BGT judge wants 'phenomenal' contestant to win as they snub golden buzzer act
BGT judge wants 'phenomenal' contestant to win as they snub golden buzzer act
Britain's Got Talent judge KSI has shared who he is backing to win the series ahead of the grand final on Saturday night.
Britain's Got Talent judge KSI has made it clear who he's backing to win the show. As Saturday night approaches, ITV is set to unveil 10 acts striving to be crowned the next BGT champion.
Yet, one particular hopeful has caught KSI's eye. During his visit to ITV's Lorraine programme on Friday, the social media sensation praised singer Stacey Leadbeatter with commendation.
He said: "Stacey, honestly, I hope she wins. I love Stacey, her story is phenomenal. Working at a chicken shop and then being able to come through in front of an audience like that and sing her heart out.
"I was just mind blown, she needs to win this. It's written for her."
BGT judge wants 'phenomenal' contestant to win as they snub golden buzzer act
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Notwithstanding his support for Stacey, KSI drew attention to the fierce competition this year, with another golden buzzer act in contention, reports Belfast Live.
Although his allegiance seems to be with Stacey, KSI gave his golden buzzer vote to magician Harry Moulding as well.
Discussing the enigmatic contestant, KSI confessed he's utterly in the dark about Harry's techniques.
Stacey Leadbeatter is competing for the BGT win this weekend
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He commented: "No, I keep offering to pay him to tell me, but he doesn't! Honestly, he blew my mind. I was going to press the gold buzzer the first time I saw him, so the second time I was like, 'I have to do it'.
"Especially with the noise of the audience, they were going wild! They were going crazy. I was just like, bang, it has to happen."
KSI revealed he will be performing his latest single during the finale on Saturday night alongside some of his other popular tracks.
KSI revealed he's tried to work out how Harry does his tricks
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ITV viewers are in for a treat during the finale as they'll also see performances from Jasmine Rice, Hear Our Voice, Vinnie McKee, Joseph Charm and Ping Pong Pang.
Also vying for the championship are The Blackouts, Olly Pearson and Binita Chetry.
Ahead of the final, Hear Our Voice choir spoke about the support they've received while on Good Morning Britain.
One of the singers commented: "Here we are, people who have had pretty negative lives because of this (Post Office scandal), but we've created something quite joyous."
"We're so thankful for the support from the public to get us here, it's just been phenomenal, we're overwhelmed by it."
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