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East Lothian bingo caller's heartwarming tribute to brother ahead of BGT final
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info East Lothian holiday park bingo caller Vinnie McKee is just one performance away from potentially clinching the title of this year's Britain's Got Talent champion. The 29 year old Glaswegian from Ruchazie is counting on Scotland's support as he prepares to take the stage in tonight's eagerly anticipated live final. Vinnie, who has been deeply affected by the loss of his brother Frankie last year to a suspected irregular heartbeat, believes his brother will be with him in spirit during his performance. The entertainer, who works at Dunbar's Thurston Manor Holiday Park, impressed with his rendition of The Proclaimers' classic 'I'm Gonna Be (500 miles)' at his audition and earned Simon Cowell's golden buzzer in the process. Vinnie said: "When I step on stage tonight my brother will be there with me and I will 100 per cent be singing for him." He recounted feeling his late brother's presence during the live semi-final, saying: "I felt Frankie beside me when I sang in the live semi-final. I spoke to him before I went on saying he better be on stage waiting for me as I could not walk out there myself and he was.", reports the Daily Record. Vinnie opened up about the profound impact his brother's passing had on his family, describing the past year as the most challenging period of their lives, but noted that BGT has brought them a glimmer of hope. He expressed how participating in BGT has been a beacon of light amidst the darkness, stating: "Losing him has been devastating for my whole family. Last year was the worst time of our lives but BGT has given us all something to be excited about. It's been a bit of light at the end of a very long tunnel." Reflecting on his journey to the final, Vinnie revealed the personal significance behind his audition song choice: "When I sang 500 Miles in my audition it was an ode to my brother and everything that has happened to our family." He confessed that while he didn't verbalise the tribute at the time, he believes the emotion resonated in his voice as he performed: "I didn't say that out loud at the time but I think everyone could feel and hear the emotion in my voice as I sang the words. "My mum, dad, sister, aunt and uncle will all be in the audience tonight and Frankie will be with me on stage cheering me on. I want to make him, my family and Scotland proud." Vinnie, who is gearing up to wow at this year's Pride of Scotland Awards, is set for a final showdown alongside LED dance squad The Blackouts, the youthful guitar wizard Olly Pearson, ping pong dance ensemble Ping Pong Pang and humourist Joseph Charm. Joining them in the quest for glory are vocalists Maya Giotea and Stacey Leadbeatter, the impassioned Hear Our Voice choir, nimble nine year old gymnast Binita Chetry, and drag artist songstress Jasmine Rice in the gripping race to clinch the talent show's top honour. While judges Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli, Amanda Holden, and Simon Cowell will put forth their critiques, the ultimate decision rests in the hands of the public; Vinnie is counting on passionate support from Scotland to claim victory. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. Should he triumph, the soul-stirring crooner would become the second Scot to seize victory on the renowned ITV programme, echoing the success of Jai McDowell, who earned accolades as champion back in 2011. With his semi-final rendition of Snow Patrol's "Chasing Cars" leaving audiences captivated, Vinnie expressed: "I am so proud to be flying the flag for Scotland and it would be amazing if the nation got behind me tonight and voted." He added with heartfelt pride, "I feel like I have already won as reaching a final is a huge achievement for a wee boy from the East End of Glasgow." He revealed the shock of performing for millions compared to families at the holiday park: "This is the biggest thing I have ever done and I have to pinch myself sometimes to make sure it is really happening. I'm used to singing in front of a room full of families in a caravan park and now I'm singing live in front of millions." Don't miss the Britain's Got Talent live final airing tonight on ITV1 and ITVX at 7pm.
