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<\/p>\nA Liverpool-based dance act stunned the judges on Saturday, with fans tipping them as early favourites to win<\/p>\n
Sara Baalla Screen Time TV Reporter<\/p>\n
20:40, 21 Feb 2026Updated 22:03, 21 Feb 2026<\/p>\n
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Britain’s Got Talent 2026 winners ‘exposed’ and they’re from Liverpool(Image: ITV)<\/p>\n
Fans of Britain’s Got Talent<\/a> reckon they’ve identified this year’s champions, just minutes into the new series. The popular ITV<\/a> programme made its return on Saturday (February 21) evening, with Ant and Dec presenting the nationwide search for talent.<\/p>\n The much-loved show features a diverse range of performers competing for the chance to claim \u00a3250,000 and a prized spot at the Royal Variety Performance.<\/p>\n Musician and YouTuber KSI takes over<\/a> from Bruno Tonioli on the judging panel this year, sitting alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon for the opening round of auditions at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens.<\/p>\n During tonight’s episode, the judges encountered Liverpool-based dance collective LMA, who delivered a distinctive, synchronised routine that left spectators stunned, reports Belfast Live<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dance troupe LMA impressed the judges on Saturday(Image: ITV)<\/p>\n READ MORE: Ant McPartlin’s ‘tearful’ encounter with ex Lisa Armstrong as they make sad realisation<\/a>READ MORE: Britain’s Got Talent Amanda Holden’s life off-screen as show returns<\/a><\/p>\n An astonished Simon said: “Wow, wow, wow. I loved that audition.”<\/p>\n Amanda added: “We have so many dance groups that come onto the show that promise us difference, and they never are. That was as different and exceptional as it gets. I’ve never seen anything like it.”<\/p>\n Alesha commented, “I thought that it was beautiful, really, really beautiful. The way you commanded it was just so strong and central to all of it. Sensational.”<\/p>\n KSI went on to say: “Visually, my eyes loved it. This is a good watch and it’s the type where you can’t make a mistake. You were all on point and killed it.”<\/p>\n Simon then praised the choreographer for his “on-point” routine, adding: “What you do is incredible.”<\/p>\n Fans believe they’ve exposed this year’s winner(Image: ITV)<\/p>\n For the latest showbiz, TV, movie and streaming news, go to the new Everything Gossip<\/a> website<\/p>\n Fans were equally impressed, with numerous viewers tipping the group as potential winners due to their distinctive performance.<\/p>\n “Ooo, have we just seen this year’s winner?” one viewer posted on X (formerly Twitter<\/a>). Another commented: “Defo finalists, they were so good.”<\/p>\n A third person remarked: “Finally a dance act bringing something different to the table,” whilst another viewer similarly shared: “LMA wow indeed all in sync All in time well done to every single person Liverpool should be so proud!”<\/p>\n Britain’s Got Talent airs on ITV1 and ITVX<\/p>\n![\"Dance](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0_britains_got_talent_sr19_ep1_21.jpg\")
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