Ant and Dec return with the nationwide talent search, with newcomer Bruno Tonioli joining Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon on the judging panel giving their verdicts on the acts. With auditions held in both London and Manchester for the first time since before the pandemic, the calibre of talent this year is higher than ever.

More performers take to the stage in London and Manchester to try to impress judges Bruno Tonioli, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon and secure their place in the live-semi-finals. Ant and Dec host both on stage and from the wings as they get ready to cheer and console the acts brave enough to perform in front of thousands.