Katherine O'Malley returns solo in Britain's Got Talent 2026 semi-final
Britain's Got Talent 2026 set its second live semi-final for Saturday, May 2, 2026, and Katherine O'Malley is in the line-up on her own. The show will air on ITV1 and ITV X at 7pm, with nine named performers competing for places in the grand final on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Katherine O'Malley Returns Solo
Katherine O'Malley previously appeared in 2018, 2019 and 2020 with her husband Joe, but this run gives her a separate route back into the competition. In her audition, she performed Defying Gravity from Wicked on her own, while Joe sat in the audience supporting her rather than joining her on stage.
Nine Acts for May 2
The full semi-final line-up was announced on Thursday, April 30, 2026, leaving little time before the broadcast for the acts to build fresh momentum. Alfredo & Coral, Braunstone Community Primary School, World Wings, Macshan & Delby, Fabian Fox, Nic Vani, Sadeck Berrabah and LMA join O'Malley in the live show, a tight field for a format that sends only a limited number through.
The opening semi-final on Saturday, April 25, 2026 already cleared Matty Juniosa, who received Amanda Holden's golden buzzer, and Anastasiia with her dog Salsa into the grand final. Celtic Beat did not progress, which makes the May 2 round the next clear checkpoint for anyone still hoping to reach the final at the end of the month.
ITV1 and ITV X Timing
The 19th season returned in February 2026, and the semi-finals are running on consecutive Saturday evenings before the grand final. For viewers, the practical takeaway is simple: the second live round arrives on May 2, and O'Malley's solo slot is the storyline that separates this semi-final from her earlier group appearances with Joe.
