In a historic Britain’s Got Talent moment, 35-year-old local singer Max Fox from Poulton-le-Fylde turned a spur-of-the-moment plea into a show-stopping performance. Shouting from the Blackpool audience, Max begged Simon Cowell for a chance to audition after 19 years of trying, and what followed was pure magic. ✨
A Bold Leap to Stardom
During the final audition round on April 19, 2025, Max interrupted the show, calling out, “Simon, 19 years I’ve tried to get in front of you. Can you give me one opportunity?” Despite initial skepticism and security stepping in, Simon waved them off, granting Max his shot. Taking the stage, Max delivered a powerful rendition of Frank Sinatra’s “My Way,” his voice rich with emotion and grit, dedicated to his late grandfather Tommy. The audience erupted, and guest judge KSI’s jaw dropped in meme-worthy shock.
Golden Buzzer Glory
As the crowd chanted for a Golden Buzzer, Amanda Holden, already out of buzzers, broke the rules and slammed it anyway, showering Max in golden confetti and sending him to the live semi-finals. “It was like a movie moment,” Amanda said. “We knew nothing about him, but he’s got guts!” Simon, dismissing “fix” claims, insisted the moment was genuine, even offering to take a lie detector test. The performance went viral, amassing over 4.7 million YouTube views in a week.
A Star on the Rise
Max, a seasoned performer from Blackpool’s cabaret scene and Cirque: The Greatest Show tour, called it “the craziest week of my life.” His dream? To grace London’s West End. With fans buzzing online and a homecoming concert planned in Blackpool, Max Fox is no longer just an audience member—he’s a BGT sensation with the world watching.
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