Britain’s Got Talent 2023 LIVE — Amanda Holden hits back at fans as Viggo Venn crowned winner after explosive final

Who is Travis George?

Aged just 22, Travis George is a Welsh singer. who wowed the judges by singing Stars from Les Miserables in his BGT audition.

Judge Alesha Dixon described him as '"Adorable, you are so sweet and you don't realise how great you are", with Simon Cowell adding "That's what I call selling a song [and] this is an audition [that] I'm going to remember".

For his semi-final performance, George performed Bring Him Home, also from Les Miserables.

Travis revealed on ITV's Lorraine that he has autism.

Here are the fantastic finalists

Thousands auditioned for this years BGT and there are now just 10 acts left.

Just one will be crowned the winner tonight!

Fans all saying the same thing about finalists

Fans have flocked to social media ahead of tonight's grand final.

BGT viewers have been left furious that there are “too many” kids in the final.

One fan said: “6 kids in the final , think it’s about time kids had their own separate show.”

Whilst a second commented: “5 out of 10 are kids. Awful final line up. Variety???”

Who is Malakai Bayoh?

Talented young singer Malakai Bayoh is just 13-years-old.

The teenager is a member of the Choir of St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, and also the Schola Cantorum of The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School. 

Britain’s Got Talent isn’t his first time performing in front of a huge audience, as he sang at the Royal Albert Hall, performing arias by Mozart and Handel to great acclaim.

Malakai has also sung at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.

During his Britain’s Got Talent audition, Malakai belted out Pie Jesu and left everyone speechless.

As he performed the song, Bruno Tunioli  teared up as he watched on from his seat.

But Bruno wasn’t the only one who loved his performance – as head judge Simon Cowell decided to press his golden buzzer.

Who is Viggo Venn?

Viggo Venn is a comedian, who hails from Norway.

He is well known on the comedy circuit, and can often be found performing in London pubs and clubs.

The Norwegian won the public vote in the semi-final with his very unique act, which involved him recording the judges saying their names, while wearing his iconic Hi-Vis jacket.

Alesha Dixon branded him "best act of the night", while Simon Cowell confessed: "It was the most annoying act of the night, but also my favourite."

Who is Amy Lou?

A pregnant Amy Lou wowed the judges when she took to the stage with her huge baby bump for her first audition.

Viewers saw the tanning shop receptionist cradle her bump as she sailed through with four yes's from Simon Cowell, and the rest of the famous judges.

It was then revealed that Amy Lou actually gave birth just hours before her audition aired on ITV.

She returned to the stage for the semi-finals with a cover of And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going, which had the judges once again on their feet.

Who is tonight's finalist Musa Motha?

Musa Motha is a professional dancer who originally hails from Johannesburg, South Africa, but now lives in London.

When he was 11 he was diagnosed with a type of bone cancer called Oesteosacorma and, to save his life, he had his leg amputated.

Despite the challenges, he found music and a love of dance, taking up street dancing in 2010.

During his original audition, he amazed the studio audience and the judges with his beautiful dance routine to Naughty Boy and Beyonce's track Runnin.

His routine brought tears to many eyes, with many labelling him as inspirational - and he made history as he was given the golden buzzer by ALL the judges.

He won the fist semi-final with an emotional performance to Ruelle's Where We Come Alive.

Fans give their predictions on who will win tonight

Fans have flocked to social media with their predictions ahead of tonight's final.

One fan said: "I want Vigo to win but my gut is saying Musa will win."

Whilst a second commented: "The young magician, he was phenomenal."

Who is in the Britain’s Got Talent Final 2023?

Over the course of the semi-finals two acts from each night made it to the final

The acts that made it:

• Semi-final five winner: Cillian O’Connor, Irish teenage magician
• Semi-final four: Lillianna Clifton, 13-year-old dancer
• Semi-final four winner: Malakai Bayoh, 13-year-old singer from London.
• Semi-final four: Duo Odyssey, and an acrobatic duo from Liverpool.
• Semi-final three winner: Ghetto Kids, dance troupe from Uganda.
• Semi-final three: Travis George, a singer from Wales.
• Semi-final two winner: Viggo Venn, comedian from Norway.
• Semi-final two: Olivia Lynes, 11-year-old singer from Bath.
• Semi-final one winner : Musa Motha – professional dancer from London.
• Semi-final one: Amy Lou – singer from Tipton, West Midland.

