{"id":453207,"date":"2026-05-30T21:37:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T21:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/453207\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T21:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T21:37:09","slug":"britains-got-talent-confirms-2026-winner-after-best-final-so-far","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/453207\/","title":{"rendered":"Britain’s Got Talent confirms 2026 winner after “best final so far”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Britain’s Got Talent<\/a> spoilers follow.<\/p>\n

Britain’s Got Talent has confirmed its champion for the 2026 edition of the long-running ITV series, with The Hawkstone Farmers Choir coming out on top in a hotly contested grand final<\/a> at London’s Eventim Apollo.<\/p>\n

The group prevailed from a 10-act field<\/a> in the public vote, with their victory guaranteeing them a hefty cash prize of \u00a3250,000 as well as the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance.<\/p>\n

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Related: Best streaming services UK 2026 \u2013 including Disney Plus, Netflix, iPlayer and Apple TV<\/a><\/p>\n

The Hawkstone Farmers Choir’s nearest competitors in the grand final were drone artists Celestial and dog act Anastasia & Salsa, who finished in second and third place respectively. <\/p>\n

The group became the first choir in the history of the long-running series to win, with the collective making the bold choice to perform an original song – titled ‘This is Home’ – in the final after previously singing covers.<\/p>\n

Following the performance, which Jeremy Clarkson watched in the crowd, judge Simon Cowell said: “When you said you were going to do an original song, I was thinking ‘in the final?’ You know what? It paid off.”<\/p>\n

“I thought that was absolutely stunning, heartfelt and joyous,” he added, while Alesha Dixon opined: “You did take a risk but it felt familiar. I felt like I knew the song. I loved the opening harmonies. Well done.”<\/p>\n

KSI said he needed the track “on his playlist”, while Amanda Holden noted: “You’ve made me cry again. I couldn’t be prouder of you\u2026 What an incredible song. An amazing performance.”<\/p>\n

Several viewers took to social media to congratulate The Hawkstone Farmers Choir following their victory, with one fan writing on X<\/a>: “Fair winner, loved second and third placing.”<\/p>\n

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Related: What has Susan Boyle been up to since her Britain’s Got Talent stint?<\/a><\/p>\n

“I was happy with anyone of that top 3 to win. Congratulations to the Hawkstone Farmers Choir,” wrote another viewer<\/a>, while a third noted<\/a>: “Fantastic! I’m so glad they won, credit to all involved.”<\/p>\n

Another viewer on X<\/a> praised the overall quality of the showpiece event, writing: “I think tonight is probably the best final so far. It is such a shame only one act can win and it is so hard to call who to pick to win.” <\/p>\n

Britain’s Got Talent airs on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.<\/p>\n

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\"Lettermark\"<\/p>\n

Reporter, Digital Spy George is a freelance writer who specialises in Movies<\/a> and TV. After graduating with a degree in Film Studies and Journalism from De Montfort University, in which he analysed the early works of Richard Linklater for his dissertation, he wrote for several websites for GRV Media. \u00a0His film tastes vary from blockbusters like Mission: Impossible<\/a> and John Wick<\/a> to international directors such as Paolo Sorrentino and Hirokazu Kore-eda, and has attended both the London and Berlin film festivals.
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