Yahoo News Britain's Got Talent 2018: Which acts are through to the semi-finals? Who is performing when? Full line-up revealed as show heads to Hammersmith Apollo
The Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists for 2018 have been revealed, with 35 acts being selected by the judges to join the five golden buzzer acts.
At the end of Saturday evening’s show – and final set of auditions – Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams decided the lucky acts through to the live shows starting on Bank Holiday Monday.
The semi-finals will be live on ITV from London’s Hammersmith Apollo all week, with the final on Sunday 3 June. Declan Donnelly will host alone, after Ant McPartlin stepped down from his television commitments for the foreseeable earlier this year.
Ahead of the big semi-final week, here are the acts you can expect to see…
Who will perform on Monday night?
Close-up magician Maddox Dixon, quick-change performers Ellie and Jeki, dancer Shameer Reyes, comedian Lost Voice Guy, escapologist Matt Johnson, dance group Cali Swing and choir The D-Day Darlings are all performing in the first semi-final on the 28 May. Alesha Dixon's golden buzzer act Lifford Shillingford will also perform.
BGT favourites Diversity will perform, as will the cast of Matilda the Musical.
Who are the five Golden Buzzer acts?
Presenters Ant and Dec pressed their golden buzzer for London magician Marc Spelmann while Simon Cowell sent father and son act Tim and Jack Goodacre straight through. David Walliams favoured singer Donchez Dacres – with his original song Wiggle Wine.
Alesha Dixon used her golden buzzer on London-born singer Lifford Shillingford and Amanda Holden was the last judge to press her button, sending Gruffydd Wyn Roberts through.
Who are the other acts?
The lucky 35 includes a wide array of acts ready to compete for that all important spot on the Royal Variety Performance bill and £250,000.
From solo singers and dancers to big choirs and impressive acrobatic groups, there will be no shortage of entertainment throughout the week. Comedians and magicians will also feature.
The full list of acts, in alphabetical order, is as follows:
Acrocadabra, Aleksandar Mileusnic, Amy Marie Borg, Andrew Lancaster, B-Positive Choir, Baba Yega, Bring It North, Cali Swing, Calum Courtney, DeMille and Muoneke, DMU Gospel Choir, DVJ, Ellie and Jeki, Father Ray Kelly, Futunity, Giang Brothers, Lexie and Christopher, Lost Voice Guy, Magus Utopia, Maddox, Mandy Muden, Marty Putz, Matt Johnson, Micky P Kerr, Mr Uekusa, Nick Page, Noel James, Olena Uutai, Rise Unbroken, Robert White, Ronan Busfield, Sarah Llewellyn, Sascha Williams, Shameer Rayes, The D-Day Darlings.
When are the semi-finals?
The Britain’s Got Talent live shows begin on Monday 28 May at 7.30pm, on nightly though to Friday. The Grand Final will be broadcast on Sunday 3 June.
