Opera-Singing Busker Leaves Simon Cowell Speechless With Sensational ‘BGT’ Semifinal Performance

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Opera singer Maxwell Thorpe wowed the “Britain’s Got Talent” judges with a stunning performance as the semifinals kicked off Monday night.

Thorpe, who has gone from busking on the streets of Sheffield to performing at London’s Hammersmith Apollo, delivered a fiery performance of “Now We Are Free” from “Gladiator”.

Judge David Walliams insisted, “It was wrong you didn’t get the Golden Buzzer.” Alesha Dixon gushed, “It was so emotional, I was completely under your spell.” READ MORE: ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Viewers Slam Judges For ‘Heckling’ During The Witch’s Creepy Act Simon Cowell, who was noticeably speechless, told the singer, “You have an amazing voice… That was outstanding.” The media mogul then called on composer Andrew Lloyd Webber to give Thorpe a job somewhere, telling him: “You should watch this performance and cast Maxwell in something.” Thorpe’s incredible performance was enough to nab him a spot in the live final, as he got the public vote during the first live semifinal show of the week. READ MORE: ‘Britain’s Got Talent’: Singing Doctor Stuns Judges With Soaring Beyoncé Cover Thirteen-year-old ventriloquist Jamie Leahey will join him as he was voted runner-up.

Thorpe spoke about his powerful performance on “Good Morning Britain”, revealing how he started singing lessons at 14 years old.