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Leader Live
38 minutes ago
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Wrexham: Olly Pearson comes 4th in Britain's Got Talent 2025
Also known as 'Guitar Olly', he was the last of the 11 finalists to perform on tonight's show. The series was won by magic act Harry Moulding, who claimed the £250,000 prize and a spot at the Royal Variety show. Fellow North Walians Han & Fran, from Llandudno, finished ninth. Olly reached the final after earning a Golden Buzzer in both his audition and semi-final, and tonight (May 31) performed renditions of Wings' Live and Let Die, and Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. He received a standing ovation from all four judges for his performance, and said afterwards: "That just felt like I was on top of the world. I don't know how to explain it." Bruno Tonioli said: "We all love a rock 'n' roll star, and you're one of them. You're a little Brian May." Alesha Dixon told him: "What a way to close the show. You're such a little superstar; you are so talented, it's ridiculous." Simon Cowell added: "You're absolutely technically brilliant. When we talk to you backstage, you're really, really shy, and then you get on stage with that guitar, and you're a completely different person. "Forget about your age; you're just a brilliant, brilliant musician, and you're gutsy." Amanda Holden said: "That was unbelievable. We forget that you're a kid. That was super professional and massively entertaining… once again, you did yourself proud." Olly, who was the last of the 11 finalists to perform tonight, is competing for the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Show, and to win a £250,000 cash prize.
Leader Live
an hour ago
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- Leader Live
Wrexham: Olly Pearson performs at Britain's Got Talent final
'Guitar Olly', who reached the final after earning a Golden Buzzer in both his audition and semi-final, performed renditions of Wings' Live and Let Die, and Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. He received a standing ovation from all four judges for his performance, and said afterwards: "That just felt like I was on top of the world. I don't know how to explain it." MORE: Wrexham's 'Guitar Olly' in Britain's Got Talent 2025 final Bruno Tonioli said: "We all love a rock 'n' roll star, and you're one of them. You're a little Brian May." Alesha Dixon told him: "What a way to close the show. You're such a little superstar; you are so talented, it's ridiculous." Simon Cowell added: "You're absolutely technically brilliant. When we talk to you backstage, you're really, really shy, and then you get on stage with that guitar, and you're a completely different person. "Forget about your age; you're just a brilliant, brilliant musician, and you're gutsy." Amanda Holden said: "That was unbelievable. We forget that you're a kid. That was super professional and massively entertaining… once again, you did yourself proud." Olly, who was the last of the 11 finalists to perform tonight, is competing for the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Show, and to win a £250,000 cash prize. Among his competitors are vocalists and fellow North Walians Han & Fran, from Llandudno, who kicked off tonight's final with an ABBA medley. Prior to his final performance, Olly received a "good luck" message from Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, and performed at his school, Abermorddu County Primary School, in front of his fellow pupils. He'll find out if he's won shortly before 9.45pm tonight.
Leader Live
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Wrexham's Olly Pearson ready for Britain's Got Talent final
After wowing the judges and audience with yet another electrifying performance during the semi-final, Ollie Pearson aka 'Guitar Olly', earned his second golden buzzer sending him straight through to this year's final. The final takes place this Saturday (May 31) and the 11-year-old from Wrexham will compete for the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Show and be in with a chance of winning a £250,000 cash prize. Ahead of the final, Olly's Dad, Simon Pearson spoke about the excitement of the whole experience. Leader readers have also sent in their messages of support to Olly ahead of the big night. Now, the finalist himself - who has arrived in London - has spoken ahead of his big appearance. Taking to his 'Guitar Olly' Facebook page, Olly said: "Hi guys, it's Thursday morning, I've just been having some breakfast with some of the other contestants. "It's just really is amazing, thank you for all your support!" TOP STORIES TODAY Olly will be coming up against nine other acts in the Britain's Got Talent final which airs on ITV One from 7pm on Saturday (May 31). They are;
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Britain's Got Talent Final: Olly Pearson's family "proud"
Wowing the judges and audience with yet another electrifying performance during the semi-final, 'Guitar Olly' earned his second golden buzzer sending him straight through to this year's final. The final takes place this Saturday (May 31) and the 11-year-old from Wrexham will compete for the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Show and be in with a chance of winning a £250,000 cash prize. Ahead of the final, Olly's Dad, Simon Pearson has spoken about the excitement of the whole experience. Olly with his grandad Lee (Image: ITV Britain's Got Talent) Simon said: "The whole experience has been brilliant. Olly has worked so hard. We are massively proud of the hours of practice and love he puts into his guitar playing. "We never have to ask Olly to practice, he just loves to play and I think people appreciate how hard it is to play the way he does at his age. In the last few weeks he has been practicing for a minimum for two to three hours a day. MOST READ: Wrexham man jailed after threatening people with knife and spitting at police officer Flintshire man jailed after being caught with 300+ indecent images of children Dad describes how joy turned to terror and panic at Liverpool victory parade "The support Olly has had has been incredible plus two Golden buzzers, he is just so proud to be in the final and we are so proud of what he has achieved. He is too modest to think about winning! "It has honestly been amazing, the people we meet in person and online have been so kind, it means a lot to Olly to hear how his music affects people and the joy they get from his playing. "His school and friends have loved the excitement of BGT."
