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Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Britain's Got Talent star Stacey Leadbeatter hits back at trolls after backlash over semi-final
Stacey Leadbeatter was announced as the latest Britain's Got Talent finalist on last night's semi-final alongside Olly Pearson, after she won the vote against the likes of Will Burns Contestant Stacey Leadbeatter has addressed negative reaction to her making it through to the Britain's Got Talent final. She was named a finalist in a semi-final this weekend. Stacey, 29, was among the acts who returned to the stage last night in the second live semi-final. The singer covered Demi Lovato 's Anyone for her performance and it was later announced that she had been voted through to the final. Audience members were heard booing amid the results of the public vote being announced by hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly at the Eventim Apollo in London. And although Stacey has received much support, some viewers have instead expressed disappointment on social media. Stacey addressed the backlash in a post on Instagram this morning, with her telling fans that she had woken up to "so many not so kind comments". She told people to remember that she has feelings but asserted that "nothing anyone says" can bring her down "off this little cloud" that she's on now. Beside a selfie, she wrote: "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!" Stacey continued: "All the other contestants who you all supported are amazing, beyond amazing and all deserved a spot and are now my lifelong friends. 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." She concluded the post by telling her followers: "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." The update comes after supermarket worker Stacey shared her excitement over having made it through to the Britain's Got Talent final in a post last night. Shortly after her semi-final, she told fans that she was "on cloud nine". She wrote on the platform at the time: "On cloud nine. Thank you so much to everyone who voted for me tonight and who believed in me. You're making all my dreams come true. I appreciate each and every single one of you." Stacey had been up against the likes of magicians Alexandra Burgio and Jannick Holste, and fellow singer John Pierce. Cheerleading troupe Cheer Re Mans, dance group Lil M's and impressionist Will Burns were in the same semi-final. Guitarist Olly Pearson received a golden buzzer from judge Simon Cowell after his performance guaranteeing him a spot in the final. Then, at the end of last night's episode, it was announced that Stacey had won the public vote against the other acts from this weekend's semi-final, with Will the runner-up and Cheer Re Mans placing third, for example.
Wales Online
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Britain's Got Talent's Simon Cowell issues apology as audience make demand live on air
Britain's Got Talent's Simon Cowell issues apology as audience make demand live on air Britain's Got Talent viewers were left fuming during the second live semi-final on Saturday night Britain's Got Talent fans were quick to voice their frustration just minutes into the second semi-final on Saturday (May 3). As the talent contest returned for another live semi-final this evening, with eight fresh acts vying for their spot in the grand finale, the audience were treated to a diverse set of performances. Acts included magician Alexandra Burgio, dance squad Cheer re Mans, magician-dancer Jannick Holste, vocalist John Pierce, dance group Lil M's, guitarist Olly Pearson, singer Stacey Leadbeatter, and impressionist Will Burns. Early in the episode, presenting duo Ant and Dec announced that Simon Cowell would have control over the much-sought-after golden buzzer, which has the power to propel one lucky act straight to the final. Following an operatic rendition by music teacher John Pierce, Simon began his comments, only to be interrupted by clamouring fans who shouted "press the gold". Britain's Got Talent fans weren't impressed on Saturday night (May 3) Article continues below Simon expressed his frustration by declaring to the raucous crowd, "I can hear you!" reports Belfast Live. Later in the show, Japanese dance troupe Cheer re Mans took to the stage with an impressive performance that left the judges speechless. The audience also loved the act, with many imploring Simon to press his buzzer, despite him already sending 11-year-old guitarist Olly Pearson through to the final. "I don't have another one, I could try," Simon quipped amidst the escalating cries. However, presenters Ant and Dec quickly intervened to remind Simon that he was unable to press the golden buzzer more than once. Ant explained that the buzzer had been "disabled" to which Dec chimed in: "It's a lovely idea, but if you press it, nothing happens." Stacey Leadbeatter and Olly Pearson went through to the final Simon Cowell quipped back as loud boos erupted from the crowd: "They asked me to." However, BGT viewers weren't impressed with the chaos that ensued, with one person writing on X (formerly Twitter): "Can't hear what Simon is saying with the audience screaming." "It sounds like a football stadium on #BritainsGotTalent," another added, while a third said: "Simon's not gonna press the buzzer ffs. The audience can be so annoying." A fourth viewer similarly shared: "The golden buzzer is a stupid system. You don't know what's coming next and the audience would buzzer them all if they could." Alongside golden buzzer winner Olly, singer Stacey Leadbeatter also secured her place in the final after receiving the highest number of viewer votes. Article continues below Britain's Got Talent is available to stream on ITVX