Wales Online
22-05-2025
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- Wales Online
"I'm a Britain's Got Talent finalist and I don't think I've had more than £500 in my bank"
"I'm a Britain's Got Talent finalist and I don't think I've had more than £500 in my bank" Britain's Got Talent finalist Vinnie McKee is thinking about what the prize money could mean for him. BGT: Simon Cowell reveals he's 'a quarter Scottish' A finalist on Britain's Got Talent has opened up about what winning the show's grand prize of £250,000 would mean to him, revealing he's uncertain if he's ever had more than £500 in his account. Vinnie McKee stunned the panel during his audition for this season, leaving KSI, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon in awe with his voice. The Scottish singer performed a dynamic operatic rendition of The Proclaimers' I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles), eliciting such admiration from Simon that Vinnie earned the coveted Golden Buzzer, catapulting him directly into the live shows. Overwhelmed with emotion, he expressed: "Things like this don't happen to people like me." Currently employed at a holiday park, Vinnie is among the eight acts who, thanks to the public's vote, have clinched a spot in the final. In a recent interview, Vinnie discussed potential plans for the impressive £250,000 prize fund. He confessed he hadn't given it much thought, even joking he might "pass out" from the shock of winning. Article continues below Vinnie McKee on Britain's Got Talent In a conversation with Yahoo!, he disclosed: "I don't think I've had any more than £500 in my bank." The 30-year-old also discussed the challenging times his family has endured following his brother's passing and mentioned his parents' unwavering support. He added: "My mum is my best friend, and my dad is my best friend. We are such a close family. They're 70 this year. So I would probably get them a wee apartment so they don't have to use their pension to pay their rent anymore." Reflecting on the life-changing moment since he first stepped onto the Britain's Got Talent stage, Vinnie has described the variety show as "the most incredible experience in my life," also expressing: "I hope it never ends now." Vinnie is heading into the finals (Image: (Image: ITV) ) He continued: "Life is so short, my brother passed away last May and it broke the family a little bit." Vinnie reminisced about his mum's encouragement to audition for Britain's Got Talent following his brother's death, describing the Golden Buzzer moment as "a whole turnaround moment." Recalling the emotional experience during the show, he said: "When the confetti fell on stage, I looked up to the sky and I just thought to myself: 'Thanks for that.' He was watching me that day." Article continues below Britain's Got Talent airs on Saturday at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
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- Daily Mirror
BGT finalist opens up on tough year as he's only ever had '£500 in the bank'
Britain's Got Talent finalist Vinnie McKee has opened up on the difficult year his family has faced after the death of his brother A Britain's Got Talent finalist has opened up about the staggering impact winning the £250,000 prize would have on him, confessing he's never had more than £500 in his bank account. Vinnie McKee, who left the judges spellbound with his operatic rendition of The Proclaimers' hit 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)', earned himself the coveted Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell, catapulting him directly into the live shows. Overwhelmed by the turn of events, Vinnie emotionally stated, "Things like this don't happen to people like me." Now a contender in the final, Vinnie, who works at a holiday park, is among the eight acts vying for public votes. In a candid chat with Yahoo!, reports the Express, Vinnie shared that the thought of winning such a substantial sum was so foreign to him that he might "pass out" from the shock. He admitted: "I don't think I've had any more than £500 in my bank." The 30-year-old also touched on the tough times his family has endured following his brother's passing and the unwavering support from his parents. He affectionately remarked, "My mum is my best friend, and my dad is my best friend. We are such a close family. "They're 70 this year. So I would probably get them a wee apartment so they don't have to use their pension to pay their rent anymore." Reflecting on his journey since his Britain's Got Talent audition, Vinnie described the variety show as "the most incredible experience in my life," adding: "I hope it never ends now." He continued: "Life is so short, my brother passed away last May, and it broke the family a little bit." Vinnie remembered his mum encouraging him to apply for Britain's Got Talent following their family tragedy, and of his Golden Buzzer moment, he said: "It was a whole turnaround moment. "When the confetti fell on stage, I looked up to the sky and I just thought to myself: 'Thanks for that.' He was watching me that day."
Wales Online
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Meghan Markle gives wedding anniversary thanks to those who supported ‘our love story'
Meghan Markle gives wedding anniversary thanks to those who supported 'our love story' Meghan posted an image on Instagram of a notice board featuring a collection of snapshots of the couple from their private photo album, with the message: "Seven years of marriage. A lifetime of stories. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (Image: Steve Parsons -) The Duchess of Sussex has thanked those "who have loved and supported us throughout our love story", as she and the Duke of Sussex celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary. Meghan posted an image on Instagram of a notice board featuring a collection of snapshots of the couple from their private photo album, with the message: "Seven years of marriage. A lifetime of stories. "Thanks to all of you (whether by our side, or from afar) who have loved and supported us throughout our love story – we appreciate you." She added: "Happy anniversary!" followed by a red heart emoji. Among the images were numerous pictures of Meghan and Harry embracing, and one of the duke tenderly cradling the head of one of their children as a swaddled newborn. Article continues below There was also a baby scan labelled Archie, a photo of Archie kissing Lili on the forehead, as well as a number of notes including a central one in Meghan's handwriting reading "Our love story". The accompanying music was The Proclaimers' hit track I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles). Harry wed former Suits actress Meghan at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19 2018. Article continues below But the pair stepped away from the working monarchy less than two years later for a new life in the US. Meghan did not name any of the people she was thanking. Harry has faced a lengthy rift with his brother the Prince of Wales and an estrangement from his father the King, telling a recent BBC interview how Charles will not speak to him.
