Wakefield singer goes through on Britain’s Got Talent with Scotch egg song
A Wakefield singer is through to the next round of Britain’s Got Talent on a back of a song dedicated to Scotch eggs.
Christy Coysh appeared on the show with an unusual song and dance routine.
The act combined spoken word, song, and a theatrical delivery, focused on his admiration for the traditional snack.
The audience was taken with the performance celebrating Scotch eggs in everyday situations.
The judges’ responses were divided.
Musician KSI wasn’t convinced and pressed his buzzer partway through.
Others however, were more receptive to the and in the end Christy received enough support to advance to the next round.
Simon Cowell said: “I’m not going to get that song out my head. It was brilliant but terrible at the same time. I’m going to say ‘yes’.”
Amanda Holden said: “I would happily put you on the Royal Variety based on just that song. You’ve got a yes from me.”
Alesha Dixon said the dance routine was “wicked”.
The performance quickly gained traction online, where clips circulated widely across social media platforms within hours of broadcast.
Christy is competing for the life-changing £250,000 prize and a coveted place at this year’s Royal Variety Performance.
He has previously shared comedy content online.
Britain’s Got Talent is first premiered on 19 years ago on ITV in 2007.
Performers of all ages and abilities audition in front of a panel of judges and a live audience, showcasing anything from singing and dancing to magic, comedy, variety acts, and unusual novelty performances.