Why is Britain's Got Talent not on TV this weekend?

Britain's Got Talent will not air this weekend after an ITV schedule shake-up <i>(Image: Thames/ITV)</i>
Britain's Got Talent will not air this weekend after an ITV schedule shake-up (Image: Thames/ITV)
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ITV has changed its schedule for Saturday evening, affecting fans of Britain's Got Talent.

The staple Saturday night show is now in its 18th series, with three episodes having been aired so far.

From smashing watermelons and a naked man to top singers and musicians, there have been plenty of acts on show already this year.

But the popular show is not scheduled to be aired this weekend as normal.

Why is Britain's Got Talent not on TV this weekend?

Britain's Got Talent will not be airing this Saturday, March 15.

This is due to the final match of the Six Nations between France and Scotland, which kicks off at 8pm.

The programme is scheduled between 7.15pm and 10.35pm, with Britain's Got Talent having typically aired at 7pm so far.


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The news has also seen the channel's popular quiz show The 1% Club taken off the schedule for Saturday evening.

When is Britain's Got Talent back on?

Britain's Got Talent is scheduled to return as normal next Saturday, March 22.

A coming soon trailer aired for the show has teased more of the exciting acts to come, including juggling and spinning basketballs, dancing minions and tickling guest judge KSI, who has been a hit with fans.

The huge internet personality, boxer and rapper joined the core four of Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli as he filed in for Tonioli due to scheduling conflicts for three audition days.

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Many fans have enjoyed his time on the show and called for ITV to make him a permanent judge on the show.

One person said: "Keep KSI and get rid of Bruno please."

Another added: "I love KSI on BGT they should have him on it all the time."


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Speaking previously on his time on this series of BGT, KSI said: “It was so fun. I just wanted to get as involved as possible and really immerse myself into the space and just enjoy it.

“And I thoroughly did, the auditions were incredible."

Britain's Got Talent 2025 is back on ITV, STV and ITVX next Saturday, March 22.

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