It’s a win for the magic crowd. Harry Moulding pulled off the biggest trick of the season by clinching the top spot on Britain’s Got Talent, becoming the Series 18 champion and walking away with £250,000 and a coveted booking at the Royal Variety Performance.
Moulding’s close-up magic routine dominated the live final on ITV1 and STV, drawing high praise from the judges and sealing the deal with the public vote. The Leeds-born magician edged out a packed field of finalists that included dancer Binita Chetry, choir Hear Our Voice, singers Jasmine Rice, Han & Fran, and variety act The Blackouts.
The three-month season, which ITV billed as featuring some of “the most spectacular performances the nation has ever witnessed,” also brought spotlight moments for comic Joseph Charm, guitarist Olly Pearson, dance troupe Ping Pong Pang, and vocalists Stacey Leadbeatter and Vinnie McKee.
Moulding now joins a legacy of BGT winners whose careers have taken off after their TV breakthrough. For viewers who missed the finale—or want an encore—the episode is available to stream on ITVX and the STV Player.
