Overview

• The first live semi-final of Britain’s Got Talent 2025 airs tonight at 7 PM on ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player, featuring eight acts vying for a spot in the final.
• For the first time in the show’s history, the Golden Buzzer can be used during live semi-finals to send one act per round directly to the final.
• The Blackouts, a dance group with a history of reaching international Got Talent finals, have faced criticism over their professional background and non-British roots.
• Auzzy Blood, whose body-horror act received over 771 Ofcom complaints during auditions, will return to perform in the semi-final despite viewer backlash.
• This year’s semi-finals are spread across five consecutive Saturdays, with the final scheduled for May 31, marking a shift from the traditional week-long semi-final format.