BGT finalist rushed to hospital for 'life-changing surgery' before live semi-final
BGT finalist rushed to hospital for 'life-changing surgery' before live semi-final
Britain's Got Talent finalist CJ Emmons was left fighting for his life just days before the final
BGT: CJ Emmons says he was 'fighting for his life' in hospital
Britain's Got Talent finalist CJ Emmons shared details about his emergency trip to the hospital for 'life-changing surgery' just a few days before the final performance.
In the episode aired on May 24 of the much-loved ITV show, it marked the end of the semi-finals with eight acts showcasing their talents live in hopes of progressing to the grand finale.
The evening kicked off with a spectacular performance from the cast of the new musical 'Here and Now', accompanied by the iconic pop group Steps.
CJ, who had previously stunned the audience in his audition with his rendition of Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You, delivered another sensational performance on Saturday, belting out This Is A Man's World that left judges and viewers alike in awe. He was met with roaring applause and calls for KSI to hit the golden buzzer on his behalf.
CJ once again impressing the judges and viewers with his rendition of This Is A Man's World on Saturday night
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Despite the praise, KSI chose not to use his golden buzzer, reserving it for another act. Following his impressive performance, presenters Ant and Dec engaged CJ, asking how he felt.
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It was then that CJ shared the challenging circumstances he faced leading up to the semi-final, reports Belfast Live.
With the hosts by his side, he revealed: "Can I tell you something, I'm fighting for this. Two weeks ago I was in the hospital having life-changing surgery. I am fighting for this, I want this so bad."
He continued, expressing his deep desire to return to the stage next week: "I really want to be here next week, this is something that I've been fighting for. I mean literally two weeks ago I was in a hospital bed for five days fighting, and I am fighting for this."
Following his initial audition, CJ returned to California to gear up for the semi-finals, but his health unexpectedly deteriorated. He found himself in hospital after experiencing intense abdominal pain and collapsing at the nurse's station.
CJ Emmons opens up on recent hospital dash
(Image: ITV )
After undergoing tests, he was informed that he required emergency surgery as his life was at risk. However, in a recent interview, CJ confessed that he continues to experience discomfort following his gallbladder operation, but this isn't deterring him from striving for a spot in the final.
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Despite being in the recovery phase, CJ told The Mirror: "I won't let it stop me from my dream and goal. They cut into my abdominal wall and every time after that, it's been hurting to sing."
He continued: "But my doctor's like, 'keep singing, strengthen it, strengthen it, and it's going to get better. ' So there's still a bit of pain. But I can tell it's getting stronger and stronger."
Britain's Got Talent will air on Saturday night at 7pm on ITV and ITVX
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