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Leader Live
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
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
- Entertainment
- 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.
Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ant and Dec forced to dramatically halt BGT final as young star due to perform
Britain's Got Talent hosts Ant and Dec have been forced to halt the live final. They revealed that young star Olly Pearson wasn't ready to perform. The TV presenters took to the BGT stage as young guitarist Olly was due to perform, with Dec saying: "It was all going so well." Ant added: "It was going so well but we're going to have to have a quick chat with you judges because we're not quite ready on stage yet for Olly." However, just seconds later, Dec revealed that the show was in fact ready for Olly to go on stage.
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;
West Australian
2 days ago
- General
- West Australian
Wheelchairs for Kids Australia founder Brother Olly Pickett named Western Australian of the Year
A humble retired metalwork teacher who has rallied hundreds of WA volunteers to gift thousands of wheelchairs to children in some of the world's poorest countries has been crowned this year's Western Australian of the Year. Brother Olly Pickett took home the State's highest honour at a prestigious gala at Crown Perth on Thursday night in recognition of his remarkable work over the past 30 years with his charity, Wheelchair for Kids Australia. It was a project that started in his workshop in Perth in 1996 after a request from a local Rotary Club. In the decades since, the volunteer-run charity has grown to a team of more than 250 volunteers — with an average age of 74 — giving hundreds of people a sense of purpose and making it one of the State's biggest charities. A further 550 volunteers from aged care and community groups also sew covers for wheelchair soft supports, and crochet rugs and soft toys. Since its inception, more than 61,500 all-terrain wheelchairs have been delivered to children in more than 80 countries, including Laos, Kenya and Mongolia, completely free of charge. In a world first, the wheelchairs — which have been backed by the World Health Organisation — are fully adjustable, meaning they can 'grow' with the child into adulthood. They give children without mobility the chance to go to school, play with their friends and live with dignity. The 84-year-old said he felt 'humbled and grateful' and described the award as a 'magnificent honour'. 'I'm still trying to get over it, I feel very overwhelmed,' he told The West Australian after receiving the award. 'Every morning I get up and thank the Lord that I can do this because there are a lot of people who are far worse off than me. 'These kids can't even get off the ground and then they get too heavy for their mothers to lift, and now they can go to school and get an education. 'It's just changing lives completely, not only for the little kids, but also for their family.' Before founding the charity, Brother Olly spent four decades as a metal work teacher and Christian Brother teaching teenagers who had dropped out of school. Those students helped build some of the charity's first wheelchairs. 'When I retired my big boss said, 'What would you like to do now?' and I said, 'I wouldn't mind doing something to help kids who have dropped out of mainstream school,'' he said. 'The kids asked me about making a wheelchair and I said I had never made one before, so they showed me.' Brother Olly — who was also awarded the Alcoa of Australia Community Award — attended Thursday night's gala with six other volunteers from his factory. He said he was 'so grateful' for his volunteers and said they were 'all in this together'. 'It's a very rewarding lifestyle,' he said. 'Nothing's a burden, they are such a wonderful group of people that you just can't but be glad to be part of it.' Incredibly, Brother Olly said he would celebrate the award with a 'nice cup of coffee'. 'I'm getting a bit too old to celebrate, but I'll probably have a nice cup of coffee somewhere,' he said. 'I can't thank everyone enough, I hope (winning this award) does a lot for our project and our wonderful volunteers.' The honour follows on from Mr Pickett being named the 2025 Senior Australian of the Year in January. Twenty one finalists were recognised across seven award categories. 2025 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR – WINNERS Western Australian of the Year – Brother Oliver 'Olly' Pickett Wesfarmers Aboriginal Award – Dr Mara West Crown Perth Arts & Culture Award – Lucy Durack The Chamber of Minerals & Energy WA Business Award – Nigel Satterley Alcoa of Australia Community Award – Brother Oliver 'Olly' Pickett APM Professions Award – Prof. Sue Fletcher Channel 7 Sport Award – Nina Kennedy BHP Youth Award – Kennedy Lay
