Matty Juniosa looked like one of the safest names heading into the BGT final. He had the voice, the drama and the Golden Buzzer moment. His “Dream On” performance gave him a real star glow, and Amanda Holden’s Golden Buzzer pushed him straight into the Grand Final. ITV called the performance full of “big diva vocals and charisma,” which made his place feel even stronger.
But BGT can change very fast. One week, fans may be talking about the best singer. The next week, they may fall in love with the act that feels more surprising, more British or more emotional. That is exactly what happened in Semi-Final 5.
Matty Juniosa’s DREAMY Aerosmith cover won Amanda’s GOLDEN BUZZER! | Semi-Finals | BGT 2026
The night did not just give the show two more finalists. It gave Matty two serious problems. Celestial came in with a drone show that filled the sky with dolphins, a dragon and huge light pictures over Greenwich Park and the Thames. The act won the Group Golden Buzzer, and suddenly BGT had something that felt bigger than a stage performance.
Then came the Hawkstone Farmers Choir, and the mood changed again. They did not need fireworks or giant notes. They walked in as real farmers and workers, sang Bastille’s “Pompeii” and made the audience feel something simple and proud. ITV confirmed they won the Semi-Final 5 public vote, which means viewers at home did not just like them. They chose them.
The Hawkstone Farmers Choir perform Bastille’s ‘Pompeii’! | Semi-Finals | BGT 2026
That is why Matty’s road now looks harder. He may still have the best voice in the final, but the Farmers Choir now has the public-heart angle. Their performance felt warm, local and honest. For many older viewers, that can matter more than a perfect high note.
Celestial is dangerous in another way. They offer the “I have never seen that before” moment. A singer can make people clap, but a drone show can make a whole family stare at the screen.
So now Matty is not just fighting for the trophy. He is fighting against two acts that Semi-Final 5 made more loved overnight.
Matty still has the power to win. He has already proved he can handle huge songs and command the stage. But now he needs more than a big vocal. He needs a final moment that feels personal, unforgettable and bigger than the noise around him. Watch the performances and decide who truly deserves the BGT crown.