Connie Talbot captured the hearts of the nation in 2007 as the first ever series of Britain's Got Talent - 18 years on, the singer looks completely unrecognisable as she launches her singing career
Britain's Got Talent sweetheart Connie Talbot, who won hearts as a six-year-old in the inaugural series, has blossomed into a full-blown celebrity. Now 24, the talented singer from Sutton Coldfield, who once brought the judges to tears with "Over the Rainbow," boasts a hefty social media following with over 307,000 admirers – signifying an impressive trajectory since her 2007 BGT debut.
A recent Instagram post captures Connie exuding elegance in a chic black swimsuit, soaking up the sun on what appears to be a delightful holiday.Her iconic performance of the beloved song from 'The Wizard Of Oz' left Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Piers Morgan spellbound in the show's climax. Battling head-to-head with opera virtuoso Paul Potts for the crown, she was a formidable challenger. Cowell, clearly taken by her talent, hailed her act as "pure magic" and hinted at helping her make "£1 million-plus this year".
Without any classical training, Connie's first audition not only enchanted the judges but also sparked international media frenzy. Post-BGT, Connie released her maiden album "Over the Rainbow," which flew off shelves with 250,000 copies sold, charting at number 35 in the UK and topping charts in places like Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan.
She followed this up with a Christmas compilation and two additional albums until 2012 Britain's Got Talent star Connie Talbot has come a long way since her appearance on the show. After returning to the BGT stage in 2019 for The Champions series, Connie went on to perform on America's Got Talent: The Champions, reports Cornwall Live.
She has continued to pursue a music career, releasing an EP called Growing Pains in August 2023 and a Christmas single, Wonderland Skies, in December. Connie recently announced that she will be supporting US cover band Boyce Avenue on their European tour.
To promote the tour, she shared a cover of ABBA's Slipping Through My Fingers on Instagram, encouraging fans to buy tickets. Her followers were quick to praise her performance, with one commenting: "Amazing, you're each day with the most beautiful, perfectly wonderful voice."
