August 27th 2024.
Fans of Britain's Got Talent have been left with mixed emotions after ITV announced their decision to extend the popular talent show for the upcoming 2025 series. The new format will see the show running for up to four months, starting in February instead of its usual April premiere date. To accommodate the extended run, the show will now air every Saturday night, with the semi-finals being broadcasted weekly instead of on consecutive evenings. Additionally, auditions will now take place in more locations, with the first round kicking off in October in Blackpool.
While some viewers were excited about the prospect of having more of their favorite show on their screens, others were left confused and even unhappy about the change. One Twitter user, @jamestroe, expressed their discontent with the new format, calling it "very evil live laugh love energy." However, others, like @LauraM01234, were thrilled to hear about the longer run and the weekly semi-finals, tweeting, "So glad to hear that it will be on for longer! Also, I prefer the semi finals being weekly #BGT."
The decision to extend the show has also raised questions about the scheduling conflicts it may cause with other popular programs. One user, @moonies_XP, simply asked, "why tho?" while another, @PeaksLfc, commented that it was "way overkill." However, there were also those who saw the positive side of the change, with @jakesrealityera tweeting, "Amazing now I might actually watch it."
The judging panel, consisting of Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, and Bruno Tonioli, is expected to return for the 2025 series, despite rumors that one judge may be facing the chop. There were reports that Bruno Tonioli was being considered for replacement, but Simon Cowell has since confirmed that there may be a "stand-in judge" due to Bruno's commitments to Dancing with the Stars in America.
The decision to extend the show may have been influenced by the success of Strictly Come Dancing's annual "Blackpool Week," where contestants perform at the iconic Tower Ballroom. According to a TV insider, this may be an attempt to challenge the dominance of Strictly on Saturday night television. "It's yet another move to take on the dominance of Strictly on Saturday night telly," the insider told The Sun.
However, there have also been rumors that the show's bosses are considering using Bruno's "scheduling conflicts" as an opportunity to replace him. The source added that there is currently much discussion taking place about the judging panel, saying, "Nobody else has been agreed upon or approached as a replacement, currently, the question is just – do we keep Bruno at all?"
Last year, Norwegian comedian and clown Viggo Venn won the hearts of viewers and took home the Britain's Got Talent crown. As the show prepares for its 2025 series, fans are eagerly waiting to see what new talent will be discovered and who will be crowned the next winner. Britain's Got Talent will return to ITV and ITVX in February. If you have a celebrity story or pictures, feel free to reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency through email or by visiting their Submit Stuff page – they'd love to hear from you.
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