Fans upset Tonikaku didn’t make it to the final

Britain’s Got Talent fans demand “justice” after comedic act Tonikaku missed out on making it to the finals.

The Japanese comedian became popular with fans with his act of pretending to be naked on stage.

His fate was decided on Friday night and that was the last time he left the BGT audiences in hysterics and fans were disappointed with one saying: “Tonikaku was robbed.”

One added how he “deserved to be in the final” while another insisted that they’re “not watching the final” if he doesn’t make it.

Meanwhile, one fan praised his act, saying: “Tonikaku is everything you want to see on a talent contest. It’s not boring, it’s hilarious and leaves you talking and laughing about it afterwards.”

How to vote on Britain’s Got Talent

You can vote in tonight’s Britain’s Got Talent final to help your favourite act win the £250,000 prize.

Fans can either vote online or by phone.

To vote by phone, you’ll need to call up the number shown on screen by your favourite act, however, this comes at a cost.

Meanwhile, if you want to vote online, register and during the final a QR code will appear on the screen which will take you to ITV’s website.

On its website, ITV warns: “The first time you want to place a vote, you will need to verify your mobile number (even if you are using a tablet or computer). To do this, click/tap ‘verify your mobile’, and enter your UK mobile number. Once you receive the passcode (you will receive this via a free text message), enter it on the website. When a vote is open it will automatically appear on the website.”

You can vote up to five times.

I begged mum to let me have my leg amputated aged 11, says Musa Motha

Musa Motha says he pleaded with his mum to have his leg amputated when he was just 11 years old.

The dancer — who once dreamed of being a pro footballer — had developed bone cancer and was in constant pain.

And he said mum Ntokozo Precious Matale was so devastated by what was happening to her son that she was on the verge of suicide when he begged her to sign consent papers for the life-changing op.

The 27-year-old is the bookies’ favourite to win the ITV talent show tonight, after impressing all four judges with his powerful dance routines while using crutches.

And 16 years after losing his leg, Musa said his mum is overwhelmed with pride.

He said: “My mum won’t be attending the finals but she has seen the shows and will be watching from home.

“She feels proud and blessed to see me perform.”

BGT Final latest odds

Britain's Got Talent wraps up this season tomorrow with the Final.

These are the latest odds on who's favourite to win according to LadBrokes:

• Dancer Musa Motha 4/6
• Comedian Viggo Venn 5/2
• Opera singer Malakai Bayoh 6/1
• Dance group Ghetto Kids 12/1
• Magician Cillain O'Connor 16/1

Fans threaten to switch off after spotting 'annoying' live shows part

Britain's Got Talent fans are annoyed at how the whooping and hollering from the audience is ruining the live acts and the viewer's experience at home.

One wrote: "Please turn down the mics on the audience as you cant hear what the acts are saying, all you can hear is the audience," while another added: "Do the audience have to scream?"

Meanwhile, one fan admitted that she stopped watching the show: "Had to switch off tonight because of the awful squealing from an audience member making my ears bleed ..."

Applications for 2024 are open!

Britain’s Got Talent confirmed that applications for 2024 are finally open.

You can submit an application either in person, through video or via WhatsApp.

You can send a video no longer than five minutes through WhatsApp on 0788 0394 428 with your name and location.

If you want to apply via video or in person, fill in an application .

BGT star hits back at trolls 

A BGT winner has hit back at trolls who said he shouldn’t do Strictly Come Dancing – because of his ‘unfair advantage.’

Diversity star Jordan Banjo told the Sun about the ‘pressure’ he’d be under doing Strictly after ludicrous haters have slammed his dance background – as he launched a new Not On The High Street edit.

Jordan, 30, has already smashed it in reality TV winning BGT with dance troupe Diversity and recently coming second place in I’m A Celeb the legends show.

For now he has ruled out BBC’s Strictly show.

He told The Sun: “Will I do Strictly? Not at the moment. You know what, I think everyone expects me to because of Diversity!

“I feel like, everyone would expect me to be good but it would be totally new for me – the pressure is real.”

When is the Britain’s Got Talent final 2023?

The BGT semi-finals have finally finished meaning one thing.

The live final RETURNS!

Viewers will finally be able to witness one act crowned the winner of Britain’s Got Talent this Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 7.30pm.

You will be able to watch all the action on ITV and .

Who is in the Britain's Got Talent Final 2023?

