Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) returned tonight (May 3) with its second live semi-final but only two acts could progress to the final.

The acts have to impress not only the judges but the public too as those watching at home have their say on who makes it to the final.

Three of the semi-finalists who performed in tonight’s episode of the ITV talent show are golden buzzer acts, meaning they impressed the judges and presenters so much that they progressed through to the semi-finals quicker than the other acts.

Guitarist Olly Pearson was Amanda Holden’s golden buzzer act while singer Stacey Leadbeatter was KSI’s golden buzzer act.

Will Burns who is a voice impressionist was Ant and Dec’s golden buzzer act.

Tonight’s episode saw Will Burns, Stacey Leadbeatter and Cheer Re-Man's named the top three performers voted for by the public.

See all the acts that made it through to BGT final tonight

These are the two acts that made it through to the BGT final tonight after an exciting episode.

Finalists:

  • Olly Pearson (guitarist)
  • Stacey Leadbeatter (singer)

Eliminated:

  • Alexandra Burgio – magician
  • Jannick Holste – dynamic performer
  • John Pierce – singer
  • Lil M’s – children’s dance group
  • Cheer Re-Man's – dance group
  • Will Burns – voice impressionist

Who are the Britain’s Got Talent finalists so far?

Last week’s live semi-final episode also saw two acts progress to the grand final of Britain’s Got Talent.

In case you missed it, here are all the BGT finalists so far:

  • Vinnie McKee (singer)
  • The Blackouts (dance group)
  • Olly Pearson (guitarist)
  • Stacey Leadbeatter (singer)

Tonight’s BGT episode also saw the cast of Disney's Hercules from the West End take over the stage at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith in London, as the guest act on this weekend’s live semi-final.

This year, the golden buzzer can be used in the semi-final by judges when they believe an act deserves to go straight through to the final, skipping the public vote.

At the outset of Saturday’s episode (April 26), Ant and Dec revealed that Holden was given the “first” live show golden buzzer power so she could send a contestant straight through to the final.

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The first golden buzzer in the semi-finals saw Holden vote for The Blackouts, a Swedish dance group.

The Blackouts performed, showing off their dance and acrobatic act featuring LED-created shapes on stage and a person appearing to get lifted into the air holding balloons, to a melody of songs including Galantis’ Runaway (U & I) and Coldplay’s A Sky Full Of Stars.

Viewers react to golden buzzer act who has 'real talent'

Simon Cowell awarded this week's golden buzzer to Olly Pearson, a young guitarist.

Amanda pressed the golden buzzer after his first audition, meaning he has received two golden buzzers during his time on the show.

After he received tonight's golden buzzer, a viewer shared their reaction on X, writing: "Well deserved golden buzzer! How good was Olly Pearson? First person in #BGT history to achieve not one but TWO golden buzzers. And imagine having a grandad as cool as his. This kid needs to go far!"

Another commented: "Olly's a little rock star #bgt".

A third said: "#BGT I'm not a fan of kids acts, but this lad has real talent and that's supposed to be the whole point of the show. Good lad!"

The audience hoped dance act Cheer Re-man's could get the golden buzzer tonight too but as Simon Cowell went to press it, he was told by Ant and Dec that it wouldn't work a second time. After all, the golden buzzer had already been used in tonight's semi-final.

Britain’s Got Talent continues on Saturday nights on ITV1 and ITVX.