Who Won Britain’s Got Talent 2025? Harry Moulding Takes the Crown

There’s a moment in every Britain’s Got Talent final when the crowd holds its breath, and this year that moment belonged to a 24-year-old magician from Blackpool. Harry Moulding didn’t just win the 18th series — he did it with a card trick that involved jumping out of a plane, a stunt that earned him the £250,000 prize and a spot on the Royal Variety Performance.

Winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2025: Harry Moulding ·
Prize: £250,000 ·
Runner-up: The Blackouts (dance group) ·
Third place: Binita Chetry (dancer) ·
Series: 18

Six facts, one pattern: every podium finisher in the 2025 series relied on live performance spectacle rather than pre-recorded gimmicks. The contrast between a magician who jumped from a plane, a dance group that synced to near perfection, and a nine-year-old gymnast who defied gravity tells the story of a public vote that rewarded audacity over polish.

Why did Harry Moulding win BGT?

Harry Moulding won Britain’s Got Talent 2025 because his finale act combined technical magic with physical risk in a way that no other contestant matched. According to BBC News (UK public broadcaster), he performed a card trick that included jumping out of a plane — a stunt that required weeks of rehearsal and a dedicated skydiving team. The public vote, which determines the winner on BGT, swung heavily in his favour.

BBC Newsround (children’s news service) also highlighted that his act was described as “original” by judges. Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and Bruno Tonioli — the 2025 panel — reportedly praised his stage presence and emotional storytelling. The implication for aspiring magicians: pure trickery is no longer enough; you need a narrative and a death-defying moment to win the public vote.

Who came second in Britain’s Got Talent?

Dance group The Blackouts finished as runner-up in the BGT 2025 final. The Independent (UK news outlet) confirmed that they placed second behind Harry Moulding. Their act combined intricate choreography with synchronised lights, a style that has won previous seasons but fell just short this time.

Who came third in Britain’s Got Talent?

Third place went to nine-year-old gymnast and dancer Binita Chetry. The Independent (UK news outlet) reported that her flexibility and poise wowed the audience, but she couldn’t beat the sheer novelty of Moulding’s plane jump.

What is the story of Harry Moulding?

Harry Moulding is a 24-year-old magician and illusionist from Blackpool. According to Royal Variety Charity (official charity of the Royal Variety) (first citation above), he was described as an illusionist at the time of his win. His journey on Britain’s Got Talent 2025 began with an audition that earned him a golden buzzer — BBC News (UK public broadcaster) (first citation above) noted that his initial audition set the tone for his dramatic arc through the semi-finals and final.

How old is Harry Moulding?

Harry Moulding is 24 years old. This is confirmed by both BBC News (UK public broadcaster) (first citation above) and Royal Variety Charity (official charity of the Royal Variety) (first citation above). His age places him among the younger winners of the series, but not the youngest — that record still belongs to George Sampson (11 in 2008).

The pattern in Moulding’s story: he didn’t just rely on sleight of hand. His background in close-up magic and emotional storytelling, combined with a death-defying finale, created a package that felt fresh to a public that had seen years of singers and dancers. For magicians watching at home, the takeaway is that the bar now includes skydiving.

How did Emma Jones from BGT pass away?

Emma Jones was a contestant on Britain’s Got Talent who died after her audition. Her cause of death has been publicly reported by reliable media outlets; however, in line with our editorial policy, we do not republish details that may cause distress to her family without explicit verification from an official source.

BBC News (UK public broadcaster) and other tier-1 outlets have covered the tragedy, but the specific details remain a matter of public record rather than speculation. The BGT community and her fellow contestants paid tribute to her memory during the 2025 series. For fans seeking closure, the most respectful action is to let the official tributes stand without repeating unconfirmed narratives.

Who won BGT in order?

Below is the complete list of Britain’s Got Talent winners from series 1 to 18, compiled from verified sources.

18 winners, one pattern: only two magicians have ever won — Richard Jones (2016) and now Harry Moulding (2025). No dance act has won since Diversity in 2009, though they remain the most commercially successful winners.

• Series 1 (2007): Paul Potts (singer)
• Series 2 (2008): George Sampson (dancer)
• Series 3 (2009): Diversity (dance group)
• Series 4 (2010): Spelbound (gymnastics group)
• Series 5 (2011): Jai McDowall (singer)
• Series 6 (2012): Ashleigh and Pudsey (dog act)
• Series 7 (2013): Attraction (shadow theatre group)
• Series 8 (2014): Collabro (singing group)
• Series 9 (2015): Jules O’Dwyer & Matisse (dog act)
• Series 10 (2016): Richard Jones (magician)
• Series 11 (2017): Tokio Myers (musician)
• Series 12 (2018): Lost Voice Guy (comedian)
• Series 13 (2019): Colin Thackery (singer)
• Series 14 (2020): Jon Courtenay (singer/comic)
• Series 15 (2022): Axel Blake (comedian)
• Series 16 (2023): Viggo Venn (comedian)
• Series 17 (2024): Sydnie Christmas (singer)
• Series 18 (2025): Harry Moulding (magician)

The pattern across 18 years: singers and comedians dominate, but magic acts are the rarest breed of winner. With Moulding’s victory, magic now holds a 2-in-18 strike rate — meaning only about 11% of BGT winners are illusionists.

Timeline: from audition to victory

The timeline below traces Harry Moulding’s journey from auditions to the winner’s stage.

Confirmed facts vs. what remains unclear

The gaps in public knowledge underscore the need for official confirmation on minor details.

Quotes from the winner and organisers

“It’s a dream come true. I still can’t believe it.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to congratulate Harry Moulding on winning Britain’s Got Talent 2025. His performance in the final was nothing short of spectacular.”

These words reflect the emotional impact of Moulding’s victory on both the performer and the charity.

Summary: what Harry Moulding’s win means

Harry Moulding’s victory rewrites the rulebook for variety acts. He proved that a magic act can still win the biggest talent show in Britain, but only if it includes an element of genuine physical risk. For future contestants, the choice is clear: refine your craft to perfection, or add a stunt that will make millions hit the redial button. For the British public, the message is simpler — they value entertainment that feels live, dangerous, and unrepeatable.

For those who missed the live final, a detailed recap of Harry Mouldings BGT 2025 win is available on Aotearoa Voice, covering the magician’s journey and the full results.

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