THE Hawkstone Farmers Choir were crowned the winners of Britain’s Got Talent tonight.
The act scooped the £250,000 prize money on the ITV show following a public vote, which saw over a million votes cast.
The history-making choir will also perform at the Royal Variety Performance in London in November.
Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 50, announced the winner at the final held at London’s Eventim Apollo.
The Jeremy Clarkson backed group narrowly beat drone art act Celestial to win.
Choir leader Katrina Hawkstone said: “We are the first ever choir to have won Britain’s Got Talent. This is for all the farmers out there. For anyone who’s struggling, it’s not a taboo subject, speak up!”
TV star Jeremy could be seen celebrating wildly in the audience, a look of disbelief on his face. He founded the 32-strong choir in 2024 for an advertising campaign to promote his Hawkstone beer and cider brand.
Back on Diddly Squat Farm his co-star Kaleb Cooper watched on a huge screen with scores of supporters.
Ten acts made it through to the ITV live final and performed in front of judges Simon Cowell, 66, Amanda Holden, 55, Alesha Dixon, 47, and KSI, 32.
Head judge Simon couldn’t call it, saying: “I haven’t got a bloody clue of who is going to win.”
Meanwhile girl band Mis-Teeq – starring Alesha – did a surprise performance on the night after announcing their 25th- anniversary show this month.
The band, which also includes singers Su-Elise Nash and Sabrina Washington, will perform at Wembley OVO Arena in London in September.
Five acts secured a place in the final after getting a golden buzzer from the judges.
The remaining five acts won their semi-final show after receiving the most votes from the public.
Poet Sonny Green, 31, from Essex, was the favourite to win, according to bookmaker Paddy Power.
Other performers during the night included singer Matty Juniosa, dog act Anastasiia and Salsa, as well as dance group Sadeck Berrabah and LMA.
Magicians Fabian Fox and Rafferty Coope, comedian Ted Hill, fire juggler Liwei Yang and drone art act Celestial also showcased their talent during the show.
Source: The Sun
