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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
BGT star looks VERY different in racy new role 13 years after finding fame on show and splitting from partner
A POPULAR Britain's Got Talent star looks VERY different in her new racy new role. It has been 13-years since this performer found fame as part of a singing duo on BGT, and is now a West End star after splitting from her partner. Advertisement 7 The singer shot to fame on BGT when she was just a teenager thanks to her incredible singing voice Credit: charlottejaconelli/Instagram 7 Today, now 29, the star in question is a big West End star Credit: charlottejaconelli/Instagram 7 This singer has announced her new racy role Credit: charlottejaconelli/Instagram 7 Did you guess the singer was Charlotte Jaconelli, formerly of BGT duo, Jonathan and Charlotte? Credit: Handout The star in question is The singer, now 29, was just 16 years old when she auditioned for Simon Cowell as one half of singing duo Jonathan and Charlotte, alongside her friend The singing pair won over the judges with their rendition of Andrea Bocelli and They eventually finished as runners up on the 2012 series, narrowly losing out on the win to Advertisement READ MORE BGT Charlotte said at the time: "Oh my God, we came second. It's incredible." Today, the performer looks a world away from her BGT days - and is now a megastar on London's West End. In fact, she has revealed her next racy role which sees her transformed into a sex siren. Announcing her big news , Charlotte shared a VERY sexy snap of herself in costume, as she gets ready to star in Burlesque The Musical. Advertisement Most read in Reality The star shared some behind-the-scenes snaps, which included her in an eyepopping leotard which she almost spilling out of. Her sexy look was completed with a pair of black tights. Announcing her exciting news, Charlotte told her fans: "IT'S BURLESQUE! Meet Queenie - My theatre fairy god mother @todrick keeping me busy and singing notes as high as my heels. " See you at The Savoy this summer to bring the iconic @burlesquethemusicaluk to the main stage. Advertisement " Hold your hats for the genius of @stevenantin & Miss Hall…it's gonna be FABULOUS ." LIFE AFTER BGT After making a huge impression on BGT viewers, Jonathan and Charlotte, who first met when they were 11 years old at school, went on a UK arena tour. 7 Charlotte is part of the sexy show, Burlesque The Musical Credit: burlesquethemusicaluk/Instagram 7 Jonathan and Charlotte parted ways after BGT Credit: Handout Advertisement 7 Charlotte has enjoyed a successful theatre career Credit: Instagram The singing duo then recorded their first album, Together, in 2012 for Simon Cowell's label Syco. Their second album, Perhaps Love, was released a year later in October 2013. However, the pair went their separate ways in 2014 after they were both offered solo record deals by Sony Deals. Advertisement But despite starting their journey together, Jonathan previously admitted that the duo were no longer as close. Asked by ITV's Lorraine if they were "still pals" in 2017, he admitted: "We don't really get to speak very often but that's the nature of it. "You don't really get the time to speak to your friends, my family comes everywhere with me and they're my longevity." BECOMING A WEST END STAR After going solo, Charlotte headed for the bright lights of the West End, and has since become a successful theatre star. Advertisement She made her debut in 2018 as part of the original cast of The Boy in the Dress. Since then, Charlotte has appeared in Heathers: The Musical, and Sunset Boulevard alongside Nicole Scherzinger. Timeline of BGT Winners Britain's Got Talent has been thrilling fans since it burst onto the scene in 2007. Here we take a look at all the 2007: Paul Potts - The first ever winner of BGT was opera singer 2008: George Sampson - In series two of Britain's Got Talent a young 2009: Diversity - Dance troupe 2010 - Spellbound: Gymnastic troupe Spellbound really impressed judge 2011 - Jai McDowall: Viewers were stunned when 2012 - Ashleigh and Pudsy: 2013 - Attraction: Hungarian shadow artist group Attraction won the seventh series of Britain's Got Talent. The squad had taken part in the German version of BGT in 2012, however, they had only placed seventh. 2014 - Collabro: Classical music band 2015 - Jules O'Dwyer & Matisse: Dog lovers everywhere could't get enough of Jules O'Dwyer and pet pup Matisse. The impressive duo even performed on a tightrope to secure their win. 2016 - Richard Jones: Army man 2017 - Tokio Myers: Pianist 2018 - Lost Voice Guy: Stand-up comedian 2019 - Colin Thackery: Veteran army officer 2020 - Jon Courtenay: Singer and pianist 2022 - Axel Blake: Comedian 2023 - Viggo Venn: Known for his high-vis jackets, comedian 2024 - Sydnie Christmas: The reigning champ is singer
Montreal Gazette
