BGT's Jonathan and Charlotte's now - from tragic split to new careers and weight loss
BGT's Jonathan and Charlotte's now - from tragic split to new careers and weight loss
Opera duo Jonathan and Charlotte have been on a rollercoaster since finding fame on Britain's Got Talent back in 2012
The pair competed together on Britain's Got Talent in 2012, but where are they now?
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Britain's Got Talent has been a launching pad for opera talents over its 18 years, with names like Paul Potts and Susan Boyle emerging from the show. A teenage operatic pair captivated the audience in 2012, leaving Simon Cowell shocked as he uttered "Seriously?".
At the tender ages of 17 and 16, Jonathan and Charlotte stunned the judges with their rendition of 'The Prayer. ' In classic Simon Cowell fashion, he suggested Jonathan should "dump" Charlotte to further his chances, but the two decided to stick together, even switching the order of their act's name for their journey to the live final.
They eventually were runners-up to Ashleigh and her dog Pudsey, much to the dismay of their fans. Charlotte expressed her astonishment at the success: "Oh my God, we came second out of 70,000 people, it's incredible, it's been amazing." For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter .
Subsequently, it was revealed that Simon Cowell was deliberating a £1 million record deal with them under his Syco label.
Jonathan and Charlotte went on to drop their debut album 'Together' in September 2012, reinterpreting songs by artists including Elton John, Muse, and Queen into Italian. After touring Europe and releasing another record and selling over a quarter of a million albums. the duo parted amicably in February 2014 when solo opportunities came knocking from Sony Classical.
When they announced the news, Jonathan and Charlotte expressed their gratitude in a statement on their website, saying: "We have had the most exciting journey together ever since meeting at West Hatch High School in 2006 and are so happy for each other."
The offer of solo record deals from Sony Classical was met with excitement as they looked forward to returning to the recording studio. They expressed their gratitude to their fans, saying: "For those that voted for us, bought our CDs and saw us in concert – thank you. We hope to see you soon at our own shows. Love Jonathan and Charlotte."
Charlotte has continued her career in the performing arts, shifting her focus towards musical theatre productions. Her notable performances include Carousel in Concert at The Royal Festival Hall and a role in the original West End cast of The Heathers.
Recently, Charlotte gained popularity on TikTok with a video recalling her Britain's Got Talent audition. The caption read: "Simon Cowell hated me but then he got me Kurt Geiger's for xmas."
In the video, she joked about people recognising her as 'Charlotte from Jonathan and Charlotte', confirming "probably because I am".
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In early April, Charlotte took to the stage in Todrick Hall's new musical, Midnight. Reflecting on the experience in an Instagram post, she said: "This show has been one of the most fulfilling and rewarding shows I've ever worked on.
"I've laughed and cried every day, watched the most talented humans create, and been giddy to see what would happen each day."
Meanwhile, Jonathon is currently immersed in producing his next album following a global tour, as well as delighting audiences in his hometown of Essex.
Following their separation, he soared to the top of the Classical Artist Album chart with his debut solo album, 'Tenore'.
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In a heartfelt social media update, he expressed gratitude towards his supporters for engaging with his music, which has fuelled his passion and enabled his career as a singer. He stated: "Your kindness in allowing me to explore all kinds of music and your superlative taste in good tunes has led the way! !".
Jonathon has recently made headlines with his remarkable five-stone weight loss achievement. Having previously acknowledged his lack of self-discipline, he has shared: "I've still got a lot to lose but I'm making my way. I feel stronger and healthier than I have in 10 years, which is a lot.
"This year I've made an active choice. I've felt I've lacked the discipline a lot. When I was out in America it's fast food everywhere."
He recounted his challenging start to the year and his progress since then, saying: "I was in a terrible state in the start of the year and I've been able to claw my way back doing light exercise.
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"For a long time I was just experiencing life, letting life live me, trying to find the next pleasure. Taking control of your own life, grabbing the world with your hands, feels amazing."
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