Britain’s Got Talent: Eight Acts to Perform in Second Live Semi-Final Tonight
Tonight, May 3, marks the second live semi-final of the 2025 series of Britain’s Got Talent (BGT), with eight more acts set to take to the stage at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London. The ITV show, which is airing once a week on Saturdays, kicked off its semi-finals last weekend with the first live semi-final, which saw Scottish singer McKee voted through to the finale by the public, as reported by Yahoo News.
According to Yahoo News, McKee was the first performer to secure a spot in the finale after impressing judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and Bruno Tonioli, as well as the live audience, with his performance. In addition, Swiss dance troupe The Blackouts were also sent straight through to the grand finale after debuting the live show golden buzzer.
The Acts Performing Tonight
So, who could be joining McKee and The Blackouts in the finale? Yahoo News has the details on the eight acts set to perform tonight. They are:
- Alexandra Burgio – magician
- Cheer Re Mans – dance group
- Jannick Holste – dynamic performer
- John Pierce – singer
- Lil M’s – children’s dance group
- Olly Pearson – guitarist (Amanda Holden’s golden buzzer act)
- Stacey Leadbeatter – singer (KSI’s golden buzzer act)
- Will Burns – voice impressionist (Ant and Dec’s golden buzzer act)
As noted by Yahoo News, singer Stacey Leadbeatter, who was guest judge KSI’s golden buzzer act during the audition stages, is among those hoping to win a coveted spot at the Royal Variety Performance.
Guest Act and Airtime
In addition to the eight acts performing tonight, the cast of Disney’s Hercules from the West End will take over the stage as the guest act on this weekend’s live semi-final. According to Yahoo News, BGT will air on ITV1 and ITVX tonight from 7pm until 9pm.
The Radio Times summary, as quoted by Yahoo News, reveals: "Ant and Dec host the second semi-final as more acts that made it through the audition rounds perform in front of the judges and a live audience for a chance of a place in the final. Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli, as well as presenters Ant and Dec, have the power to send one act straight through to the grand final with the golden buzzer, before the audience votes for their favourite act, who will gain the second place."
Competition Heats Up
As the competition heats up, viewers will be eagerly anticipating the outcome of tonight’s semi-final. With such a talented lineup of acts, it’s anyone’s guess who will secure a spot in the finale. As Yahoo News reports, the second semi-final promises to be an exciting and entertaining episode, with the potential for more surprises and standout performances.
Judges’ Delight
The judges’ panel, comprising Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and Bruno Tonioli, will undoubtedly have a tough time choosing their favourite acts. As quoted in Yahoo News, the judges will be looking for that special something that sets each act apart from the rest.
In conclusion, tonight’s second live semi-final of Britain’s Got Talent promises to be an unmissable event, with eight talented acts vying for a spot in the finale. As Yahoo News notes, viewers can tune in to ITV1 and ITVX from 7pm until 9pm to find out who will secure a place in the final.
