Britain's Got Talent Instant Celebrities
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Where are they now?
Have you ever wondered what happened to the biggest winners on that stage? Are they still living in the spotlight? Did fame change them and their lives for the good? Where are they now?
I just had to know and so I have been following up on a few of the most prominent winners, or near winners, of Britain's Got Talent. Curious? Join me as I reveal what went on behind the scenes after each series finale.
Ronan Parke - Season 5
2011 Sensation
Who is Ronan Parke?
Like other famous BGT second place winners who have gone before him, Ronan came out the real winner in terms of a lucrative record deal with Sony and becoming a huge worldwide star. Millions of fans continue to regularly view Ronan's YouTube videos.
Ronan Parke released his first album in October of 2011 and continues to perform for enthusiastic audiences.
Ronan's New Album
Connie Talbot - Age 6
Recording "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
Connie's Life After Britain's Got Talent
Plans are in the works for the release of a Wii video game that will feature Connie Talbot's songs.
The Voice of an Angel
These singles are available for purchase and instant download. Which is your favorite?
Who is Connie Talbot?
Talbot, who was just six when she auditioned for Britain's Got Talent, was described as "pure magic" by Simon Cowell. Connie had never taken any voice lessons prior to her televised performances. She sang her signature song, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, as a tribute to her grandmother, with whom she had shared many special moments watching The Wizard of Oz. Connie had hoped to win the competition in memory of her grandmother.
Comments for Connie
Share your thoughts about Connie Talbot. What do you think or feel when you watch Connie perform or listen to her voice?
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Doc_Holliday May 20, 2012 @ 11:26 am | delete
- Paul Potts was a real surprise but I just loved Connie. I have now made a lens about another instant celebrity, blind girl Rachel Lehcar who stunned the audience in the Australian version of the Voice
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Richard3331
Apr 11, 2012 @ 2:40 am | delete
- Ita a great feeling
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MarcoG
Apr 5, 2012 @ 5:36 pm | delete
- She is a cutie, and has such an impressive vibrato for one so young!
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daria369
Apr 1, 2012 @ 8:29 pm | delete
- Amazing!
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LaraineRose Apr 1, 2012 @ 3:50 am | delete
- This is just the beginning. She will go far!
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Connie Talbot CDs and DVD
The Phenomenon of Paul Potts
I still get major chills every time I watch Paul's audition. This is about way more than 15 minutes of fame. Even if you have enjoyed this previously, I invite you to immerse yourself once again in a truly moving television moment. I've lost count of how many times I have returned to view this performance. I'm always thrilled to experience Paul's ultimate dream coming true. He was born to sing and this is the breakthrough that allowed Paul Potts to pursue a professional singing career. Maybe that is why we all love to revisit his triumph time and time again.

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Life After Winning Britain's Got Talent
My Paul Potts Playlist
Who is Paul Potts?
Potts developed an early love of singing in school and through his participation with several church choirs. Paul commented that his voice was always a source of solace as he continuously struggled with a low sense of self-confidence.
Before entering the Britain's Got Talent competition, Potts served as a manager for The Carphone Warehouse and sang in a number of amateur opera performances. Potts is married and lives in Port Talbot.
Reflections
What are your reflections as you think about Paul Potts and his dream come true?
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daria369
Apr 1, 2012 @ 8:29 pm | delete
- Beautiful!! :)
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LaraineRose Apr 1, 2012 @ 3:51 am | delete
- When I heard how humble he was and then he opened his mouth and started singing I just loved him.
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Tipi
Mar 30, 2012 @ 9:37 pm | delete
- I usually am not attracted to opera but Paul Potts is an amazing instrument...he sings for the gods...and for us! I will agree with Simon again, a complete breath of fresh air and fantastic.
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JanezKranjski
Nov 25, 2011 @ 2:50 pm | delete
- His talent is amazing. When I was watching his audition for the first time felt like he is lip singing.
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Rewards4life Aug 15, 2011 @ 4:24 pm | delete
- Paul Potts is amazing he made the hair on the back of my neck stand on end. True talent.
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Paul Potts CDs
Susan Boyle's Moment of Instant Fame
Susan Boyle - World Record Holder
All was not lost, however. Susan Boyle released I Dreamed A Dream, her first CD, in 2009. It became Amazon's best-selling album while still in pre-sales. This recording set several impressive records. Within six weeks of release, Boyle's recording became the 2009 best-selling album in the world, with sales topping nine million. This album, according to Billboard, marked the best debut week for a female artist since 1991, when this statistic was first tracked.
In 2010, it was announced by Guiness World Records that Susan Boyle has set three world records: Fastest selling debut for a female artist in the UK; most successful first week of sales by a female artist in the UK; and oldest person to reach number one with a debut album in the UK. 48 is old? Go figure.
Boyle's second album, The Gift, was released in 2010. In January 2011, Susan Boyle received an award for having sold 14 million albums in 14 months. Anyone projecting 15 minutes of fame for Susan would have really missed the mark. Boyle is currently working on a new album. It has also been reported that she will star in a musical about her own life. More details are sure to be shared in the near future.
Thrill of a Lifetime
Susan Boyle Sampler
Who is Susan Boyle?
Boyle's singing experience before auditioning for Britain's Got Talent occurred largely in her church and in karaoke performances in local pubs. After winning several local singing contests, Susan's mother encouraged her to enter the Britain's Got Talent contest. And, of course, the rest is history.
