Britain’s Got Talent child star beaten by Paul Potts is unrecognisable 18 years later
Connie Talbot, who shot to fame in the first ever series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2007, is still wowing fans with her incredible voice.
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Britain’s Got Talent child prodigy Connie Talbot won over ITV viewers at just six years old, and is now a true star. Now 24, the songstress has cultivated a hefty fanbase with over 307,000 followers an incredible leap from her first appearance on BGT in 2007. Connie recently dazzled her Instagram audience with a snapshot of herself in a chic black swimsuit, seemingly soaking up the vibes on a sun-drenched getaway.
Famed for her rendition of “Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard Of Oz, Connie had Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Piers Morgan spellbound during the show’s finale. She battled head-to-head with opera singer Paul Potts for the crown. Simon Cowell dubbed her “pure magic” and boldly declared he would aid in making her “£1 million-plus this year”. Connie’s untrained yet captivating audition swiftly caught the judges’ favour and sparked a media frenzy worldwide. Her post-BGT journey witnessed the release of her debut album “Over the Rainbow”, which sold a staggering 250,000 copies, securing the number 35 spot in UK charts and reigning supreme in Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan. Connie continued her recording spree with a Christmas album and two further albums by 2012, reports the Mirror.
Connie Talbot is now 24 and a successful singer (Image: Instagram)
In 2019, Connie graced the BGT stage once again for The Champions series, though she didn’t clinch a spot in the final. She also grace America’s Got Talent: The Champions, mesmerising viewers with a live performance of her single.
Connie, who opened up about her ordeal with a stalker last year, is still pursuing her singing career. She dropped an EP titled “Growing Pains” in August 2023 and released a festive single, “Wonderland Skies,” the following December.
Recently, she announced that she’ll be joining US cover band Boyce Avenue on their European tour. Sharing a stunning cover of ABBA’s “Slipping Through My Fingers” on Instagram, she wrote: “A friendly reminder that I’m proudly supporting @boyceavenue on their Europe tour. I am so excited don’t let tickets slip through your fingers … (dad joke) they’re in my bio can’t wait to see you there.”
Connie Talbot is joining Boyce Avenue on their European tour (Image: Instagram )
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Her latest endeavour has been met with an outpouring of support from fans. One follower gushed: “Amazing, you’re each day with the most beautiful, perfectly wonderful voice. Another said: ” Another fan praised her rendition of the ABBA classic, saying: “This is one of my favourite ABBA songs and you have done an amazing cover of this beautiful song, love it! ! Keep up the good work, you’re fantastic at what you do.”
A third fan expressed their anticipation for her upcoming performances: “Can’t wait to see you in Manchester and Oxford!”
