Irish schoolboy Cillian O’Connor through to Britain’s Got Talent final after mesmerising performance
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Irish schoolboy Cillian O’Connor is through to the final of hit ITV talent show Britain’s Got Talent after stunning viewers and winning Friday night’s semi-final with his magic act.
Cillian, who has Autism, took to the stage and the screens of millions of viewers for the last live semi-final and again used judge Simon Cowell as part of his act.
The Meath teenager made a unique hanky marked by Simon jump from the judges’ table to the inside of an apple before making himself disappear from stage during the performing described by judge Bruno Tonioli and “spellbinding.”
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With just two places up for grabs, Irish viewers were excited about Cillian’s chances despite tough opposition on the night.
Surpassing all expectations, Cillian was announced as the winner of the semi-final, putting him straight through to Sunday’s grand final. He was overwhelmed as Ant and Dec announced the result.
Funny man Tonikaku and Liverpool dancer Lilliana Clifton were the next two highest scoring acts but judges could only choose one for a place in the final. They voted for Lilliana Clifton to join Cillian in Sunday’s final.
Speaking to hosts Ant and Dec afterwards, Cillian said: “I’m feeling brilliant and thanking my family over there and the entire audience.”
During Friday night’s semi-final, Cillian clearly impressed the judges in studio and the viewers at home.
Amanda Holden said she was “lost for words” while Simon said, “there’s just something about you.” The difficult-to-please judge said he still believes in magic and said “so do they” as he pointed to the audience who were still on their feet.
“You’re so good at what you do,” Simon added, before Bruno said “we are all spellbound.”
Viewers at home were equally impressed and took to social media to share their thoughts.
One woman wrote: “I’m in awe and sobbing, why am I sobbing at a magic act! Cillian you are fabulous that’s the best magic act I’ve seen! Just incredible.”
“Cillian was truly amazing. That’s how magic is done. What a boy,” another said.
Viewers can now watch Cillian in Sunday night’s live final on Virgin Media television at 7.30pm.
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