Britain’s Got Talent winner Viggo Venn lands first major project after shock victory on ITV show

BRITAIN'S Got Talent winner Viggo Venn has landed his first major project after his shock victory on the ITV show.

The Norwegian comedian caused a bit of controversy when he was announced as the winner of Britain's Got Talent earlier this month.

His victory even prompted hundreds of Ofcom complaints - despite the fact he won by a clear mile when the voting figures were released.

Now Viggo, 34, is continuing to push his career into new and exciting areas and has now revealed his first ever UK national tour.

The show - called British Comedian - will see Viggo bring his own unique brand of joy and fun to 20 venues across the country later this year.

Viggo said: “I have been receiving thousands of videos on Instagram from young and old dancing around in hi vis vests and nothing makes me happier!

"So excited to bring a show full of fun, quirkiness and surprises for everyone! Can’t wait to meet people and go on a highly visible UK tour! (I will bring Viggo-vests with me, if you forget yours!)"

Kicking off in Milton Keynes at The Stables on October 23 he will then head to St Albans, Glasgow, Salford, Guildford, London, Sheffield, Norwich, Brighton, Bournemouth, Southend, Exeter, Cardiff, Colchester, Nottingham, Swindon, Newcastle, Winchester, Leeds before concluding the tour in Taunton on February 21 2024.

Following his BGT win, Viggo admitted he had entered the competition as a bit of a joke.

Appearing on Lorraine, he said: "I never in a million years thought that I was going to get to the final, or even win.