Britain's Got Talent
The hi-viz act that started it all. Viggo charmed the judges and the British public all the way to the live final — and took home the title and a spot at the Royal Variety Performance.
Winner
Clown. Comedian.
Norwegian.
Viggo Venn is a Norwegian comedian, clown and physical theatre artist — known for his distinctive blend of absurdity, vulnerability and audience-driven humor.
Viggo achieved his international breakthrough when he won Britain's Got Talent 2023, with his iconic hi-viz vest and unpredictable energy that captivated both audiences and judges.
He trained at the legendary École Philippe Gaulier in Paris — the clown school behind stars like Sacha Baron Cohen, Emma Thompson and Helena Bonham Carter — and has spent years exploring the art of silliness.
He has worked as a hospital clown in Norway, spreading laughter where it's needed most, and has taught clowning and physical comedy to performers all across Europe.
Before winning Britain's Got Talent he created and toured a string of critically acclaimed shows — both solo and as one half of the duo Zach & Viggo, winners of the Best Comedy Award at Brighton Fringe 2016 and Adelaide Fringe 2017. All told, he has created eight full-length shows.
Watch the BGT journey
Follow Viggo's whole Britain's Got Talent run — from the first audition that introduced the hi-viz vest to the nation, through the semi-final, all the way to the grand final he went on to win. Best enjoyed in order, start to finish.
01 · Audition
02 · Semi-final
03 · Final
On television
Programmes Viggo has appeared on.
LOL: Den som ler sist (Last One Laughing)
Ten of Norway's funniest people, one room, six hours — and laughing means losing. A format practically designed to torture a clown.
Contestant
Skal vi danse (Dancing with the Stars)
Sequins instead of hi-viz: Viggo danced his way through the entire season and all the way to the final showdown.
Runner-up
Das Supertalent
Golden confetti in Germany: Viggo took the vest to Das Supertalent and danced his way all the way to the final.
Finalist
Viggo Venn følger klovnedrømmen
The documentary series that follows Viggo around the globe — from Big Ben to the Sydney Opera House — chasing the clown dream, one hi-viz vest at a time.
Doc series
Tù Sì Que Vales
The hi-viz act went south: Viggo charmed one of Europe's biggest audiences on Italy's most-watched talent show.
Contestant
Forræder (The Traitors)
A psychological game of trust and deception among Norwegian celebrities — Viggo traded slapstick for strategy as a contestant in the Norwegian edition of the hit format.
Contestant
- 2025Finalist, Das Supertalent (Germany)
- 2025Runner-up, Skal vi danse (Dancing with the Stars, Norway)
- 2024Performed at Sydney Opera House
- 2023Winner, Britain's Got Talent
- 2023Royal Variety Performance, Royal Albert Hall
- 2023Performed at NBA half-time show (San Antonio Spurs)
- 2022Winner, NATYS: New Acts of the Year Show (London)
- 2022Runner-up, New Comedian of the Year (Leicester Square Theatre)
- 2018Nominated, Best Comedy — Perth FringeWorld ("The Life of Pepito")
- 2017Best Comedy Award, Adelaide Fringe (Zach & Viggo)
- 2017Nominated, Best Comedy — Brighton Fringe ("The Life of Pepito")
- 2016Best Comedy Award, Brighton Fringe (Zach & Viggo)
- 2014Trained at École Philippe Gaulier, Paris
What the judges said
«I have never ever met an act like you in my life, I will admit it: I really, really love you»
Simon Cowell«You've captivated the nation»
Alesha Dixon«Your physical comedy is world-class, one of the most memorable characters since Mr. Bean»
Bruno TonioliI'm going on tour — book your show now!
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