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Surprise Return: Former Britain’s Got Talent Star Reunites with Simon Cowell
A previous participant on Britain’s Got Talent made an unexpected reappearance on the ITV program during Saturday’s semi-final, leaving Simon Cowell visibly surprised. The talent showcase also included a live performance by Sydnie Christmas, the 2024 BGT winner, and the cast of the West End musical, Just For One Day.
A Familiar Face on Stage
Following their impressive performance, presenters Ant and Dec engaged in an interview with one of the vocalists, Fayth Ifil.
Dec announced, “Fayth was a contestant on the show back in 2020 and received Simon’s Golden Buzzer! Welcome back! How does it feel to be back at BGT?”
According to reports, Fayth’s face lit up, and Simon responded with a thumbs up and a cheerful smile from his position at the judges’ table.
“It feels amazing. Absolutely wild. It’s so good to see you again, Simon. I’m very happy to be with such an amazing show with an exceptional cast,” Fayth remarked.
West End Bound
Dec then inquired, “You’ll be on the West End very soon! Tell us a bit about that.”
Fayth proceeded to share more details about Just For One Day, currently showing at the Old Vic Theatre in London.
She elaborated, “The show is inspired by Live Aid, which took place 40 years ago. The most wonderful thing about the production is that it raises funds for the Band Aid Trust. We have already reached £750,000, and we are aiming to raise £2 million by the end of the year.”
Dec wished Fayth and the rest of the company success with their performances, adding, “We are eagerly anticipating seeing the show.”
Fayth Ifil’s Journey After BGT
Fayth, who impressed viewers on Britain’s Got Talent in 2020 with her sensational rendition of Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary,” earning Simon’s Golden Buzzer at only 12 years of age, has been gaining ground in the world of theatre.
She recently shared her excitement regarding her latest endeavor on Instagram, posting:
An Exciting Debut
- “I’ve been quiet for sooooo long and can finally reveal I will be playing lead in my very first adult debut role – the name of the musical Just For One Day! ! !”
- “Loving every minute and really hope you all get to come and watch. So grateful to be a part of such an amazing cast and musical production…My extended family.”
Catch Britain’s Got Talent on Saturdays at 7pm on ITV1.