Britain’s Got Talent child star looks unrecognisable 10 years after reaching the final
A BRITAIN’S Got Talent child star looked unrecognisable 10 years after reaching the final.
The Essex based singer came second place on the show, captivating the nation with his voice and guitar.
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James Smith catapulted into fame after joining BGT, at just 15, where he launched his music career.
He sang Try a Little Tenderness by Otis Redding during the final.
Although the star was a public favourite, he lost to gymnastics group Spelbound.
Now at 25, James looks totally unrecognisable with his long brown hair and his more grown-up appearance.
The star frequently shares singing videos on Instagram where he sings covers accompanied by the guitar he plays.
On one singing video video, one fan commented: “The texture of your voice is simply beautiful.”
Whilst another added: “You are so smooth keep on singing brother!”
“This is actually divine,” penned a third.
James has released several songs since his stint on BGT including
District Line, Like A Record and Introverted.
Fans have been asking James to roll out a world tour and a full album after he teased something on his Instagram page.
Posting a selfie, he captioned it: “Very exciting news. wonder what it could be.”
One eager fan commented: “Full album? World Tour?”
Whilst another echoed: “Tour tour tour tour.”
“Album and tour please!!,” penned a third.
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