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The show was originally intended for production in 2005, but filming was suspended in the wake of a dispute between ITV and the programme's originally planned host. Following the success of America's Got Talent that year, production resumed and the programme eventually premiered on 9 June 2007.
- Britain’s Got Talent winners: Paul Potts – 2007. The first ever winner! Former mobile phone salesman Paul Potts wowed the audience in 2007 with a performance of his own original song One Chance.
- George Sampson – 2008. George Sampson, 14, won the hearts of millions with his incredible street dance performances in 2008. Post Britain’s Got Talent, George Sampson has had a very diverse career.
- Diversity – 2009. Diversity is definitely one of the most famous dance troupes to ever compete on Britain’s Got Talent. While the dance group became a success worldwide, some of the members have also enjoyed a solo career.
- Spelbound – 2010. After winning the show in 2010, the gymnastic group Spelbound released a DVD that same year. They also performed at the London Olympics Closing Ceremony in 2012 and performed alongside Michael McIntyre at a Paris event in 2015.
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- (2007) — Winner: Paul Potts. Over two million people voted for singer Paul to be crowned the very first winner of Britain's Got Talent in 2007.
- (2008) — Winner: George Sampson. Breakdancer George wowed both the nation and judges with his amazing performance to Mint Royale's remix of the classic song "Singin' in the Rain".
- (2009) — Winner: Diversity. 2009 was a huge year for Britain's Got Talent. Not only did dance group Diversity win the coveted first place, but this was also the year that brought us Susan Boyle.
- (2010) — Winner: Spelbound. Gymnastics troupe Spelbound landed themselves a tidy £100,000 when they won Britain's Got Talent in 2010. The team then went on to not only perform at the Royal Variety Performance, but they also appeared in the Britain's Got Talent Live Tour and even the closing ceremony at the 2012 London Olympics.
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- Perri Kiely from Diversity. Image: Instagram/Jordan Banjo How could anyone forget the loveable Perri, who was the star of the Diversity dance troope in the 2008 series of BGT?
- Connie Talbot. Connie instantly won over both the judges and the public with her irresitable charm and fantastic voice. After BGT finished, Connie was expected to sign a contract with Sony but the label pulled out of the deal due to her age at the time.
- Megan McKenna. You probably recognise Megan from reality shows Celebrity Big Brother and The Only Way is Essex, but if you cast your mind back to 2009, you'll recall that she actually started her career on BGT as one half of girl group Harmony, with schoolfriend Demi.
- Aidan Davis. Image: Aidan Davis/Instagram Do you remember this little chap from the 2009 series of Britain's Got Talent? Back then adorable Aidan wowed the judges, the audience and the viewers at home with his complicated dance moves to accompany Flo Rida's song Low.
Apr 15, 2024 · The show returns to ITV this weekend and will see a whole new range of acts compete for a £250,000 prize and the chance to play the Royal Variety Performance. Here's all you need to know ahead of...
From Audition to Final performance, Sydnie Christmas wowed us with her chilling and powerful vocals.She had a real talent of taking a classic tune and reimag...
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Opera Singer Paul Potts was the first ever winner of Britain's Got Talent in 2007, the year of the first ever series' broadcast. Singer Sydnie Christmas recently won Series 17 of Britain's Got Talent. This page contains a list of the Winners of Britain's Got Talent.
