Martial artists secure second golden buzzers of Britain's Got Talent launch episode
manchestereveningnews.co.ukTwo acts were awarded the prestigious golden buzzer during Britain's Got Talent's launch episode on Saturday night. The contest kicked of its 17th series, with Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli returning to judge the talent on offer.
And the performers really seemed to impress, with a vocalist and a martial arts group earning the first two golden buzzers of the season.
Each judge typically gets one golden buzzer per series, granting the act a place in the live shows. Vocalist, Sydnie Christmas, 28, wowed the judges with her powerful tones while the Ssaulabi Performance Troupe demonstrated their finely-honed taekwondo skills on the ITV show. READ MORE: ITV Britain's Got Talent fans say 'well deserved' as singer gets first golden buzzer of series Christmas, hailing from Kent, drew immediate attention from the judges and audience alike, thanks to her optimism and quick wit.
The aspiring West End actress shared how she'd moved to London, but was currently working at a fitness centre. Despite facing some initial criticism from Cowell regarding her choice of song, Tomorrow from Annie, she was met with overwhelming praise after her heartfelt rendition.
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