Latest news with #MagicCircle
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Britain's Got Talent magician Harry Moulding's win a 'dream come true'
A magician who has been crowned Britain's Got Talent winner after including a skydive in his final act has said it is "a dream come true" to come out on top. Harry Moulding from Blackpool won the public vote on Saturday after showing his card trick that included jumping out of a 24-year-old admitted he was "terrified of heights" and "I couldn't think of anything crazier" than sky diving during the magic said he "can't wait" to perform in front of King Charles at the Royal Variety Performance and he hoped to involve him when he takes to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall in November. He said the King was also a member of the Magic Circle, a British society for magicians, adding: "I'd absolutely love the opportunity to create some magic with him."Moulding, who is from Blackpool which he called "an entertainment capital", also won a cash prize of £250,000 which he described as "surreal" and "life-changing"He told BBC Radio Lancashire it had been a "whirlwind" since he was named the 2025 Britain's Got Talent winner in the Hammersmith Apollo in said he had had "no expectations" of winning and had just focussed on his magic tricks. 'So grateful' "I just wanted to go there and enjoy every moment and just do my best," he said. "All my focus was put into making the act as big as possible and try and make it the best performance of my life."He said he was "so grateful to everyone who got behind me and believed in me" and he was "overwhelmed with the support and positivity." "I could never imagine I would be in this position - it really is a dream come true," he his semi-final show Moulding was fast-tracked into the final after guest judge KSI pressed the golden buzzer for his show-stopping performance which ended with an audience member proposing to his well as his win, Moulding is looking forward to celebrating Harry and Jess's wedding."They have sent me an invite. That is the best result ever." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ranvir Singh left gobsmacked as BGT winner Harry Moulding wows her with ‘absolutely ridiculous' card trick on Lorraine
RANVIR Singh was left gobsmacked after Britain's Got Talent champ Harry Moulding wowed her with an "absolutely ridiculous" card trick live on-air. The magician, who has been part of the illustrious Magic Circle since he was a youth, scooped the ITV reality series title this weekend. Advertisement 7 Ranvir Singh was left gobsmacked as BGT winner Harry Moulding wowed her with 'absolutely ridiculous' card trick on Lorraine Credit: ITV 7 Blackpool lad Harry, 24, asked her to pick a card Credit: ITV 7 She chose the 10 of clubs yet turned it away from him Credit: ITV 7 He then pulled the card out of his mouth in a trick the anchor branded 'absolutely ridiculous' Credit: ITV Harry, 24, was Yet while the Blackpool lad's victory was shrouded in "fix" claims, he shrugged off the backlash on Monday's Lorraine. Good Morning Britain anchor As his interview wrapped, he pulled out a pack of cards to challenge Ranvir. Advertisement read more ranvir singh He asked her to pull a card from the pack and show the camera, where she revealed it was the 10 of clubs. Harry didn't look at the card but asked her: "All good, are you happy? "Just say stop in it goes," before she inserted it back into the pack which he shuffled slowly, at Ranvir's request. To her shock he then pulled out the 10 of clubs and confessed: "No, most magicians wouldn't show you the moment this happens but I will. Advertisement Most read in News TV "If you watch that 10, we will bring it really close, I'm going to let you do this. "Can you push it in [the pack] yourself?" Harry Moulding crowned winner of Britain's Got Talent 2025 After a click of his fingers, Harry said "look at me," and Ranvir let out an audible gasp. The ITV favourite said: "What did you just do there?" as he replied: "It jumped all the way here." Advertisement She could then be seen clapping as she said: "That is absolutely ridiculous well done." SHOW FIX? Prior to the BGT show final, angry fans of the series took to social media and shared their thoughts about an act that seemed to get special treatment and more air time. BGT's Best Golden Buzzer Moments BGT have handed out many Golden Buzzer's over the years, can you remember some of the most famous Loren Allred - Loren Allred, 32, from Brooklyn, New York jetted to London to audition after recording the vocals for The Greatest Showman. The stunning singer got a standing ovation and a Golden Buzzer from the judges as she delivered a stirring rendition of Never Enough from the popular film. Loren came out on stage and revealed to the judges they would have heard her voice many times before that moment. "I was hired to record the vocals for The Greatest Showman as a guide for the actors to know how to sing the songs," she explained. Loren then revealed actress Rebecca Ferguson was so stunned by her singing that she decided to let her vocals be heard in the movie. "So she lip-synced," Loren said. Chicken Shed Theatre Company - Comprised of individuals aged between 5 and 37, the group was set up to welcome anyone irrespective of background to get up on stage and perform and fulfil their dream. Chicken Shed prides itself on accepting anyone and does not hold auditions to make the group a safe and inclusive