Britain’s Got Talent has seen plenty of acts rise to stardom since the ITV talent show first hit our screens back in 2007.

From dancing dogs to magicians, dance groups and singers – there’s rarely been a dull moment.

Many of the acts from the show have gone on to become household names, including the likes of series one winner opera singer Paul Potts and Scottish songstress Susan Boyle – who caused a media frenzy when her first audition aired back in 2009.

Who won Britain's Got Talent over Susan Boyle?

Susan was pipped to the post as winner of the show that year by street dance troupe Diversity.

However, there’s one act who has gone on to have an impact around the world since his first audition.

Who is the biggest success on Britain’s Got Talent?

Ten years ago in 2015, singer Calum Scott had one of the most iconic moments in the show with his song choice.

His haunting rendition of 'Dancing on My Own', originally released in 2010 by Swedish pop star Robyn, saw Simon press his golden buzzer, winning him a place in the live semi-final and eventually, the final.

Calum, from Hull, has gone on to have huge success as an artist, performing with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Leona Lewis and Take That.

His recorded version of his audition track now totals more than 1bn streams on Spotify alone.

Dancing on My Own reached number two in the UK charts upon its release in 2016 and was Britain's best-selling single that summer.

Calum’s first Britain’s Got Talent audition has now had a staggering 399m views on the official BGT account on YouTube.

It’s the most watched from the talent show, followed by Susan Boyle with 263 million views.


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Calum came in sixth place in the competition in 2015, losing out to winners Jules O'Dwyer and Matisse the dog.

What time is the BGT final 2025?

The 2025 series is the show’s 18th and it comes to an end this weekend.

Britain’s Got Talent's live final airs on Saturday, May 31 at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.