Britain's Got Talent's Simon Cowell left stunned by Golden Buzzer act's surprise return
Britain's Got Talent's Simon Cowell left stunned by Golden Buzzer act's surprise return
A former BGT contestant made a surprise appearance on the ITV talent show, leaving Simon Cowell stunned
Simon Cowell was left astonished during Britain's Got Talent's semi-final on Saturday (10 May) when a former contestant made an unexpected return to the ITV talent programme.
Amidst the various performers, the episode also featured a live performance from 2024 BGT champion Sydnie Christmas and cast members of the West End musical Just For One Day.
Following an impressive act by the ensemble, presenters Ant and Dec joined the stage to chat with one of the vocalists, Fayth Ifil.
Dec announced: "And Fayth here was on the show back in 2020, Simon's Golden Buzzer! Welcome home! How is it being back at BGT?"
Simon Cowell on BGT
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A delighted Fayth garnered a thumbs up and broad grin from Simon at the judges' table, reports Belfast Live.
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"It feels incredible. Absolutely insane. It's so good to see you again, Simon. I'm so glad to be with an amazing show with an amazing cast," expressed Fayth.
Dec continued the conversation: "You're hitting the West End soon! Tell us a bit about that."
Fayth elaborated on Just For One Day, set to feature at London's Old Vic Theatre, noting: "The show is based on Live Aid, which happened 40 years ago and the best thing about the show is it's raising money for the Band Aid Trust. We've already hit £750,000, and by the end of the year, we're hoping to raise £2million."
With wishes of luck to Fayth and her co-stars, Dec concluded: "We can't wait to come and see the show."
Fayth Ifil previously appeared on BGT in 2020
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Fayth, who auditioned for Britain's Got Talent back in 2020 at the age of 12, impressed everyone with her powerful performance of Tina Turner's Proud Mary, which earned her Simon's coveted Golden Buzzer and a fast track to the semi-finals.
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Having carved out a successful career in theatre since her memorable audition, Fayth took to Instagram with exciting updates about her latest venture: "I've been silent for sooooo long and can finally reveal I will be playing lead in my very first adult debut role - the name of the musical Just For One Day! ! !"
Expressing her enthusiasm for the new project, Fayth adds: "Loving every minute and really hope you all get to come and watch. So grateful to be a part of such an amazing cast and musical production...My extended family."
Britain's Got Talent airs on Saturdays at 7pm on ITV1
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