When will Britain’s Got Talent 2022 return? Judges and who won BGT 2020

BGT is finally back after a two-year hiatus after Covid hits in 2020 – with judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon all returning for their ninth years on the same show. together

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BGT: Ant and Dec promoted the show’s comeback on Saturday, April 16

It’s been two years since it hit the screens, but Britain’s Got Talent is finally back – somewhat to the relief of devoted fans.

ITV bosses were forced to cancel the series last year because the Covid pandemic and multiple closures made auditions nearly impossible.

In 2020, the semi-finals and finals have been delayed until the fall and pre-recorded, with Simon Cowell being replaced by Ashley Banjo after the media mogul got into a bad accident in the US.

This year, Ant and Dec will return to the helm as they seek out brand new talent to bring some much needed smiles to the face of the country.

From golden buzzes and weird actions to tear-jerking moments, viewers can expect it all from season 15…

When does BGT 2022 start?

Britain’s Got Talent will return on Saturday, April 16.

Ant and Dec announced the news on Twitter in a special video, with Dec saying: “It’s been such a long time since Britain’s Got Talent hit our screens.”

“But what we’re about to tell you… no, no, no! It’s very exciting news,” insisted Ant.

Dec announced: “BGT is back on April 16th!”

Fans reacted with excitement on Twitter, with one line reading: “Can’t wait.”

While another sputtered: “I’m so damn excited welcome back!!”

A third wrote: “Yes! Bring it in!!”

Who are the Britain’s Got Talent judges?

Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon will return for their ninth year on the show together.

Simon, 62, appeared on the show in 2020 during the audition period, but Diversity’s Ashley was forced to make it to the last minute for the semifinals and final, which were delayed until the fall.

The Mirror revealed that Simon needed six hours of emergency surgery after breaking his back – in an accident in Malibu that could have left him paralyzed.

A close friend said that although his back was broken in many places and it was very serious, he nearly broke his spinal cord “one centimeter”, which would have left him unable to walk.

As a result, Simon was unable to fly from the US to the UK.

Who won Britain’s Got Talent 2020?

Comic singer Jon Courtenay was crowned BGT champion in 2020.

Jon beat out another nine, with the Sign Along With Us choir in second and comedian and entertainer Steve Royle in third.

When asked how he felt, Jon stammered: “I tried not to think about it, because I’m really bad at hiding my disappointment.

“For the first time this morning, this sounds really impressive, but I woke up with the idea of ​​a song for the Royal Variety gig.

“I wrote it down and tried not to think of it as a sign, because that would be too much pressure, but… It’s amazing, I really can’t believe it,” he said.

“Thank you, this has changed my life and the life of my family,” he added.

* Britain’s Got Talent airs Saturday, April 16 on ITV