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Montreal Gazette
Funeral for Philippe II de Gaspé Beaubien to be held May 31 in Montreal
The funeral for Philippe II de Gaspé Beaubien, the Montreal entrepreneur and philanthropist who helped organize Expo 67, will be held on Saturday, May 31 at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral in Montreal. De Gaspé Beaubien died on April 9. He was 97. The ceremony, set to begin at 10 a.m. and presided over by Archbishop Christian Lépine, will be open to the public. Guests are asked to arrive from 9 a.m., with seating available upon advance registration. Tributes will be delivered by members of his family, and a recorded message from de Gaspé Beaubien himself will also be shared. The ceremony will feature musical performances from soprano Sarah Dufresne, tenor Éric Thériault, a string quartet, and 16 choristers. The program includes works by Fauré, Bach, Franck, Mozart, and Schubert, as well as selections of 'Parlez-moi d'amour' and 'Perhaps Love.' A prominent figure in Canadian public life for decades, de Gaspé Beaubien played a key role in Expo 67 and went on to champion environmental causes, notably through AquaAction, a charity focused on freshwater protection. Donations in his memory can be made to the organization.
Wales Online
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Unforgettable Britain's Got Talent act diagnosed with autism after show success
Unforgettable Britain's Got Talent act diagnosed with autism after show success The Britain's Got Talent star shot to fame on the talent show in 2012 Jonathan wowed BGT judges with his classical voice (Image: PA ) He was one of Britain's Got Talent's most unforgettable acts, but Jonathan Antoine then stepped back from the spotlight. It was 12 years ago that the then 17-year old wowed the judges with his classical singing prowess. His rendition of The Prayer alongside Charlotte Jaconelli earned him high commendations from the panel, including Simon Cowell, who likened him to the iconic Luciano Pavarotti. Jonathan captivated audiences throughout the series and made it all the way to the finals, only to be bested by the dog act Ashleigh and Pudsey. Despite his extraordinary ability and receiving accolades from Cowell, Jonathan Antoine did not clinch the Britain's Got Talent crown. Antoine told the Mirror US about the sting of not winning: "I remember the feeling of the organs sinking. I didn't cry on stage." Jonathan Antoine and Charlotte Jaconelli on the BGT stage (Image: PA ) Jonathan's heartfelt reaction to the loss highlights just how much he had invested emotionally in the contest. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter Article continues below He said: "You have to then think, with Ashleigh and Pudsey, their mission with animals, they'll probably do more responsible things with that than I ever would. "Wonderful people as well. Just remembering everyone that comes above or below you is made of the same stuff. We're all flesh and blood and electricity coursing through them. That's how you stay not depressed." Although he didn't clinch the top spot, coming second was a pivotal moment for Jonathan and Charlotte, who secured a £1m record deal with Syco. Their album Together hit the shelves in September 2012, followed by Perhaps Love in August 2013; the pair parted ways in February 2014, with Sony Classical extending solo deals to both. Simon Cowell had envisioned a solo path for Jonathan during his time on BGT, which resonated with Jonathan's own ambitions. Jonathan reflected: "Charlotte raised up my confidence to the level I could go on BGT and we made something beautiful. Neither of us had been ensemble artists, we loved solo performances, so it was the natural evolution of the thing. "There's only so much a crossover classical duo can actually do without starting to reinvent the whole thing. At the point I had the necessary confidence and understood myself a bit more I felt it was time to make the leap." Jonathan's solo musical pursuits have been a resounding success, reaching new heights with his debut album 'Tenore' topping the Classical Artist Album chart and embarking on sought-after tours across the UK and the US. He keeps his followers in the loop via Instagram and last year used his platform to share his 2022 autism diagnosis in observance of Autism Awareness Day. Content cannot be displayed without consent Jonathan shared: "I got my diagnosis in 2022, not long after my 27th birthday, and for a short while fell into it like a daydream. The recontextualisation of a life already lived is a scary thing to reckon with, but those things done are already set - there is no going back from here! "I still don't know what exactly I have to contribute to the broader discussion, I'm in the process of finding out what it all means to me in the first place, but perhaps the naiveties of that process are novel enough to write down, so