The Hawkstone Farmers Choir have been crowned the winners of Britain’s Got Talent 2026. ITV confirmed the result during the live final on 30 May, with the choir winning series 19 after capturing the public vote. Drone display act Celestial finished in second place, while Anastasiia & Salsa came third.
The choir, which was initially put together by Jeremy Clarkson, was created to support farmers around his farm in Chadlington, Oxfordshire, and raise awareness around mental health in the farming community.The group will receive a £250,000 cash prize and the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance.
After the result was announced, choir member Katryna Shell told presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly that the group were the first choir ever to win Britain’s Got Talent. She also dedicated the victory to farmers, saying: “If you’re not OK, speak up.”
Before their final performance, the choir called Clarkson their “biggest cheerleader”, with the Clarkson’s Farm presenter watching from the audience. Their winning performance drew emotional reactions from the judges, with Amanda Holden visibly moved and Simon Cowell praising their original song.
For CultureCues, this is exactly the kind of Britain’s Got Talent win that works because there is a real story behind it. The Clarkson connection may have brought extra attention, but the choir’s message about farmers, community and speaking openly about mental health clearly resonated with viewers. It is also a lovely bit of BGT history. After years of singers, dancers, magicians and variety acts taking the crown, 2026 belongs to a choir of farmers. Honestly, that feels very Saturday-night-TV in the best possible way.
Britain’s Got Talent is available to watch on ITVX.
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