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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Britain's Got Talent judge ‘reveals' show winner hours before live grand final
A BRITAIN'S Got Talent judge has "revealed" the show winner - just hours before the live grand final. The singer in question impressed the famous panel so much in her first audition, Advertisement 6 A BGT judge has 'revealed' who will 'scoop the crown' in the final Credit: ITV 6 KSI spilled the beans about BGT on Lorraine this morning Credit: Rex 6 KSI has tipped Stacey Leadbeatter to win the show Credit: Rex Today on ITV's Lorraine new Britain's Got Talent judge KSI, 31, tipped the act he thinks will scoop the crown Speaking to host "She got what it takes to win." Supermarket worker Advertisement britain's got talent She had only performed once in public before her BGT appearance and had to She said: "It is extremely hard, I have a video of me singing from four or five years ago and you couldn't actually understand properly what I was singing due to the severity of speech impediments. "So during lockdown I used to sit through like adult speech therapy sessions on YouTube and then I'd introduced it into my singing. "If I don't do certain exercises for say a couple of weeks at a time, I will start to revert back to how I was." Advertisement Most read in News TV YouTube personality KSI decided to send Stacey straight through to the semi-finals, as the audience chanted "press the buzzer". For the semi-final, Stacey wowed with a stirring rendition of Demi Lovato's song Anyone. Britain's Got Talent embroiled in yet another FIX row as fans are left furious over semi-final result It was enough to win over viewers at home and she was put through to the final after winning the public vote. HEALTH BATTLE Stacey made it through to the final, Advertisement In the runup to her semi-final showdown, the singer revealed she had Speaking at the time, Stacey told "I am still actually on antibiotics. I haven't been able to sing properly. "I have been a bit concerned about this weekend but, hopefully, I'll be able to do it." Advertisement Luckily for Stacey she pulled through and won a place in the final. Fans will have tune in tomorrow from 7pm on ITV and ITVX to see how she gets on. Britain's Got Talent winners Britain's Got Talent has a gigantic hall of fame when it comes to its winners - from magicians, comedians to dance troops - the show has had it all. Here's a look back at each winner from each series... 2023 - 2022 - 2021 - 2020 - 2019 - 2018 - 2017 - 2016 - 2015 - Jules O'Dwyer & Matisse 2014 - Collabro 2013 - 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - Spelbound 2009 - 2008 - 2007 - 6 The singer has become a fan favourite thanks to her inspirational story Credit: ITV 6 YouTuber KSI gave Stacey the Golden Buzzer Credit: ITV 6 Stacey will hope to get a place in the BGT live final Credit: ITV
Forbes
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Demi Lovato's Emotional And Honest Single Mounts A Surprising Return
Demi Lovato is cooking up something big. The superstar singer took to social media recently to tease new music. Although it's not yet clear what form it will take, what it will sound like, or when fans will get to hear it, people seem genuinely excited for what she's calling her next 'era.' Those who love the singer's voice have returned to one of her most heartfelt tracks, turning it into a bestseller all over again in the United Kingdom more than half a decade after it was first released. This frame, 'Anyone' reenters a pair of charts across the Atlantic. The tune returns to the Official Singles Downloads list at No. 73. It also performs well enough to appear on the Official Singles Sales tally, where it comes in at No. 79. 'Anyone' originally debuted on both tallies in February 2020. At the time, the track launched at No. 20 on the two rankings, which still stands as its all-time peak. In the following frame, it dipped 60 spots, landing at No. 80, and then it vanished. The song hasn't been seen on either ranking since. Lovato premiered 'Anyone' at the Grammys on January 26, 2020. Just a few seconds into the performance, her voice cracked and she was forced to start over. While some artists might see that as a failure, it only made the showing more memorable. Her tear-inducing delivery ended up becoming one of the highlights of the evening. 'Anyone' marked Lovato's first new release and first live performance since a near-fatal drug overdose more than a year prior. She had been rushed to the hospital and nearly didn't survive in the summer of 2018. Lovato then took time away to focus on her sobriety and write new music. 'Anyone' was seen not just as a comeback, but an incredibly beautiful one, and it offered a level of openness few superstar musicians are willing to deliver. The song was later added to the tracklist of Lovato's full-length Dancing with the Devil… The Art of Starting Over. That collection, which dropped in April 2021, also featured several other singles, including 'What Other People Say,' 'Dancing with the Devil,' and 'Met Him Last Night' with Ariana Grande.
