'It's a whirlwind' as farmers plough path to BGT win

A large group of people stand in tiers around the Britian's Got Talent judges table. The stage is empty and dark but there are bright spotlights on the sidesWill Rogers

The choir was set up by the TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson to support farmers with their mental health

Oprah FlashWest Midlands and Seb SargentWest Midlands

A farmer who is part of a choir that was crowned the winner of Britain's Got Talent 2026 has described the moment as "a whirlwind".

Will Rogers from Presteigne, along with Andy Owens from Marden, Herefordshire, are members of The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir - a collective put together by TV farmer Jeremy Clarkson.

On Saturday night, the group brought judge Amanda Holden to tears with their rendition of an original song, which Simon Cowell called "absolutely stunning".

"We're so thankful to everyone who voted and we're so proud that we could represent the farming industry. It needs strong representation," Rogers told BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester after the win.

The image shows two people standing outdoors by a wooden fence in a green countryside setting. Both individuals are wearing casual outdoor clothing, including jackets or vests. One person is holding the camera for a selfie while the other leans on the fence. Behind them are grassy fields, scattered trees, and a cloudy sky. Visible text on one jacket reads “PANPWNTON FARM CAMPSITE.”Will Rogers

Andy Owens and Will Rogers say it feels "amazing" to have won and raised awareness

The choir was formed to support members with their mental health and to shine a light on the day-to-day struggles that farmers face.

"We're so proud of what we produce here in Britain. Hopefully we can give something back in terms of support and awareness around the mental health welfare of our British farmers, " Rogers added.

They initially came together as part of an advertising campaign for Clarkson's Cotswolds-based brewing firm, and have since used their platform to help raise awareness.

Following their victory, the choir will receive a £250,000 cash prize and the opportunity to perform at the annual Royal Variety Performance.

A large group of performers stands on tiered platforms on a brightly lit stage, appearing to sing together as a choir. A conductor stands at the front, guiding the performance. In front of the stage, a panel of judges sits at a table, watching. The background features warm, glowing lights and foliage-like scenery, while an audience in the foreground raises hands and watches the show.Will Rogers

The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir are made up of farmers from across the country

Rogers said: "It's just beginning to sink in, last night was a whirlwind. We performed and what happened after that is just amazing.

"We already felt like we'd won, we'd made the final [and] we generated so much awareness around what we believe in, so we already felt like we'd done a great job. But to go that extra step, we can't believe we have actually done it.

Despite their success, there are no immediate plans to swap their hay bales for the stage just yet.

"We really enjoy it but we have to remember what we're all about. We're just farmers, our day job is farming and everyone in the choir is related to the agricultural industry - that's really important to us.

"That's where we came from and we have to keep our identity," he added.

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