ITV has announced that Britain's Got Talent (BGT) is facing a major shake-up for its next series.

The 2025 edition of BGT will see the show air for up to four months, as the boss of the show Simon Cowell confirmed the series would start in February instead of April.

BGT will also air every Saturday night for its new series with it previously airing on both Saturday and Sunday.

Plus, the five live semi-finals which usually take place across one week airing nightly, will now air weekly.

During the touring auditions, ITV's BGT will add an extra stop in October, starting in Blackpool.

ITV confirms big changes on the way for BGT

Discussing changes to BGT, a source told The Sun: "Strictly’s annual jaunt to Blackpool is one of the show’s ‘special moments’ and is widely seen as a milestone for the contestants.

“But now that trip will be replicated by its ITV rival, there’s little doubt they’re trying to encroach on their territory.

"It’s yet another move to take on the dominance of Strictly on Saturday night telly.”

Despite a change to the format, the judging lineup remains the same with Simon, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli all returning.

Bruno joined the ITV show in 2022 after leaving the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing which he stared on for 18 years.

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The dancer took over as judge from comedian and writer David Walliams who stepped down from BGT.

The last series of BGT saw singer Sydnie Christmas wow judges and win the show after the singer sang 'Tomorrow' from Annie and gained a Golden Buzzer through judge Amanda.

Sydnie won the top prize of £250,000 and a chance to perform at the Royal Variety Show at the Royal Albert Hall.