The countdown is on! Britain’s Got Talent fans are just days away from the 2026 grand final on Saturday, May 30 — and bookmakers already have a favourite, though the race is tighter than ever.
After months of auditions, shocking Golden Buzzers, and emotional semi-finals, the public vote will decide who walks away with the £250,000 prize and a coveted spot at the Royal Variety Performance.
The Favourites
Leading the betting is poet Sonny Green, currently tipped at 13/8, though insiders warn the field is wide open. Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone Farmers Choir has surged as a serious contender, now at 18/5, delighting audiences with their moving performances.
Close behind, the awe-inspiring Celestial drone show sits at 15/4, while singer Matty Juniosa is at 4/1. Rafferty Coope completes the top five with odds of 11/2.
Outsiders include Ted Hill (12/1), dance troupe LMA (16/1), magician Fabian Fox (33/1), and Anastasiia with her dog Salsa (33/1). Liwei Yang rounds out the board at 66/1, proving anything can happen when the live audience holds the power.
“It’s Anyone’s Game”
BetGoodwin spokesperson Ben Head said the competition is tighter than ever:
“Sonny Green remains the favourite, but it’s far from clear-cut. His semi-final performance was slightly less dominant, and the Farmers Choir has emerged as a real threat. Celestial and Matty Juniosa are also strong contenders — this final could throw up surprises.”
Audience Power
Unlike earlier rounds, the judges have no voting power in the final, but their critiques can heavily influence the audience at home. Head added:
“A stunning live performance could flip the public vote entirely. In BGT, anything is possible. Even the underdogs can shine.”
What to Watch
Fans can catch the Britain’s Got Talent 2026 final live on ITV1 at 7pm on Saturday, May 30. Expect drama, tears, and unforgettable performances as the nation rallies behind their favourites.
From poets to choirs, drone artists to singers, this final promises to be a heart-stopping, edge-of-your-seat showdown. Who will rise? Who will dazzle? And who will take home the ultimate prize? The answer is just days away.
