Britain's Got Talent: The Champions is returning for a new series
It will air in 2027
As Britain's Got Talent celebrates its 20th anniversary next year, ITV/STV bosses are bringing back popular spin-off series Britain's Got Talent: The Champions!
Last airing in 2019, BGT: The Champions welcomes back former winners, finalists and other notable acts from the Got Talent franchise around the world.
When is it back on TV?
According to TV Zone, the popular spin-off show will air for a six-part series, beginning in autumn 2027.
The publication states the series will be made-up of five pre-recorded episodes and a live final.
No exact start date has been given just yet.
Which acts will appear?
At this stage, it hasn't been confirmed which former BGT acts will take part.
Who hosts The Champions?
Usual hosts Ant and Dec will return to host Britain's Got Talent: The Champions.
Who won the first series?
Dance duo Twist and Pulse were crowned the winners of the first series, gaining more votes than both Stavros Flatley and Ukrainian sand artist Kseniya Simonova.
Other notable acts to take part included Paul Potts, George Sampson, Collabro, Lost Voice Guy and Ben Hart.
When was the first series on TV?
The first series of Britain's Got Talent: The Champions aired between 31st August and 5th October in 2019, receiving an average of five million viewers.
Will the main show still be on?
Yes! Don't worry, the main series of Britain's Got Talent will also return in 2027, with usual judges Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and KSI.
Auditions are due to begin in the first week of October, with applications now open. It's understood the main series will begin in spring time.
READ MORE: Dates confirmed for BGT auditions and free audience tickets are available
Check out all of the former winners of BGT below:
Paul Potts
Paul Potts won the very first show in 2007 with his hugely impressive singing abilities.
George Sampson
Break dancer George Sampson won the show in 2008 at the age of just 14-years-old.
Diversity
Dance group Diversity won the show in 2009, with Ashley Banjo going on to become a TV presenter.
Spellbound
The 2010 series also saw a dance group win in the form of Spellbound, pictured here performing with singer Katherine Jenkins that year.
Jai McDowall
Singer Jai McDowall won the show in 2011.
Ashleigh and Pudsey
Dog performing act Ashleigh and Pudsey were winners of the 2012 series. However, Pudsey sadly passed away in July 2017.
Attraction
Another dance group won over the public in 2013, as Attraction used shadows and puppets to create beautiful spectacles - pictured here with actor Terry Crews.
Collabro
Singing group Collabro wowed viewers in 2014 with their performances of musical theatre songs.
Jules and Matisse
Britain's Got Talent saw its second dog act winner in 2015 with Jules and Matisse.
Richard Jones
Magician Richard Jones won the hearts of the nation in 2016.
Tokio Myers
Pianist and music producer Tokio Myers won the show in 2017, pictured here with BGT judge Amanda Holden.
Lost Voice Guy
Lost Voice Guy, real name Lee Ridley, won in 2018.
Colin Thackery
Colin Thackery won Britain's Got Talent 2019 with a heartwarming performance of 'Love Changes Everything'.
Jon Courtenay
Comedy singer Jon Courtenay was crowned the winner of the 2020 series! Jon was a favourite from his very first audition, picking up Ant and Dec's Golden Buzzer!
Axel Blake
Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer act, comedian Axel Blake, was crowned the 2022 winner of Britain's Got Talent, beating the likes of ventriloquist Jamie Leahy and singer Tom Ball.
Viggo Venn
Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn won the 2023 series of Britain's Got Talent with his high vis jacket inspired routine. He said he was happy to have captured 'Simon's heart' as well as the nation's.
Sydnie Christmas
Sydnie Christmas won the 2024 series of Britain's Got Talent, the singer who dreams of performing on the West End told Ant and Dec: "I cannot believe the amount of love that I've felt since it aired. I am overwhelmed with love and it is the most amazing thing.
"And I wish for one day that every single person in this room feels the way I do one day with this love. It's amazing, thank you so much!"
Harry Moulding
Magician Harry Moulding was crowned the winner during series 18 in 2025! He said: "I can't believe what is going on. Thank you, thank you everyone so so much. I genuinely feel like everyone has been behind me. This has been the most incredible journey."
The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir
Hawkstone Farmers Choir won Britain's Got Talent 2026, taking the £250,000 prize and a Royal Variety Performance slot after winning over one million public votes. They became the first choir ever to win the show, with an original song about the mental health pressures facing farmers and a message of support for anyone struggling.
Written by: Alex Ross
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