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Wales Online
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
What Welsh Britain's Got Talent star who made Simon Cowell apologise is doing now
What Welsh Britain's Got Talent star who made Simon Cowell apologise is doing now How did a girl from Penarth manage to get an apology from Simon Cowell, and what is she doing now? Jodi Bird during the auditions of ITV1 talent show, Britain's Got Talent (Image: ITV/PA Wire ) In 2014, 16-year-old Jodi Bird from Penarth took to the stage of Britain's Got Talent and left her mark on the competition show. The singer even managed to get an apology from the notoriously strict judge Simon Cowell after he halted her singing. In her audition, Jodi sang 'Don't Rain On My Parade' by Barbra Streisand, but Simon stopped her performance, saying he couldn't listen to the song . This lead to the audience and judges saying that it was "a real shame" that she wasn't allowed to finish the song. Jodi however fought back and continued her performance nodding to "Mr Cowell" in the song. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . She re-sang the song and blew away the judges, leading Simon to say "I'm not crazy about those songs, and I cut you off too short and I apologise." Although he admitted he was glad he stopped the performance as she then was able to prove a point. Article continues below The singer then moved on to the semi finals, where she sang Let it Go from Disney's Frozen. After making through to the judges' vote unfortunately she lost out to the dance group Addict Initiative, which marked the end of her BGT journey Jodi is still very much performing and in fact took to a different TV talent show this year. The singer appeared on the Welsh equivalent of ITV's The Voice, which is translated in to Welsh as Y Llais on S4C. In her audition, she performed a Welsh version of Jessie J's Mama Knows Best, which saw all four judges chairs turn around. Ultimately she decided to join Bronwen Lewis' team, although unfortunately she didn't make it through to the semi finals of the competition. Content cannot be displayed without consent People commented on her performance on social media saying she was "The best in the business," and that her performance was "incredible and flawless". One person even joked: "Simon Cowell been awful quiet since this came out." Since initially starring on BGT 11 years ago, she has just released her debut EP 'Greener on The Other Side', has starred in a variety of musicals and now is currently writing a musical herself In July 2019, Jodi who was 21 at the time, was named Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod's International Voice of Musical Theatre for 2019. Winning the competition meant that she received an international Medal, £1,500 prize money and the opportunity to perform at the Musicale Concert Gold Coast Eisteddfod in Australia. Now, she balances her life performing in both Wales and London. Article continues below
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
D60 Board of Education denies Chavez-Huerta's request to switch to different chartering authority
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — Pueblo School District 60's (D60) Board of Education reviewed a request from Chavez-Huerta Preparatory Academy (CHPA) that requested D60 let them apply at a different chartering authority. Earlier this year, D60's Board of Education voted to deny the renewal of CHPA's charter contract, which ends June 30, 2025. The school board listed multiple reasons for the denial, such as failing to meet accepted standards of fiscal management, material and contract violations, and a decreased enrollment that created a risk of mid-year school closure and could disrupt student learning. The charter addressed the 'rumors' with a statement via Facebook in February, where they alleged D60 was 'incorrect' in their statements. Due to the denial, CHPA wanted D60 to 'let them go' and even held a demonstration on April 8 in front of the D60 building to 'make a statement' about releasing CHPA to another chartering authority. During the demonstration, several individuals sang 'Let it Go,' and various people spoke over the next steps the school plans to take. On Monday, April 28, D60 denied CHPA's request, 3-2, to submit a charter application to the Charter School Institute. According to the Colorado Department of Education, CHPA will come before the State Board of Education to appeal D60's initial decision. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Children's Theatre's "Frozen" musical though a kid's eyes
Nick here. I'm far from a qualified theater critic, but what I lack in that arena I make up for in expertise about Elsa, Anna and the "Frozen" franchise that has made Disney billions and cost me hundreds. That's because I have three daughters who have seen the movie dozens of times, attended the "Frozen" version of Disney on Ice and patronized amateur stage productions of the film. That's not to mention all the dresses, wigs, dolls and other "Frozen" merch in our house. Zoom in: I took my oldest, who is 6, to the Children's Theatre on Saturday night for the Broadway musical version of the movie about the Scandinavian princess sisters. What she's saying: In a packed theater surrounded by other little girls donning their baby blue dresses, mine was impressed by the puppeteers playing Olaf the snowman and Sven the reindeer. But her two favorite parts were the transformation of Elsa during "Let it Go" and the "Hygge" song, which isn't in the original movie but is a Broadway variation on the Oaken's Trading Post scene. Between the lines: Her dad appreciated the special effects, stunning sets and a fun little side scene early where Hans is putting the moves on a coronation guest, foreshadowing the later revelation that he's a slime ball.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Preparatory academy in Pueblo wants D60 to ‘let them go'
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — A preparatory academy in Pueblo is protesting for Pueblo School District 60 (D60) to 'let them go' after the district decided not to renew the charter for the academy's schools. In January 2025, the D60 Board of Education voted to deny the renewal of Chavez-Huerta Preparatory Academy's (CHPA) charter contract, which ends on June 30, 2025. The school board listed various reasons for the denial, such as material and contract violations, failing to meet progress toward achievement, and failing to meet accepted standards of fiscal management. The board also claimed there was decreased enrollment that created a risk of mid-year school closure and could disrupt student learning. 'Is the school financially healthy at this time? No. Therefore, my vote will be to not renew,' said school board member Bill Thiebaut in January's meeting. Three schools in Pueblo are under CHPA, including Cesar Chavez Academy, Erislia Cruz Middle School, and Dolores Huerta Preparatory High. In February, CHPA addressed the 'rumors' via a statement on Facebook. 'District 60 is incorrect in their statements they have made saying CHPA will cease at the end of this year,' the statement said. 'That information is false, and we are confirmed to be here next year and in the future to educate your children to make a difference in the world and our community. We have the highest graduation rate in District 60, the highest attendance rate in D60, and 2nd lowest dropout rate in D60! We also have the most Associate degrees in Pueblo with no cost to our parents. We want your child to succeed! Trust in CHPA, and we will make it happen.' Now, the charter is trying to get D60 to 'let them go.' On Tuesday, April 8, CHPA held a demonstration in front of the D60 building to 'make a statement' about releasing CHPA after not approving their charter contract for the 2025-2026 school year. 'D60 needs to release our school in order for us to move on to another authorizer and grow with more programs such as our dual immersion and online courses for credit retrieval and much more,' CHPA wrote on Facebook. 'The district refused to let us grow with more programs, and we look forward to moving on to bigger and brighter things.' When asked, the D60 Board of Education said that it is their policy to not comment on 'pending or contested matters'. During the demonstration, several individuals sang 'Let it Go,' and various people spoke over the next steps the school plans to take. D60 said the board's decision was appealed to the State Board of Education on Feb. 28. According to the Colorado Department of Education, CHPA will come before the State Board of Education on Thursday, May 15. 'The State Board of Education rules control the procedures and timeline, and we are following that process,' a spokesperson with D60 said. FOX21 News reached out to CHPA for comment but has not received a response. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
