Britain’s Got Talent winner Jon Courtenay beat the other 9 acts by a landslide 35.7%

Following musical comic Jon Courtenay’s win at the Britain’s Got Talent final on Saturday night, the voting figures have been released.

The 46-year-old dad won by a landslide, scooping 33.7 per cent of the public vote. 

This smashed third and second place acts Steve Royle and Sign Along With Us out of the water, with Sign Along With Us receiving 15.33 per cent of the votes and Steve Royle garnering 14.1 per cent.

Victory! Following musical comic Jon Courtenay’s win at the Britain’s Got Talent final on Saturday night, the voting figures have been released

Next was fourth-placing Nabil Abdulrashid. The irreverent comedian received 13.9 per cent of the vote.

Some viewers weren’t happy that Sign Along With Us didn’t scoop the win, however.

The choir is fronted by leader Jade and her brother Christian who has a type of brain injury called HIE, caused by him being still born for 24 minutes. The choir sings as they use sign language.

One person took to Twitter to complain: ‘I’m sorry but Jon Courtenay winning over Sign Along With Us is a tragedy. That money would have gone to all those BEAUTIFUL children & done SO much more than Jon who’s destined for holiday camps. I’m actually really upset about this… Terrible!’ [sic] 

Second place: The 46-year-old dad won by a landslide, scooping 33.7 per cent of the public vote, with runners-up Sign Along With Us receiving 15.33 per cent of the votes [pictured]

Second place: The 46-year-old dad won by a landslide, scooping 33.7 per cent of the public vote, with runners-up Sign Along With Us receiving 15.33 per cent of the votes [pictured]

Pipped to the post: Coming in third place was Steve Royle who received 14.1 per cent

Fourth: in fourth place was Nabil Abdulrashid. The irreverent comedian received 13.9 per cent of the vote

Pipped to the post: Coming in third place was Steve Royle [L] who received 14.1 per cent; in fourth place was Nabil Abdulrashid [R]. The irreverent comedian received 13.9 per cent of the vote

‘Sign Along With US were the most heartwarming group from this year’s Britain’s Got Talent, I would have loved to have seen them win!’ [sic] another wrote.

A third posted: ‘I think that the poor mans Victoria Wood went on last so he would be fresh in everyone’s mind. Sign along with us should have won. They would have put the money to good use . He’ll spend it on holidays!’ [sic]

When he was announced as the winner, Jon was left speechless, eventually saying: ‘I’ve tried not to think about it because I’m really bad at hiding disappointment.

Champ! Musical comic Jon Courtenay has become the first ever Golden Buzzer act to win Britain's Got Talent

Champ! Musical comic Jon Courtenay has become the first ever Golden Buzzer act to win Britain’s Got Talent

‘A couple of mornings I’ve woken up – and actually this morning, for the first time – this sounds really dramatic – but I woke up and had an idea for a song for the Royal Variety Performance. I wrote it down and I tried not to think about it as a sign…’ he said, referencing the prize of performing at the prestigious event.

He went on: ‘Just amazing, I can’t believe it. Listen, thank you. You don’t know how much this means. You have changed my life, my family’s life. My mum, I can’t imagine how you’re coping right now. I hope you’re still alive!’

He added: ‘Thank you, this has changed my life, my family’s life. My mum – I can’t imagine how you’re coping right now, I hope you’re still alive!’

Proud! The four judges posed for a socially-distanced snap with the 2020 winner

Proud! The four judges posed for a socially-distanced snap with the 2020 winner 

Jon has not only bagged himself a slot at the coveted Royal Variety Performance but will also receive a whopping £250,000.

He was in fact that final act to perform on the show, singing a humourous-yet-poignant song reflecting on the year’s events.

This left judge Alesha Dixon in tears, commenting afterwards that it was a ‘perfect’ way to sum up a year that everyone has found difficult. 

