Many winners of Britain’s Got Talent have found success and fortune since their time on the show, with some earning millions and carving out successful careers in showbiz. Paul Potts was the first winner in 2007 and has a net worth of £8 million, while George Sampson, who won in 2008, has an estimated net worth in the millions. Dance group Diversity, winners in 2009, have had huge success with tours and TV appearances, with choreographer Ashley Banjo having a net worth of over £1 million.
Spelbound, the gymnastics group who won in 2010, performed at the London Olympics but have since faded from the public eye. Scottish singer Jai McDowall, who won in 2011, was dropped by his record label after poor album sales. Ashleigh and Pudsey, the dog act winners in 2012, were thought to be worth £10 million and continued to perform until Pudsey’s death in 2017.
Attraction, the Hungarian shadow group who won in 2013, found success in live theatre productions and a stint in Vegas. Collabro, winners in 2014, saw their first album go to number one after the show and toured internationally before announcing their split in 2022. Jules and Matisse, the controversial dog act winners in 2015, changed their act name and now live a quieter life in Belgium.
Lance Corporal Richard Jones, the magician who won in 2016, used his prize money to buy a home and continues to perform at high-profile events worldwide. Musician Tokio Myers, winner in 2017, released a debut album and has a net worth in the millions. Comedian Lost Voice Guy, winner in 2018, starred in a sitcom and has a net worth of between $1 million and $5 million.
Colin Thackery, winner in 2019, released a debut single and returned to the show for a special performance. Jon Courtenay, winner in 2020, had no savings before the show and has now amassed a net worth of $2 million. Axel Blake, winner in 2022, has performed across the UK and at London’s O2 Indigo. Viggo Venn, winner in 2021, was making £10 a gig before his win and now has an estimated net worth of $500,000 – $1 million.
