Britain’s Got Talent is all set to mesmerise the nation with its brand-new series, as aspirant performers aim to emulate the success of past winners like Paul Potts, Diversity, and Sydnie Christmas. The pursuit of the ultimate goal to grace the stage at the Royal Variety Show and claim the substantial cash reward is back.
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly return to our screens for season 18 of the much-loved ITV programme. The recently released teaser promises a plethora of exciting acts ready to grace the stage in the forthcoming series. Declan Donnelly’s voice launches the preview, urging: “Please take your seats, the show is about to start.”
Highlights from the teaser include a drummer causing paint to splash with every beat on a fiery drum set, a dance group executing a daring flip, a pole dancer in seagull attire, and a magician whose hand bursts into flames.
Stilt-walking plate-spinning antics also feature in the line-up. Ant McPartlin wraps up the preview by proclaiming: “It’s showtime.”
When does BGT start and what channel is it on?
Prepare for the first episode this Saturday, February 23, as the eagerly anticipated new series of Britain’s Got Talent returns at 7pm each Saturday evening on ITV1, STV, and ITVX, reports the Express.
In a shift from previous seasons, where semi-finals were broadcast daily across one week, it is suspected this year will see each semi-final aired every Saturday making season 18 the longest-running series to date.
Who are the judges on BGT this year?
The familiar faces of Britain’s Got Talent judges are set for a return, with Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli all reprising their roles on the celebrated judging panel.
Adding a twist to the lineup, YouTube phenomenon and rap artist KSI is confirmed to take on a guest judging spot. He’s stepping in for several weeks to cover for Bruno, who’s tied up with other work commitments during some of the auditions.
Expressing his enthusiasm for his temporary judging duties, KSI remarked: “I’m so excited to be a guest judge for BGT. When I got the call up, I couldn’t believe it. I remember watching old BGT episodes and going from being amazed to laughing my a*** off. I’m buzzing to see all the fresh new talent, and I’ll be sure to leave a mark.”
Britain’s Got Talent returns to ITV this Saturday at 7pm.