May 24th 2024.
According to reports, there may be some big changes coming to the popular talent competition, Britain's Got Talent. The show's bosses are apparently in talks to sign a whopping £100,000,000 deal that could shake up the format of the show. Currently, the show is in its pre-recorded audition stage, with judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Bruno Tonioli, and Alesha Dixon, and hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly at the helm. The grand final, which usually takes place in early June, is yet to be confirmed.
But next year, things could be different. It's been rumored that the show could be extended to a three-month run, in an effort to fill the gap left by Saturday Night Takeaway. An insider revealed that while viewing numbers for BGT are higher than ever, fans are watching the show in a different way. With over seven million viewers, it's the second most-watched entertainment show after I'm A Celebrity. This has caught the attention of advertisers, who are now investing more in online platforms. However, to get the clips they need, they still rely on the show itself.
This puts the creators of BGT in a powerful position as they negotiate a new deal. If the rumored three-month run does happen, it would mean six weeks of auditions, followed by six weeks of semi-finals before a final. There's even talk of a Sunday results show. This would give viewers more time to get invested in the contestants and their journey, and advertisers more opportunities to reach their target audience.
The news of a potential shake-up comes after the finale of Saturday Night Takeaway, which aired its final episode before going on hiatus. The Geordie duo, Ant and Dec, wrapped up their 20th season with a star-studded finale, featuring guests like S Club 7, Girls Aloud, Simon Cowell, Dermot O'Leary, Alison Hammond, and Holly Willoughby. The show's ratings were impressive, with a peak viewership of 5.3 million and an average of 4.6 million tuning in.
This final episode was watched by over four million viewers, which is on par with the launch episode of this series. It was announced last year that this would be the last season of Saturday Night Takeaway "for a little while." The hosts explained that the show takes up a lot of their time, and they needed a break to recharge. Ant, who recently became a father, also wanted to spend more time with his family.
As for the rumored changes to BGT, the Agency has reached out to ITV and Fremantle for comment. The show currently airs on Saturdays at 7.30pm on ITV1, and fans are eagerly waiting to see what the future holds for their favorite talent competition. Do you have a story to share? The Agency entertainment team would love to hear from you. You can reach them by email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page.
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