Edinburgh Live
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Britain's Got Talent winner makes eyebrow raising remark about Bruno Tonioli
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Britain's Got Talent's first-ever champion, opera singer Paul Potts, has opened up about his views on the current judging panel, which includes Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, and Bruno Tonioli. Reflecting on his victorious performance of Nessun Dorma back in 2007, which wowed judges Simon, Amanda, and then-judge Piers Morgan, Paul remarked that Simon and Amanda have remained "pretty much the same" over the years. "Simon and Amanda have been constants – Amanda's been there for every single series, and Simon only missed one. They're both very straightforward in how they do things," he said. READ MORE - BBC Naga Munchetty shares 'best sentence' to say to GP after her health battle READ MORE - Vogue Williams knew 'exact moment' her marriage turned to failure Although Alesha Dixon wasn't judging during his time on the show, Paul has had a couple of encounters with her since. He fondly recalled an incident where his wife and her sister serenaded him with Alesha's hit 'The Boy Does Nothing' in perfect harmony, a story he later shared with Alesha herself, who "In fact, my wife and her sister once sang 'The Boy Does Nothing' [Alesha's song] in perfect unison to me, and I told Alesha about it. She loved that." Paul also commented on the newest addition to the panel, Bruno Tonioli, known for his exuberant personality. "As for Bruno, sometimes he needs a bit of reining in, but he's getting into the flow of things," Paul observed, adding humorously, "I don't think he'll ever stop jumping up and down, though!" In partnership with Sky Vegas, the 54 year old expressed his belief that Bruno has comfortably "settled" into his role as a judge and seems set to "stick around for a while. "Overall, the panel is really good. You definitely need someone with energy, and he's certainly got that," he remarked. As it happened, this year saw Bruno and Simon step aside occasionally, paving the way for KSI to fill in due to other commitments, reports Belfast Live. Subsequently, there's been chatter about KSI securing a more permanent seat at the judges' table. Familiar with the ins and outs of the show, Paul hasn't dismissed the idea of himself taking on a judging role down the line. Reflecting on how he'd fare as a judge, he continued, "I wouldn't want to become the new 'bad guy' like Simon Cowell or anything like that. That's not my style. But when I've been on judging panels before, I've always been straightforward – never rude or abrupt." Stacey Leadbeatter triumphed in last week's public vote with her knockout performance of Demi Lovato's "Anyone", assuring her spot alongside semi-final week one winner Vinnie McKee, and golden buzzer acts Olly Pearson and The Blackouts. Tonight's third semi-final will see performances from gymnast Albert Amores, daredevil Bao, vocal groups Electric Umbrella and Jasmine Rice, soloist Mickey Callisto, dance duos Harry and Lewis, and Ping Pong Pang, capped by tunes from Rumac, all vying for a final slot. Looking towards the final, Paul has hinted that fan-admired Stacey might need to make wiser song choices moving forward. "I'm all for choosing songs that aren't as well-known, since we tend to overdo the same songs, but the arrangement either needed more energy or the song itself needed to be better," he expressed. "Demi Lovato is a huge artist, but the performance just didn't have enough energy to really stand out. With a performance like that, I don't think it'll be enough to win the show." He continued: "Singers often have a tougher time in the final because there's this perception that there are too many of them, and sometimes it's unfairly suggested that singing isn't a 'real' talent – which, of course, it absolutely is."
