BRITAIN'S Got Talent has revealed a major change to the schedule ahead of the next episode.
Viewers hoping to tune in tomorrow night (May 11, 2024) for a new dose of varied entertainment will be disappointed BGT is cancelled.
Why isn't Britain's Got Talent on Saturday, May 11, 2024?
Britain has talent has revealed that they have moved to another slot in the ITV schedule, following a shake-up by the broadcaster this weekend.
The change was announced at the end of the series finale, which aired on May 4, 2024.
But the announcement left some viewers confused.
One wrote further social media platform X: “Next Sunday, what's more important than BGT on Saturday?”
That important thing turns out to be the Eurovision songfestivalwhich will take up most of Saturday evening on rival channel The BBC.
ITV doesn't want to go head-to-head in the ratings war Eurovisionbecause it traditionally attracts more viewers.
Every year, 180 million fans worldwide tune in to watch it.
It's not the first time BGT has been scrapped to avoid a fight with it Eurovision.
In fact, in 2023 the show was also moved to Sunday to make way for the famous Eurovision Song Contest.
Instead of BGT tomorrow evening James Bond movie Casino Royale will instead air on ITV at 8pm.
When does Britain's Got Talent air this week?
Fans of ITV's hit primetime show, presented by Ant and Decwill have to wait an extra day this weekend to watch it.
The next episode of BGT will instead air on Sunday, May 12, 2024.
This means fans only have to wait an extra 24 hours for their next BGT fix.
Interesting to see that ITV has postponed next week's BGT until Sunday.
BGT fan on X/Twitter
The action starts at 7.40pm on ITV.
In case you forgot what happened in the last episode (May 4, 2024), fans were in an uproar AGAIN: once again claiming that the BGT had been resolved.
They complained about the international nature of the series – which they felt did not fit the show's title, especially as there are offshoots of the Got Talent series all over the world.
They shouted out Duncan Murray, among others Canadaas well as acrobatic act Serbat Troupe Kazakhstan And Italian's Umberto and Damiano, who released a hilarious skit Disney movie Frozen
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What have viewers said about BGT being canceled on Saturday?
After the news BGT was canceled on Saturday, but some fans were unhappy.
One said: “No BGT, what on earth am I going to watch?”
While another vented: “I'm not happy BGT isn't on, I need my Saturday fix!”
This one came in handy: “Interesting to see that ITV has postponed next week's BGT until Sunday.
“Now I'm not a fan of the Eurovision Song Contest, but the fact that ITV have chosen to move one of their biggest showpieces is a sign that they feel threatened by the Doctor Who-Eurovision combo.”
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How to watch Britain's Got Talent
Britain's Got Talent aired on ITV on April 20, 2024.
The show is chaired by an all-star jury is made from Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha DixonAnd Bruno Tonioli.
The episodes air every week on Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 7:40 PM.
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The prize for winning BGT includes £250K and the opportunity to perform in the Royal variety show.
Speaking of why BGT remains a successchief judge Simon' told The Sun: 'I've always thought: if we can get three or four years out of this, it would be great.
“Then you reach ten years and you think: that is really a milestone.
“Now so many people come from all over the world to compete.”
Timeline of BGT winners
Britain's Got Talent has been thrilling fans since it arrived on the scene in 2007.
Here we look at them all BGT winners – from the very first to the most recent:
2007: Paul Potts – The very first winner of BGT was an opera singer Paul Potts. He shrugged off the competition Connie TalbotThe Bar Wizards, Bessie Cursors, Damon Scott and Kombat Breakers to win.
2008: George Sampson – In series two of Britain's Got Talent a young one George Samson surprised judges and viewers with his impressive dance moves.
2009: Diversity – Dance group Diversity took the BGT crown and paced the singer's competition Susan Boylewhich was strongly tipped to win the show.
2010 – Enchanted: Gymnastics group Spellbound made a big impression on the jury Simon Cowell with their stunning routines and incredible stunts in 2010. At the time, the music mogul said: “All I can say on live television is that this was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen.”
2011 – Jai McDowall: Viewers were stunned at the time Jay McDowall won the show in 2011, as young singer Ronan Parke was the favorite to win the series.
2012 – Ashleigh and Pudsy: Ashleigh Butler and her adorable dog Pudsey stole hearts when they performed in series six of the talent show.
2013 – Attraction: Hungarian group of shadow artists Attraction won the seventh series of Britain's Got Talent. The team had participated in the German version of BGT in 2012, however, they had only finished seventh.
2014 – Collaboration: Classical music band Cooperation faced tough competition in the 2014 finals as all the finalists were singers, but they went on to take the crown.
2015 – Jules O'Dwyer & Matisse: Dog lovers everywhere couldn't get enough of it Jules O'Dwyer and puppy Matisse. The impressive duo even performed on a tightrope to secure their victory.
2016 – Richard Jones: Army man Richard Jones became the first magician in the show's history to win Britain's Got Talent.
2017 – Tokyo Myers: Pianist Tokyo Myers impressed the judges with his mix of classical and electronic music.
2018 – Lost Voice Man: Stand up comedian Lost voice man, who performs with a speech synthesizer, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was six months old. However, he defied all odds and is a BGT champion.
2019 – Colin Thackery: Veteran army officer Colin Thackery warmed the hearts of the nations with his singing voice. He was crowned the winner of BGT after singing Michael Ball's Love Changes Everything.
2020 – Jon Courtenay: Singer and pianist Jon Courtenay was Ant and Dec's Golden Buzzer act. After winning the £250,000 prize, he said: “Just amazing, I can't believe it.”
2022 – Axel Blake: Comedian Axel Blake took the crown after the show was off the air for two years Covid.
2023 – Viggo Venn: The reigning BGT champion is a comedian Viggo Venn.