space. The group wowed as they performed Wonder by Naughty Boy featuring Emeli Sande. It meant that Alesha wasted no time as she decided to hit her golden buzzer for the young performers. She told them it was her "honour" to reward their inclusiveness with her golden buzzer. The Dancing Granny - Granny Paddy Jones and her professional partner Niko Espinosa first hit headlines when they won the Spanish talent show Tú sí que vales in 2009, before going on to appear on Britain's Got Talent in 2014 where they came ninth. Amanda Holden was so impressed with Paddy that she gave her the Golden Buzzer, which sent them straight through to the semi-finals. But things took a worrying turn when Paddy cracked a rib while rehearsing a new move and her place on the show was under doubt. She was given the all-clear to perform in the end but didn't quite live up to expectations. Bars and Melody - They will forever be remembered for their anti-bullying song on the talent show. Bars and Melody were first seen on the 2014 series of Britain's Got Talent, getting shuttled into the semi-finals when Simon Cowell pressed his Golden Buzzer. They made it to the final thanks to a performance of I'll Be Missing You but lost out on the crown to Collabro. These days Charlie Lenehan - known as Melody - is covered in tattoos, with inkings on his neck, arms and chest. But he is as close as ever to co-star Leondre Devries - who is Bars - with the pair seen enjoying themselves in exotic locations all over the world. And while he wowed the audience and judges, viewers thought that something wasn't fair. Advertisement One disgruntled fan said: "10 minutes of sh**e. How come no other act gets that time. It's a big fix folks." Another added: "11 acts but some got more stage time than others! How can that be fair?" It's not the first time the magician has caused controversy because fans insisted they had 7 The northerner is a part of the Magic Circle Credit: ITV Advertisement 7 He scooped the BGT title over the weekend Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 Ranvir was covering for regular show host Lorraine Kelly Credit: Rex
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Ranvir Singh left gobsmacked as BGT winner Harry Moulding wows her with ‘absolutely ridiculous' card trick on Lorraine
RANVIR Singh was left gobsmacked after Britain's Got Talent champ Harry Moulding wowed her with an "absolutely ridiculous" card trick live on-air. The magician, who has been part of the illustrious Magic Circle since he was a youth, scooped the ITV reality series title this weekend. 7 Ranvir Singh was left gobsmacked as BGT winner Harry Moulding wowed her with 'absolutely ridiculous' card trick on Lorraine Credit: ITV 7 Blackpool lad Harry, 24, asked her to pick a card Credit: ITV 7 She chose the 10 of clubs yet turned it away from him Credit: ITV 7 He then pulled the card out of his mouth in a trick the anchor branded 'absolutely ridiculous' Credit: ITV Harry, 24, was crowned BGT winner in a tense final - taking hone £250,000 in the process. Yet while the Blackpool lad's victory was shrouded in "fix" claims, he shrugged off the backlash on Monday's Lorraine. Good Morning Britain anchor Ranvir, 47, was standing in for regular host Lorraine Kelly, 65, and told how Harry was a "good old Northerner, a Lancashire lad," before she added: "You always had my vote." As his interview wrapped, he pulled out a pack of cards to challenge Ranvir. He asked her to pull a card from the pack and show the camera, where she revealed it was the 10 of clubs. Harry didn't look at the card but asked her: "All good, are you happy? "Just say stop in it goes," before she inserted it back into the pack which he shuffled slowly, at Ranvir's request. To her shock he then pulled out the 10 of clubs and confessed: "No, most magicians wouldn't show you the moment this happens but I will. "If you watch that 10, we will bring it really close, I'm going to let you do this. "Can you push it in [the pack] yourself?" Harry Moulding crowned winner of Britain's Got Talent 2025 After a click of his fingers, Harry said "look at me," and Ranvir let out an audible gasp. The ITV favourite said: "What did you just do there?" as he replied: "It jumped all the way here." She could then be seen clapping as she said: "That is absolutely ridiculous well done." SHOW FIX? Prior to the BGT show final, angry fans of the series took to social media and shared their thoughts about an act that seemed to get special treatment and more air time. BGT's Best Golden Buzzer Moments BGT have handed out many Golden Buzzer's over the years, can you remember some of the most famous Loren Allred - Loren Allred, 32, from Brooklyn, New York jetted to London to audition after recording the vocals for The Greatest Showman. The stunning singer got a standing ovation and a Golden Buzzer from the judges as she delivered a stirring rendition of Never Enough from the popular film. Loren came out on stage and revealed to the judges they would have heard her voice many times before that moment. "I was hired to record the vocals for The Greatest Showman as a guide for the actors to know how to sing the songs," she explained. Loren then revealed actress Rebecca Ferguson was so stunned by her singing that she decided to let her vocals be heard in the movie. "So she lip-synced," Loren said. - Loren Allred, 32, from Brooklyn, New York jetted to London to audition after recording the vocals for The Greatest