After a very strong 2025 that saw audiences hooked, the excitement around Homecare’s Got Talent (HCGT) is growing. Last year’s grand final video exceeded one million views on YouTube, turning the competition into a viral hit and capturing the nation’s imagination, while the HCGT Choir – made up of contestants from the 2024 and 2025 competitions – released a powerful charity cover of Angels by Robbie Williams in aid of The Care Workers Charity. The track climbed into the UK charts in a bid for Christmas no.1, shining a well-deserved national spotlight on the people behind care.
Meanwhile, last year’s winner, Will Anderson, a Home Instead carer originally from Australia, showed exactly what can happen when you take a chance. His performance of Heartbreak Hotel, complete with didgeridoo, had judges wide-eyed and audiences completely won over – earning him the 2025 title and a dream all-inclusive escape to sunny Spain. Now, the stage is set for a new name in lights.
Auditions are open until 31st May, with successful entrants progressing to the semi-finals in June, before the competition builds to a show-stopping grand final on 7th August, where one standout performer will be crowned the next HCGT champion.
Bringing the sparkle – and a few tough decisions – is a star-studded judging panel, with Bucks Fizz legends Cheryl Baker and Jay Aston returning alongside radio presenter Becky Measures and Married At First Sight star Matt Jameson. Joining them this year is TV presenter Hayley Palmer, with more familiar faces still to be revealed.
Dan Archer, UK CEO of Visiting Angels, the homecare company behind the initiative, said: “We’re excited – HCGT is going to be bigger and better than ever. Each year, we’re blown away by the passion, creativity and confidence of the people working across homecare.”
HCGT 2026 is supported by its headline sponsors, with gold sponsors Lottie, Invoca and VCCM leading the way, alongside silver sponsors Aquatime, Jelly Drops, Supportis, SM92, Mobility Hire and the British Franchise Association, whose backing is helping to bring this year’s competition to life and amplify the voices of care professionals across the UK.
The competition is also backed by a wide network of homecare providers and franchise brands, including Care Your Way, Percurra, Right at Home, Bluebird Care, Promedica24, the Homecare Association, Caremark, Radfield Home Care, CCH Group, Home Instead, Apollo Care, Heritage Healthcare, Walfinch and Visiting Angels – all encouraging their teams to take part.
Entering couldn’t be easier – simply send a short audition video via WhatsApp to 07510 928923. Franchises, brands and sector partners interested in getting involved, supporting the initiative or encouraging participation across their teams can find out more at Homecare’s Got Talent.
