Hawkstone Farmers Choir, Founded by Jeremy Clarkson, Wins Britain's Got Talent

The Hawkstone Farmers Choir won Britain's Got Talent on Saturday night, becoming the first choir to take the ITV competition title after receiving more than one million public votes in the live final. The group performed an original song titled This Is Home and earned a standing ovation from the judges.

Simon Cowell told the performers the rendition was "absolutely on the money" and the best act seen that night, adding that he believed they had a genuine chance of winning.

KSI noted the risk of performing new material in the final and urged the choir to release the track on Spotify. Amanda Holden called the harmonies incredible, while Alesha Dixon said the group was "in with a real shot" of victory. The victory secured the choir a £250,000 prize and a place at this year's Royal Variety Performance.

Cameras captured Jeremy Clarkson wiping away tears during the final performance before the group lifted the trophy. A choir spokesperson addressed viewers after the result, stating: "We are the first ever choir to have won Britain's Got Talent. " The ensemble was originally assembled by Clarkson for an advertising campaign for his Hawkstone brewery before expanding into a larger community project.

It is made up of agricultural workers from across rural Britain, including farmers from Oxfordshire and ten members from Wales. Choir member Catriona said during the audition: "We love what we do, but it's incredibly lonely. " Many farmers work alone for long hours, often up to 16 hours a day in relative isolation.

The group has used its platform to raise awareness of mental health challenges in farming communities. The Hawkstone Farmers Choir received Amanda Holden's Golden Buzzer during its initial audition. It defeated finalists including drone artists Celestial, who finished as runners-up, singer Matty Juniosa, magician Fabian Fox, poet Sonny Green, comedian Ted Hill and dog act Anastasiia and Salsa, who placed third.

Last year's winner Harry Moulding made a surprise appearance during Fabian Fox's performance. GB News reported that some viewers questioned whether the choir's connection to Clarkson provided an advantage, while others praised the group for highlighting rural isolation and mental health.