Ant and Dec will host the semi-finals while Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams return to the judges’ desk. Eight contestants will perform in each live semi-final. The first finalist is chosen via public vote and the second finalist will be chosen by the judges.
The series will culminate in a live final where one act will triumph as Britain’s Got Talent 2022 Champion and win the life-changing £250,000 prize plus that coveted role on The Royal Variety Performance.
Performing alongside the eight semi-finalists as Monday evening’s guest act will be the worldwide smash hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage in the acclaimed production which is thrilling audiences in the West End.
The eight semi-finalists performing on Monday night will be:
Mel Day
77-year-old Mel rocked the stage during his audition with a rendition of Land of 1000 Dances
London Community Gospel Choir
London-based gospel choir wowed the judges during their audition with a medley of Love Train by The O’Jays and Anytime You Need a Friend by Mariah Carey
Jamie Leahey
Schoolboy Jamie performed ventriloquism act with puppet Chuck
Maxwell Thorpe
Busker Maxwell wowed the judges with his rendition of Caruso
Suzi Wild
Suzi impersonated the likes of Her Majesty the Queen, Janet Street-Porter and Kirstie Allsopp during her audition with the judges
Born to Perform
David’s Golden Buzzer! This dance group for people with disabilities impressed all in the Palladium with their dance to You Can’t Stop the Beat from Hairspray
The Witch
The Witch performed a spine-chilling routine with a shocking and unexpected reveal for all in the audience
Junwoo
Magician Junwoo performed an inspiring sleight of hand card tricks. Aged 23 from South Korea.
The Britain’s Got Talent live semi-finals kick start on Monday 30th May, 8pm and continue every night on ITV.