It's almost time!
Britain's Got Talent is returning for a whopping 19th season on ITV, and there is plenty to look forward to from dog acts to acrobats.
ITV has promised this series will be "bigger, bolder and weirder" than ever as a new cohort of performers will hope to walk in the same footsteps of reigning champion Harry Moulding.
There is also a new face on the BGT panel, with the judges having a slight shake up, injecting a new fanbase into the programme.
So, when does Britain's Got Talent 2026 kick start? Read on for more.
Britain's Got Talent will make a return to TV screens on Saturday 21st February on ITV1 and ITVX.
The judging panel has received quite the shake-up this year as Bruno Tonioli has stepped down from the judges' seat due to scheduling conflicts.
It was confirmed that Tonioli will be would be replaced by KSI, who had previously stepped in for the Italian dancer and choreographer temporarily in 2025.
Tonioli said: "After three incredible series, I’ve sadly had to walk away from a job which has opened my eyes to so much incredible talent and step down as a judge on BGT.
"And whilst I look forward to filming a new series of Dancing with the Stars in the US, I will miss the chaos and joy that BGT brings, as well as all the wonderful people I’ve had the privilege of working with."
The 2026 judges are comprised of Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI.
As ever, presenting duo Ant & Dec are back as hosts of Britain's Got Talent 2026, offering words of encouragement to the performers and maybe even handing out a golden buzzer, or two.
Harry Moulding was crowned the winner of Britain's Got Talent 2025, winning a life-changing £250,000 and the opportunity to perform at the Royal Variety Performance.
Moulding is a magician who was put straight through to the final by KSI, who pressed the live show golden buzzer.
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Britain's Got Talent returns on Saturday 21st February on ITV1 and ITVX.
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Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
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