Britain’s Got Talent postponed due to latest COVID-19 restrictions
Filming for the 15th series was due to start at the end of January
Last updated 7th Jan 2021
ITV bosses have announced that the latest series of Britain’s Got Talent has been postponed due to the latest Government health guidelines, in order to prioritise the well-being of everyone involved with the production of the hit show.
In a statement released today (7th January), an ITV spokesperson said, “The filming for the 15th series of Britain's Got Talent has been postponed from its proposed record dates in late January.”
"With the announcement of the latest Government health guidelines and with our priority of safeguarding the well-being of everyone involved in our programmes we, together with the production teams at Thames and Syco, have taken the decision to move the record and broadcast of the forthcoming series.”
The spokesperson then added that revised filming dates will be announced in due course, depending on when current restrictions are relaxed.
It’s important to note that in the latest announcement made by the Government this week, film and TV production is allowed to go ahead due to COVID secure protocols put in place by production companies.
However due to BGT’s format this is too big of a challenge for bosses without changing the show, as hundreds of people are involved in auditions which can have up to 20 acts trying out for the show each day.
Scroll through to see all the winners of Britain’s Got Talent so far:
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.
In addition to this, acts travel from all over Britain and the world to audition for the show, therefore ITV has said ‘it isn’t viable to have all those people moving around and travelling to London to film.’
The hit show which is presented by Ant and Dec, is famous for its choirs, dance groups and orchestras and with current Government guidelines in place it is not possible to film auditions with these types of acts who make up a bulk of the show.
Safety always comes first! Fingers crossed it isn’t long until filming can start and until BGT is back on the TV! 🤞
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