Britain’s Got Talent 2018: Everything You Need To Know!

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Here's absolutely everything you need to know about Britain's Got Talent 2018

Stop what you're doing. Put your shopping list down and clear your diary. You can go for coffee with Jess another day, this is important!

Britain's Got Talent (AKA the best show on the planet) is back on telly and it's on a lot sooner than you think!

We could have another Su-Bo moment where we Whatsapp all our friends 'WTF' or another incredible duo similar to Jonathan and Charlotte.

Check out: Britain's Got Talent child stars - then and now

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CLOSER Britain's Got Talent child stars: Then and now STACKED

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Aidan Davis, then

Aidan appeared on the talent show in 2009 when he was just 11 years old, and he has grown into quite the handsome young man now, hasn't he?During his audition, Simon Cowell told him: "I think you're better than any dancer I have ever seen. I think you are super, super, super talented."

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Aidan Davis, now

Aidan is now 19, still dancing and rapping and is a black belt in karate.His Facebook page says he writes all of his own lyrics, and is in the studio working on new material.Check out his Instagram (@aiidandavis) for more pictures...

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Connie Talbot, then

Connie went on to become a huge success after auditioning for the very first series of Britain's Got Talent despite never having had a singing lesson in her life.She released her debut album Over The Rainbow in 2007 and went on to release a Christmas record, Holiday Magic.

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Connie Talbot, now

In 2014 she released an EP, Gravity, and a DVD of her Beautiful World tour went on sale in 2015. Connie is now 17 years old (!!!) and shares songs with her 169k followers on Instagram.

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Hollie Steel, then

Hollie sparked a debate when she appeared on the show in series three in 2009 at the age of 10 about whether there should be a lower age limit for auditionees.She made it through to the final of the season and finished in sixth place but during her semi-final performance forgot the words to her song and burst into tears live on television.The singer was comforted by judge Amanda Holden and boss Simon Cowell demanded producers find time for her to have a second try on the night.

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Hollie Steel, now

After the show she toured with Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of Sound of Music with Jason Donovan and in 2010 released a self-titled album through her own record label BB5 Records Limited.These days she shares videos of herself singing on YouTube where she has more than 30,000 subscribers.

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Ronan Parke, then

Singer Ronan auditioned for the fifth series of Britain's Got Talent and found himself embroiled in an online smear campaign when an anonymous blogger claimed he had been groomed by Simon Cowell to appear on the show for two years beforehand.The allegations were proven to be untrue and Mr Cowell signed him up to release a self-titled album of covers, and single A Thousand Miles.

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Ronan Parke, now

He was later dropped from Simon's record label and is now working with Rosen Music Group on new music.His website states: "Ronan has so many exciting things coming up."

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George Sampson, then

George impressed viewers with his dancing when he body-popped his way across the stage in the second series.He went on to win the show and was signed up for some big money sponsorship and advertising deals.

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George Sampson, now

George released single Get On Up On The Dance Floor/Headz Up and has appeared in dance stage shows such as Into The Hoods.He had a cameo role in film StreetDance 3D and moved into acting with a recurring role in BBC soap Waterloo Road, and also appeared in Casualty.In 2016 he appeared in four episodes of Emmerdale as part of character Aaron Livesy's child abuse storyline, and was also part of a national tour of show Our House, featuring songs by Madness.

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Jack Carroll, then

Jack auditioned for Britain's Got Talent as a comedian at the age of 14 in 2013.He finished runner-up in the seventh series and went on to land television roles in David Walliams' comedy Big School and BBC show Doctors.

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Jack Carroll, now

The teenager, who was born with cerebral palsy, was also signed up by Simon Cowell to write an autobiography.

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Shaheen Jafargholi, then

The Welsh singer impressed the judges with his performance of Michael Jackson's Who's Loving You when he auditioned for Britain's Got Talent in 2009.At the age of 12 he was asked to perform at the late pop star's funeral and, after the performance, Motown founder Berry Gordy said: "I have no cotton pickin' idea who that is, but if I were still in the business, I would sign him tomorrow."

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Shaheen Jafargholi, now

Shaheen made it to the final of his series and went on to branch out into acting, appearing in shows such as Torchwood, Grandpa In My Pocket, Casualty and EastEnders.

So as the ITV lot polish off their buzzers, Simon looks for a shirt that shows off his rather pink chest and Dec practising his hilarious one-liners in front of the dressing room mirror - here is your cheat sheet on Britain's Got Talent 2018...

So, when is Britain's Got Talent back on TV?

Series 12 is back the telly this weekend (Saturday 14 April)! So you've got plenty of time to sort out all your snacks and drinks for the launch show.

There is nothing better, we promise.

What time is Britain's Got Talent on?

8pm on ITV. Don't miss it, it will be amazing.

Who won Britain's Got Talent in 2017 again?

How could you forget?

Pianist Tokio Myers won the show back in 2017, beating comedian Daliso Chaponda and magician Issy Simpson. Not only did he win £250,000 but he also performed at the Royal Variety.

Who won Britain’s Got Talent in 2016, my memory is like Dory from Finding Nemo?

Richard Jones
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Corporal-turned-magician Richard Jones, who was the first magician to win the show! Makes a change from a dog winning, eh! Richard is now hosting a show called 'Operation Magic' which will launch Saturday 15 April at 6pm (just two hours before BGT launch!).

Who will be the judges of Britain's Got Talent 2018?

BGT sweethearts Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon Amanda Holden are returning for 2018.

Who will be presenting Britain's Got Talent 2018?

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Following the news that Ant McPartlin has been checked back into rehab after his drunk driving arrest, ITV have confirmed that Declan Donnelly will be hosting the whole shebang alone.

In a statement they said: "Dec will be hosting the live shows, which for the first time ever are coming from the Hammersmith Apollo, while Ant steps down from his TV commitments for now.

"We send Ant all our love. And we know that Dec will do a brilliant job."

How do I apply? I’m so talented. Honest.

Err you’re a little too late now lovey. We will look out for you in 2019 though.

What does the Britain’s Got Talent winner get?

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton, Prince William
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Apart from seeing the celebrity judges in real life, meeting Dec and to be watched by zillions on the telly every night? Oh yeah, the chance to perform in front of a member of the royal family at the Royal Variety Performance.

You don't have long to wait, but since you're desperate for some Britain's Got Talent magic...

What about Britain’s Got More Talent if I haven’t dozed off?

More of the magic will be on ITV at 9:25pm and it's being hosted by Stephen Mulhern.

The TV presenter threw filming for the TV show "into chaos" a few months ago after he got Laryngitis and was forced to go on voice rest.

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