Wales Online
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BGT winner makes comment on Bruno Tonioli's future as show judge after swipe
BGT winner makes comment on Bruno Tonioli's future as show judge after swipe EXCLUSIVE: Britain's Got Talent winner Paul Potts shared his true thoughts on the show's current judging line-up - Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Bruno Tonioli Paul Potts says Bruno Tonioli 'needs a bit of reining in' Britain's Got Talent's first-ever winner Paul Potts has shared how he thinks Bruno Tonioli has taken to his judging role, after replacing David Walliams in 2023. The 69-year-old joined Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden, after David reportedly made "disrespectful comments" about participants. In November 2023, it was reported that the comedian and the show's producers had come to an "amicable resolution", following his apparent intention to take legal action against the programme. Sharing his thoughts on Bruno, Paul said: "As for Bruno, sometimes he needs a bit of reining in, but he's getting into the flow of things. I don't think he'll ever stop jumping up and down, though!". In association with Sky Vegas, the 54-year-old went on to say he believes Bruno has "settled" in with the other judges and thinks he'll be "sticking around for a while". Opera singer Paul wowed judges Simon, Amanda and Piers Morgan with his rendition of Nessun Dorma back in 2007. Reflecting on how the show has changed since then, he shared his thoughts on the judges and golden buzzer acts. Paul believes Simon and Amanda have remained "pretty much the same" since his time on the show. "Simon and Amanda have been constants – Amanda's been there for every single series, and Simon only missed one. They're both very straightforward in how they do things," he said. Article continues below Paul Potts was the first Britain's Got Talent winner Although Alesha Dixon was not a judge during his time as a contestant, he said he's had the pleasure of meeting her. Recounting a memorable moment, he added: "My wife and her sister once sang 'The Boy Does Nothing' [Alesha's song] in perfect unison to me, and I told Alesha about it. She loved that. "Overall, the panel is really good. You definitely need someone with energy, and he's [Bruno] certainly got that." This year, both Bruno and Simon were occasionally replaced by KSI due to their other work commitments. Following his guest appearances, many have called for the rapper to secure a more regular spot on the panel. Quizzed on whether he'd like to be a judge one day, Paul didn't rule it out. On what type of judge he'd be, he shared: "I wouldn't want to become the new 'bad guy' like Simon Cowell or anything like that. That's not my style. But when I've been on judging panels before, I've always been straightforward – never rude or abrupt." Last weekend, viewers witnessed Stacey Leadbeatter win the public vote with her emotive performance of Demi Lovato's Anyone. Her efforts secured her a place in the final alongside semi-final week one victor Vinnie McKee, and golden buzzer recipients Olly Pearson and The Blackouts. Bruno Tonioli joined the Britain's Got Talent judging panel in 2023 The third semi-final tonight features a vibrant array of acts including; gymnast Albert Amores, the thrill-seeking Bao, singers Electric Umbrella, Jasmine Rice and Mickey Callisto, dancers Harry and Lewis and Ping Pong Pang, and musician Rumac, who are all hoping for a spot in the final. Following Stacey's performance, Paul shared what he believes could be holding her back for the win. "I'm all for choosing songs that aren't as well-known, since we tend to overdo the same songs, but the arrangement either needed more energy or the song itself needed to be better," he said of her last performance. Article continues below He further noted: "Singers often have a tougher time in the final because there's this perception that there are too many of them, and sometimes it's unfairly suggested that singing isn't a 'real' talent – which, of course, it absolutely is." Britain's Got Talent continues tonight at 7pm on ITV and ITVX.
Daily Record
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
ITV Britain's Got Talent star's heartbreaking message to viewers following backlash
Britain's Got Talent star Stacey Leadbeatter A Britain's Got Talent star has broken their silence, issuing a heartbreaking message to fans following backlash from viewers at home. Singer Stacey Leadbeatter reminded people she was a "human being". Supermarket worker Stacey, 29, advanced through to the grand final of the ITV talent show after winning the public vote during Saturday night's semi-final, on May 3. She impressed both the judges and audience with her take on Demi Lovato's Anyone. However despite her performance which won over many, some fans harshly argued there was other acts more deserving to be in the final. There was reportedly scattered boos among the crowd allegedly heard from within the live audience when results were announced. Following the backlash from some viewers at home, Stacey took to Instagram in a heartfelt post to remind viewers that she was only human, and that she's got feelings too. She said: "I have seen so many not so kind comments since waking up this morning! Which I guess is understandable! As people get upset, angry and frustrated when they don't get the results that they want. But please remember I am a human being and I have feelings! All the other contestants who you all supported are beyond amazing and all deserved a spot and are now my lifelong friends." Stacey continued, "But I can assure you that if they read some of the comments you're saying they would not agree with the hurtful things you're saying. But I'd like to add. I am strong! I am proud. I am on top of the world and nothing anyone says can bring me down off this little cloud I am on." "I am overwhelmed, I am ecstatic, I am excited, I am in awe. Most of all I am thankful and very very lucky," concluded the singer, who progressed to the live semi-finals after being awarded a golden buzzer by judge KSI. The Yorkshire-born retail worker was flooded with supportive messages in the comments. One follower wrote, "Well done sweetheart you were amazing you will have my vote in the final xxxxx" "You deserved you spot and well done to you your voice is unreal. Block out the hate and lap up the love " wrote one supportive fan, with another adding: "You were fantastic last night. Well done. Don't worry about the haters. They are going to hate. Just be yourself." Another sent words of encouragement, adding: "I read some of this comments last night I had to actually stop reading them they were so bad , hold your head up high and ignore those people because there's something wrong with them not you , you were outstanding last night and ever since your audition were the person I want to see winning and you could win it your amazing , keep smiling and being you and huge congratulations for last night you were incredible." "I have tears when you sing. Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us!," shared someone else. One person also commented, "just delete them and look to the bright future! You're already a star."
