Praise for Wrexham rocker Olly after second BGT gold buzzer
The Leader reported on Saturday night how Olly Pearson from Wrexham received his second golden buzzer on the show, securing him a place in the final.
His performance - combining Thunderstruck, Sweet Child o' Mine and Livin' on a Prayer - wowed the judges, in particular Simon Cowell who ultimately made the call to put him straight through.
Simon said: "He was brilliant! He's so small and talented and charismatic."
Readers took to the Leader's Facebook page to share their excitement and praise for Olly.
Bryan Griffiths posted: "Abermorddu Community Primary School were all behind you Olly.
"We're all so very proud of you and can't wait to welcome you back next week.
"Roll on the finals. You've got this!"
Evonne Vasarhelyi said: "Well done Olly you smashed it. Double golden buzzer - awesome."
Jenny Miller said: "Olly you have made Wrexham so proud. I'm looking forward to seeing your career progress. You are a true talent. Well done."
Dawn Louise said: "Amazing Olly, well deserved."
"You've smashed this audition, well done Olly!"
Tracey Hallmark said: "Absolutely amazing Olly, good luck in the final we're all rooting for you."
Richard Bisson said: "Good on you young man - keep it up!"
Joanna Barnett said: "Well done Olly! You're a star."
Clare Harries said: "Amazing! Very talented young man!"
Peter Challoner said: "Well done Olly, amazing - you could win this! Fingers crossed for you!
Ysgol Estyn Hope CP School posted: "Congratulations Olly from everyone at Ysgol Estyn Hope CP School!"
June Jones said: "Fantastic Olly, absolutely brilliant guitarist."
Tracey Gee said: "Olly was Amazing - I watched him twice. Bright future for him, I'm sure of it."
The second act securing a place in the final after last night's show is singer Stacey Leadbeatter.
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