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Matthieus2 wrote: I think we saw a show runner tell Heidi about Angelina Jordan being up next when asked, unless that was staged. But it seems this Champions the judges know who is coming.

I'm sure it was stated the last Champions the judges didn't know who'd be there. Which would explain for example Simon's shock reaction when Susan Boyle walked out last Champions, if that was genuine.

One user on Reddit said that in this season, the name of the acts will be shown on the big screen before the show started. So not only the judges, but also the audiences knew who will be on the stage later.