The Hawkstone Farmers Choir, formed by TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson in 2024, emerged as the surprise champion of Britain’s Got Talent after a tightly contested live final. The 32‑member group, now led by farmers Simon Gwilliam and Lizzy Dean, took home the £250,000 prize and a slot at the Royal Variety Performance, while also spotlighting mental‑health issues in the farming community.

Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone Farmers Choir Claims £250,000 Prize

The choir’s victory awarded them a cash prize of £250 ,000, a figure confirmed by the programme’s official results.. according to the broadcast, the win also guarantees a performance at the prestigious Royal Variety Show, giving the rural ensemble a national platform.

Original Song Marks First Agricultural Choir Victory

During the grand final the choir performed an original track, a first for any act on the talent series, underscoring their unique appeal. Their semi‑final rendition of Bastille’s “Pompeii” had already secured a place in the final, demonstrating that the group could blend popular covers with fresh material.

Viewer Allegations of a Fixed Vote Spark ITV Controversy

Social media erupted with claims that the result was engineered, with some ITV viewers accusing the network of givig Clarkson “free publicity” because of his presenter role. The report notes that critics pointed to the choir’s rapid rise as evidence of a possible vote‑rigging scheme, though ITV has not publicly responded.

Farmers Simon Gwilliam and Lizzy Dean Lead Post‑Show Charity Drive

After the win, Gwilliam and Dean emphasized the choir’s mission to raise awareness and funds for mental‑health charities serving agricultural workers. Their statement, quoted in the source, declared, “We are the first ever choir to win Britain’s Got Talent… speak up, this is for the farmers!”

Who voted for the choir over established acts?

The final tally pitted the farmers against a diverse lineup including Anastasiia & Salsa, Celestial, Fabian Fox, Liwei Yang and others, yet the exact breakdown of viewer votes remains undisclosed. As the source indicates, the lack of transparent voting data fuels ongoing speculation about the fairness of the outcome.