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What time is the Britain’s Got Talent 2017 final on ITV tonight, who are the finalists and are Ant and Dec hosting?

THE Britain's Got Talent live semi-final shows are done and dusted and the acts are busy preparing for tonight's final.

But who made it through, when can you tune in and what's happened to the show's previous winners? Here's the lowdown...

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The judges are back for the new seriesCredit: ITV

When is the Britain's Got Talent final on ITV?

The grand final will take place TONIGHT (June 3) at 7.30pm on ITV  - a day earlier than originally planned after being rescheduled for Ariana Grande's Manchester tribute concert.

It goes head-to-head with Doctor Who on BBC One, The Lake District: A Wild Year on BBC Two, Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson on Channel 4 and NCIS on Channel 5.

Britain's Got Talent started its eleventh series on April 15, with the last of the audition shows whittling the contestants down to the best 40 acts on May 27.

Ten acts were selected for the final from five live semi-final shows that began on May 29 and ended on June 2.

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During the fifth semi-final show it was announced that the jusges will pick one axed semi-finalist to go to the final - bringing the number of competitors up to eleven tomorrow night.

Richard Jones charmed the nation last yearCredit: Splash News

Which acts made it through to the Britain's Got Talent final?

Finalists

  • DNA, 43/29, Magicians
  • Kyle Tomlinson, 15, Singer (David's golden buzzer act)
  • Matt Edwards, 34, Magician (Ant & Dec's golden buzzer act)
  • Issy Simpson, 8, Magician
  • Ned Woodman, 8, Comedian
  • Tokio Myers, 32, Pianist
  • Merseygirls, 14-17, Dancers (Alesha's golden buzzer act)
  • The Pensionalities, 84/75, Singers
  • Daliso Chaponda, 37, Comedian (Amanda's golden buzzer act)
  • Missing People Choir, 32-71, Choir

Who's left the competition?

  • Empire Dance Crew, 15-25, Dancers
  • Miss Treat Vibe, 19-24, Singers
  • Niels Harder, 26, Magician
  • PC Dan, 33, Dancer
  • St Patrick's Junior Choir Drumgreenagh, 8-12, Choir
  • Tyrone and Mina, 35, Dance and variety
  • Grace and Ali, 17/16, Dancers
  • Destiny Chukunyere, 14, Singer
  • Dizzy Twilight, 65, DJ
  • Harry Gardner, 16, Singer-songwriter
  • Leah Barniville, 15, Singer
  • Taptastik, 19-62, Tap dance
  • David Geaney, 22, Dancer
  • Josephine Lee, 29, Illusionist
  • London School of Bollywood, 18-26, Dancers
  • Jay Wynn, 36, Variety Act
  • Sarah Ikumu, 16, Singer (Simon's Golden Buzzer)
  • Martin and Faye, 45/10, Singers
  • Angelicus Celtis, 11-17, Choir
  • Reuben Gray, 16, Singer
  • Ryan Tracey, 35, Balloon modelling
  • Paws With Soul, 24-29, Dancer
  • John Parnell, 64, Hula hooping
  • Jonny Awsum, 39, Comedian
  • Code 3, 14-16, Dancers
  • Jamie Lee Harrison, 24, Singer
  • Jess Robinson, 34, Impressionist
  • Lords of Strut, 35/36, Comedy dance
  • Missing People Choir, 32-71, Choir
  • Perfect Pitch Creation, 8-14, Choir
  • TNG Characters, 16-25, Dancers

Who's hosting this year's Britain's Got Talent?

Telly favourites Ant and Dec have been secured for another year of hosting the much loved talent show.

The pair were spotted filming a spectacular opening sequence in the middle of London's Trafalgar Square for the series.

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They were seen addressing the crowd at a podium as cheer leaders and gymnasts put on an energetic aerobatic display behind them.

As well as this a marching band, hula girls, stilt-walkers and dancers joined them for the stunning shoot.

Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden are also all returning to the judges' panel this year.

Ant and Dec are hosting the new seriesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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What has happened to the previous winners of BGT?

Richard Jones (2016 winner)

The most recent winner has only had a year to reap the benefits of winning BGT.

After performing on The Royal Variety Show, Richard has started his own string of stage performances across the UK.

His new tour, The Power of Imagination, starts on April 23 in Milton Keynes and will end in Haverhill on May 5.

He also recorded a one-off ITV show, Operation Magic, broadcast on April 15.

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Collabro (2014 winner)

The five-piece band are now a four-piece after Richard Hadfield quit amid accusations of bullying in the group.

However, the remaining four denied this, and member Matt Pagan said: "To call us bullies was bang out of order.

“We were obviously disappointed and upset, we are not bullies and so it was really upsetting to hear him say that.”

The band are noww going on tour and Richard has released his own single - a cover of Mr Brightside by The Killers.

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Lovable Pudsey had a film made about him after his winCredit: Rex Features

Ashleigh and Pudsey (2012 winner)

The lovable dog performers won the hearts of the nation as they performed tricks and dance routines to music.

After winning the show, they performed as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, and were judges on a TV show inspired by them, That Dog Can Dance!

They later got their own CBBC show which saw them travel the country, before Pudsey got his own MOVIE released in 2014.

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BGT judge David Walliams provided Pudsey's voice for the film.

Since then they have made several panto appearances, most recently Jack and the Beanstalk in Royal and Derngate Northampton.

Diversity (2009 winner)

Essex dance troupe Diversity shocked hoards of viewers when they managed to snatch the win from success story Susan Boyle to win the 2009 show.

Since then, group leader Ashley Banjo has become a talent show judge himself - taking part in Sky One's Got to Dance for five series.

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He also presented a show dedicated to Michael Jackson's Thriller in 2014.

Most recently, he joined BGT judge Alesha Dixon and Will Best on ITV's new celebrity dance contest, Dance Dance Dance.

His brother, Jordan Banjo, participated in I'm a Celebrity last year and came in a respectable fifth place.

The youngest member of the team, Perri Kiely, shocked viewers by appearing all grown up and looking for love on E4 show, Celebs Go Dating.

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