Showman. The stunning singer got a standing ovation and a Golden Buzzer from the judges as she delivered a stirring rendition of Never Enough from the popular film. Loren came out on stage and revealed to the judges they would have heard her voice many times before that moment. "I was hired to record the vocals for The Greatest Showman as a guide for the actors to know how to sing the songs," she explained. Loren then revealed actress Rebecca Ferguson was so stunned by her singing that she decided to let her vocals be heard in the movie. "So she lip-synced," Loren said. Chicken Shed Theatre Company - Comprised of individuals aged between 5 and 37, the group was set up to welcome anyone irrespective of background to get up on stage and perform and fulfil their dream. Chicken Shed prides itself on accepting anyone and does not hold auditions to make the group a safe and inclusive space. The group wowed as they performed Wonder by Naughty Boy featuring Emeli Sande. It meant that Alesha wasted no time as she decided to hit her golden buzzer for the young performers. She told them it was her "honour" to reward their inclusiveness with her golden buzzer. - Comprised of individuals aged between 5 and 37, the group was set up to welcome anyone irrespective of background to get up on stage and perform and fulfil their dream. Chicken Shed prides itself on accepting anyone and does not hold auditions to make the group a safe and inclusive space. The group wowed as they performed Wonder by Naughty Boy featuring Emeli Sande. It meant that Alesha wasted no time as she decided to hit her golden buzzer for the young performers. She told them it was her "honour" to reward their inclusiveness with her golden buzzer. The Dancing Granny - Granny Paddy Jones and her professional partner Niko Espinosa first hit headlines when they won the Spanish talent show Tú sí que vales in 2009, before going on to appear on Britain's Got Talent in 2014 where they came ninth. Amanda Holden was so impressed with Paddy that she gave her the Golden Buzzer, which sent them straight through to the semi-finals. But things took a worrying turn when Paddy cracked a rib while rehearsing a new move and her place on the show was under doubt. She was given the all-clear to perform in the end but didn't quite live up to expectations. - Granny Paddy Jones and her professional partner Niko Espinosa first hit headlines when they won the Spanish talent show Tú sí que vales in 2009, before going on to appear on Britain's Got Talent in 2014 where they came ninth. Amanda Holden was so impressed with Paddy that she gave her the Golden Buzzer, which sent them straight through to the semi-finals. But things took a worrying turn when Paddy cracked a rib while rehearsing a new move and her place on the show was under doubt. She was given the all-clear to perform in the end but didn't quite live up to expectations. Bars and Melody - They will forever be remembered for their anti-bullying song on the talent show. Bars and Melody were first seen on the 2014 series of Britain's Got Talent, getting shuttled into the semi-finals when Simon Cowell pressed his Golden Buzzer. They made it to the final thanks to a performance of I'll Be Missing You but lost out on the crown to Collabro. These days Charlie Lenehan - known as Melody - is covered in tattoos, with inkings on his neck, arms and chest. But he is as close as ever to co-star Leondre Devries - who is Bars - with the pair seen enjoying themselves in exotic locations all over the world. Magician Harry took to the stage again after winning a spot in the semi-final. And while he wowed the audience and judges, viewers thought that something wasn't fair. One disgruntled fan said: "10 minutes of sh**e. How come no other act gets that time. It's a big fix folks." Another added: "11 acts but some got more stage time than others! How can that be fair?" It's not the first time the magician has caused controversy because fans insisted they had worked out his semi-final trick. 7 The northerner is a part of the Magic Circle Credit: ITV 7 He scooped the BGT title over the weekend Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BGT winner Harry Moulding details his secret link to King Charles
BGT winner Harry Moulding details his secret link to King Charles Britain's Got Talent winner Harry Moulding appeared on ITV's Lorraine, opening up about a huge link he shares with King Charles Magician Harry Moulding was announced as the victor of ITV's Britain's Got Talent 2025 after an intense finale that featured him launching himself from an aeroplane, a stunt that clearly captured the public's favour. After a closely fought final, viewers of the show voted for Harry in their masses to be crowned the winner over at the weekend. He made an appearance on ITV's Lorraine on Monday, June 2, sitting down with presenter Ranvir Singh to chat about the roller-coaster ride post-victory and his aspirations for the upcoming Royal Variety Performance in front of King Charles and other members of the Royal Family. Ranvir was eager to find out whether Harry had a performance planned for the monarch when it emerged live on-air that both shared a remarkable connection through their mutual passion for magic. Harry shared the intriguing fact that both he and King Charles hold memberships in the Magic Circle, which is known for its illustrious status within the world of magic, reports Belfast Live. At just 24 years old, the BGT champion