Mickey Callisto vows to 'bring the full Freddie experience' to BGT semi-final
Mickey Callisto is set to dazzle once again as he returns to the Britain's Got Talent stage tonight for the third live semi-final - and he's promising nothing short of a 'passion-packed, flamboyant' performance that'll light up Saturday night TV.
The intergalactic-inspired singer, whose Freddie Mercury tribute wowed judges and viewers earlier in the series, is aiming to book his place in the grand final and edge closer to the life-changing £250,000 prize and a coveted spot at the Royal Variety Performance.
'Like always I am very excited just to be able to perform again for the nation!' Mickey tells us exclusively. 'The stage is where I am happiest and to entertain people is the only thing I was born to do.'
With eight acts competing tonight - including Electric Umbrella, Bao, Jasmine Rice and gymnast Albert Amores - the stakes couldn't be higher. Only two acts will make it through to the final, either via the public vote or a Golden Buzzer from the judges.
Mickey, who says his performance will be full of 'passion, flare, flamboyance but most of all fun,' is fully aware of the expectations, especially performing in front of Bruno Tonioli - who once counted Queen frontman Freddie Mercury as a friend.
'To perform for Bruno who actually knew Freddie is a great thing in itself. There is always pressure but I would like to think I was doing the Queen fans proud too and of course my fans,' he says. He adds, 'I hope Freddie would have loved it. He taught me to sing with passion and make people feel involved in the performance. I think he would have liked Simon for his honesty and also sense of humour.'
His show-stopping audition not only earned him a standing ovation but also helped bring Queen back into the UK charts - something Mickey describes as 'like scoring a goal for your favourite football team.'
'Not many things make me shed a tear but I certainly did seeing that,' he said. 'To think I have contributed to their already phenomenal legacy… It was a very proud moment.'
Off-stage, Mickey is a self-described space fanatic and football lover who writes and produces all of his own music. His alter ego was born out of a fascination with astronomy. 'Callisto is one of the 4 Galilean moons of Jupiter,' he explains. 'My star sign is Sagittarius which rules Jupiter in astrology - hence Mickey Callisto.'
Fans can expect another glam look this evening - and yes, he's ready to compete with Amanda Holden in the style stakes. 'Of course it will be a glam outfit,' he laughs. 'You'll definitely have the passion of Freddie but you will be getting the full Mickey experience.'
The Britain's Got Talent semi-finals continue tonight on ITV1, with guest appearances from musical Just For One Day and last year's winner Sydnie Christmas — who Mickey says is 'a great personality as well as being an amazing singer.'
Could Mickey be next in line for the BGT crown? He's dreaming big: 'One is perform at Wembley Stadium and also the Stadium of Light… Whether I sing Queen or my own songs, I receive the same response.'
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