BGT FINAL 2023: Ghetto Kids open the talent show with an energetic performance

After technical problems and a string of retirements during Saturday night’s Britain’s Got Talent semi-final, ITV could be forgiven for kicking off its longtime flagship grand final on Sunday night and keeping its fingers crossed.

The show concludes its 16th series with eleven hopefuls hoping for a cash prize of £250,000 and the opportunity to perform in front of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Royal Variety Performance.

After a thrilling semi-final, singer Amy Lou is joined by the sorceress Cillian O’Connor, acrobat duo Odyssey, dance group Ghetto Kids, dancers Lillianna Clifton and Musa Motha, opera singer Malakai Bayoh, singers Olivia Lynes and Travis George, and comedians tonic and accompanies Viggo Venn.

Ghetto kids blew audiences away as they opened the talent show’s grand finale at the Hammersmith Apollo with a high-energy dance routine.

The six children, aged five to 13, are orphans living together in Uganda after being rescued from the streets by their “father” Daouda Kavuma.

Grand Finale: The Ghetto Kids blew the crowds away as they opened the talent show’s grand finale at the Hammersmith Apollo with a high-energy dance routine

Talented: Priscila, 12, Asharif, 12, Akram, 13, Shakib, 12, Madwanah, 13 and Josephine, five, showed off their moves to a medley of upbeat songs

Wildcard: After a tense deliberation between the judges, it was decided that Tonikaku will join this year’s finalists in the grand live final

Priscila, 12, Asharif, 12, Akram, 13, Shakib, 12, Madwanah, 13 and Josephine, five, showed off their moves to a medley of happy songs.

They impressed, although one of the members was unable to dance due to malaria but joined in by waving the Uganda flag while they were showered with golden glitter.

Bruno said: “Seeing you makes me happy to be alive…you really are the pride of Africa.”

Alesha said: “I cannot put into words how much joy you have given us this year – you have made Uganda proud.”

Head judge Simon Cowell asked the “joyful” group to come back every year, adding: “It’s not easy, you have a few days to prepare something, in terms of personality, talent, everything worked…” For me that was by far your best performance.’

The children pledged to win the £250,000 cash prize and use the money to build a home in Uganda for “kids like them”.

Next up was Olivia Lynes, 11, who performed a powerful rendition of “Let It Go” from Frozen.

She sang, stood on a giant icicle, wore a blue dress, and then said, “I feel like a Disney princess.”

Amanda said: “You definitely rocked it Olivia, the whole thing was absolutely perfect, you’re a little star – I just can’t believe what a powerhouse you are.”

Simon said he noticed a bit of edginess at the beginning of the song, but Alesha disagreed, saying: “Confident and composed – I feel like you’re living your fairy tale and your dreams and I hope to one day see you on the.” West End stage to see.” .’

Amy Lou wowed the judges with her singing as she sang Christina Aguilera’s “Reflection,” with Amanda telling her, “We haven’t had a winner in a long time.”

The 34-year-old singer gave birth to her second child just hours after her first audition aired in April and recently revealed that she nearly died of complications from sepsis while giving birth to her first child, Hudson.

Alesha said: “I think we should put things in perspective. You’re so composed here… I’m just so proud of you.”

Meanwhile, Amanda said, “You are a shining example to all women, we haven’t had a winner in a long time.”

Travis George impressed the judges with his unique rendition of the popular song “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman.

Alesha commented after the performance: “I thought the song selection was perfect, I have to be honest I didn’t like the song’s vocal arrangement.”

Talented: Next was Olivia Lynes, 11, who performed a powerful rendition of ‘Let It Go’ from ‘Frozen’

She sang, stood on a giant icicle, wore a blue dress, and then said, “I feel like a Disney princess.”

Amy Lou wowed the judges with her singing while singing “Mulan’s Reflection,” and Amanda told her, “We haven’t had a winner in a long time.”

Artist: Travis George impressed the judges with his unique rendition of the popular song “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman.

On Friday’s final live show, Simon Cowell confirmed there would be a lucky eleventh act tonight that would make it to the finals.

Simon Cowell and fellow judges Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Bruno Tonioli chose one of the top three acts who missed out on getting a second chance.

After a tense deliberation between the judges, it was decided that Tonikaku would participate in the live grand finals alongside this year’s finalists.

He finished third in Friday’s semi-final and Simon said: ‘We just had to have him in the final.’ It wouldn’t be the same without him.’

Talent show: Simon Cowell and fellow judges Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Bruno Tonioli chose one of the top three acts who missed out on getting a second chance