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7 days ago
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ITV Britain's Got Talent's contestant health struggles exposed ahead of semi-final
Britain's Got Talent has been hit with health struggles ahead of tonight's semi-final as both Jerry Pop and CJ Emmons have been battling injuries and illness Britain's Got Talent has captivated audiences for weeks, and we're approaching the climax as tonight marks the last live semi-final. Opening the night were dancer Jerry Pop and vocalist CJ Emmons, both delivering stellar performances despite facing health adversities in the lead-up to their spotlight moment. Jerry disclosed a setback in his BGT VT, sharing that he sustained an ankle fracture while playing basketball. This mishap led to less rehearsal time and a need to absorb dance routines from the sidelines. At the conclusion of his routine, Jerry admitted that his medical boot was removed just two to three weeks prior to his performance this evening, reports the Mirror. CJ, filled with emotion after belting out James Brown's 'It's A Man's Man's Man's World', confided in presenters Ant and Dec about his recent brush with mortality. With visible tears, CJ opened up about his ordeal. He expressively recounted to Ant and Dec: "Two weeks ago I was in the hospital having life threatening surgery," adding, "I fought for that, and I'm fighting for this. I want this so bad." Earlier this week, the star disclosed that he was recuperating from gallbladder surgery. "They cut into my abdominal wall and every time after that, it's been hurting to sing. But my doctor's like, 'keep singing, strengthen it, strengthen it, and it's going to get better.' So there's still a bit of pain. But I can tell it's getting stronger and stronger," he shared. This revelation followed a show-stopping performance that had the audience urging guest judge KSI to utilise his Golden Buzzer privileges to fast-track the star directly to the final. However, the YouTuber chose to reserve his power, later awarding it to magician Harry. Nonetheless, Amanda Holden reassured the performer that he needn't worry as the public would undoubtedly rally behind him. This year, fans have had to exercise more patience than usual to discover which acts have advanced to the final due to a scheduling reshuffle. Typically, the ITV talent show would broadcast the semi-finals consecutively over one week. But that's not the only alteration. For the first time in its history, the show has incorporated the Golden Buzzer feature in the semi-final. Originally, this feature was employed during auditions to automatically advance an act to the semi-finals, bypassing the shortlisting process. However, this year, the judges wield more influence than ever before. Each week, one of them is granted the authority to propel one act directly to the final, with the other finalist being determined by public vote. This evening marked the final appearance of the Golden Buzzer for this year, with future decisions now resting entirely in the hands of the audience. Dance LED troupe The Blackouts wrote their names into the Britain's Got Talent annals during the inaugural semi-final by becoming the first act to receive the Golden Buzzer at this advanced stage of the competition. It was a momentous occasion for Amanda Holden as she exercised her privilege to make an exceptionally challenging choice. "Your audition took our breath away and this evening, it was even better," Amanda confessed before hitting the pivotal buzzer. "I cannot wait to see what you do in the final," she announced, sharing in the euphoria on stage with them.
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BGT chaos as two stars suffer huge health struggles in semi-final
Two Britain's Got Talent semi-finalists revealed they've have had huge health setbacks ahead of tonight's semi-final Britain's Got Talent has been keeping fans entertained for weeks, but the end is now near as the show airs the final live semi-final. Tonight, dancer Jerry Pop and singer CJ Emmons were the first two acts to take to the stage. The two smashed their performances, but it hasn't been an easy few weeks for either acts, as they'd both been hit with health struggles just weeks before their live semi-final. In his BGT VT, Jerry Pop revealed that he had broken his leg - therefore, hadn't had as much time to rehearse at he'd like. At the end of his performance, he revealed he only had his boot taken off 2-3 weeks before his performance tonight. Next, CJ was overwhelmed with emotion after his rendition of James Brown's 'It's A Man's Man's Man's World'. With tears in his eyes, CJ told hosts Ant and Dec that just two weeks ago, he was in hospital fighting for his life. Earlier in the week the star revealed he was recovering from gallbladder surgery. 'They cut into my abdominal wall and every time after that, it's been hurting to sing. But my doctor's like, 'keep singing, strengthen it, strengthen it, and it's going to get better.' So there's still a bit of pain. But I can tell it's getting stronger and stronger," he told the Mirror. It came after a show stopping performance, in which the audience were calling on guest judge KSI to use his Golden Buzzer privileges to send the star straight through to the semi-final. However, the YouTuber decided to hold back, later giving it to magician Harry. However, Amanda assured the act he wouldn't have to worry as the public would definitely be behind him. This year, fans have had to wait even longer to find out which acts had made it through to the final due to a schedule switch up. Usually, the ITV talent show would air the semi-finals consecutively over one week. It's not the only change though. This year, for the first time ever the show has introduced the Golden Buzzer in the semi-final. The feature was Initially used in the auditions to put an act straight through to the semi's without having to be a part of the short listing process. However, this year, the judges have more power than ever as each week, one of them was given the power to send one act straight through to the final. The other is decided by public vote. Tonight was the last time viewers will see the Golden Buzzer this year, with the final decision being left completely in the publics hand. It was Dance LED group The Blackouts who made BGT history during the first semi-final - as the first act to receive the Golden Buzzer at that stage. Amanda Holden was the first judge to be given the honour, as she made a very difficult decision. "Your audition took our breath away and this evening, it was even better," Amanda said before pressing the all important buzzer. "I cannot wait to see what you do in the final," Amanda exclaimed, as she joined them to celebrate on stage.
