BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS SET TO RETURN IN 2026 TO CELEBATE 20 YEARS OF ITV TALENT FORMAT

Ahead of the 19th series later this month, it has been revealed that Britain’s Got Talent will return for its landmark 20th series next year, and to mark the occasion, ITV have commissioned another round of Champions.

Speaking to the Mail, Simon Cowell revealed for next year: "The same judges will be back. We are doing a champions show next year as well, the best of the best, which is brilliant. You get the best contestants from all over the world and you re-compete in a big competition so, I like those kind of things."

This series, Ant & Dec will lead the nation through a new round of unforgettable auditions as performers showcase their talents in the hope of reaching the live semi-finals, and winning over the four individual judges: Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, KSI and guest judge Stacey Solomon - who stepped in when Cowell missed the first day of filming.

The last series saw magician Harry Moulding crowned champion, taking home a life-changing £250,000 and a place on the coveted Royal Variety Performance line-up... but who will capture the crown in Series 19? As always, it’s up to the public to decide!

Britain’s Got Talent remains one of ITV’s top entertainment programmes of 2025 and the highest-rated Saturday night entertainment show across any commercial channel, with its most recent launch peaking at 5.5 million viewers.

With more than 50 million social media followers and 27 billion lifetime video views, BGT continues to reign as one of the biggest entertainment formats in the world.

Britain’s Got Talent returns this February on ITV1 and ITVX.