“It doesn’t matter how talented you are, you have to connect with people. WATCHED by a television audience of millions, Mossley comedy singer Jon Courtenay captured the nation’s hearts on Britain’s Got Talent. Jon, who on Twitter lists himself as a ‘pianist, singer, composer and comedian, occasional magician, father of two, husband of one, lover of laughter and life’, said: “Mum never made the big time after giving it up to raise a family. The judges rose to their feet to applaud Jon and there was also a standing ovation from the audience which included wife Emmah and sons Nathan, 15, and a tearful Alfie, 8. Jon Courtenay (Britain’s Got Talent) “Even though they hold the auditions in Manchester I thought if I’ve got an opportunity to walk onto the Palladium stage then I’ve got to take that, even if they buzz me off at least I can say I’ve been there. Despite the allure of London for a performer, Jon says that he loves the area. The Florida native rode the cycle which was a staggering 22 feet high, and left the entire audience stunned into silence. Ahead of filming for the auditions, Ant and Dec took to Instagram to share a hilarious backstage video with a fun chocolate theme. It was a crazy long day. Her emotional song, titled You Taught Me What Love Is, was inspired by her experiences over five years on the cancer ward at the London hospital, and has since been released as a single to raise money for NHS charities. “My dad had great knowledge of stage craft and was a great observer telling me how to walk on stage and to take applause and bow.”. What was BGT 2020 winner Jon Courtenay's act and what does he win? “I’m really trying not to think about it because it freaks me out a bit, I’m just going to try and do a good show.”. And the 46-year-old from Shire Croft will be back later in the year to perform another song after hosts Ant and Dec handed out … Jon, who learned to play the piano aged five, was raised in Suffolk and went to boarding school. I’m a complete wreck now,’ while one more admitted: ‘Legit crying at the guy with the piano.’, @antanddec thanks for that, crying here. By the sounds of it it’s going to be quite a show. Golden Buzzer act Jon Courtenay, 46, is the seventh contestant to make it through to this year's Britain's Got Talent finale. Street dancing troup Mini Beez delighted the judges with their energetic routine, while Irish magician Aidan McCann left the panel spellbound despite being just 10 years old. Blue Peter pays special visit to Audenshaw primary school. Beth has since returned to her nursing job on the frontline in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, having filmed her audition back in January months before the lockdown. As a comedy pianist he performed successful tours around Spain and Cyprus as well as all over the UK. “I was the last day, the last show and the last act, so I didn’t walk on stage until gone 11 o’clock at night and we’d been there over 12 hours. “Even the audition song I managed to run it at a couple of small shows so I had an idea as to how it would be received. Wesley Williams also wowed the judges with his own daring display, vowing to break the world record by riding the world's tallest unicycle. #bgt #InThisTogether, @antanddec What have you just done to me. The semi-finals had been scheduled to be held at the end of May but will be delayed to later in the year. tameside news shire croft Tameside Correspondent tameside talent the greatest showman Youtube Required fields are marked *. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Treat yourself to the perfect entertainment bundle with NOW TV's offers, Get a discount code to save on your internet security, Discover a range of promo codes on kitchen appliances, Find Just Eat's special deals and offers this week, Listen to podcasts and books for less with these offers. Following an emotional audition which saw him pay tribute to his two sons, the Manchester performer earned a place in the live semi-finals. Gospel choir Shalom Chorale took to the stage with an awe-inspiring rendition of Stormzy's Blinded By Your Grace, quickly earning them a spot in the next round. Stellar: Her original song won over the judges and earned her a spot in the next round. He said: “If I have one week when I have not performed it seems strange, but it was surreal for such a huge span. Awe-inspiring: Beth Porch, 25, had already earned the panel's respect even before her audition began, revealing she worked as an NHS nurse, Alesha was particularly moved by the audition, saying: 'I just want to say thank you so much, hearing what you do puts everything into perspective, I was thinking about my whole children I was choked up the whole time. MOSSLEY’S Jon Courtenay dares to dream after winning through to the final of Britain’s Got Talent. Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly awarded their Golden Buzzer to comedy singer Jon Courtenay during Saturday's Britain's Got Talent.. MORE: Arnold Schwarzenegger wears epic ‘we’ll be back’ mask as he heads out amid coronavirus lockdown, MORE: Sam Smith opens up on what they think of Demi Lovato’s ‘sweet’ new relationship, BGT's Nabil Abdulrashid was told to expand act beyond ‘Black jokes' by Micky Flanagan. Despite a shaky start, Wesley managed to ride the unicycle from a staggering height, and let out a cry of relief once he returned to the nearby ladder. I think when you write something that you’re very happy with you want to put it out there.”, Jon posted a picture of the Reporter front page on which he featured on his Instagram account. “I have spent a lot of time away but was lucky that the family were able to travel with me when the boys were younger.”. #BGT golden buzzer has me in tears 😭 loved it. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Twitter | Instagram | Youtube, Designed and built by INGENIOUS DESIGN UK. It’s a great big YES for Jon Tony Bugby April 30, 2020 No Comments amanda holden britains got talent Britains got talent TV show david walliams golden buzzer ITV jon courtenay london palladium Mossley man mossley news. It’s led to a time in the spotlight for Jon, who had dreamed of playing the Palladium for years. Or are officious social distancers a nightmare? It was no surprise Jon should become an entertainer as his parents Carolyn and Ivan Young were in showbusiness. “Just being at the Palladium was emotional,” said Jon. ‘There was a man who had a dream, that Simon Cowell and his team would watch him play the piano and try to slay them,’ he sang. • Anybody wishing to book Jon can do so through www.greenfairyproductions.com, Your email address will not be published. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. I’m a complete wreck now 😭😭😭. As he stepped out onto the London Palladium stage, Jon Courtenay fulfilled a lifelong ambition to play the hallowed hall - the same one where he used to watch acts with his father. asks MELANIE MCDONAGH, Women over 70 are being denied NHS breast cancer checks due to backlog caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Rolls-Royce's glowing mascot is banned from lighting up under crackdown on pollution. The father-of-two said: “That will be one of my biggest thrills as nobody has ever bought tickets just to watch me. Jon started his career on stage as a comedy magician then added the piano.

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