Matty Juniosa, who is a Filipino singer, songwriter and vocalist just yesterday delivered an impressive performance at Britain’s Got Talent Season 19 (BGT) Grand Final and ended up with fourth position.
Juniosa’s journey followed from an aspiring performer to one of the biggest entertainment storylines of 2026. He ended his performance of “Nothing Compares 2 U” with so much emotion and has gained his reputation as an emerging international star.
Matty Juniosa’s Emotional BGT Grand Final Performance
Matty Juniosa selected the dramatic rock song Nothing Compares 2 U, made famous by princess of rock legend Sinéad O’Connor, for the Grand Final.
Juniosa stood in front of a specially choreographed “M” shaped stage, wearing a chic black suit and surrounded by a live gospel choir for an emotionally charged demonstration of a technically impressive rendition. His high-pitched and over-arching voice and his performance style instantly grabbed both the live audience and the home viewers’ attention.
He not only had an incredible voice, but he could also sing with a passion for a song’s lyrics. The audience, which was full of enthusiastic fans, erupted in praise within social media shortly after the show, hailing it as one of the best vocal scenes from the season.
Standing Ovation From All Four Judges
The performance by Juniosa at the end won the favour of the whole deliberating panel with a standing ovation.
Judge Simon Cowell has applauded the Filipino singer for taking a tricky song and taking it on with confidence. Amanda Holden, who previously directed him straight to the final via her Golden buzzer, also recognized liking to see his development and artistry.
While that was going on, Alesha Dixon and KSI were going for the standing ovation, as the event became more of a highlight of the season for Juniosa.
In fact, comments went on on social media following their performance with clips and videos of it going viral here and there.
Historic Double Golden Buzzer Journey
The reason Matty Juniosa’s BGT run was such a huge success around the world is because of his combination of unparalleled success with two Golden Buzzers.
His pathway started with a guitar performance that was really good and got him an instant fan favourite starting with his audition for a performance of Purple Rain. The audition in one of the most-watched videos of the season!
In the semi-finals Juniosa took it up a notch further with her impressive rendition of Aerosmith’s Dream On. He was so good that Amanda Holden pressed her Golden buzzer and he went straight to the Grand Final.
Very few competitors in BGT history have achieved this feat and during one season, he was able to get two Golden Buzzer moments.
Finishing Fourth on Britain’s Biggest Stage
Even with the competition from the singers, dancers, comedians and variety acts, Juniosa made it to a fantastic fourth place. The Hawkstone Farmers Choir were the final winners of the competition, though many in the audience felt Juniosa was one of the highlights of the season as a whole.
His stellar performance has been well received by his Filipino fans who have watched his progress from audition day to Grand Final. To many fans, it’s a tremendous achievement for Filipino talent in one of the world’s most popular entertainment platforms.
What’s Next for Matty Juniosa?
Juniosa is already on to his next big success after BGT. The ex Idol Philippines contestant is officially on for Anna’s in the upcoming London offering of Jesus Christ Superstar. The role marks the next chapter in his career in theatre and spells even greater international recognition for him.
The BGT experience has been a catalyst in his dramatic move from reality-casting to the West End, as witnessed by his transition.
FAQs
Which BGT 2026 Grand Final song did Matty Juniosa perform?
Matty Juniosa sang an emotional version of the song Nothing Compares 2 U, which was written by Prince and popularly recorded by Sinéad O’Connor.
In “Britain’s Got Talent 2026,” Matty Juniosa performs in which category?
British’s Got Talent Season 19 Grand Final in Britain saw Matty Juniosa come out as the fourth overall performer.
Did Matty Juniosa get a Golden Buzzer?
Yes. He had two instances of a Golden Buzzer in the contest making his march one of the most memorable in recent BGT history.
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