THE SEARCH IS OVER.
NOW THE COMPETITION BEGINS.
Live Semi Final & Grand Final · Tuesday 15 December 2026
48 semi finalists have made it through. Only 10 will reach the Grand Final.
LIVE FROM PORCHESTER HALL, LONDON · ON CHANNEL ONE TV UK
The Live Semi Final begins in
48 START.
10 REACH THE FINAL.
1 BECOMES BRITAIN'S NEXT SUPERSTAR.
On 15 December, more than 48 of Britain's most exciting emerging performers and personalities take to the stage at Porchester Hall.
Each Semi Finalist gets 90 seconds. Only 10 will progress to the Grand Final later that evening. The Final 10 will perform live during the 24th Annual Urban Music Awards before voting closes and Britain's Next Superstar 2026 is revealed live.
GET TICKETSMEET THE SEMI FINALISTS
They survived the auditions. Now Britain decides what happens next.
48 semi finalists
YOUR VOTE COUNTS.
The public vote is already underway. Every vote cast before the Semi Final will count towards the competition results on 15 December.
Support your favourite contestant and help decide who takes the next step towards becoming Britain's Next Superstar 2026.
Voting closes on Tuesday 15 December 2026.
VOTE NOW
BE THERE LIVE.
Watch 48+ Semi Finalists compete for a place in the Britain's Next Superstar Grand Final.
Date
Tuesday 15 December 2026
Venue
Porchester Hall, London
Live Semi Final
2:00 PM
Tickets
FROM £15
ONE DAY.
ONE STAGE.
ONE SUPERSTAR.
Semi Finalists Arrive
Contestants report to Porchester Hall for registration and production preparation.
Live Semi Final
48+ Semi Finalists perform live. Only 10 progress to the Grand Final.
Urban Music Awards Red Carpet
The stars arrive for the 24th Annual Urban Music Awards.
Urban Music Awards Live
The UK's longest running celebration of urban music begins.
Britain's Next Superstar Returns
The Final 10 are revealed live.
The Grand Final
The Final 10 perform for Britain. The audience in the hall and viewers at home decide.
The Winner Is Revealed
Britain's Next Superstar 2026 is crowned LIVE.
Live broadcast timings are approximate and may move slightly during the live production.
TODAY'S STARS.
MEET TOMORROW'S.
On 15 December, the 24th Annual Urban Music Awards celebrates established stars from across the entertainment industry. Then, at the end of the night, attention turns to the next generation. After the Final 10 have performed and the public votes have been counted, Britain's Next Superstar 2026 will be revealed live from the Urban Music Awards stage.
WATCH IT LIVE.
Can't make it to Porchester Hall? Follow the final stage of Britain's Next Superstar on Channel ONE TV UK as the Semi Final and Grand Final unfold live on 15 December.
WATCH LIVETHE JUDGES
Industry icons deciding who becomes Britain's Next Superstar.
Jordan Kensington
Head Judge & Executive Producer
Founder of the Urban Music Awards. The visionary who created the show and owns the format.
Sonna Rele
Judge · Singer-Songwriter
Disney's Cinderella theme performer. Motown Records artist. Opened for PM Modi at Wembley Stadium. 3M+ social followers, 100M+ views. The Voice UK contestant.
FROM AUDITIONS TO THE SEMI FINAL
Thousands applied. The auditions are complete. The Semi Finalists have been chosen. Now the competition gets serious.
Standout Performances
INSIDE BRITAIN'S NEXT SUPERSTAR
WIN A PRIZE PACKAGE VALUED AT UP TO £50,000
The winner of Britain's Next Superstar 2026 receives a career-launching prize package — not a cash alternative.
A 2 Day Break
Flights and hotel — a short getaway to celebrate the win.
Management Contract
Professional representation and a team behind the winner from day one.
12 Months PR & Marketing
A full year of publicity, press and brand-building support.
Perform at the National Reality TV Awards
An opportunity to perform at next year’s National Reality TV Awards.
The BNS Award
The coveted Britain’s Next Superstar award, presented live.
Revealed Live at the UMA
Winner announced live at the 24th Annual Urban Music Awards.
Winner receives the stated prize package valued at up to £50,000. No £50,000 cash alternative. Individual elements subject to full prize terms and conditions.
ONE WILL BE CROWNED BRITAIN'S NEXT SUPERSTAR 2026.
The auditions are over. The Semi Final is live. Voting is open.
Be part of the night Britain crowns its next superstar — live from the 24th Annual Urban Music Awards.
The live show begins in