Full Breakdown
Liverpool Dance Troupe Sadeck Berrabah & LMA Secures Golden Buzzer, Advances to BGT Final
5/3/2026, 1:05:15 PM
Background & Context
Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) is an ITV show where acts perform semi-finals. A golden buzzer can send an act straight to the final, awarding £250,000 and a Royal Variety slot.
Core Event
During the semi-final on Saturday, 2 May 2026, the 66-member Liverpool dance troupe Sadeck Berrabah & LMA performed a routine that led judge Alesha Dixon to press golden buzzer, calling the group a “breath of fresh air.” The buzzer secured their spot among ten finalists for 30 May.
Data & Statistics
- Troupe size: 66 dancers
- Semi-final lineup: 8 acts (second of five)
- Finalists: 10 acts
- Prize: £250,000 plus Royal Variety slot
- Golden buzzer: one per semi-final, judge-activated
Official Statements & Responses
Alesha Dixon praised the troupe as revitalising the show’s dance segment. Simon Cowell described the performance as “stunning” and highlighted its technical precision. Richard, owner of Liverpool Media Academy, called the moment a source of national pride and a welcome boost of happiness amid global hardship. Judge KSI added that the act ranked among the most incredible things he had ever seen.
On-the-Ground Reports
Group member Michael said the semi-final felt “much bigger” than the audition and that he hoped to engage more with the judges after previously freezing on stage. Rose observed that the experience “brought us all so much closer” and that sharing the journey with friends and family was “incredible.”
Criticism & Opposition
Social-media users criticised the studio audience’s volume, claiming the crowd’s shouting “ruined the show” and urging producers to mute the audience during judges’ commentary.
Why It Matters
Advancing to the final gives the Liverpool troupe national exposure, showcases the city’s artistic talent, and offers a chance to perform at the prestigious Royal Variety slot—potentially influencing future support for local arts programmes.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Historical sources cite past BGT winners receiving £100,000 or, in 2012, £500,000, while current coverage lists a £250,000 prize. No source confirms the exact number of acts that will ultimately perform at the Royal Variety show.
Verbatim Quotes
- “gobsmackingly beautiful” — Simon Cowell, BGT judge
- “In the auditions, remember what I said to you, I said, if I had a golden buzzer I would have given it to you.” — Alesha Dixon, BGT judge
- “ "The experience has brought us all so much closer and we've learned a whole new side of hard work," level five dance performance student Rose said.” — Rose, LMA level-five dance performance student
- “That is honestly one of the most incredible, incredible things I’ve ever seen in my life.” — KSI, BGT judge
What's Next
The troupe will perform in the 30 May final, competing for the cash prize and a Royal Variety slot. Their progression will depend on public votes and judges’ scores, shaping the group’s national profile.
