BGT star suffered disastrous injury before semi-final
Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Jerry Pop managed to break his ankle on the basketball court just weeks before his big moment on Saturday, May 24.
The 13-year-old street dancer revealed his almost catastrophic injury during the VT that aired prior to the opening act of the night.
He was ultimately left with around three weeks of practise time before facing off against the other performers hoping to make the final, and found solace in watching videos of past BGT champions when the cast was still on his leg.
Speaking to the BGT film crew, Jerry began by reminiscing about his "amazing" audition and the adoring Blackpool crowd.
"It was the best feeling in the world. I've been working so hard for this but then the worst thing happened: I broke my ankle playing basketball and I couldn't move for weeks," he said.
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"While I couldn't train for the semi-final, I watched old clips of Diversity and George Sampson. I'd love to do as well as they did, go on tours, put on shows all around the world.
"I haven't had long to prepare but tonight is gonna be the biggest performance of my life, I'm determined to still put on a good show for everyone."
All five judges - Simon Cowell, KSI, Bruno Tonioli, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon - ruled that he'd done just that, too, with the former expressing his "respect" for Jerry.
"Well, well, well... that's how you do it on the semi-final. The song choices are brilliant, your personality is off the chart," said Cowell.
Once the public vote had closed, it was announced that Binita had made it to next weekend's grand final for a chance to do her thing infront of the royal family at the Royal Variety Performance.
"I feel very good and I'm gonna do my best for the finals!" she smiled.
Armed with this week's Golden Buzzer, KSI smashed his hand down on it for magician Harry Moulding earlier in the episode.
Having promised to create a "moment of real magic" for one lucky audience member, he didn't disappoint at the crescendo of his routine, which ended with a beautifully crafted wedding proposal between Jess and her boyfriend Harry.
He'd taken part in a pre-recorded film for the latest magic show and turned up behind Jess on one knee. It went super smoothly and the soon-to-be finalist gave them both a big squeeze on stage.
Commiserations to CJ Emmons, Jackass wannabes Lazy Generation, Manho Han, Red Panda, and Han & Fran.
The final of Britain's Got Talent airs next Saturday (May 31) on ITV1 and ITVX.
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