Britain's Got Talent's semi-final kicks off ahead of stomach-churning act
This week promises to deliver a string of rather unforgettable moments with a huge variety of acts competing to receive the highest public votes to guarantee a place in the grand final. But it's not just the vote which will guarantee one act the chance of winning. In a major change, the judges will be given the honour of the golden buzzer each week, choosing their favourite act of the night.
Opening tonights show is the cast of Just For One Day – the musical which explores the backstage story of Live Aid, one of the biggest global music events in history, created by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure OBE. Elsewhere, show champion Sydnie Christmas will be returning to the stage.
Last year, Sydnie won Amanda's Golden Buzzer during her audition as she sang Tomorrow from the musical Annie. The Mirror are bringing you all the latest updates, live.
Each year, the winner competes for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But what is that prize?
The prize is £250,000 in cash as well as a spot on the prestigious Royal Variety Performance line-up, performing for King Charles and Queen Camilla, or another senior member of the Royal Family, including Prince William and Princess Kate.
So far, Olly Pearson, Stacey Leadbeatter, The Blackouts and Vinnie McKee have landed a place in the final.
This week, eight acts will take to the stage to battle for the public vote and the remaining judge's Golden Buzzer.
They will be:
The programme is no stranger to having huge famous faces taking to the stage, and this week is no different.
Kicking off the semi-final this week will be the cast of Just For One Day, a musical that takes us behind the scenes of the biggest global music event on record, Live Aid. Audiences are in for a spectacular opening as the show is set to transfer to the West End this month, following sold-out runs at London's Old Vic and in Toronto.
Also appearing on stage this week, Britain's Got Talent reigning champion, Sydnie Christmas, is set to deliver a breathtaking performance. Sydnie won Amanda's Golden Buzzer with her heartfelt rendition of Tomorrow from the musical Annie, before sailing through the semi-finals with her performance of My Way.
However, it was her mesmerising version of Over the Rainbow that captured the nation's hearts and saw her crowned as the winner last year.
Unlike previous years, where the show has aired daily, the live semi-finals are airing on a weekly basis.
This means that the date of the grand final has been pushed back. Instead, it will air on Saturday, May 31.
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