BGT finalist surprise gig at Glasgow Central Station
Vinnie McKee took to the station piano to sing Never Enough from the hit musical The Greatest Showman.
We previously reported that the 24-year-old bingo caller became a national sensation after Simon Cowell hit the golden buzzer during his audition.
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The proud Glaswegian from Ruchazie moved both judges and viewers with his powerful rendition of Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars, earning him a spot in this year's final.
Before heading off to London for the BGT grand finale on Saturday, May 31, he gave fellow Glaswegians one last emotional performance at the station that helped shape his journey.
We sent off one of Glasgow's own this morning- @vinniemckeeuk is off to the Britain's Got Talent finals!! 🎤 But not before giving us one last performance on the station piano.👏🎹
Best of luck Vinnie- Glasgow's behind you all the way!💙#BGT #GlasgowCentral@AvantiWestCoast pic.twitter.com/ZALClkJcR1 — Glasgow Central (@NetworkRailGLC) May 28, 2025
Glasgow Central Station shared footage of the moment on social media, writing: "We sent one of Glasgow's own off this morning - Vinnie McKee is off to the Britain's Got Talent finals!
"But not before giving us one last performance on the station piano.
"Best of luck, Vinnie- Glasgow's behind you all the way."
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