THEY did everything they could to impress the Britain’s Got Talent judges and wowed the audience with their incredible performances.
But these former BGT contestants now look completely different to when they first took to the stage.
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From dramatic weight loss to a sleek glow, some are almost unrecognizable from the initial listen.
As this year’s group of BGT hopefuls try to fight their way to the live finals, we take a look at the remarkable transformations of some of the show’s most memorable contestants.
Michael Collings
The IT engineer was just 19 when he appeared in the fifth series of the hit ITV show in 2011.
Michael, who lived in a caravan in Plymouth, stunned the judges with his acoustic version of Tracey Chapman’s 1988 hit Fast Car.
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Despite only performing at his local pub, Michael made it to the 2011 final, where he finished fifth and joined the BGT UK tour.
Today, Michael looks totally different – with recent photos revealing he has lost a significant amount of weight and sports a sleek new hairstyle.
But it wasn’t just his physical appearance that underwent a major transformation.
Michael, 31, whose fiancée Sarah was pregnant when he appeared on the show, is now dad to an adorable little girl and continues to update fans about his music on social media.
Rosie O’Sullivan
Rosie, from Birmingham, shocked fans by revealing her epic 17th weight loss, nine years after appearing on BGT.
In 2013, she reached the semi-finals of the show after delivering hits such as James Brown’s Man’s World.
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Now 30, she revealed she managed to lose weight thanks to a gastric sleeve operation which cost £20,000.
In 2017, she spoke about her struggle with weight during her time on the program, where she tipped the scales at age 30.
She said: “I was hot, sweaty and had trouble walking up stairs, and the costume department had to make dresses for me as it was impossible to get fashionable clothes in a size 28.”
Just like Michael, she also had a new addition to her family after welcoming her first child, who she calls her “little miracle,” in November 2022.
Susan Boyle
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In 2009, Scottish singer Susan Boyle, 63, gained worldwide recognition when she auditioned for the third series of BGT with her iconic performance of Elaine Paige’s I Dreamed a Dream.
Since then, she has topped charts around the world and even scored two number one albums on the US Billboard charts.
With seven albums under her belt and an estimated net worth of £28.3 million, it’s not surprising that she’s had an impressive shine.
Susan now looks thinner than ever after deciding to give up sugar and start working out, according to Style Craze.
Her resolution is said to have come in 2013 after she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Ryan O’Shaughnessy
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Looking at Ryan O’Shaughnessy now, you could be forgiven for not recognizing him from his stint on the show in 2012.
He auditioned when he was just 19 and sang an original song about a girl he had a crush on.
The judges were so impressed that David Walliams couldn’t believe the girl in question didn’t like him back.
Eleven years after finishing fifth in the final, Ryan looks very different to when he appeared on the show.
Now 31 years old, the Irishman sports a beard and long hair, according to photos on his Instagram page.
He often serenades his fans on social media with renditions of classic and original songs.
Morgan Connie Smith
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Not only does Morgan, 22, look radically different from her time on Britain’s Got Talent, but she’s also had some major career wins.
Now a bonafide star, she records her own music – some of it played on BBC Radio One.
On her Instagram page she thrills her fans with sassy photos showing off his incredible physique.
Morgan first rose to fame in 2016, aged 15, when she left the judges in awe after singing Etta James’ soul classic Rather Go Blind.
She reached the semi-finals and was signed to Rudimental’s record label, Major Tom’s Music, in 2019.
In May 2022, his song In My Feelings was named Record of the Week on Radio One’s 1Xtra.
Ela Shaw
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In 2015, Ella Shaw was a nervous 18-year-old who was eager to make her mark in the music industry.
Performing an original song called Summertime whilst playing the piano, the judges were visibly impressed – with Simon calling her “mega-talented”.
In the semi-finals she sang Everybody’s Free by Rozalla, but unfortunately missed out on a place in the final.
But she hasn’t let that stop her from pursuing her musical dreams – and at 27, Ella now looks super glamorous.
She has swapped her casual shirt and loose, tousled hair for elegant dresses, perfectly styled hair and bold makeup, and continues to record and share music on her Instagram page.
Jai McDowall
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The Scottish star stunned viewers in 2011 when he won the fifth series over bookies’ favorite Ronan Parke.
Jai, 37, won £100,000 and the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in front of members of the Royal Family.
In 2022, he revealed that he now feels more confident than ever after undergoing surgery to correct complications from a broken nose.
He suffered a deviated septum after intervening to break up a bar fight and it was affecting his singing.
He told the Daily Star: “It was a very good procedure. Obviously I had black eyes for about three weeks and big bandages and stuff, but it was worth it.”
These days, Jai has grown out his hair longer and now he styles it with a trendy side parting.
Nathan Wyburn
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At 21, Nathan Wyburn appeared on the show and showed the judges how he made a portrait of Alesha Dixon using 644 cookies.
Welsh Nathan, 34, who was an art student at the time, received praise for his quirky talent.
These days, Nathan looks remarkably different, having grown out his curly red hair and a beard.
He continues to show off his artistic skills and has done portraits of King Charles, Marcus Rashford and Kate Middleton.
Jeremy Lynch
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Jeremy, 36, won the hearts of viewers with his excellent skills as a freestyle football player in 2008.
At the time, the 20-year-old played for Arsenal’s junior team and performed to Beyoncé’s Crazy In Love.
He balanced a football on his neck and head and performed a series of kicks and headers, as well as some prone kicking tricks.
His time on the show came to an end, however, when during a performance in the semi-finals he lost control of the ball and rolled across the stage.
Jeremiah, who ditched her trademark braids and grew a beard, now has a YouTube page and also serves as a brand ambassador.
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