Pianist Jon Courtenay won hearts when he performed a self-composed number on Britain's Got Talent. Jon, from Manchester, was sent sailing straight into the live shows after receiving a surprise golden buzzer from the side of the stage.
Jon's self-deprecating song about his life as an entertainer and his family impressed hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly so much they raced onto the stage to press their buzzer.
Each judge and the hosts have the opportunity to pick a act to bypass the next stage of the ITV talent contest - and Ant and Dec picked Jon.
The pair ran forward to activate the golden ticker-tape after Jon received a standing ovation from the judges and audience. In the crowd were his sons, and the youngest was in tears as Jon
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