began dabbling in magic at the young age of ten, later entering the Magic Circle at 19, an institution that King Charles had already been part of for some time. Article continues below Harry shared his incredible link to King Charles on ITV's Lorraine Discussing his prospects at the Royal Variety Performance, Harry disclosed: "King Charles is a member of the Magic Circle, the inner Magic Circle as well, he auditioned performing the oldest trick in magic, the cups and balls so he is actually a magician himself." He expressed his excitement further by saying: "I'd just love the opportunity to meet him and maybe even involve him in the act, who knows." Harry was crowned the winner of BGT The Blackpool magician was quick to express gratitude towards guest judge and rapper KSI, who secured his spot in the final by pressing his golden buzzer during the semi-final heats. During the interview, Harry interrupted the hosts to say: "I had to thank KSI because if he hadn't pressed his golden buzzer last week then who knows." Harry thanks KSI for fast tracking him to the final Confirmation came through over the weekend that Harry had garnered the lion's share of votes amongst his ten fellow semi-finalists on Saturday's show. The magician took the top spot over gymnast Binita, who finished third, and The Blackouts, who were runners-up. While Harry celebrated his win, not all viewers were pleased with the outcome as some voiced their opinions that second-placers The Blackouts had been unjustly overlooked. On social media, a spectator remarked: "Blackouts have been robbed #bgt," with another echoing the sentiment: "#theblackouts have been robbed, they were in my humble opinion the best act of the night. #BGTFinal #bgt." A further comment from another viewer aligned with the same view: "Sorry but The Blackouts were well and truly robbed tonight! ! #TheBlackouts #BGT." Article continues below Tweets also surfaced saying: "The blackouts were INCREDIBLE! ! They should of won! #bgt," and another person asserted: "Nah sorry but #blackouts and #JasmineRice were robbed, easily the best of the night #BGTFinal." After being announced as the 2025 BGT victor on stage with hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, an overwhelmed Harry expressed: "I can't believe what is going on, thank you everyone so, so much. I genuinely feel like everyone has been behind me, this has been the most incredible journey, thank you!" Britain's Got Talent is available to stream on ITVX.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Britain's Got Talent winner Harry Moulding opens up about performing for 'magician' King Charles
Britain's Got Talent winner Harry Moulding has said he is feeling the pressure of performing his magic act in front of the King at the Royal Variety Performance because Charles is also a member of the Magic Circle. Moulding was crowned the ITV series winner on Saturday, 31 May and as part of his prize, which also includes £250,000, he will get to perform in front of the Royal Family at the theatre show later this year. The young magician revealed the surprising news that King Charles is also in the prestigious magicians' association while speaking to the Lorraine show on Monday, 2 June. The Britain's Got Talent final saw Moulding named as the 2025 series winner, with previous favourites LED dance troupe The Blackouts as runners-up. A delighted Moulding spoke to Lorraine host Ranvir Singh about his disbelief at the grand final result, saying he couldn't wait for his spot at the Royal Variety Performance. Moulding revealed there would be added pressure on him, saying: "King Charles is a member of the Magic Circle - the inner Magic Circle as well. He auditioned performing the oldest trick in magic, the cups and balls, so he's a magician himself. "I'd love the opportunity to meet him and maybe involve him. Hopefully, he'll be a fan of what I do. That adds a whole other level to the dynamic." Read more: 'I faced Britain's Got Talent fix allegations but they're a big compliment' 'The Britain's Got Talent change that's ruined it for me, the acts and everyone else' Britain's Got Talent judges reveal only audition that has ever terrified them Britain's Got Talent viewers saw Moulding looking stunned at his win, and talking about what happened after the show ended he said: "It was the most amazing chaos...I got to meet Eric, Simon's son...I was partying with KSI in the wrap party upstairs. It was just absolutely surreal." He added: "I still cannot believe it, it hasn't really sunk in yet. "It's just been a dream come true right since my audition, the whole process and journey that I've had has just been amazing." Moulding might have seemed cool, calm and collected on Saturday night, but he admitted that he had very real concerns about his act going wrong. He said: "With magic, especially on live TV, there's a massive chance that if one element of it goes wrong, the whole thing is game over, it's all ruined. So that helped build into the excitement and the fun of it. With it being live TV, anything can happen." Talking about his commitment to magic since being a child, he said: "At the age of 10 my life changed, from going out playing with my friends. They'd come and knock on for me and say Harry are you playing out, and I'd say no, I want to learn magic. I was absolutely loving being surrounded by all these tricks and props, it was just the best thing ever." Lorraine airs on ITV1 at 9am on weekdays.
