The final took place at the Eventim Apollo in London on 30/5. The Hawkstone Farmers Choir triumphed over nine other finalists, achieving a new milestone in the show's history. They received 250,000 GBP in prize money and the opportunity to perform at the annual Royal Variety Performance for the British Royal Family.
In the final qualifying round, the group performed "This is Home", an original song about their love for their homeland. The performance garnered high praise from the judges: producer Simon Cowell, YouTuber KSI, actress Amanda Holden, and singer Alesha Dixon.
According to Simon Cowell, he initially questioned their song choice. After watching the performance, he believed their efforts were rewarded, describing the act as wonderful, sincere, and full of joy. Judge Amanda Holden stated she cried during the performance, commending the harmonies and the way the changing four seasons were displayed on screen behind them. Holden shared that the group made her reflect on "every moment people spent sowing the seeds of dreams for their homeland".
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The Hawkstone Farmers Choir in the final on 30/5. Photo: Britain's Got Talent |
After the results were announced, Katryna Shell, a member of the group, dedicated the win to all farmers. In a pre-show interview, they thanked the choir's founder, journalist and presenter Jeremy Clarkson, 66, calling him their "most enthusiastic supporter". Clarkson attended the final, seated in the audience. In a video released by the organizers, the camera captured his emotional reaction to their performance.
According to the group's website, The Hawkstone Farmers Choir consists of 34 members. All are farmers or work in the agricultural sector across England. The group originated from Jeremy Clarkson's 2024 project to find farmers with singing talent. Initially, their role was to sing advertisements for Clarkson's alcoholic beverage brand. Gradually, the group expanded its mission to raise awareness about mental health issues among farmers and to fundraise for support.
The Sun reported that the members' ages range from 27 to 75. The oldest member, Hugh Thomas, 75, currently owns nearly 650,000 square meters of farmland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Thomas auditioned for the Hawkstone Farmers Choir after his daughter submitted his application. Initially, he thought it was just a local music group. Some members shared they had little singing experience before joining. Ben Broke, a farmer from Cambridgeshire, mentioned he previously only sang in his car.
This season's runner-up was the drone performance team, Celestial. Dancer Anastasiia, with her routine featuring a pet dog, placed third.
Britain's Got Talent is a popular British talent competition initiated by Simon Cowell. The show first aired in 2007. This year, the program broadcast from 21/2. The competition has no age or profession restrictions for contestants. Last year's champion was magician Harry Moulding, known for his ability to guess judges' thoughts.
Phuong Thao (according to Independent, The Sun)
