Crime & Safety
Who is in the Britain’s Got Talent Final for 2026?
After weeks of auditions followed by several live shows, the final crop of talent is battling it out to book their spot at the Royal Variety Performance.
From a magician and poet to a fire-juggler and comedian, there is plenty to look forward to.
Here is the full list of all the acts taking part this year.
Who is in the Britain’s Got Talent Final?
Throughout the five live semi-finals, five acts secured their place in the final after getting a golden buzzer.
The remaining five won their night’s show after receiving the most votes from the public.
The 10 acts in the BGT final for 2026 are:
- Matty Juniosa (singer) – golden buzzer from semi-final one
- Anastasiia and Salsa (dog act) – winner of semi-final one
- LMA (dance group) – golden buzzer from semi-final two
- Fabian Fox (magician) – winner of semi-final two
- Liwei Yang (fire-juggler) – golden buzzer from semi-final three
- Ted Hill (comedian) – winner of semi-final three
- Sonny Green (poet) – golden buzzer in semi-final four
- Rafferty Coope (magician) – winner of semi-final four
- Celestial (drone art) – golden buzzer from semi-final five
- The Hawkstone Farmers Choir (choir group) – winner of semi-final five
Last year, magician Harry Moulding was crowned winner, winning a huge cash prize and a chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance.
Will there be a wildcard act in the BGT final for 2026?
In previous years, there has been a late 11th wildcard act revealed in the final.
Last year, the wildcard act chosen for the 2025 Britain’s Got Talent final was Han and Fran.
Ant and Dec revealed the wildcard during the opening of the final, with Simon saying: “They got a massive vote from the public and therefore they deserve a shot in the final.”
It is not confirmed that this will happen again this year, but there may yet be another act added to the card.
What does the winner of BGT 2026 get?
There have been 18 winners of BGT since its first series in 2007.
The winner of BGT will take home a prize of £250,000 and will also be given the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in front of the royal family.
In the ITV show’s first three years, winners won a prize of £100,000, while the biggest winners were Ashleigh and Pudsey with a prize pot of £500,000 in 2012.
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When is the BGT 2026 final on TV?
The final of Britain’s Got Talent 2026 will be shown live on ITV1 tonight, Saturday 30 May.
The finale is extended from its usual run time, and will air from 7pm to 9.30pm.
Who do you want to win BGT 2026? Let us know in the comments below.
Crime & Safety
Major emergency response in Oxford as paramedics on scene
An incident occurred in St Aldate’s, outside the entrance to Christ Church Meadows, at about 4pm on Tuesday, June 2.
At least three ambulances were responding to what appeared to be a medical emergency on the pavement.
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An individual was scene on a stretcher being cared for by paramedics.
At least three ambulances responded to what appeared to be a medical emergency in St Aldate’s, Oxford (Image: Contributed)
An eyewitness said the incident occurred opposite the Alice Shop, and the medical teams ‘evacuated’ the person.
Apart from the pavement briefly being blocked while the first responders dealt with the emergency, it did not appear to affect traffic or block the road in busy St Aldate’s.
South Central Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.
Crime & Safety
Oxford – Faces of three jailed for drug operation revealed
Daniel Kaveh, 24, Justin Hughes, 25 and Kailan Chadbone, 20, were each sentenced to years in jail at Oxford Crown Court on Friday, May 29 for supplying and dealing drugs on the streets of Oxford.
Kaveh, of Lambourn Road in Oxford, and Hughes, of Woodperry Road, played ‘significant’ roles in an ‘open line’ class A drugs operation in Blackbird Leys between November 2024 and last November, the court heard.
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Kaveh was previously in court in 2021 after pulling out a ‘Rambo’ knife in a stabbing incident in Lambourn Road in Rose Hill in November 2020 which resulted in a 12 month jail sentence suspended for two years.
Daniel Kaveh, 24, jailed for seven years and six months (Image: Thames Valley Police)
Between them, they supplied around 4.6kg of crack cocaine and heroin to the drugs line.
Police raids on Hughes’ home also found 232g powder cocaine and 2.338kg of cannabis, for which he was sentenced for possession with intent to supply, along with a quantity of cash, drugs paraphernalia and weapons.
Justin Hughes, 25, jailed for six years and nine months (Image: Thames Valley Police)
Raids on Kaveh’s property found similar equipment and drugs like heroin and diamorphine, with a total street value of more than £100,000.
It was established the two dealers worked for Emman Riasat, who ran his own drug line in Oxford and wholesale supplied drugs to the line operating out of Blackbird Leys.
Hughes received a jail sentence of six years and nine months for two counts of class A drug supply and two counts of possession, while Kaveh was jailed for seven years and six months for two counts of class A drug supply.
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Kailan Chadbone, 20, jailed for 45 months for drugs running (Image: Thames Valley Police)
Also working for Riasat was Chadbone, of Bernwood Road, who worked lower down in the operation as a drugs runner.
He pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and diamorphine between August 1 and November 19, 2025, committed while he was serving a suspended sentence for affray.
Chadbone received a total of 45 months in jail for two counts of drug supply and the breach of a previous suspended sentence.
Crime & Safety
Free Bicester Sundays in the Park returns to Garth Park
‘Sundays in the Park’ took place in Garth Park on May 31, thanks to a collaboration between Bicester Town Council and Bicester Live.
Visitors enjoyed performances from Ukesnaile, Bicester Concert Band, and Malish, offering a variety of covers from pop to garage.
Food was provided by Garth Park Kitchen, with options like British bockwurst, halloumi buns, and wood-fired cheeseburgers, while others brought their own picnics to enjoy in the sunshine.
The council’s events team said: “We can’t wait to welcome you all for an afternoon of live music, great food, and community fun in the beautiful surroundings of Garth Park.”
The next ‘Sundays in the Park’ event will be held on June 14, featuring Hook Norton Brass Band and local soloists, starting at 12.30pm.
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