The Britain’s Got Talent 2026 series has now delivered five unforgettable Golden Buzzer moments in the audition rounds, each sending an act directly to the semi-finals.
As of 28 March 2026 (following Episode 5), these acts highlight incredible talent, innovation, emotion, and community spirit. Several have prior competition experience, adding extra depth to their journeys.
The latest addition is Matty J (Matty Juniosa), who received Simon Cowell’s second Golden Buzzer of the series in Episode 5 for a powerful vocal performance.
Golden Buzzer Acts – Britain’s Got Talent 2026 (with Performance Details)
| # | Act Name | Judge (Golden Buzzer) | Episode / Date | Act Type & Description | Key Judges’ Reactions & Performance Highlights | Previous Awards / Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nunnari | Simon Cowell | Episode 1 – Feb 21, 2026 | Wheelchair aerial silk acrobat (former Paralympian); gravity-defying routine blending strength, grace, and storytelling performed entirely from his wheelchair | Simon: “One of the most incredible things I’ve ever seen… You’re so humble, nice, and talented” – emotional on-stage hug; full standing ovation. Performance featured climbs, blindfolded neck spins, high-speed rotations, and partner swings set to “Gladiator” by Zayde Wolf. | Silver medal in 4×100m relay T54 (2000 Sydney Paralympics); 3x Paralympian; Semi-finalist on Australia’s Got Talent 2013 (“The Other Superman”); Guinness World Record (2018) |
| 2 | Rafferty Coope | KSI | Episode 2 – Feb 28, 2026 | 16-year-old magician fusing music and magic; clever illusions synced to musical elements with high energy | KSI: “Music to my ears… passion for sound and sorcery” – jumped on desk and stomped the buzzer; standing ovation and audience chants. Act included coin through glass, levitating phone, and card trick spelling notes to play “Don’t Stop Believin'” on piano. | Winner of school talent show (Pilgrims’ Got Talent); Young Magicians Club (Magic Circle); Viral social media presence (60K+ followers) |
| 3 | Antigravity | Alesha Dixon | Week 3 – ~March 7, 2026 | Ukrainian multimedia dance group; groundbreaking “real-life video game” fusing high-energy dance, acrobatics, projections & futuristic tech | Chaos: Alesha & Simon raced to the buzzer – Alesha pounced first (playful “injury” joke); Alesha: “Something we’ve never seen before… golden buzzer material”; Simon demanded “VAR review” but conceded. Performance “teleported” judges into a digital world with projections and immersive visuals. | America’s Got Talent S13 (as Front Pictures), Italy’s Got Talent (4th place), France’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer (2022) |
| 4 | The Hawkstone Farmers Choir | Amanda Holden | Episode 4 – March 21, 2026 | 34 real British farmers (formed by Jeremy Clarkson); emotional, harmonious rendition of Elbow’s “One Day Like This” with authentic rural voices and message about farming life & mental health | Amanda (teary-eyed, struggled to speak): Hit Golden Buzzer amid standing ovation; praised authenticity and uplifting message. Group in flat caps and fleeces built to anthemic swells; audience and panel in tears. | Formed in 2025 for Hawkstone promotions (viral ads, songs like “Apples”); raising awareness for farmers’ mental health |
| 5 | Matty J (Matty Juniosa) | Simon Cowell | Episode 5 – March 28, 2026 | Filipino singer-songwriter & musical theatre performer; powerful, emotional vocal performance with incredible range and heartfelt delivery | Simon pressed the Golden Buzzer mid-performance; full standing ovation from judges and audience. Described as one of the strongest vocal moments of the season so far, with raw emotion and star quality. | Competed on Idol Philippines Season 1; Graduated from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) in 2025 |
Summary of Golden Buzzers (as of 28 March 2026)
- Simon Cowell: 2 (Paul Nunnari & Matty J)
- KSI: 1 (Rafferty Coope)
- Alesha Dixon: 1 (Antigravity)
- Amanda Holden: 1 (Hawkstone Farmers Choir)
Auditions are still ongoing, and the mix this year — from inspirational stories and technical innovation to community heart and powerhouse vocals — is making Series 19 one of the most compelling in recent memory.
The series continues weekly on ITV and ITVX. Which Golden Buzzer performance has been your favourite so far? Share your thoughts below! 🎤
