Welsh guitarist Olly from Wrexham through to BGT final
Olly Pearson is through to the finals of Britain's Got Talent after getting a second golden buzzer.
The young rocker from Wrexham got his first golden buzzer from Judge Amanda Holden at his audition.
But during Saturday night's semi-final - which saw him play a combination of Thunderstruck, Sweet Child o' Mine and Livin' on a Prayer - it was Simon Cowell who sent him straight through to the finals.
Asked why he'd pressed the golden buzzer, Simon said: "He was brilliant!
"He's so small and talented and charismatic.
"I probably went a bit early in hindsight, but I was so excited.
"That was brilliant - you're so talented."
Amanda told Olly: "A double golden buzzer! I couldn't be more delighted.
"You've smashed this audition, well done Olly!"
Olly himself was delighted at the news, telling the Judges: "That was the coolest thing in my life."
Before the performance, Olly attributed his talent to his grandad's tuition, explaining: "I started playing when I was seven with my grandad.
"He taught me everything I know.
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