Jeremy Clarkson’s The Hawkstone Farmers Choir has been crowned the winner of Britain’s Got Talent after a dramatic live grand final that left both the judges and viewers stunned.
The 32-member choir, made up of farmers from across the UK, beat a packed line-up including Anastasiia & Salsa, Liwei Yang, Matty Juniosa, Sonny Green, Ted Hill and several other finalists to take home the £250,000 prize and a place at the Royal Variety Performance.
Head judge Simon Cowell admitted the result was impossible to predict, calling the final one of the closest in the show’s history. He was joined on the panel by Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI, while the final decision was placed in the hands of the public vote.
Clarkson, who originally helped form the choir for his Hawkstone beer brand, was seen cheering wildly from the audience as the group’s victory was announced.
But the celebration quickly sparked backlash online, with some ITV viewers claiming the result gave Clarkson “free publicity,” as he also presents Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? on the channel. Others even branded the outcome a “fix,” arguing the choir benefited from Clarkson’s fame.
Despite the criticism, the choir delivered an emotional message after their win, saying their victory was for farmers everywhere. They also highlighted the importance of mental health support in the agricultural community, telling viewers: “If you’re not OK, speak up.”
The group was originally created in 2024 and is now run by farmers Simon Gwilliam and Lizzy Dean. Beyond performing, the choir has worked to raise awareness and funds for mental health causes affecting farmers.
Their charity work includes the release of a record, with profits going to Shout, a mental health support service. The project has been praised for giving a voice to the struggles faced by many in rural communities.
While some fans remained furious over the result, others praised the choir’s emotional performance and powerful message — turning their BGT win into one of the most talked-about finales in recent memory.