A Mother's Prayer
Your Impressions
Why do you feel Susan Boyle was such a big hit worldwide?
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Annamadagan
May 16, 2012 @ 8:27 pm | delete
- Great lens with some great information.
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Cari_Kay
Apr 10, 2012 @ 11:17 pm | delete
- Her story just was mesmerizing. I think it was all too much for her but what a gift she has!
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MarcoG
Apr 5, 2012 @ 5:38 pm | delete
- I'm so over Susan Boyle, although I'm quite keen on seeing the new musical about her - Rab C Nesbitt was always on when I was growing up! :)
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daria369
Apr 1, 2012 @ 8:30 pm | delete
- Loved Susan!!
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LaraineRose Apr 1, 2012 @ 3:52 am | delete
- I saw her first performance in the Got Talent Show. She came out 'looking' like a joke. She began to sing ... she is no joke! What talent!
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Susan Boyle CDs
Who should get top billing?
Of these two Britain's Got Talent celebrities, who do you feel is the standout?
Paul Potts or Susan Boyle?

I'm with Paul Potts.
LaraineRose says:
Paul Potts for sure. Just love his singing!
hermaniv says:
I'd go with Paul! Loved his talent and voice. Just phenomenal.
JanezKranjski says:
Hard choice, but I prefer his music choice over Susan's.
Graceonline says:
I couldn't possibly decide. Both have amazing talent, fabulous voices, a deeply moving story. This doesn't let me sit on the fence, though, and since Paul Potts hasn't a single vote, I'll lean his way.
Susan Boyle all the way!
Cari_Kay says:
I never tire of watching her audition. It always brings me to tears!
MarcoG says:
Probably Susan...but not really keen either...she seems like a sweet lady, though.
Tipi says:
Oh my...two very different and equally amazing giftings, I choose both. Tears are running down my cheeks as I listen to I Dreamed a Dream, stunning as Pierce said.
TheLifestyleChanger says:
Susan Boyle.
gypsyman27 says:
I'd like to go with Susan Boyle. See you around the galaxy...
Who is Andrew Johnston?
Johnston was born on September 23, 1994, in Dunfries, Scotland. Andrew's parents separated while he was yet an infant. Following a move with his mother, Morag Brannock, to Carlisle, Andrew became head chorister at Carlisle Cathedral.
After the Britain's Got Talent competition, Johnston was offered a recording contract with SyCo, a Simon Cowell recording label. Johnston's initial release in 2008, One Voice, was certified gold and peaked at number four on the UK charts. Following that release, Andrew's voice began changing from a treble to a tenor. His musical trainers chose at that point to allow Andrew's voice to finish maturing before pursuing new opportunities to showcase his talent. Johnston has been receiving voice lessons at the prestigious Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. He continues to live with his family in Stanwix, Carlisle.
Andrew Johnston, who was bullied for being a singer and loving classical music, has visited schools as a part of the Sing Up campaign to encourage youth to join choirs.
Andrew Johnston - One Voice
Affirmations for Andrew
Anything you would like to share about Andrew Johnston or your reaction to his gift?
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daria369
Apr 1, 2012 @ 8:30 pm | delete
- Incredible!
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Tipi
Mar 30, 2012 @ 9:54 pm | delete
- Andrew has beaten the bullies and won our hearts and mesmerized us as he held us in the moment, I felt like I want to breathe his voice into my soul. Bravo!
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Rewards4life Aug 15, 2011 @ 4:29 pm | delete
- Fantastic lens I remember seeing them the first time around and they still amaze me, it was nice seeing them all in one place. Thanks.
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gypsyman27
Jul 22, 2011 @ 2:04 am | delete
- Hey the kid's gotta be good, he was born on my 41st birthday! See you around the galaxy...
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PipPipHooray
May 14, 2011 @ 10:25 am | delete
- awesome lense! great subject and idea for a lense. well done.
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Who's your favorite?
Celebrity Website Links
Catch up on all the latest news and happenings at these official websites.
Official Paul Potts Website
Susan Boyle's Website
Andrew Johnston's Website
Connie Talbot's Website
What is Britain's Got Talent?
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Final Act
Any last thoughts about Britain's Got Talent? These performers? This lens? Last chance! The curtain is coming down on this production. Thanks for being in the audience for our performance.
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KayeSI May 24, 2012 @ 1:14 pm | delete
- Very interesting. I had barely heard of this show until I saw a video this year with another outstanding duo of singers - Jonathan and Charlotte. Talk about a powerhouse singer. That made this lens doubly interesting to me to help "put together the pieces" of other singers I'd heard. Thank you :)
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raitoavi
May 3, 2012 @ 5:04 pm | delete
- I don't know how Connie Talbot will do in the future, but that somewhere over the rainbow appearence brought shivers to my spine, great lens by the way.
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MarcoG
Apr 5, 2012 @ 5:40 pm | delete
- The new series looks pretty good. But to be honest, Diversity and Twist'n'Pulse have been my favourites so far (and Ant & Dec, of course) :)
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daria369
Apr 1, 2012 @ 8:32 pm | delete
- So nice that people can showcase their talents in a show like this! :)
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awelldressedbullet
Apr 1, 2012 @ 3:27 pm | delete
- Happy April Fool's Day
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