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- Rafferty Coope added to market at 12/1 after Golden Buzzer.
- LMA and Paul Nunnari remain 10/1 joint favourites.
- Betting market tightening after emotional episode.
Golden Buzzer Drama Shakes Up BGT Betting
Bookmakers have updated their Britain’s Got Talent 2026 winner odds, with 16-year-old magician Rafferty Coope entering the market at 12/1 following an unforgettable Golden Buzzer moment.
Emotional scenes saw KSI leap onto the judges’ desk and slam the Golden Buzzer after Rafferty’s “never before seen” performance left the panel stunned.
The market reacted quickly, installing the musical magician among the leading contenders.
Bet365's latest odds put Rafferty as the joint second favourite to win the show alongside Celestial.
With just two audition episodes airing so far, there's still plenty of acts to push their way towards the top of the market.
Britain’s Got Talent 2026 Winner Odds
| Britain’s Got Talent 2026 Winner | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| LMA | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Paul Nunnari | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Celestial | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Rafferty Coope | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Fraser Penman | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Macshane and Delby | 16/1 | 5.9% |
Liverpool-based dance troupe LMA and Golden Buzzer star Paul Nunnari continue to head the betting at 10/1.
Rafferty’s “Musical Magician” Moment
Rafferty, who describes himself as a “musical magician”, explained he would combine his two passions during his audition.
His act featured:
- Passing an earphone through solid glass in Simon Cowell’s hand
- A slick card trick sequence
- A piano performance of Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’
The performance left KSI visibly stunned and ultimately triggered the Golden Buzzer, fast-tracking Rafferty to the live shows.
Golden Buzzer recipients historically see significant market interest and his 12/1 price reflects early support.
Joint Favourites Hold Firm
Despite Rafferty’s surge, LMA and Paul Nunnari remain the market leaders.
LMA impressed with their synchronised choreography and polished staging whereas Paul Nunnari was the first Golden Buzzer act of the series in the opening episode.
At 10/1, bookmakers are keeping the market wide open with no clear runaway favourite emerging yet.
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Market Still Wide Open
Unlike some previous series where one act quickly dominates the betting, the 2026 edition remains tightly packed.
With several weeks of auditions still to come and more Golden Buzzers yet to be pressed, expect further movement in the odds.
Momentum can shift dramatically once live shows begin and public voting takes centre stage.
