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3 days ago
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Britain's Got Talent star receives life-saving surgery days before semi-final
Britain's Got Talent star CJ Emmons received life-saving surgery just days before his live semi-final performance. The singer appeared on this Saturday's episode of the talent show, performing 'It's a Man's Man's Man's World' by James Brown. Following his impressive rendition, CJ shared just how much the competition meant to him, having recently undergone surgery. "Two weeks ago, I was in the hospital receiving life-threatening surgery, and I fought for that, and I'm fighting for this. I want this so bad," he told hosts Ant and Dec. Prior to the live show, CJ revealed that he was recovering from major gallbladder surgery, but insisted: "I won't let it stop me from my dream and goal." "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,'" he explained to the Mirror. "So there's still a bit of pain. But I can tell it's getting stronger and stronger." Related: After returning home to California following his audition, the star suffered severe abdominal pains and took himself to the hospital where he was given emergency surgery. "My gallbladder was completely dead," said CJ. "It was turning [gangrenous] and it was about to explode and turn sepsis, which would have proved fatal." "They were going to do an emergency surgery that night, but I was so badly infected. They had to pump me full of antibiotics for two days and then I had the surgery on May 3." Related: Britain's Got Talent star performs spontaneous audition song with "a twist" Despite the major operation, CJ expressed his determination to face the live semi-finals, adding: "It can't stop me. I'm ready to hit that stage." "When I did my first gig on the 14th, that was literally a week after the surgery, I broke down crying because I was so thankful to God that I was able to sing a note. I was able to perform. I found strength in that." He continued: "It does add an extra layer because in the back of my mind, when that doctor told me that if I wouldn't have checked myself into the hospital at the time that I did, if I would have waited one more day, it would have proved fatal. "At that time, I've never felt so human in my life. So this lets me know that I'm supposed to be doing this." Unfortunately, CJ didn't make it through to next week's final but could still return to the competition if selected as a Wildcard. Britain's Got Talent airs on ITV1 and ITVX. Read more Britain's Got Talent news on our dedicated homepage Digital Spy's first print magazine is here! Buy in newsagents or online, now priced at just £3.99.£18.99 at at EE£328.00 at at Audible at £49.99 at at at at Amazon at at at at EE at at at £91.40 at at at Amazon£54.98 at at at at at at at EE£19.00 at Game£29.98 at at at Sky Mobile at Pandora at at Game£123.99 at at at Three at at at at Pandora at at at at at AO$15.00 at at at at at at at £49.99 at at Fitbit£39.99 at at John Lewis at at at at at at at at at at at at at Amazon at at John Lewis£184.00 at John Lewis & Partners at at at at £44.99 at at at at at Three£32.99 at Amazon at at at at at John Lewis & Partners£119.99 at at Fitbit at at at at at Amazon at £49.99 at Amazon£293.81 at at at at Apple at Three at at at at at at Audible£49.99 at at at at at at at John Lewis£379.99 at at at EE at at at at John Lewis at EE at at £379.00 at at at at Amazon at at at Apple at at at Samsung at Three at Apple at at Microsoft at at at John Lewis at at at crunchyroll£22.00 at Amazon at at AO£79.00 at Samsung£449.00 at John Lewis£79.98 at at at at at at John Lewis & Partners£79.98 at at Microsoft£299.00 at Microsoft at at at at John Lewis£269.99 at at at at at Amazon at at now at John Lewis & Partners at at at Microsoft at at at at at at John Lewis at at at £6.65 at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at You Might Also Like PS5 consoles for sale – PlayStation 5 stock and restocks: Where to buy PS5 today? IS MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7 THE BEST IN THE SERIES? OUR REVIEW AEW game is a modern mix of No Mercy and SmackDown
Metro
4 days ago
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- Metro
Britain's Got Talent star underwent life-saving surgery days before semi-finals
