Who is Ben Hart? Britain’s Got Talent FINALIST branded a ‘witch’ by Strictly’s Anton Du Beke
BRITAIN’S Got Talent magician Ben Hart will be performing on the show one last time tonight in the hope of being crowned winner of the 2019 series.
His tricks have been so impressive, it’s left the judges spooked – with Strictly’s Anton Du Beke branding him a “witch”. But who is Ben and will he win BGT this year? Here’s everything you need to know…
Who is Ben Hart?
Ben Hart, 28, was born October 19, 1990 and is a magician and Gold Star Member of the Inner Magic Circle who grew up in Winchester.
In 2007 he was awarded the Young Magician Of The Year award by The Magic Circle.
Ben is also an inventor and designer of magic tricks and illusions.
Since audition on Britain’s Got Talent,the judges, viewers and even celebrities have spoken out to say how spooked they’ve been by s incredible tricks.
Last week, he appeared on This Morning alongside Strictly’s Anton Du Beke to perform a trick.
Afterwards, Anton was so freaked out, he screamed: “He’s a witch! He’s a witch!”
What’s Ben Hart’s Britain’s Got Talent journey been like so far?
Ben’s auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent was on May 11, 2019.
He wowed the judges with his disappearing act and got four yeses from the judges.
Speaking to The Sun Online he said:
“Magic helps to remind us that there are mysteries in the world and that not everything has or needs an answer.
“In a world of answers, it’s nice to have a mystery. I’m not personally worried about people trying to work things out, because if they’re trying to work things out, they’re already denying themselves the feeling of amazement and that’s the bit that I find interesting.”
He stormed his way through the semi-final and received the most public votes, winning him a place in tonight’s (June 2) grand final.
Will Ben Hart win Britain’s Got Talent?
Ben’s got a pretty decent chance of being crowned this yea’s champion.
According to Bet 365, he’s at 10/1 to win Britain’s Got Talent 2019.
Out of 11 finalists, he’s fourth favourite to be crowned champion.
Has Ben Hart been on TV before?
In 2014 Ben wrote and starred in Killer Magic on BBC Three which was awarded Best Non-Competitive Reality Show at the National Reality Television Awards.
Then in 2016, Ben starred in Ben Hart’s Life Hacks also on BBC Three, the first episode of which was directed by Matt Edmondson
He also had a regular slot on BBC One show Now You See It which was hosted by Mel Giedroyc.
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What is the prize money for Britain’s Got Talent in 2019?
The winners of Britain’s Got Talent will perform in front of the Royal Family at the Royal Variety Performance.
For the past five years, the winner has also won a prize fund of £250,000.
The winner of the 2019 series will be decided by the public with the results announced during tonight’s live final.
When is the Britain’s Got Talent 2019 final on TV?
The BGT final will take place tonight on Sunday, June 2.
The winner will be crowned just before the news at 10.05pm.