Ok guys, this is my PSA to the folks back home and around the world. There is a fantastic show on this side of the pond called "Britain's Got Talent," and you simply must watch it. If my memory serves me right, they tried to make a version of the show in the US, but I never watched it because frankly, the acts they showed in commercials didn't look very talented. I'm not a big reality show person, and I don't even watch American Idol, but this show is simply brilliant. It's made me laugh, it's made me cry -- it's fan-freaking-tastic. It's cheesy, heartwarming, and hilarious -- this is what television should be!
The person who wins this show gets to perform in front of the Queen of England at the annual Royal Variety Show. And for the "Love Actually" fans, you might recognize the two hosts of "Britain's Got Talent" from the movie.
For your viewing pleasure, and thanks to the fabulous invention that is You Tube, I've included links to six clips below (the first four are my favorite).
1) Paul Pott, an overweight cell phone salesman with bad teeth and little self-confidence. He also happens to have a beautiful voice, and you know he's never been given a chance in life. He sings 'Nessun Dorma.' I start tearing up just watching it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k08yxu57NA
2) Damon Scott and Bubbles. A man, a monkey puppet, and the music of Michael Jackson. So, so hilarious:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqRd_4wY8hs
3) Craig the Baton Twirler. A performance that reminds you of Billy Elliot, and makes your heart grow just a little bit bigger:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8q5QJOwoG4
4) Conny, an adorable six-year old girl missing her two front teeth, who sings "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" beautifully:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En0A8KGMgq8
5) Ladies and Gentleman: The Kit Kat Dolls. Makes me miss AsiaSF:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RCq6x48Y0w
And finally, I have never in my life seen anything quite like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he-eSFt7rck
Seriously, take a few minutes from your day and watch these -- you won't regret it! And let me know what you think! :)
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Perhaps the fact that America's Got Talent is hosted by Jerry Springer and judged by David Hasselhoff is where Britain's Got Talent surpassed it in credibility. Hmmm. And, Paul was great- British teeth and all. Can't believe Conny is only 6. Magnificent! Hopefully you'll be around to see who wins!
So, your man Paul was on the Today Show this morning. Another beautiful rendition of Nessun Dorma. Wow! He said he is heading back to Britain and starting to record an album on Saturday, that he hopes will be out in about a month. Did he win? Miss you!
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