Britain's Got Talent 2025 Final Draws Lowest Ever Live Ratings Amid Voting Controversy

The 18th series of Britain's Got Talent concluded with magician Harry Moulding from Blackpool winning the £250,000 prize and a spot at the Royal Variety Performance, which will be held in November at the Royal Albert Hall. Despite Harry's victory and praise for his performances, the finale drew only 4.1 million viewers, marking the show's lowest ever finale ratings since its 2007 debut, down by one million from last year. The voting percentages released by ITV showed that Harry's win was comfortable, though some results, such as the Hear Our Voice choir finishing seventh despite being favorites, caused audience boos and controversy. The show has seen a steady decline in viewership over recent years, with peak audiences in the late 2000s reaching over 16 million. Meanwhile, competing shows like BBC's Doctor Who experienced a viewership boost during the same period. Harry's win was celebrated enthusiastically, and he is set to perform before King Charles III and a global audience at the Royal Variety Performance, an event watched by over 152 million people worldwide.