Alesha Dixon in ‘floods of tears’ as magician leaves BGT judges speechless | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV
The Britain’s Got Talent’s final is just days away with the remaining acts gearing up for a performance of a lifetime.
During the semi-finals, young magician Cillian O’Connor left the judges stunned with his performance.
Giving their praises to Cillian’s confidence and tricks, Alesha praised: “I remember your audition was just stunning, and then I watched you back on TV and I was in floods of tears again because of how much this means to you and you are such a special young man, you have put us all at ease.
“That was sensational and I really hope that you make the final because you deserve it.”
Dec added to the praise and told Cillian: “I don’t think we’ve had a reaction like that all week!” which left the star to admit: “It felt great, it felt a-maze-ing.”
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Viewers also praised Cillian on their Twitter accounts as @dizzyellena expressed: “Cillian was absolutely incredible and he was the best act of the night!!! #BGT.”
@veloceleclerc stated: “Cillian O’Connor what a young man he is!! #BGT.”
@AshleyTMN commented: “Cillian O’Connor has been the best act this year by a long way. I hope the public gets behind him.”
Brian Beckwith added: “Just watched on #BGT @TaylorMod @antanddec amazing young magician Cillian…… wow.”
David Statter praised: “Autism isn’t a disability it’s an ability’ Cillian is genuinely an actual wizard… Never mind a magician. What a showman!”
@solitairecasey penned: “As someone who also has autism I know how difficult it is to interact with others.
“I could never stand on stage live in front of millions so I’m really proud of Cillian. You did a fantastic job mate!!! #BGT.” (sic)
In his videotape before his audition, Cillian explained: “Before I found magic my social skills were very bad. I would just be in the corner and not want to be within 50 feet of anyone.
“I’ve learned that having autism is not a disability but an ability. When I was younger I was unable to interact with people. I felt a bit empty and incomplete. I felt invisible.
“After discovering magic my life changed – it was like a light coming on inside my head. I found a way to interact with people through my magic.”
Cillian’s performance stunned the public so much that he won the semi-finals and will perform for the judges again during Sunday night’s final.
Britain’s Got Talent finals airs Sunday from 8pm on ITV.