The Britain’s Got Talent 2026 series has delivered three unforgettable Golden Buzzer moments so far in the audition rounds, each earning direct passage to the semi-finals.
As of March 21, 2026, with weekly episodes on ITV since late February, these acts stand out for their talent, innovation, and inspiring stories. Two have prior “Got Talent” or international competition history, adding depth to their journeys.
| # | Act Name | Judge (Golden Buzzer) | Episode / Date | Act Type & Description | Key Judges’ Reactions | Previous Awards / Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nunnari | Simon Cowell | Episode 1 – February 21, 2026 | Aerial silk acrobat (former Paralympian, wheelchair user); gravity-defying routine with strength, grace, and storytelling from wheelchair | Simon: “One of the most incredible things I’ve ever seen… You’re so humble, nice, and talented” – emotional hug; panel called it inspiring/powerful | Silver medal in men’s 4×100m relay T54 (2000 Sydney Paralympics); competed in 3 Paralympics + IPC Worlds; Semi-finalist on Australia’s Got Talent 2013 (“The Other Superman”); Guinness World Record (2018) for most 360° rope rotations in wheelchair (team) |
| 2 | Rafferty Coope | KSI | Episode 2 – February 28, 2026 | 16-year-old magician fusing music and magic; illusions synced to musical elements, energetic and clever | KSI: “Music to my ears… passion for sound and sorcery” – slammed buzzer; panel praised freshness, joy, “dream come true” energy; standing ovation | Winner of school talent show (Pilgrims’ Got Talent); Member of Young Magicians Club (Magic Circle); Award-winning magician with viral social media presence (60K+ followers); Nominated for Golden Boy award in related fields |
| 3 | Antigravity | Alesha Dixon | Week 3 – Around March 7, 2026 | Ukrainian dance group; groundbreaking “real-life video game” fusing high-energy dance, acrobatics, projections, and futuristic tech | Chaos: Alesha & Simon raced to buzzer—Alesha pounced first (playful “injury” joke); Alesha: “Something we’ve never seen before… golden buzzer material”; Simon: Playfully claimed pinky touched first, but “well-deserved”; panel erupted over innovation/spectacle | Extensive Got Talent history: Semifinalist on America’s Got Talent S13 (2018 as Front Pictures); 4th place on Italy’s Got Talent S10 (2020); Sugar Sammy’s Golden Buzzer on France’s Got Talent S17 (2022, advanced to final); Competed on World’s Got Talent (China, 2019) |
1. Paul Nunnari – Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell (Episode 1, February 21, 2026)
Australian aerial silk acrobat, former Paralympian, and wheelchair user Paul Nunnari (53) delivered a gravity-defying, emotional routine blending strength, grace, and storytelling—performed entirely from his wheelchair. It left the audience and judges in tears and standing ovation.
Judges’ reactions: Simon Cowell was deeply moved, calling it “one of the most incredible things” he’d seen on the show. He praised Paul’s humility and talent (“You’re so humble, nice, and talented, and that’s why”), then hit the Golden Buzzer, leading to an emotional hug. The panel hailed it as inspiring and powerful.
Previous awards/experience: Paul is a decorated Paralympian, winning a silver medal in the men’s 4 × 100m relay T54 at the 2000 Sydney Paralympics, and he competed in three Paralympic Games (1996, 2000, 2004) plus IPC World Championships.
In talent shows, he reached the semi-finals (often described as finals in coverage) of Australia’s Got Talent 2013 as “The Other Superman,” performing a similar wheelchair aerial silk act to high praise.
He also set a Guinness World Record in 2018 for the most 360° rope rotations in a wheelchair in one minute (team of two, 77 rotations) on Italy’s “Lo Show dei Record.” These achievements highlight his long career overcoming disability through athletics and performance.
2. Rafferty Coope – Golden Buzzer from KSI (Episode 2, February 28, 2026)
16-year-old Rafferty Coope fused magic and music in an energetic, illusion-packed performance that synced tricks to musical elements, earning a standing ovation and audience chants for the Golden Buzzer.
Judges’ reactions: New judge KSI was thrilled by the passion and skill, calling it “music to my ears” and praising the “sound and sorcery” blend before slamming the buzzer. The panel loved the freshness, joy, and “dream come true” energy, with Rafferty’s family celebration adding warmth.
Previous awards/experience: As a young talent, Rafferty won his school’s talent show, Pilgrims’ Got Talent (at The Pilgrims’ School, Winchester), with his magic act—foreshadowing his BGT success.
He’s an award-winning magician (described in interviews as having “many award-winning performances”), a member of the Young Magicians Club at the Magic Circle, and has performed at events like the Magic Circle Gala.
He’s also built a viral social media presence (over 60K followers) as a creator, actor, and musician, with recent nominations like the Golden Boy award in related fields. No major prior TV competitions are noted, but his early wins show rising promise.
3. Antigravity – Golden Buzzer from Alesha Dixon (Episode around March 7, 2026, Week 3)
Ukrainian video projection/dance group Antigravity (also known as Antigravity Show or similar in past) created a revolutionary “real-life video game” performance, merging high-energy dance, acrobatics, and futuristic tech/projections that “teleported” the judges into a digital world.
Judges’ reactions: The act was so innovative it caused chaos—Alesha Dixon and Simon Cowell raced to the buzzer! Alesha dove across the desk first (in a fun scramble, even jokingly injuring herself slightly), calling it “something we’ve never seen before” and “golden buzzer material.”
Simon playfully claimed his pinky touched it first (demanding a “VAR review”) but conceded it was deserved. The panel and audience erupted over the boundary-pushing spectacle.
Previous awards/experience: Yes—this group has extensive international “Got Talent” history! They competed on America’s Got Talent Season 13 (2018) as Front Pictures (eliminated in semifinals), World’s Got Talent special in China (2019, eliminated in preliminaries),
Italy’s Got Talent Season 10 (2020) where they placed 4th overall, and notably earned judge Sugar Sammy’s Golden Buzzer on France’s Got Talent Season 17 (2022), advancing to the final. Their tech-dance fusion has built a strong track record across global stages.
As of March 21, 2026, these are the only three Golden Buzzers (none from Amanda Holden yet), with auditions ongoing. The prior successes of Paul and Antigravity especially add excitement—could they go further than before? The series continues weekly on ITV—check official BGT channels for updates. Which act’s backstory surprises you most?
