US EditionSimon Cowell 'breaks BGT rules' to send 'emotional' act straight to semi-final
- Electric Umbrella, supported by Sarratt Primary School, performed an original song 'Acceptance' and received a standing ovation in their audition on Britain's Got Talent, prompting the judges' admiration.
- Simon Cowell broke the show rules by pressing the Golden Buzzer for Electric Umbrella, sending them directly to the semi-finals despite using his quota of Golden Buzzers.
- Tom Billington and Mel Boda founded Electric Umbrella to create opportunities for learning disabled individuals to perform, leading to workshops and live performances since its establishment as a charity in 2016.
- Judges Bruno Tonioli, Alesha Dixon, and Amanda Holden praised the performance, with Tonioli calling it 'so heartwarming' and Holden noting the joy and friendship on stage.
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Simon Cowell breaks Britain's Got Talent rules to create tear-jerking moment
Britain’s Got Talent is Simon Cowell’s show, so he can technically do what he likes (Picture: ITV) Simon Cowell decided to launch the Britain’s Got Talent rulebook out of the window to create a moment that left views in floods of tears. Returning to our screens for the latest instalment of the ITV reality contest, Simon was joined by fellow judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and Bruno Tonioli tonight, as well as special guest KSI. They were tre…
Simon Cowell 'breaks BGT rules' to send 'emotional' act straight to semi-final
Britain's Got Talent viewers were left in tears as they watched as Simon Cowell told act Electric Umbrella he felt like he was watching a movie as they performed and was so impressed he gave them a Golden Buzzer
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