Over the course of the semi-finals two acts from each night made it to the final

The acts that made it:

• Semi-final five winner: Cillian O’Connor, Irish teenage magician
• Semi-final four: Lillianna Clifton, 13-year-old dancer
• Semi-final four winner: Malakai Bayoh, 13-year-old singer from London.
• Semi-final four: Duo Odyssey, and an acrobatic duo from Liverpool.
• Semi-final three winner: Ghetto Kids, dance troupe from Uganda.
• Semi-final three: Travis George, a singer from Wales.
• Semi-final two winner: Viggo Venn, comedian from Norway.
• Semi-final two: Olivia Lynes, 11-year-old singer from Bath.
• Semi-final one winner : Musa Motha - professional dancer from London.
• Semi-final one: Amy Lou - singer from Tipton, West Midland.

Simon Cowell pulls bizarre stunt

Viewers were left floored after Simon Cowell pulled a rather odd stunt on last night's show.

After weeks of captivating audiences with extraordinary and jaw-dropping auditions, Britain's Got Talent draws closer to crowning its Series 16 winner in the last semi-final.

After the first act finished their performance - it was time for the judges to give their feedback.

But just minutes into the programme viewers were left seriously distracted by Simon Cowell who was making strange cat noises into the mic while Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon were giving their criticism.

The bizarre stunt even forced Ant and Dec to pause while on stage and ask Simon to stop so that they could speak to the contestants.

Those at home watching were left baffled by this and took to Twitter to share their thoughts.

One wrote: "Oh my god, is Simon actually ok?"

A second added: "Simon mocking Alesha and Amanda criticising them as if he hasn’t just slandered them himself."

Alesha Dixon holds back the tears over incredible performance

Alesha Dixon was reduced to tears tonight after an amazing semi-final performance.

After weeks of captivating audiences with extraordinary and jaw-dropping auditions, Britain's Got Talent draws closer to crowning its Series 16 winner in the last semi-final.

One act in particular had everyone moved including Alesha Dixon last night who was left in "floods of tears" during the an incredible performance by Irish teenager, Cillian O'Connor.

The brilliant performer blew the judges away with his jaw-dropping magic acts, including one in which he vanished into confetti, leaving the judges speechless.

Another saw the talented teen suddenly pop out of a cardboard box that Ant and Dec had placed on the stage.

Cillian received a standing ovation from the entire crowd and judges.

Holding back her tears, Alesha said: "I was so impressed at your auditions, and I'm still impressed now. I was in floods of tears just watching you. You were incredible."

Fans all saying the same thing about finalists

Fans have flocked to social media following last night's last semi-final.

BGT viewers have been left furious that there are "too many" kids in the final.

One fan said: "6 kids in the final , think it’s about time kids had their own separate show."

Whilst a second commented: "5 out of 10 are kids. Awful final line up. Variety???"

Who is Olivia Lynes?

Olivia Lynes is an 11-year-old singer from Bath who met Amanda Holden when she was at the theatre while watching Matilda The Musical.

Amanda told the youngster how her mum had reached out to the show in a bid to encourage her to audition for BGT.

She then got the coveted golden buzzer for her performance of Wicked's Gravity.

For Olivia's semi final performance, she sang Frozen classic Into the Unknown.

Who is Malakai Bayoh?

Malakai Bayoh is a 13-year-old singer who's a member of the Choir of St George's Cathedral, Southwark and also the Schola Cantorum of The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School.

He previously sang at the Royal Albert Hall, performing arias by Mozart and Handel and also sang at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.

He received the golden buzzer from Bruno Tonioli after he belted out Pie Jesu and left everyone speechless.

Who is finalist Viggo Venn?

Viggo Venn - originally from Norway - is a comedic dancer who's now living in London after he moved to England because he "wanted to become a British comedian."

In his first audition, Viggo ran around the stage jumping and clapping his hands to Daft Punk's One More Time as he removed a series of green high-visibility jackets, before removing pink and golden ones.

To end his performance, he grabbed a brush and began to sweep the jackets that he removed.

Simon Cowell buzzed his performance, but Bruno Tonioli remarked 'You pushed the stupidity to such a level that it was killing me."

In the semi-final Viggo asked each of the judges to record their name before mimicking each of them, before performing a dance using a hi-vis jacket.

Simon changes his tune as he described the act as "the most annoying act of the night, but weirdly, my favourite act of the night".

Just magic

Britain’s Got Talent fans were brought to tears during Cillan’s magic show.

They were amazed when 13-year-old child with Autism vanished from the stage after doing a dog trick.

He even impressed Simon Cowell.