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Olly Pearson and Stacey Leadbeatter Secure Spots in Britain’s Got Talent Final

Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer for Olly Pearson and Stacey Leadbeatter’s public vote victory highlight the second semi-final, while audience backlash over the Golden Buzzer rule intensifies.

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Overview

  • Simon Cowell used his semi-final Golden Buzzer to send 11-year-old guitarist Olly Pearson directly to the Britain’s Got Talent final after a standout performance.
  • Stacey Leadbeatter, recovering from strep throat, earned the most public votes with her emotional rendition of Demi Lovato’s 'Anyone,' securing the second finalist position.
  • The audience at the Eventim Apollo voiced frustration over the one-use Golden Buzzer rule, chanting for additional uses and booing some public vote outcomes.
  • The semi-final format change, allowing one Golden Buzzer per live show, continues to draw criticism from viewers on social media, with some labeling it unfair.
  • Magician Teddy Magic’s postponed performance from the first semi-final remains unresolved, with no confirmation of when he will return to the stage.