Britain's Got Talent star CJ Emmons has revealed that he underwent vital surgery just weeks before his live performance. The semi-finalist, who appeared on Saturday night's episode, didn't manage to secure the all-important Golden Buzzer to make it through to the finals next week but fans are hoping he might get the coveted wildcard slot. Regardless, the 42-year-old singer has certainly gone on an emotional journey after revealing live on stage that he had received serious surgery just weeks earlier. 'Two weeks ago I was in the hospital receiving life-threatening surgery, and I fought for that, and I'm fighting for this. I want this so bad,' he said. He went into further detail about it in a chat with The Mirror in which he added that it had been 'hurting to sing'. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. 'I won't let it stop me from my dream and goal,' he said as he continued his recovery. Then added: '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.' 'I'm here to fight. I'm here to win,' he added. He returned to California ahead of the semis and rushed himself to hospital at the start of the month after experiencing severe abdominal pain. After being told his gallbladder was 'completely dead' he discovered it was 'turning gangrene' and was about to 'explode and turn sepsis' which would have been fatal. After being pumped full of antibiotics, he went into surgery on May 3 and has been recovering ever since. It was not the only shocking moment from Saturday's semi-final. Magician Harry Moulding blew the judges, audience and fans away after incorporating a live proposal into the end of his set which secured him a place in the finals. After an elaborate build-up, audience member Jess was called up to the stage where she watched a pre-recorded video from her boyfriend. The boyfriend then appeared on stage with a wedding ring and said: 'I love you more than anything. Will you do me the honour. Will you marry me?' to which she offered a delighted yes. The sweet stunt didn't impress everybody, however, with some viewers casting doubt on just how real the spectacle was. More Trending Alongside Harry, the line-up for the Britain's Got Talent finale include The Blackouts, Vinnie McKee, Ping Pong Pang, Stacey Leadbeatter, Jasmine and Jasmine Rice among others for in the ultimate showdown. This year the final will last two hours and 45 minutes. The winner is vying for a spot at the annual Royal Variety Performance and a £250,000 cash prize. Not too bad. View More » Britain's Got Talent final airs on ITV on Saturday, May 31 at 7pm. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Who is in the Britain's Got Talent 2025 final? Full line-up revealed MORE: Bruno Tonioli delivers scathing 3-word statement after Britain's Got Talent Ofcom complaints MORE: Britain's Got Talent final date revealed – and it's longer than most movies
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Britain's Got Talent star reveals he underwent life-saving surgery just days before performing in semi-finals
Britain's Got Talent star CJ Emmons shared a heartbreaking admission just days before performing in tonight's semi-finals. The performer left the audience in tears after sharing he was in hospital receiving life-threatening surgery this week. Judge guest KSI made his comeback for the fifth and last semi-final, with hosts Ant and Dec announcing he'd been given his own Golden Buzzer, which he used to send through magician Harry Moulding. For his return, KSI, 31, joined Simon Cowell, 65, Amanda Holden, 54, Alesha Dixon, 46 and Bruno Tonioli, 69, as eight acts battled it out for a chance to win the £250,000 prize and the opportunity to perform at the Royal Variety Performance. After CJ's incredible performance, the audience were left begging the YouTuber to press the Golden Buzzer. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. He explained: 'Two weeks ago I was in the hospital receiving life-threatening surgery, and I fought for that, and I'm fighting for this.' 'I want this so bad,' he added. Fans thought that CJ should have got the Golden Buzzer - but he missed out. Taking to X, people shared their thoughts on the performance. One wrote: 'One of the best singers I have ever seen on the show if not the best! This is why the show annoys me. A brilliant act left hoping for a public vote.' Another penned: 'CJ Emmons that was an epic performance!!! How on earth was he not given the Golden Buzzer?' A third added: '@CJ_Emmons absolutely PHENOMENAL on BGT tonight ….. you should have won.' For his performance, Harry appeared to pull a couple from the audience for his illusion. And it took an emotional turn as a lucky woman named Jess received a surprise proposal from her partner during Harry's act. While the live audience were left in tears, viewers were quick to question the authenticity of the proposal, as both Jess and her partner already boast a large following on TikTok. For his performance, Harry appeared to pull Jess from the audience for his illustion, before