Britain's Got Talent voting figures revealed after controversial result
Viggo Venn was crowned the winner
The voting figures for this year's Britain's Got Talent final have been revealed following Viggo Venn's win on Sunday (4th May). The Norwegian comedian became the 16th BGT winner, securing a spot on the line-up of the Royal Variety Performance and a £250,000 cash prize.
Viggo was crowned the winner following a public vote, with Lillianna Clifton coming in second place and Cillian O'Connor finishing third. Viggo's win was met with controversy in the studio, with some audience members booing him after the result was announced.
However, ITV has now released the full voting figures from the final - with Viggo scooping 22.5% of the public vote. Viggo's closest competition was 13-year-old dancer Lilliana Clifton, who won 13.1% of the vote to finish in second place.
Meanwhile, 14-year-old magician Cillian O'Connor came in third place with 11.% of the public vote.
Days after being booed at the final, Viggo pulled out of his first TV interview. The comedian had been due to appear on Lorraine on 6th June, but pulled out of the interview, with Lorraine stating that he wasn't 'feeling well.'
Full Britain's Got Talent final voting figures:
Viggo Venn - 22.5%
Lillianna Clifton - 13.1%
Cillian O'Connor - 11.8%
Malakai Bayoh - 11.3%
Musa Motha - 10.9%
Ghetto Kids - 10.1%
Amy Lou - 5.8%
Travis George - 4.4%
Olivia Lynes - 4.2%
Duo Odyssey - 3.0%
Tonikaku - 2.9%
Take a look at the previous winners of Britain's Got Talent:
Paul Potts
Paul Potts won the very first show in 2007 with his hugely impressive singing abilities.
George Sampson
Break dancer George Sampson won the show in 2008 at the age of just 14-years-old.
Diversity
Dance group Diversity won the show in 2009, with Ashley Banjo going on to become a TV presenter.
Spellbound
The 2010 series also saw a dance group win in the form of Spellbound, pictured here performing with singer Katherine Jenkins that year.
Jai McDowall
Singer Jai McDowall won the show in 2011.
Ashleigh and Pudsey
Dog performing act Ashleigh and Pudsey were winners of the 2012 series. However, Pudsey sadly passed away in July 2017.
Attraction
Another dance group won over the public in 2013, as Attraction used shadows and puppets to create beautiful spectacles - pictured here with actor Terry Crews.
Collabro
Singing group Collabro wowed viewers in 2014 with their performances of musical theatre songs.
Jules and Matisse
Britain's Got Talent saw its second dog act winner in 2015 with Jules and Matisse.
Richard Jones
Magician Richard Jones won the hearts of the nation in 2016.
Tokio Myers
Pianist and music producer Tokio Myers won the show in 2017, pictured here with BGT judge Amanda Holden.
Lost Voice Guy
Lost Voice Guy, real name Lee Ridley, won in 2018.
Colin Thackery
Colin Thackery won Britain's Got Talent 2019 with a heartwarming performance of 'Love Changes Everything'.
Jon Courtenay
Comedy singer Jon Courtenay was crowned the winner of the 2020 series! Jon was a favourite from his very first audition, picking up Ant and Dec's Golden Buzzer!
Axel Blake
Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer act, comedian Axel Blake, was crowned the 2022 winner of Britain's Got Talent, beating the likes of ventriloquist Jamie Leahy and singer Tom Ball.
Viggo Venn
Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn won the 2023 series of Britain's Got Talent with his high vis jacket inspired routine. He said he was happy to have captured 'Simon's heart' as well as the nation's.
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