Social distancing: When questioned on how he was feeling, Jon said - 'I've tried not to think about it because I'm really bad at hiding disappointment'

Social distancing: When questioned on how he was feeling, Jon said – ‘I’ve tried not to think about it because I’m really bad at hiding disappointment’

Can't believe this! 'Just amazing, I can't believe it. Listen, thank you. You don't know how much this means. You have changed my life, my family's life. My mum, I can't imagine how you're coping right now. I hope you're still alive!' he said

Can't believe this! 'Just amazing, I can't believe it. Listen, thank you. You don't know how much this means. You have changed my life, my family's life. My mum, I can't imagine how you're coping right now. I hope you're still alive!' he said

Can’t believe this! ‘Just amazing, I can’t believe it. Listen, thank you. You don’t know how much this means. You have changed my life, my family’s life. My mum, I can’t imagine how you’re coping right now. I hope you’re still alive!’ he said

Final three: Jon beat runners up Steve Royale and Sign Along With Us to the win

Final three: Jon beat runners up Steve Royale and Sign Along With Us to the win

BGT 2020 came to a close having battled through a year that has seen many shows, such as The X Factor and Love Island, sit production out entirely.

The series was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic during the spring, when it usually broadcasts auditions and the live finals prior to the summer. But ITV made sure it returned this autumn to complete the contest.

Musical comedian: Winner Jon rounded off the show's performances, singing a humorous-yet-poignant song reflecting on the year's events

Musical comedian: Winner Jon rounded off the show’s performances, singing a humorous-yet-poignant song reflecting on the year’s events

Moved: This left Alesha in tears, commenting afterwards that it was a 'perfect' way to sum up a year that everyone has found difficult

Moved: This left Alesha in tears, commenting afterwards that it was a 'perfect' way to sum up a year that everyone has found difficult

Moved: This left Alesha in tears, commenting afterwards that it was a ‘perfect’ way to sum up a year that everyone has found difficult

Runners up: Sign Along With Us were next to take to the stage to wow the judges and viewers

Runners up: Sign Along With Us were next to take to the stage to wow the judges and viewers

The judges (including Ashley sitting in for an injured Simon Cowell) have been sitting at a social distance for the finals, after the contestants patiently waited all summer long to complete the competition.

The audience was replaced with a virtual audience, allowing the arena atmosphere to be prominent in line with the strict COVID-19 rules that continue to be in place. 

Viewers were also wowed by performances from the brilliant combined companies of Les Misérables – The Staged Concert, The Phantom Of The Opera and Mary Poppins. 

Theatrics: Viewers were also wowed by performances from the brilliant combined companies of Les Misérables – The Staged Concert, The Phantom Of The Opera and Mary Poppins

Theatrics: Viewers were also wowed by performances from the brilliant combined companies of Les Misérables – The Staged Concert, The Phantom Of The Opera and Mary Poppins

Long wait: After seven months of total shutdown, 60 performers came together to conjure up the dazzling lights of the West End including Matt Lucas [pictured]

Long wait: After seven months of total shutdown, 60 performers came together to conjure up the dazzling lights of the West End including Matt Lucas [pictured]

Long wait: After seven months of total shutdown, 60 performers came together to conjure up the dazzling lights of the West End including Matt Lucas [pictured]

Special occasion: This special performance coincided with Les Misérables 35th birthday and The Phantom of the Opera’s 34th birthday

Special occasion: This special performance coincided with Les Misérables 35th birthday and The Phantom of the Opera’s 34th birthday

Practically perfect: Mary Poppins flies down from the rafters via umbrella at the BGT 2020 final

Practically perfect: Mary Poppins flies down from the rafters via umbrella at the BGT 2020 final

After seven months of total shutdown, 60 performers came together to conjure up the dazzling lights of the West End including Michael Ball, Matt Lucas, Carrie Hope Fletcher, John Owen-Jones, Shan Ako, Killian Donnelly, Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp. 

This special performance coincided with Les Misérables 35th birthday and The Phantom of the Opera’s 34th birthday.

Happy: Sign Along with Us flashed wide grins after rounding off a long series

Happy: Sign Along with Us flashed wide grins after rounding off a long series