Britain’s Got Talent announces a shake-up to its audition process ahead of its next ITV series. Multiple outlets report that the show’s audition format will change in a way that will affect how acts apply and are assessed at the audition stage.

The Manchester Evening News frames the update as helpful for prospective contestants looking to audition, indicating there are new or revised application expectations. The Mirror describes the change more broadly as a significant twist in the audition structure that will alter the long-running competition’s usual approach. Both accounts emphasize that the adjustments are substantial and are intended to meaningfully change the audition stage.

While the outlets agree on the existence of major audition changes, they differ in emphasis: one highlights implications for people applying, while the other underscores the overall scale of the format twist. The specific mechanics of the new audition process are not detailed in the provided excerpts, but the reporting consistently points to an upcoming format transition for the new season.