ITV's Britain's Got Talent has been the starting point for many successful careers since it first launched in 2007.
It’s been around for almost two decades, providing a platform for performers to showcase their talents to a massive audience. The new series of BGT launches this Saturday.
Presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly will be making their epic return to the ITV show alongside judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and brand-new member of the judging panel, YouTuber KSI.
As the show continues to discover new talent, let’s take a look at some of the highest earners to have come from BGT.
Susan Boyle
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Getty Images)After appearing on Britain's Got Talent in 2009 and coming in second place, Susan Boyle became a global sensation. Her debut album, I Dreamed a Dream, sold over 10 million copies worldwide. It was the UK's fastest-selling debut album and went multi-platinum. It’s estimated that her total earnings exceed £30 million ($40 million), with income from album sales, worldwide tours, and media appearances.
Susan, who was born and raised in Blackburn, West Lothian, only makes very rare singing appearances these days so when she made a surprise return to the stage at the Britain's Got Talent finale in 2023, she shocked and delighted viewers.
The talented Scot, now 63, appeared on the show alongside the cast of Les Misérables - just as she did in 2009 - and received a standing ovation. Before that she made a rare appearance in 2021 at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics but she hasn’t toured since 2020 and has scaled back her public appearances.
Paul Potts
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ITV)Paul Potts won the first season of BGT in 2007. His debut album One Chance went multi-platinum, and he has sold millions of records globally. Paul’s earnings are estimated to be around £7 million, made through album sales, live performances, and various media ventures.
Earlier in 2022, he appeared on the German edition of The Masked Singer. Donning a giant Koala suit, Paul made it to the third show before being found out by the judges. He was the UK's only representative in the competition.
Diversity
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Ken McKay)Diversity, the dance group that won BGT in 2009, became hugely successful after their win. The group consists of Ashley Banjo, Jordan Banjo, Perri Kiely, Sam Craske, and Mitchell Craske and many more. They’ve done multiple national tours, appeared at major events and starred in TV shows. The dance group were even torchbearers at the 2012 Olympics. Back in 2020, Perri had an estimated net worth of £140,000, while Ashley's was around £736,000.
George Sampson
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Getty Images)George Sampson won BGT in 2008 with his street dance performances. Since then, he’s performed in the West End and appeared in various TV shows. His estimated earnings are just over £1 million, made from acting, dancing, and other projects.
The star now regularly showcases his talents on theatre stages across the nation. In 2024, George played the lead in a UK-touring Robin Hood pantomime.
Collabro
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PA)Collabro, the musical theatre group that won BGT in 2014, consists of Michael Auger, Thomas J. Redgrave, Jamie Lambert, Matt Pagan, and Richard Hadfield. The group has achieved great success with their debut album and subsequent tours. Their earnings are estimated in the millions.
The group were formed just a month before their audition but saw their first album Stars head straight to number one after the show. Their second album went to number two and Collabro have toured the UK, Japan, Canada and the US. In 2022, the band announced they were no more and embarked on a Farewell Tour.
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