Time of India
20-05-2025
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- Time of India
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Anniversary: Here's when the couple *actually* got married (no, it's not the royal ceremony)
Meghan Markle is in the seventh heaven! The Duke and Duchess of Sussex marked seven years of marriage on May 19. The Duchess of Sussex is celebrating her seventh marriage anniversary with her husband, Prince Harry. To mark the special day, Markle took to social media and posted a collage of moments on Instagram with a sweet note. "Seven years of marriage. A lifetime of stories," she wrote in a bulletin board-style post set to The Proclaimers' hit "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" and featuring several never-before-seen photos of the couple together. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) "Thanks to all of you (whether by our side, or from afar) who have loved and supported us throughout our love story - we appreciate you. Happy anniversary!" Meghan wrote, adding a red heart emoji. Some of those photos are previously unseen shots of the Sussex family, including pictures of their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet as babies, a few pictures of them kissing and a photo from their royal wedding day. Although Meghan and Harry celebrate their wedding anniversary on May 19, unknown to many, the couple actually tied the knot on a different date. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 내 뱃살만 안 빠지는 이유.. "이것" 녹이니 인생 최저몸무게 달성! 남재현 체지방 다이어트 더 알아보기 Undo Read on to find out. The wedding day: Meghan Markle walked down the aisle at St. George's Chapel on Windsor Castle and said 'I do' to Prince Harry on May 19, 2018. The ceremony was attended by approximately 600 guests and was watched by nearly 2 billion people worldwide. Meghan wore a custom white Givenchy gown designed by then-director Clare Waight Keller, paired with Queen Mary's Diamond Bandeau Tiara and a 16.5-foot veil embroidered with flowers representing all 53 Commonwealth countries. Prince Harry donned the frock coat uniform of the Household Cavalry. However, after nearly three years, the couple revealed that they were already married before they walked down the aisle on May 19! The *real* wedding day: In early 2020, the Sussex family (Meghan and Harry, along with Prince Archie) announced the decision to step down as working senior royals and thereafter relocated to Montecito, California, from the United Kingdom. Over a year later, a pregnant Meghan (with Princess Lilibet) appeared in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, along with her husband, Prince Harry. During that interview, Meghan revealed that she and Prince Harry secretly got married three days ahead of their ceremony at St. George's Chapel on Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018. The Duchess of Sussex shared that the Archbishop of Canterbury performed a ceremony where they exchanged vows in their backyard. "Three days before our wedding, we got married — no one knows that — but we called the Archbishop and said, 'This thing, this spectacle is for the world, but we want our union between us,' " Meghan shared. "So the vows that we have framed in our room are just the two of us in our backyard with the Archbishop of Canterbury." So, as per that calculation, Meghan and Harry's *real* anniversary falls on May 16, although the couple never revealed the date of their 'backyard marriage'. The romance timeline: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry started dating in mid-2016. According to the couple, they first connected with each other via Instagram, and they have also said that they were set up on a blind date by a mutual friend in July 2016. In November 2017, Kensington Palace announced that the pair had officially gotten engaged following about a year of dating. Almost a year later, in May 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan married at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in a star-studded ceremony. Notably, Meghan walked down the aisle alone and was met halfway by Prince Charles, who accompanied her the rest of the way. The couple was given the titles Duke and Duchess of Sussex by Queen Elizabeth II on the day of their marriage. In 2019, Meghan and Harry welcomed their first child, a son, Prince Archie. In early 2020, Meghan and Prince Harry announced that they were stepping down as Senior Royals and relocated to Montecito, California. In 2021, the couple welcomed their second child, a daughter, Princess Lilibet. SNL TORCHES Harry & Meghan: UK Says It Doesn't Want These Royals? | WATCH One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