playing a clip that he'd recorded in Paris, that showed her boyfriend being asked where he would like to get married. He then replied: 'Here, in Paris,' before making his way onto the stage and getting down on one knee to pop the question. Quickly accepting the proposal, Jess placed her hands over her mouth in pure shock, with the judging panel so in awe, that Harry received a Golden Buzzer, giving him a spot in the semi-final. However viewers watching from home weren't quite convinced, with some taking to X to share their thoughts, with others noting Jess already has a large online following. Posts included: 'Jess has 77k followers on TikTok; And now a 'surprise proposal' from the partner of Jess he randomly met in Paris. Total fix #bgt;' '#BGT #BritainsGotTalent. F**k right off, do they think the viewers are some sort of mugs or what? Harry, gets 11 minutes for his "Act".. Then gets the f**ing Golden buzzer.. Complete fix, they are all in on it.. Not Magic at all, all completely rehearsed.. And bad acting by Jess.' But some defended the act, writing: 'Everyone saying that Harry's act was a fix, staged, a set up and that Jess and her boyfriend are actors etc. - you have absolutely *no idea* how illusions work. Just enjoy it for what it is and be happy for the talented guy who delivered it. #bgt;' 'She was amazing, my family knew she would win, plus harry was amazing bless jess for getting proposed to, can't wait to see them in the final.'
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
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.
Wales Online
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BGT finalist rushed to hospital for 'life-changing surgery' before live semi-final
BGT finalist rushed to hospital for 'life-changing surgery' before live semi-final Britain's Got Talent finalist CJ Emmons was left fighting for his life just days before the final BGT: CJ Emmons says he was 'fighting for his life' in hospital Britain's Got Talent finalist CJ Emmons shared details about his emergency trip to the hospital for 'life-changing surgery' just a few days before the final performance. In the episode aired on May 24 of the much-loved ITV show, it marked the end of the semi-finals with eight acts showcasing their talents live in hopes of progressing to the grand finale. The evening kicked off with a spectacular performance from the cast of the new musical 'Here and Now', accompanied by the iconic pop group Steps. CJ, who had previously stunned the audience in his audition with his rendition of Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You, delivered another sensational performance on Saturday, belting out This Is A Man's World that left judges and viewers alike in awe. He was met with roaring applause and calls for KSI to hit the golden buzzer on his behalf. CJ once again impressing the judges and viewers with his rendition of This Is A Man's World on Saturday night (Image: ITV ) Despite the praise, KSI chose not to use his golden buzzer, reserving it for another act. Following his impressive performance, presenters Ant and Dec engaged CJ, asking how he felt. Article continues below It was then that CJ shared the challenging circumstances he faced leading up to the semi-final, reports Belfast Live. With the hosts by his side, he revealed: "Can I tell you something, I'm fighting for this. Two weeks ago I was in the hospital having life-changing surgery. I am fighting for this, I want this so bad." He continued, expressing his deep desire to return to the stage next week: "I really want to be here next week, this is something that I've been fighting for. I mean literally two weeks ago I was in a hospital bed for five days fighting, and I am fighting for this." Following his initial audition, CJ returned to California to gear up for the semi-finals, but his health unexpectedly deteriorated. He found himself in hospital after experiencing intense abdominal pain and collapsing at the nurse's station. CJ Emmons opens up on recent hospital dash (Image: ITV ) After undergoing tests, he was informed that he required emergency surgery as his life was at risk. However, in a recent interview, CJ confessed that he continues to experience discomfort following his gallbladder operation, but this isn't deterring him from striving for a spot in the final. Article continues below Despite being in the recovery phase, CJ told The Mirror: "I won't let it stop me from my dream and goal. They cut into my abdominal wall and every time after that, it's been hurting to sing." He continued: "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." Britain's Got Talent will air on Saturday night at 7pm on ITV and ITVX