I try regardless." "Much as in our ideological tendencies I would wager that the vast majority of people lie somewhere away from the most extreme ends of a given spectrum, and indeed that those 'ends' really blur together in strange and interesting ways and loop back around through hidden channels -though I only have anecdotal evidence backing my opinion. "I have met many people who are 'normal', but I don't know that I've ever met someone totally 'neurotypical'." He added: "Our inner and outer worlds are so vastly different, and by 'our' here I mean people in general. We cultivate inner spaces that twist our outer material world and then expect that outer world to conform to our personal interpretations of it. The filter of our perception generates necessary atypicalities, divergences from 'base reality'. "We all get our own little 'Matrix' hidden just behind our eyes, and we each see a different tint over the real world. It's good practice to try and imagine just what kind of lens someone else is viewing the world through. Something to bring yourself closer to others, a little way to love yourself." He continued: "So be kind, look a while through someone else's glasses, and revel in how beautifully different we each are to one another. All my love, as sincerely as it could be given." On a more individual level, Jonathan opened up about his health and weight loss journey, confessing: "I've still got a lot to lose but I'm making my way. I feel stronger and healthier than I have in 10 years, which is a lot. This year I've made an active choice. I've felt I've lacked the discipline a lot." Jonathan shared his health struggles, particularly during his time in America, where he found it tough to resist the widespread availability of fast food. He confessed: "When I was out in America it's fast food everywhere. I was in a terrible state in the start of the year and I've been able to claw my way back doing light exercise. "I'm a very big fella so heavy exercise would just tear me up. I'm working my way up, thinking about what I eat because that is important." Article continues below Jonathan has since adopted a new lifestyle, making a conscious effort to walk 10,000 steps every day, even if it means pacing back and forth in one room. This transformation has given him a newfound appreciation for life, as he explained: "For a long time I was just experiencing life, letting life live me, trying to find the next pleasure. Taking control of your own life, seizing your world with your hands, is very gratifying."
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Farah Khan reunited with her '2 Chinese directors' courtesy '83' director Kabir Khan, his wife
Picture Credit: X Choreographer-director Farah Khan recently had a reunion with her " 2 Chinese directors ". Farah took to the Stories section of her Instagram recently, and shared a picture in which she could be seen in the company of Hong Kong-born filmmaker, Peter Chan , and Stanley Tong . She wrote on the picture, "Reunion with my 2chinese directors peterchan (PerhapsLove) & Stanleytong(kungFu Yoga) thank u @minimathur @kabirkhankk for making this happen". The intimate party was hosted by director Kabir Khan and his wife Mini Mathur. 'Perhaps Love' was submitted by Hong Kong as its official entry for the 78th Academy Awards, and saw Farah serving as choreographer on the film. Farah also choreographed a song for Jackie Chan in the movie 'Kung Fu Yoga'. Earlier, Farah reflected on her journey in Hindi cinema as she spoke about working with the next generation of stars. Farah revealed the emotional connection she shares with the children of some of the biggest stars she once worked with. Speaking about choreographing Junaid Khan , the son of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, and Khushi Kapoor, daughter of the late actress Sridevi, Farah shared, "It was a surreal experience because literally, I think I was working with Aamir in 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' and after that Junaid was born. We all had gone to his house with Mansoor and everybody to congratulate him. Same with Sridevi also, I was quite close to her, Boney, and the whole Kapoor family. For me, it was very wonderful". She continued, "It just feels weird that I've been around for so long. I don't feel it. It's just that when I shoot with these guys, I realize that, oh my god, I started my career with Aamir and now I'm choreographing his son". Earlier, Farah celebrated her birthday this month in Mumbai. On the occasion, Bollywood couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha shared a joint post on their Instagram handles. The post showcases many heartwarming moments featuring them with Farah. They wrote in the caption, "Happiest Birthday to our dearest @farahkhankunder ma'am. Wishing you only the best in love you to the moon and back". The couple and Farah are known to be best of friends.
