From Simon Cowell to Susan Boyle: A Complete List of Britain’s Got Talent Winners

Since its debut in 2007, Britain’s Got Talent has been a staple of British television, captivating audiences with its blend of music, dance, comedy, and variety acts. Over the years, the show has produced many talented performers, from singers and dancers to magicians and comedians. In this article, we’ll take a look at all of the winners of Britain’s Got Talent, from its first season to the most recent.

Paul Potts – Season 1 (2007)

The first winner of Britain’s Got Talent was Paul Potts, an opera singer who stunned the judges with his rendition of “Nessun Dorma”. Potts went on to release several successful albums and tour the world, becoming a beloved figure in the classical music world.

George Sampson – Season 2 (2008)

In the show’s second season, the winner was George Sampson, a street dancer from Warrington. Sampson wowed the judges and audiences alike with his acrobatic moves and unique style, and went on to have a successful career in dance and choreography.

Diversity – Season 3 (2009)

The third season of Britain’s Got Talent was won by Diversity, a dance troupe from Essex. Known for their innovative and high-energy performances, Diversity became one of the most popular winners in the show’s history, inspiring a generation of young dancers and performers.

Spelbound – Season 4 (2010)

In 2010, Spelbound, a gymnastics troupe from London, won the fourth season of Britain’s Got Talent. The group’s intricate acrobatics and daring stunts earned them a standing ovation from the judges and the audience, and they went on to perform at the London Olympics opening ceremony in 2012.

Jai McDowall – Season 5 (2011)

Scottish singer Jai McDowall won the fifth season of Britain’s Got Talent with his powerful voice and emotive performances. McDowall released an album following his win, but later struggled to find success in the music industry.

Ashleigh and Pudsey – Season 6 (2012)

In 2012, the sixth season of Britain’s Got Talent was won by Ashleigh and Pudsey, a dog trainer and her talented canine companion. The pair’s impressive routines and undeniable chemistry won the hearts of the judges and the public, and they went on to have successful careers in television and film.

Attraction – Season 7 (2013)

Attraction, a shadow dance troupe from Hungary, won the seventh season of Britain’s Got Talent with their haunting and emotional performances. The group’s innovative use of light and shadow created stunning visual effects that captivated audiences around the world.

Collabro – Season 8 (2014)

Collabro, a musical theatre group from London, won the eighth season of Britain’s Got Talent with their beautiful harmonies and powerful vocal performances. The group went on to release several successful albums and tour the world, becoming one of the most popular winners in the show’s history.

Jules O’Dwyer and Matisse – Season 9 (2015)

In 2015, Jules O’Dwyer and her talented dog Matisse won the ninth season of Britain’s Got Talent with their impressive and entertaining routines. However, controversy arose when it was revealed that O’Dwyer had used a stunt double dog in one of her performances, leading to calls for the win to be revoked.

Richard Jones – Season 10 (2016)

Magician Richard Jones won the tenth season of Britain’s Got Talent with his innovative and mind boggling illusions and his heartfelt tribute to his grandfather, a World War II veteran. Jones went on to have a successful career in magic and entertainment, performing around the world and appearing on several television shows.

Tokio Myers – Season 11 (2017)

Pianist and composer Tokio Myers won the eleventh season of Britain’s Got Talent with his stunning performances, blending classical music with contemporary beats and electronic sounds. Myers went on to release his debut album, which received critical acclaim and reached the top of the UK charts.

Lost Voice Guy – Season 12 (2018)

In 2018, comedian Lost Voice Guy, whose real name is Lee Ridley, won the twelfth season of Britain’s Got Talent. Ridley, who has cerebral palsy and uses a computer to speak, impressed the judges and the public with his sharp wit and hilarious comedy routines.

Colin Thackery – Season 13 (2019)

The thirteenth season of Britain’s Got Talent was won by Colin Thackery, an 89-year-old veteran who performed emotional renditions of classic songs. Thackery captured the hearts of the judges and the audience with his powerful voice and moving performances.

Jon Courtenay – Season 14 (2020)

Pianist and comedian Jon Courtenay won the fourteenth season of Britain’s Got Talent, which was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic and aired without a live audience. Courtenay impressed the judges with his original songs and hilarious comedy routines, and became the first Golden Buzzer act to win the competition.

Axel Blake – Series 15 (2022)

Comedian Axel Blake beat singer Tom Ball and ventriloquist Jamie Leahey in the Britain’s Got Talent 2022 final and was left lost for words after hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly announced his name. Axel, who was also Simon Cowell’s golden buzzer choice, couldn’t believe he’d scooped the £250,000 prize after delivering a stream of jokes during his incredible final performance which left the judges and the audience at home in tears of laughter.

– Series 16 (2022)

Conclusion

From opera singers and street dancers to shadow artists and magicians, the winners of Britain’s Got Talent represent a diverse range of talented performers. Over the years, the show has launched the careers of many successful artists and entertainers, and continues to captivate audiences with its unique blend of variety acts and entertainment.