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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Casey Cooper-Fiske

Britain’s Got Talent 2026 winner crowned after ‘stunning’ performance

  • The Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir, formed by TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson, won Britain’s Got Talent 2026, becoming the first choir to secure the title.
  • Their victory includes a £250,000 cash prize and the opportunity to perform at the annual Royal Variety Performance.
  • Upon winning, choir member Katryna Shell dedicated the triumph to farmers and those struggling, advocating for open conversations about mental health.
  • Judges Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden praised their original song, 'This Is Home,' with Cowell describing the performance as “absolutely stunning” and Holden visibly moved.
  • Drone display team Celestial finished in second place, with dog act Anastasiia and Salsa coming in third, while the final also featured a reunion performance by girl group Mis-Teeq.

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