Daily Mirror
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Britain's Got Talent fans frustrated as ITV show issues Teddy Magic update
Britain's Got Talent viewers were left unimpressed during the second live semi-final on Saturday night Britain's Got Talent viewers were left asking "what's going on" after a disappointing update on young magician Teddy Magic. The popular talent show continued on Saturday night (May 3) with its second live semi-final, with eight new acts competing for a spot in the grand final. The line-up included magician Alexandra Burgio, dance group Cheer re Mans, magician and dancer Jannick Holste, singer John Pierce, dance group Lil M's, guitarist Olly Pearson, singer Stacey Leadbeatter, and impressionist Will Burns. However, at the start of the show, hosts Ant and Dec didn't provide an update on young magician Teddy Magic after he failed to perform last week. During the first semi-final, Dec announced a "little change of plan" as Ant revealed that Teddy wasn't ready to perform. After a brief discussion with the judges, the hosts stated they would return to Teddy's act later in the show. But as the episode drew to a close, Dec announced that Teddy wouldn't be performing that night, saying: "[Teddy] won't be performing tonight but we hope to see him later on in the series," reports Belfast Live. It was expected that he might perform in another semi-final, but it was confirmed earlier this week that Teddy wasn't part of tonight's line-up. During tonight's live show, BGT viewers quickly took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their confusion after no update was shared on the youngster, with one person writing: "No Teddy Magic tonight again? What's going on?" "Bring back Teddy Magic!" clamoured one fan, and another chimed in: "Another Teddy no show." "All I want to know is Teddy okay after last week live show drama?" a fourth fan said, while another similarly shared: "I love teddy magic he is not on the semi finals 2nd week where is he guys???" A sixth viewer echoed the sentiment, saying: "Well this is not going much better than last week as the first act didn't get on till 10 minutes in, and they still haven't told us what's going with Teddy Magic at least not really!" Elsewhere on tonight's show, Simon Cowell was given control of the coveted golden buzzer, which can send one act straight through to the final. Last week's semi-final saw dance troupe The Blackouts receive Amanda Holden's golden buzzer, while Scottish singer Vinnie McKee earned the highest number of public votes.
Wales Online
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BGT's Bruno Tonioli 'didn't think it was possible' as dancing Welsh kids have best answer to prize money question
BGT's Bruno Tonioli 'didn't think it was possible' as dancing Welsh kids have best answer to prize money question The dance group from Port Talbot received high praise from all the judges Lil M's appeared on Britain's Got Talent's second semi-final (Image: ITV ) A group of young Minions from Port Talbot received high praise during Britain Got Talent's live semi-final, as Simon Cowell said they "really have a chance of winning". The energetic dance crew, named Lil M's, are from TDM Dance school in Port Talbot. The group, dressed as Minions, performed to a dance medley which included Galantis' Peanut Butter Jelly, the YMCA and the Star Wars theme tune. Just as they did in their first audition they chose to poke fun at judge Simon Cowell, this time spraying him with yellow and blue ribbon. The performance got the judges on their feet too as they danced along with the Welsh youngsters. The panel were all in agreement with their admiration for the group, receiving amazing feedback across the board. Alesha Dixon was the first judge up, she exclaimed: "Oh my word what a start, what a start to the night!" For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . "It's never easy being the first up but I think you have captured the spirit of this show with so much joy and energy. All of you did exceptionally well. I loved the choreography, I love that you've done this to Simon. It was absolutely wonderful." Simon Cowell ended up sporting the same colours as the group (Image: ITV ) Article continues below Amanda Holden commented: "Your energy, the choreography, the music choices were just brilliant. Me and Simon were discussing the fact that we thought that was better than your audition. That's what tonight's all about." Bruno Tunioli couldn't contain his excitement following the impressive performance, saying the group had "gone galactic". He continued: "The force is with you. I didn't think it was possible to have so much fun on stage as you did tonight, incredible." Referring to their antics with Simon, he joked: "And your fashion designers as well. It's the best outfit Simon has had in a very long time! You look fantastic darling." Eventually they came to Simon, who was happy to see the funny side of their pranks on him, commenting "at least you didn't make me look stupid tonight". He said: "I think this was better than your first