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- LMA and Paul Nunnari are joint 7/1 favourites to win BGT 2026.
- Paul received Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer on the opening show.
- Early betting markets already taking shape via bet365.
BGT 2026 Kicks Off With Golden Buzzer Moment
UK betting sites have wasted no time pricing up the Britain’s Got Talent 2026 winner market after the opening episode aired on Saturday night.
Bet365 have installed Liverpool-based dance troupe LMA and Australian performer Paul Nunnari as joint 7/1 favourites following the first auditions.
Paul Nunnari became the first Golden Buzzer act of the series after Simon Cowell sent him straight through to the live shows.
The 53-year-old former Paralympian delivered one of the most memorable performances in recent BGT history.
In a breathtaking display, Nunnari climbed a silk rope, secured the material around his neck and spun high above the stage while blindfolded relying solely on his upper body strength.
Golden Buzzer acts historically perform strongly in BGT winner markets and the early 7/1 price reflects that trend.
Britain’s Got Talent 2026 Winner Odds (bet365)
| Act | Location | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMA | Liverpool | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Paul Nunnari | Sydney | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Celestial | Bristol & Somerset | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Liwei Yang | Taiwan | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Fraser Penman | Glasgow | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Dom and Ninja | Germany | 33/1 | 2.9% |
| Chance | Japan | 150/1 | 0.7% |
With the series only one episode in, the market remains wide open, but the two joint favourites have already separated themselves from the field.
LMA Also Impress Early
Liverpool-based dance troupe LMA sit alongside Nunnari at the top of the betting.
Their synchronised, high-energy routine on Saturday night earned praise from the judging panel and quickly gained traction on social media.
Dance acts have a strong track record in BGT history and early market confidence suggests punters believe LMA could go deep into the competition.
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International Talent Adds Variety
This year’s field once again highlights BGT’s global appeal.
Acts from Australia, Taiwan, Germany and Japan all feature prominently in the early betting, reinforcing the show’s international draw.
Celestial (12/1) and Liwei Yang (16/1) represent notable early challengers, while Fraser Penman (16/1) remains firmly in contention.
At this stage, however, the Golden Buzzer narrative and strong opening impressions appear to be driving market momentum.
Where To Bet on Britain’s Got Talent
The Britain’s Got Talent winner market is available across major UK betting sites, including bet365.
You can also explore our guide to the best entertainment betting sites for further places to bet on the show.
Markets are betting live and likely to shift as more Golden Buzzers are awarded.
