BRITAIN’S Got Talent’s sexiest star has already gagged Simon Cowell on this year’s series – and now she wants to work her magic on the King.
Canadian illusionist Alexandra Burgio stunned viewers — and the music mogul himself — by gaffer-taping his mouth shut during her outrageous routine in the auditions stage, earning her a place in tonight’s semi-final.
And speaking exclusively to The Sun ahead of the live show on ITV1, Alexandra was asked whether she would attempt a similar act on King Charles should she win the series and get to entertain the audience at the Royal Variety Performance.
She said: “I would love to show my act to the King. However, I wouldn’t dream of taping up His Majesty — unless, of course, that was his dream.”
Alexandra, 34, who wore blue leather trousers and a cropped top on the BGT stage, admitted she was inundated with messages from male admirers following her antics.
Oozing sex appeal during her audition, she asked Simon to pick one blank-fronted card from a board of dozens, before showing that it said “fierce” on the flip side.
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Moments later, she peeled off the gaffer tape she had placed over the judge’s mouth to reveal exactly the same word already written on the back.
Asked if Simon knew he was going to have his mouth taped, she teased: “Simon had no clue, although I didn’t see him struggle, did you?”
Alexandra’s routine got the thumbs-up from judges Simon, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli, who praised her stage presence, charisma and sense of humour.
But she is keen to point out her sexy performances are not solely for the fellas.
She explained: “I’m not just for men, I’m for anyone who enjoys confidence and strength.
“You would think the older, stuffier type would shy away from that kind of energy — but usually, they are the ones who need the most discipline.”
'Crack the whip’
Of the blokes who have been sliding into her DMs, Alexandra added: “Sure, I got plenty of messages from men, but I don’t pay them much attention.
“I’m doing this one for the ladies.”
The Canadian is dreaming of becoming one of the few females to make it big in the world of magic, which is a traditionally male- dominated genre.
And what better place to make a name for herself than the UK, the home of the Magic Circle.
She said: “The Brits have a certain quality of class that has always been glamorous. They’ve never lost that.
“But if they need a little guidance, I am happy to crack the whip in the right direction.”
I wouldn’t dream of taping up His Majesty – unless of course, that was his dream
Alexandra Burgio
Alexandra certainly brings a different look, and energy, to the stage — one that is not usually associated with the magicians who historically pulled in bumper TV ratings when magic shows were in big demand.
Asked why the public lost their love for magic, she said: “With the use of technology at our fingertips, that kind of accessibility changes the dynamic of what we know to be reality.
“I believe we need to use the shift of the future generation as a tool, instead of letting it steal our enchantment.”
But Alexandra believes magic is making a comeback and, with her help, it can become sexy again — quite literally.
She explains: “Magic should be just as sexy as any other art form. There is manipulation, deception and allure. The formula is all there. Of course, a little gaffer tape doesn’t hurt.”
After thrilling audience members during the auditions, some viewers soon discovered Alexandra’s TV past.
She previously performed on Canada’s version of BGT, making the semi-finals last year, and appeared on fellow illusionists Penn and Teller’s US show, Penn & Teller: Fool Us in 2023.
Her journey in magic started when she worked as a magician’s assistant and, during her time away from the stage, she studied “virtually all magic acts ever captured on film” from the Sixties to the present day.
Women are an army. I would love to get a hand from the ladies, Amanda and Alesha. But I would also love to Cha Cha Cha with Bruno
Alexandra Burgio
Alexandra, who is also a dancer, is keeping tight-lipped (without the need for gaffer tape this time) about her routine on tonight’s show, but promises it will “have a mix of glamour and danger”.
She added: “I guess you could say it’s a double-edged sword. But a lady never kiss and tells. You’ll just have to tune in.”
Simon may or may not be pleased to discover that the other judges could be the subject of Alexandra’s semi-final performance.
She said: “Women are an army. I would love to get a hand from the ladies, Amanda and Alesha. But I would also love to Cha Cha Cha with Bruno.”
And asked whether she has the edge over her fellow semi-finalists, Alexandra added: “All the other contestants are brilliant in their own right, and the magicians are some of the best in class. But that just fuels my fierce.”
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