audition. The music was brilliant, I could see a lot more work has gone in to it and I definitely think you really have a chance of winning! "You never know on this show, genuinely I think the public at home are going to love you." After he'd finished sharing his thoughts the TV judge asked them to remind him what they would do with the £250,000 prize money if they won. One member of the group simply replied: "Bananas!" Each to their own! After the performance presenter Dec encouraged them to keep targeting Simon and reflecting on the performance, said: "What a start!" The group all had bananas embroidered on their denim waistcoats (Image: ITV ) TDM Dance School has had groups previous groups including feature on the show before, namely Groove Thing, Pre Skool and Nu Sxool. The age range for Lil M's is 5-18, and they also have a choreographer who was one of the former dancers in Nu Sxool in 2012 according to the the school. The two-hour live semi-final sees eight acts perform in search of a place in the live final on Saturday, May 21. Until then, the semi-finals will be shown weekly. Article continues below
Wales Online
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
ITV Britain's Got Talent's TDM dancers promise 'bigger and better' semi-final after smashing Minions audition
ITV Britain's Got Talent's TDM dancers promise 'bigger and better' semi-final after smashing Minions audition The high-energy group from Port Talbot made a massive impression on their judges in their first audition Lil M's, from TDM Dance school in Port Talbot (Image: ITV ) A group of Welsh youngsters will be taking to the stage again on Saturday as they appear on the semi-final show of Britain's Got Talent. It's safe to say that they made a big first impression in their first audition as a sea of yellow ascended the stage as the cheeky school kids Lil M's, from TDM Dance school in Port Talbot, who were dressed as minions, launched their playful attack on the judges, leaving them more than a little flustered. Simon Cowell ended up getting a hilarious makeover as they dressed him up like Gru with a long nose added to his face as they were let loose on the stage in their energetic performance. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter (Image: ITV ) The audition started off with a VT, showing the group causing chaos in the judge's dressing rooms, before running through the audience and taking to the stage. All the students are from Port Talbot and Swansea and the idea was to make create an upbeat group which doesn't take themselves too seriously according to TDM Dance School, which has had groups previous groups including feature on the show before. Article continues below Their groups including; Groove Thing, Pre Skool and Nu Sxool have all been featured on Britains's Got Talent and, two of their other groups - Notorious and Erruption - have also appeared on Sky One's Got to Dance. Another of their groups, Crew Ffres also appeared on CBBC's Alesha's Street Dance Stars. The age range for Lil M's is 5-18, and they also have a choreographer who was one of the former dancers in Nu Sxool in 2012 according to the the school. Terry Michael, who owns TDM School told WalesOnline: 'They've got loads of personality and are a really nice, fun group and we've got some really quirky, individual characters.' Terry also confirmed that it was the group's idea to turn Simon into Gru on their first audition which got the judge's attention, and their next performance will be even 'bigger and better.' Simon Cowell ended up getting a hilarious makeover as the Welsh dancers dressed him up like Gru (Image: ITV ) He said: 'They're staying as the Minions but this time it's just going to be a lot bigger. I can't say what it is until the show but we are just super excited to see now how it goes tomorrow. 'We're massive fans of BGT and we love watching it - it's just been a really good experience for the kids, for the dancers, going back and forward to London it's just being caught up in the BGT world, it's been great and we're having a really good time at the minute. 'We've had so many messages from members of the community from people who are really excited and sharing stuff on social media - it's been excellent.' Generally, Lil M's rehearse once a week but in the build-up to the Britain's Got Talent semi-final they have been in the studio more often, practising three or four times a week according to Terry. He said: 'They love being together and just being in the studio as well. In the build-up to it they've just been super excited and also a little bit nervous but it's all been good news at the minute which is really good. 'It would be great if the people of Wales gets behind them and votes for them to try and push them through to the finals. It would be nice to have someone from Wales and it would be an absolutely fantastic opportunity for the dancers to be working on this level.' When asked what it would feel like for them to win, Terry added: 'For us as a school and the dancers it would be incredible, and for them to get the opportunity to perform in front of the royal family would be amazing. Article continues below 'For us it's really nice to put kids in a really positive light. There's so much negativity in the world and it's just lovely for our kids to spread some positivity and just see kids being kids. 'The main thing is that they're enjoying it and they are having a really good time.'
