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Leader Live
4 days ago
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- Leader Live
Readers' messages for Wrexham's Olly Pearson after BGT final
Also known as 'Guitar Olly', he performed renditions of Wings' Live and Let Die, and Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody, at last night's (May 31) final. But he lost out to magic act Harry Moulding, who won the £250,000 prize and a spot at the Royal Variety show. Posting on Facebook, Abermorddu Community Primary School, where Olly is a pupil, celebrated his success, saying: 'What a performance Olly put on in the Britain's Got Talent finals! 'We are all so immensely proud of how far Olly went in his BGT journey, and it has been a privilege to follow him on it!' Leader readers have also praised Olly's performance, both in the final and previously on the show, having earned golden buzzers at both his audition and his semi-final appearance. Katy Wilson said he had 'done Wrexham and the rest of Wales proud', while Margaret Potter said he 'will go a long way with his talent'. Angela Miller added: 'To be that young, that talented, and to be in front of the whole of Britain and play live… well, that's something. He has done himself and his family proud.' Sue Evans also told Olly he 'did Wrexham proud' and is 'already a star', while Sian Harrod added: 'Keep up the good work; you will go far and wide.' Julie Jones added that Olly 'should be very proud' of himself and has an 'amazing future' ahead of him. Lottie Faye said she voted for Olly, adding: 'You've got such an amazing talent and without a doubt a very bright future ahead of you with your talent. Your whole family must be so proud.' Paula Simons also voted for him, and said: 'Fourth place is still fantastic. I'm hoping Simon (Cowell) offers you a record deal, as you deserve every success.' MOST READ Clare Harries told Olly he is an 'amazing young man' who 'made us all proud', while John Barnard called him a 'star' who 'will have a fantastic musical career'. Olly's final performance earned him standing ovations from all four judges, meanwhile. Bruno Tonioli called him 'a little Brian May', while Alesha Dixon said his talent is 'ridiculous'. Simon Cowell told Olly he is 'technically brilliant' and 'gutsy', and Amanda Holden added: 'You did yourself proud.'
Leader Live
5 days 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.
