Britain's Got Talent sees Simon Cowell hit his Golden Buzzer

Tasha Hegarty
Updated ·3-min read
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BGT's Simon Cowell hits his Golden BuzzerNick Eagle - ITV

Britain's Got Talent had a successful evening of auditions which saw a yo-yo dancing duo, a waddling duck and a guy solving a Rubix cube while on fire.

Among all that and more, judge Simon Cowell found his Golden Buzzer act on Sunday's episode (April 16).

Malakai Bayoh, a 13-year-old choir singer from London reduced the judges and the audience to tears with his stunning rendition of 'Pie Jesu'.

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After his performance, Simon pressed the Golden Buzzer, which automatically sends Malakai through to the finals.

After the golden confetti rained down on the beaming singer, Simon met him on stage and told him he was "seriously, seriously good".

"One of the best voices I've ever heard for someone your age. It's amazing."

Amanda Holden said: "That was a stunning performance, totally flawless and composed," adding that he did himself proud.

Aleesha Dixon told him: "I don't know what you're channelling, but whatever is pouring out of you was so heavenly beautiful, I actually went into a trance."

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"It was like being in heaven," Simon added.

An emotional Bruno Tonioli was on his feet when it was his turn to give feedback. "I was in tears because you really touched me. It was very simple, you sang like an angel."

Simon thanked Malakai for coming onto the show, adding "It means a lot" to him.

Viewers were very impressed with his performance and many thought he was a deserving recipient of the Golden Buzzer.

One viewer tweeted: "Not me crying like a baby listening to this kid sing. Couldn’t agree more with the golden buzzer, I would’ve done the same.

Another wrote: "I'm in tears voice of an angel well done #Malakai #BGT so happy #SimonCowell gave the golden buzzer."



Britain's Got Talent airs on ITV1 and ITVX.

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