Britain’s Got Talent bosses have commissioned a brand-new BGT spin off – Britain’s Got Talent: Unseen.
This will air solely on the ITV Hub this spring – the first show of its kind to be made exclusively for the Hub.
There will be eight mini-episodes – which will appear on the ITV Hub straight after transmission of the main show on ITV.
It will feature unseen auditions and moments by highlighting ‘some of the nation’s most wonderful and eclectic talent’.
There will also be chats with judges Simon Cowell plus Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.
The news comes after original spin-off, Britain’s Got More Talent, was axed last month was axed after 13 years.
Stephen Mulhern, who hosted BGMT, described the decision to get rid of the show “a real shame”.
The show will be made by Thames (part of Fremantle) and Simon Cowell’s company Syco Entertainment.
The series has been commissioned following the success of BGT’s social platforms – which have amassed more than one billion video views and 22 million followers.
Speaking on the announcement, Athena Witter, Director of Digital, Fremantle said: “We have seen tremendous growth in Britain’s Got Talent’s presence across all major digital platforms and we are finding that our viewers continue to demand entertaining content.
“It’s thrilling to be able to announce an additional platform for audiences to enjoy the wealth of content that sits outside of the main show.”
Nigel Hall, Global Head Of TV, Syco Entertainment, added: “During these tough times we are determined to deliver entertainment all the family can enjoy. We are confident Britain’s Got Talent: Unseen will be perfect for that and the ideal accompaniment to the main series.”
Britain’s Got Talent: Unseen will air straight after Britain’s Got Talent on the ITV Hub, which premieres on Saturday 11th April at 8pm
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