BGT star looks VERY different in racy new role 13 years after finding fame on show and splitting from partner

The Sun

07-06-2025

A POPULAR Britain's Got Talent star looks VERY different in her new racy new role.
It has been 13-years since this performer found fame as part of a singing duo on BGT, and is now a West End star after splitting from her partner.
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The star in question is Charlotte Jaconelli.
The singer, now 29, was just 16 years old when she auditioned for Simon Cowell as one half of singing duo Jonathan and Charlotte, alongside her friend Jonathan Antoine.
The singing pair won over the judges with their rendition of Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion 's duet The Prayer in their audition, and made it to the finals.
They eventually finished as runners up on the 2012 series, narrowly losing out on the win to Ashleigh Butler and her dog Pudsey.
Charlotte said at the time: "Oh my God, we came second. It's incredible."
Today, the performer looks a world away from her BGT days - and is now a megastar on London 's West End.
In fact, she has revealed her next racy role which sees her transformed into a sex siren.
Announcing her big news, Charlotte shared a VERY sexy snap of herself in costume, as she gets ready to star in Burlesque The Musical.
The star shared some behind-the-scenes snaps, which included her in an eyepopping leotard which she almost spilling out of.
Her sexy look was completed with a pair of black tights.
Announcing her exciting news, Charlotte told her fans: "IT'S BURLESQUE! Meet Queenie - My theatre fairy god mother @todrick keeping me busy and singing notes as high as my heels.
"See you at The Savoy this summer to bring the iconic @burlesquethemusicaluk to the main stage.
"Hold your hats for the genius of @stevenantin & Miss Hall…it's gonna be FABULOUS."
LIFE AFTER BGT
After making a huge impression on BGT viewers, Jonathan and Charlotte, who first met when they were 11 years old at school, went on a UK arena tour.
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The singing duo then recorded their first album, Together, in 2012 for Simon Cowell's label Syco.
Their second album, Perhaps Love, was released a year later in October 2013.
However, the pair went their separate ways in 2014 after they were both offered solo record deals by Sony Deals.
But despite starting their journey together, Jonathan previously admitted that the duo were no longer as close.
Asked by ITV's Lorraine if they were "still pals" in 2017, he admitted: "We don't really get to speak very often but that's the nature of it.
"You don't really get the time to speak to your friends, my family comes everywhere with me and they're my longevity."
BECOMING A WEST END STAR
After going solo, Charlotte headed for the bright lights of the West End, and has since become a successful theatre star.
She made her debut in 2018 as part of the original cast of The Boy in the Dress.
Since then, Charlotte has appeared in Heathers: The Musical, and Sunset Boulevard alongside Nicole Scherzinger.
Timeline of BGT Winners
Britain's Got Talent has been thrilling fans since it burst onto the scene in 2007.
Here we take a look at all the BGT winners - from the first ever one to the most recent:
2007: Paul Potts - The first ever winner of BGT was opera singer Paul Potts. He saw off competition from Connie Talbot, The Bar Wizards, Bessie Cursors, Damon Scott and Kombat Breakers to win.
2008: George Sampson - In series two of Britain's Got Talent a young George Sampson wowed judges and viewers with his impressive dance moves.
2009: Diversity - Dance troupe Diversity scooped the BGT crown and beat of competition from singer Susan Boyle, who was strongly tipped to win the show.
2010 - Spellbound: Gymnastic troupe Spellbound really impressed judge Simon Cowell with their stunning routines and incredible stunts in 2010. At the time, the music mogul said: 'I can only say on live television that was one of the most astonishing things I have ever seen.'
2011 - Jai McDowall: Viewers were stunned when Jai McDowall won the show in 2011, as young singer Ronan Parke was the favourite to win the series.
2012 - Ashleigh and Pudsy: Ashleigh Butler and her adorable pooch Pudsey stole hearts when they performed in series six of the talent show.
2013 - Attraction: Hungarian shadow artist group Attraction won the seventh series of Britain's Got Talent. The squad had taken part in the German version of BGT in 2012, however, they had only placed seventh.
2014 - Collabro: Classical music band Collabro faced tough competition in the 2014 final as all the finalist were singers, but they went on to scoop the crown.
2015 - Jules O'Dwyer & Matisse: Dog lovers everywhere could't get enough of Jules O'Dwyer and pet pup Matisse. The impressive duo even performed on a tightrope to secure their win.
2016 - Richard Jones: Army man Richard Jones became the first magician in the show's history to win Britain's Got Talent.
2017 - Tokio Myers: Pianist Tokio Myers impressed the judges with his blend of classical and electronic music.
2018 - Lost Voice Guy: Stand-up comedian Lost Voice Guy, who performs with a speech synthesiser, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was six months old. However, he defied the odds and is a BGT champ.
2019 - Colin Thackery: Veteran army officer Colin Thackery warmed the nations hearts with his singing voice. He was crowned winner of BGT after singing Michael Ball's Love Changes Everything.
2020 - Jon Courtenay: Singer and pianist Jon Courtenay was Ant and Dec's Golden Buzzer act. After he won the £250,000 prize he said: ""Just amazing, I can't believe it."
2022 - Axel Blake: Comedian Axel Blake scooped the crown after the show was off air for two years during Covid.
2023 - Viggo Venn: Known for his high-vis jackets, comedian Viggo Venn was victorious in 2023.
2024 - Sydnie Christmas: The reigning champ is singer Sydnie Christmas.