Everything you need to know about the 19th series of one of Britain's most loved entertainment TV shows - Britain's Got Talent.
Start date
The 19th series of Britain's Got Talent began airing on Saturday 21nd February 2026.
The series will air weekly on every Saturday, excluding 14th March, until the 30th May, when the final will take place.
Format
The first eight episodes of Britain's Got Talent 2026 - 21st February to 18th April - will feature auditions, which began on 3rd October 2025 at the Birmingham Hippodrome.
The eight audition episodes will be followed by five live semi-finals episodes from 25th April to 23rd May.
The live final will then take place on Saturday 30th May, where a public vote will determine the winner.
Judges
A permanent change in the Britain's Got Talent judging panel sees social media sensation KSI - who featured as a guest on some episodes last series - replace Bruno Tonioli
He accompanies Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon for the 2026 series.
Meanwhile, TV personality and singer Stacey Solomon will feature as a guest.
How to watch Britain's Got Talent, TV channel & live stream
Britain's Got Talent will once again be available to watch in the United Kingdom on ITV and ITVX in 2026.
Prize
The prize for winning Britain's Got Talent is £250,000 and a slot on the Royal Variety Performance Show.
