The Britain’s Got Talent judges have arrived in Birmingham.
Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams are in the city judging acts at Birmingham Hippodrome for the next three days.
Crowds gathered along a red carpet to catch a glimpse of the stars.
There are six filming sessions taking place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 4-6, at 2pm and 7pm each day.
The BGT team have spent time in Birmingham seeing acts at open auditions and now audiences can watch those who have been invited back to perform in front of the judges.
Key Events So Far 16:15 Luke Beardsworth See?
Roz concurs.
It will be a miracle if filming starts before 5. And it’s meant to be a 3 hour recording with the 2nd session starting at 7. L-o-n-g day#bgt
— Roz Laws (@rozlaws) Thu Feb 04 16:14:36 +0000 2016
16:12 Luke Beardsworth Schedule
There
s supposed to be a second recording this evening.
Could end up running quite late at the current rate this is all moving.
16:09 Luke Beardsworth Roz has the power
Being the huge fan of Mr Cowell that I am (ahem), this is not something I would like to see
Health & safety are v keen. Guard wouldn’t let me lean on barrier “in case it falls over”. Imagine, I’ve the power to squash Mr Cowell!#BGT
— Roz Laws (@rozlaws) Thu Feb 04 16:07:04 +0000 2016
16:00 Luke Beardsworth Ant & Dec
Quick spotting of Ant & Dec!
@antanddec leaving @HdV_Birmingham too slow to get a selfie! #BGT #bgtbirmingham https://t.co/VVkB0I2kac
— Chris Machin (@ChrisatPinpoint) Thu Feb 04 15:59:03 +0000 2016
15:57 Luke Beardsworth Amanda style
For any style fans out there!
H&MU by @MrVermaak. Styling by @ANGIESMITHSTYLE wearing @MuglerOfficial @sweet_pea_jewellery @feiliufinejewellery https://t.co/jTneofBSnn
— Amanda Holden (@AmandaHolden) Thu Feb 04 15:51:20 +0000 2016
15:55 Luke Beardsworth Well then…
Things just got interesting, didnt they?
Not everyday , you see David Walliams driving the ghostbusters car through Birmingham https://t.co/HHlThXjoq9
— L (@LrsbearUk) Thu Feb 04 15:50:54 +0000 2016
15:52 Luke Beardsworth Who's next?
Who will be next? Simon? David? Simon AND David?
Funny story about Simon coming up actually, coming up soon in this live blog.
15:46 Luke Beardsworth Time for a…
…close up.
Roz notes the similarity in their hair colour now.
Video of judges up close. #ngt https://t.co/eoqqyuCo1B
— Roz Laws (@rozlaws) Thu Feb 04 15:45:06 +0000 2016
15:42 Luke Beardsworth Red carpet
Thanks to the Hippodrome for this shot.
.@AmandaHolden & @AleshaOfficial have arrived! @BGT @ITV2_BGMT #BGT #bgtbirmingham https://t.co/WjBV2chmVI
— BirminghamHippodrome (@brumhippodrome) Thu Feb 04 15:41:27 +0000 2016
15:40 Luke Beardsworth Here comes the girls
Alesha and Amanda have finally just arrived!
15:38 Luke Beardsworth Video
A video from earlier in the day as fans arrive at the red carpet. Really sets the scene.
Video loading Click to play 15:35 Luke Beardsworth More news
Roz brings us some interesting news, as always.
Interesting #bgt news….they’ve cut down on auditions round UK. More in London but only Liverpool and Birmingham elsewhere. We’re honoured.
— Roz Laws (@rozlaws) Thu Feb 04 15:34:24 +0000 2016
15:29 Luke Beardsworth Interior
The set and stage is starting to look impressive.
Britains got talent Birmingham ![😄]()
https://t.co/fw2qJlROh6
— Richy Ruby (@ruby582_rich) Thu Feb 04 15:29:11 +0000 2016
https://t.co/fw2qJlROh615:28 Luke Beardsworth Exclusive video
Nice little video here again from WowBrum.
Proof that they cant be far away.
Celeb spotting! Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon leaving @HdV_Birmingham for @brumhippodrome #BGT #Birmingham audition https://t.co/pzegLN14E5
— WowBrum (@wowbrum) Thu Feb 04 15:27:20 +0000 2016
15:26 Luke Beardsworth Audition
Theyre now practising doing cheers for when the stars actually get onto the red carpet.
Reminds of that scene at the end of Shrek.
Anyway, we must be close to some star power at this point.
15:25 Luke Beardsworth Ant or Dec?
We can confirm Ant & Dec are in Birmingham, which you already knew.
Sanjeeta over at WowBrum bumped into one of them this afternoon.
This one is Dec, I am reliably told.
Meeting with @DeliciousPR @HdV_Birmingham and guess who we bumped into?! #BGT https://t.co/2yVaSKiXgo
— WowBrum (@wowbrum) Thu Feb 04 14:50:06 +0000 2016
15:22 Luke Beardsworth Welcome
— Roz Laws (@rozlaws) Thu Feb 04 15:06:24 +0000 2016
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