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The Herald Scotland
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Simon Cowell sends young guitarist through to Britain's Got Talent final
Speaking after sending Pearson through on Saturday's live semi-final, Cowell said: 'He was bloody brilliant, seriously, and he's so small and talented, and carries magic. 'I probably went a little bit early, but I was so excited, and it was just so brilliant. You're so talented, really.' It comes after Pearson previously received the gold buzzer from Amanda Holden during the audition stage. The golden buzzer is being used at the semi-final stage for the first time in the show's history, with each judge being given the opportunity to send an act directly to the final. The public vote saw singer Stacey Leadbeatter join the rocker in the final. Leadbeatter sang Anyone by Demi Lovato, with judge Holden remarking: 'I thought you nailed that, I just don't know where you find the courage. 'I love your whole story, your little girl, your mum, they were so proud of you that day (of her audition). 'I'm sure they are again tonight, because that audition was another level, and you look gorgeous.' After being sent through, Leadbeatter said: 'I can't even explain it, thank you so much, thank you. 'Oh my god, thank you so much for believing in me, it means everything to me, this is my dream.' And the WINNER of tonight's public vote is… Stacey Leadbeatter!!! Huge congrats on filling the fourth spot in the #BGT Final! 🥳#BritainsGotTalent — BGT (@BGT) May 3, 2025 It came after children's dance group Lil Ms opened the show, with the performers, who dress as Minions, covering Cowell in yellow and blue streamers. After the performance, Cowell said: 'I really liked your first audition, and I was a bit concerned, could it get a bit boring the second time? 'Well, I'll tell you, it didn't, because I think this was better than your first audition.' Magician Alexandra Burgio shocked the judges as she performed a routine which saw her take a picture of the judges, before duct taping co-presenter Ant McPartlin's mouth and put a mask on his presenting partner Declan Donnelly. The contestant, who says she wants to be the 'Rihanna of magic', then got McPartlin to pick a playing card, with the same card then appearing in the picture she took of the judges at the start. Judge Alesha Dixon said of the performance: 'The way you move seductively around the stage is enticing and, sorry, hypnotising. 'The way you use the audience and everyone, and you bring us all on this journey with you is incredible. 'You're such a star, genuine magic.' Impressionist Will Burns impressed the judges with a routine that saw him impersonate the likes of Love Island presenter Iain Stirling, Paddy McGuinness and comedian Billy Connolly. Speaking about the performance, Cowell said: 'That was seriously, seriously good, and you're going to do well, the audience at home are going to absolutely, and in here, love you.' Elsewhere, singer John Pierce performed an operatic version of the Rolling Stones' Wild Horses, dancing magician Jannick Holste performed a routine to Dixon's song The Boy Does Nothing, and Japanese all-male cheerleading troop, Cheer Re-Mans performed. Britain's Got Talent's 18th season began earlier this year, with the show seeing a number of different styles of performers compete for a chance to star in the Royal Variety Performance and win a cash prize. Previous winners have included singer Susan Boyle, dance act Diversity and dog act Ashleigh And Pudsey. The show will return to ITV and ITVX next Saturday at 7pm.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Britain's Got Talent semi-finals gets a shake-up with big rule change
Britain's Got Talent will send performers straight to the grand finale during the live semi-final shows with a golden buzzer. The ITV talent show will extend the concept during its five live semi-final rounds, so the judges and hosts can save acts from possible elimination. The golden buzzer had been used during the pre-recorded auditions phase of the talent show, allowing anyone from the panel and the presenters to press it and send acts to the semi-finals. The rule change will now mean that the buzzer can be used during the semi-finals, however, one of the four judges or its hosts will be appointed controller of the buzzer, giving them one chance to save the act from elimination and send them to the final. READ MORE: The public will then vote for their winning act of the night, who will gain a place in the live final, along with the act that secured the golden buzzer. Britain's Got Talent is hosted by TV presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, known as Ant and Dec, and sees performers take the stage in front of a live audience and a panel of four judges including Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli. The semi-finals will consist of eight acts performing in front of a live audience for the chance to win a £250,000 cash prize and a spot on the bill of the Royal Variety Performance. The series has already seen 21-year-old singer Linda Mudzenda receive the Golden Buzzer during her audition from Dixon. Other contestants that were sent through and will appear in the semi-finals include, Scissor swallower Bao Cuong who lifted a microwave while a large pair of scissors was in his mouth, one-armed drummer Cornel Hrisca-Munn, child dance troupe Lil Ms and singer Andy Hindson, who performed a comedy song about his children. Previous winners from the show includes singer Sydnie Christmas, who sang Somewhere Over The Rainbow in the final and won the 2024 series. The show has run since 2007 and has produced winners including tenor Paul Potts and dance troupe Diversity. The semi-finals will air every Saturday night with the first of the series taking palace at the Eventim Apollo in London on April 26 at 7pm and airing on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player.
