

Held at the Hammersmith Apollo, ten acts performed in the two and a half hour final of the talent competition which was hosted by Ant and Dec.

However, it was the group – which is entirely made up of people connected with farming – who came out on top, narrowly beating drone art act Celestial.

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Mr Clarkson was in attendance at the final and was seen to be in tears as the choir was announced as the winner in a tense reveal.

Though the choir was originally formed for Mr Clarkson’s Hawkstone beer advertisement campaign, it has evolved into something more than initially intended.

It is dedicated to raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention in an industry often defined by isolation and intense financial pressure.

As such, they have pledged to donate a significant portion to mental health charities supporting the farming community.

Reacting to the public vote, live on ITV, choir leader Katrina said: “We are the first ever choir to have won Britain’s Got Talent. This is for all the farmers out there.”

In a reference to the group’s mental health mission, she added: “If you’re struggling, speak up.”

The choir first appeared on Britain’s Got Talent on March 21 and secured a golden buzzer from Amanda Holden during their audition.

Tonight they sang an original song but for their audition they performed the Elbow anthem ‘One Day Like This’ at the Birmingham Hippodrome.

Before the final Grace Blackwell, a Young Farmers’ Clubs leader from Wateperry, noted the choir had become a vital support system following personal loss.

“Meeting everyone lifted my spirits significantly,” she said.

“I really hope that our performances will help bring British agriculture to the forefront of people’s minds. It’s a difficult industry and one that needs support.”

Abbie Condon, who works in Red Tractor farm assurance in Witney, emphasised the pride she feels in representing the sector.

“It is such a privilege to be able to project British agriculture into the face of the nation that wouldn’t necessarily see us, and be able to tell our story,” she said.