THEN and NOW Acts That Auditioned on America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent!
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Get ready to witness a remarkable showcase of talent that defies borders. In this list, we unveil the ten most triumphant acts that have left their mark on both America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent. Brace yourself for the awe-inspiring return of these extraordinary performers, as they prove that true talent knows no boundaries.
5. Billy, Emily England
Roller-skating duo Billy and Emily England, who took both BGT and AGT by storm. These daring siblings embarked on their journey in the roller-skating world, evetually earned them a spot in the Semi-Finals of Series nine of BGT, where they left judges and audiences awestruck.
Their talents didn’t stop there though, the duo later graced the stage of AGT in 2017, captivating viewers with their extraordinary skills. Although they were eliminated in the Semifinals, their journey didn’t end there. Billy and Emily made a triumphant return for AGT: The Champions, showcasing their death-defying routine and leaving the judges stunned.
4. Gonzo
Get ready to groove along with the charismatic tambourinist, Gonzo, who made waves on both BGT and AGT in 2019. Hailing from Japan, Gonzo’s unique style and infectious energy captivated audiences across continents.
His unforgettable journey began on BGT, where he unleashed his signature moves to the beats of Ricky Martin’s “Livin La Vida Loca” and also Sigala’s “Just Got Paid.” Gonzo’s humorous dance moves combined with tambourine skills left the judges in awe, with David Walliams jokingly declaring him the next Susan Boyle.
His Got Talent journey didn’t end there though, Gonzo’s adventure continued across the Atlantic as he ventured onto AGT in the same year. Dazzling the audience with his tambourine skills, Gonzo reached the Quarterfinals, showcasing his passion for entertaining people worldwide.
3. Alex Magala
Alexandr “Alex” Magala is a sword swallower, aerialist, and pole dancer from Moldova. He competed in Season eight of AGT and made it to the Quarterfinals. Magala returned for AGT: The Champions, but was eliminated in the Preliminaries.
He auditioned for the season ten of BGT, making it to the Finals and finishing in ninth place. Magala won the Russian version of Got Talent in 2014 and performed at the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Sochi, Russia.
2. Matt Johnson
Matt Johnson is an escapologist who gained recognition through his appearances on BGT and AGT. In Series 12 of BGT, he reached the Semi-Finals with daring escape acts. During his audition, he chained himself to a water tank and successfully escaped after more than two minutes, leaving the judges in awe of his bravery.
In 2021, Johnson competed in Season 16 of AGT. His audition featured an impressive escape act while hanging upside down with saws. He advanced to the Quarterfinals, where he attempted a thrilling escape while chained to a door, avoiding a chainsaw. Unfortunately, he did not receive enough votes to proceed to the Semifinals, ending his journey on the show.
1. The Professional Regurgitator
The Professional Regurgitator, known as Stevie Starr, captivated audiences around the world with his extraordinary talent for regurgitation. He first rose to prominence during Series four of BGT, where he reached the Semi-Finals with his mind-boggling acts.
In the world of AGT, Starr competed in Season ten, where he finished in fourth place. He returned for the spin-off series, AGT: The Champions, but was eliminated in the Preliminaries. Starr’s unique background adds another layer of intrigue to his talent, as he spent the first eighteen years of his life in a children’s home in Glasgow, where he discovered his extraordinary abilities.
