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ITV Britain's Got Talent's star on working with Gary Barlow: 'It's a dream come true'

When singer Tom Ball signed up for Britain's Got Talent last year, he never could have imagined where his life would end up - especially now he's singing a hit song written by the one and only Gary Barlow.The 25 year old was previously a secondary school teacher before his performance of Sam Smith's Writings On The Wall catapulted him to fame in the ITV talent show, but now he's rubbing shoulders with the likes of Take That members and Grammy-winning producers like Elliot Kennedy. "I've looked up to Gary Barlow for years, so this is just insane and a dream come true," Tom exclusively revealed to OK! "It's a complete pinch-me-moment." Tom's brand new Christmas hit Winter's Song is out today (Friday 8 December) and now the star recalls the moment when he realised he'd landed the gig of a lifetime and was offered a song that Gary Barlow had created.
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Britain's Got Talent winner Axel Blake refutes 'fix' claims after being crowned champion
Britain’s Got Talent was rigged after he was crowned the 2022 winner.He defended professional acts appearing on the ITV show, with many viewers critical that some of the participants should not have been allowed to perform due to having already achieved some career success, including fellow finalist, The Greatest Showman singer Loren Allred.The property maintenance manager won the public vote on Sunday night (June 5), beating off the challenges of child ventriloquist Jamie Leahy and music teacher singer Tom Ball, but a multitude of onlookers thought the wrong person came out on top.Speaking to The Sun after he garnered 19.7% of the vote, five more than Jamie and Chuck the chicken, Axel said: “I understand you can’t always win everybody over and that everyone is entitled to their opinion.“The word ‘fix’ is a strong one, I don’t think somebody trying to become a household name and take their career to the next step should be punished for exploring every avenue possible to be able to showcase their love and craft.”“While some people will know of me, there are a lot of people who don’t and it’s about trying to make sure I am chasing all those opportunities, to help me stand out amongst all the amazing comedians and entertainers in what is a very competitive industry.”While Jamie and Tom are both undoubted amateurs, Axel has enjoyed a career as a professional comic.And Twitter users were quick to vent their spleens, with one viewer writing: "Another fixed outcome! #axelblake wins BGT – an established professional with his own Amazon Prime show!"Another one penned: "Wait I'm hearing Axel along with Loren already are set up in the industry and have been on tours.
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'Cinderella!' Amanda Holden, 51, leaves viewers breathless in yellow gown for BGT final
Amanda Holden, 51, never disappoints with her Britain's Got Talent attire and the final was no different.The radio presenter took to the judging stand in a bright yellow gown, with viewers comparing her to a Disney princess.Amanda took to Instagram to share three pictures of her astounding outfit in view of her 1.8 million followers.The judge looked mesmerising in the yellow corseted gown with a plunging strapless neckline.Her petite frame was on full display as the gown and trail began after Amanda's waist.Amanda styled her blonde tresses in loose waves and went for a glossy makeup look, making sure not to take attention away from the bright number.A post shared by Amanda Holden (@noholdenback)She accessorised the outfit with only gold earrings, and her usual wedding rings.Amanda captioned the Instagram post: "@bgt THE FINAL."Many social media users rushed to the comments to compliment the television personality, with some even comparing her to a princess.Lifelessfire1 said: "Omg you look like a princess, you're my golden buzzer any day!"Peterbarnes1691 added: "You're amazing and absolutely stunning."Vick_sandu_no1 commented: "Cinderella!"The BGT final saw Maxwell Thorpe, Jamie Leahey, Ben Nickless, Flintz & T4ylor, Tom Ball, Eva Abley, Loren Allred, 5 Star Boys, Axel Blake, Aneeshwar Kunchala and Amber and The Dancing Collies go head-to-head.Taking the victory, however, was comedian Axel, Simon Cowell's own golden buzzer from earlier in the show.Amanda has received Ofcom complaints for her chosen BGT attire in the past.Her outfit back in 2017, which left her ample assets on full display sparked 663 complaints.However, this didn't faze the radio show host who hit back at the comments about her attire.She said: "Of
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Britain's Got Talent fans complain as Axel Blake and Aneeshwar through to final
Britain's Got Talent viewers were left with complaints as acts Axel Blake and Aneeshwar Kunchala swept through to this weekend's live final after a nail-biting semi-final round.The top three acts were announced as Welsh at the West End, Axel and Aneeshwar.Comedian Axel was declared the winner of the semi-final, with Aneeshwar winning the judge vote.But fans soon complained the show was a "fix" as Axel was Simon's golden buzzer act.Though Axel drew screams of laughter from the audience throughout his comedy routine dressed all in yellow after receiving the buzzer, fans are suspicious after other golden buzzer acts - including Loren Allred - already made it through.One viewer tweeted: "Fix for Simon's golden buzzer!""Wouldn’t it be simply simply lovely if We all vote Brian and Krysstal so that for once all of us at home rig the result instead [of Simon]!" someone else then suggested.As a third fan said: "Axel Blake is through to the final and Simon is a happy judge."Simon also confirmed there will be a Wildcard act making it through to the final, to be announced at the weekend.The ten acts through to the final have now been confirmed as singer Tom Ball, comedian Eva Abley, impressionist Ben Nickless, rap duo Flintz & Taylor, ventriloquist Jamie Leahey and singer Maxwell Thorpe.Confirmed during Thursday’s show were The Greatest Showman vocalist Loren Allred and dance group Five Star Boys.Loren Allred made it through by public vote and was visibly over the moon when the verdict was announced, while Five Star Boys made it through by judges vote.But fans were left slamming the talent competition as a 'fix' after Loren stormed through on the public vote, as she already found fame as the voice behind the song Never Enough in The
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Britain's Got Talent fans fume at fix as singer Loren Allred through to final
Britain's Got Talent fans were left calling out a 'fix' over the result of the third semi-finals which saw Loren and Five Star Boys make it through to the last round of the show.Loren Allred made it through by public vote and was visibly over the moon when the verdict was announced, while Five Star Boys made it through by judges vote.However, The Phantom, who was up against Five Star Boys, unfortunately didn't manage to win over Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and David Walliams enough to make it into the finals.Fans were very vocal about their upset that Mary P was sent home, with many turning to Twitter to question why she was voted out over The Phantom.Many viewers also wondered whether the show was a "fix" as Loren performed after three acts which didn't impress the audience.Loren is known for her vocals on The Greatest Showman and sang for Rebecca Ferguson, who mimed over her lyrics.In previous episodes, teacher turned singer Tom Ball made it through via public votes, which left him speechless as Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly announced his win.Comedian Eva Adley and magician Keiichi Iwasaki went head to head in an attempt to secure the judges but after David, Alesha and Amanda voted for the young star, Keiichi was sent home.Fans were divided over the verdict and took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the matter.One said that they were "not impressed" with the results while another branded the move a "sympathy vote".In the previous semi-final show, rappers Flintz and Taylor landed a spot along with comedian and impressionist Ben Nickless.The tense show saw Ben storm ahead of the other contestants as he won the votes while Flintz and Taylor were kept in by the judges.The tow acts will now battle it
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