After last week’s launch episode pulled in 8.3m viewers, making it ITV’s most-watched entertainment show of the year so far, Britain’s Got Talent continued with singing oldies, dancing youngsters and plentiful tears. Here are all the talking points from episode two of the 12th series… Heroic Hollie was highlight of show There wasn’t a dry eye in the house - or doubtless on sofas nationwide - during this episode’s emotional climax. Hollie Booth, 13, survived last year’s Manchester terror attack but was left in a wheelchair. Her life was saved by her brave aunt, Kelly Brewster, who shielded her niece from the bomb blast but sadly didn’t survive herself. The plucky teenager now returned to the city to perform with her 11-strong dance group RISE, who choreographed a special routine using wheelchairs in solidarity. Just to jerk more tears, the girls wore Manchester worker bee T-shirts and their musical soundtrack included … [Read more...] about Britain’s Got Talent 2018 week two: Manchester terror attack victim provides a genuinely cockle-warming moment
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Britain’s Got Talent judges in tears as Manchester terror attack survivor Hollie defies ISIS bomber by daring to dance in wheelchair
MANCHESTER Arena bomb survivor Hollie Booth takes centre stage in one of the most emotional performances in Britain’s Got Talent history tonight. Nearly 12 months after the attack which claimed 22 lives, including that of her beloved aunt, 13-year-old Hollie returns to the city to fulfil her dream of being a dancer. But her injuries from the blast mean she has to perform her routine in a wheelchair, which reduces Simon Cowell and his fellow judges to tears. Mum Claire, 35, who was also injured in the attack, said: “All she wanted to know after it happened was when she was going to be able to dance. The doctors told us it was uncertain whether she ever would. “They didn’t know to what extent she would be able to walk. Hollie, from Sheffield, forms part of dance troupe Rise, made up of performers aged between ten and 24. Hollie had danced with the group for years before the blast. And the whole group performed with wheelchairs in a show of … [Read more...] about Britain’s Got Talent judges in tears as Manchester terror attack survivor Hollie defies ISIS bomber by daring to dance in wheelchair
PC Charlie Guenigault, off-duty Bexley cop who ran at London Bridge terror attackers, to receive Pride of Britain award
PUBLISHED: 10:21 24 October 2017 Luke May PC Charlie Guenigault Archant He will receive the honour at an awards ceremony next week A serving police officer from Bexley who ran at terrorists during the London Bridge terror attack will be handed an award next week. PC Charlie Guenigault was in Borough Market when the attack started on Saturday, June 10. The 25-year-old ran to the aid of a British Transport Police officer who was injured, and was then stabbed himself in the head, back, stomach and leg after confronting the knife-wielding terrorists. The keen cricketer underwent a three-hour operation to have his spleen removed after the attack, and is since recovering. Next week the Southwark-based officer will be handed the Pride of Britain Outstanding Bravery award, along with former Bromley officer PC Keith Palmer, who died trying to stop Westminster attacker Khalid Masood. Met Police’s deputy commissioner, Craig Mackey, said: “For PC Charlie Guenigault there was no … [Read more...] about PC Charlie Guenigault, off-duty Bexley cop who ran at London Bridge terror attackers, to receive Pride of Britain award
Harry Styles pays tribute to Manchester terror attack victims
Harry Styles paid an emotional tribute to the 22 victims of the Manchester terror attack as he played on the Arena stage for the first time since the tragic events of May 2017. Styles took a moment to address the crowd and remembered those who lost their lives as he prepared to perform ballad Just a Little Bit Of Your Heart, which he wrote for Ariana Grande. A bomb detonated in the foyer just as a Grande concert finished on May 22 2017 claimed the lives of 22 people, including children, and injured many more. Styles said: “The next song we’re going to play I wrote it a couple of years ago and it's always meant a lot to me but tonight I think it means so much more than it ever has before being in this room. “I thank you so much for being with me here tonight. I grew up coming to my first concerts in this room, I love this room. And I thank you for spending some time with us," he said. Fans at the concert had also planned their own tribute as they held banners and signs … [Read more...] about Harry Styles pays tribute to Manchester terror attack victims
Olly Murs: Oxford St terror attack false alarm may have been covered up
Olly Murs has hinted at a cover-up over the Oxford Street terror attack false alarm. Olly, famous for shooting to stardom on The X Factor before creating a string of hits like Troublemaker and Dance With Me Tonight, insists shots WERE fired, and even hinted at a cover-up. It comes after the chart-topping pop star was mocked for his tweets as panic ensued on one of the capital's busiest shopping streets. He tweeted to his eight million followers: "F*** everyone get out of Selfridges now gun shots!! I'm inside." Now, the 33-year-old told The Sun : "Something happened that day. Whether it was covered up, I don’t know." At first it sparked alarm amongst his fan base but after it emerged there hadn't been a major incident and no evidence of gun shots he was mocked, according to The Mirror . "My heart just skipped a beat," one quipped in reference to Olly's famous tune. "You're a trouble maker," added another in a similar vein. Even Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan dived in … [Read more...] about Olly Murs: Oxford St terror attack false alarm may have been covered up