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child prodigy Connie Talbot won over viewers at just six years old, and is now a true star. Now 24, the songstress has cultivated a hefty fanbase with over 307,000 followers an incredible leap from her first appearance on BGT in 2007. Connie recently dazzled her audience with a snapshot of herself in a chic black swimsuit, seemingly soaking up the vibes on a sun-drenched getaway.
Famed for her rendition of “Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard Of Oz, Connie had , , and spellbound during the show’s finale. She battled head-to-head with opera singer Paul Potts for the crown. Simon Cowell dubbed her “pure magic” and boldly declared he would aid in making her “£1 million-plus this year”. Connie’s untrained yet captivating audition swiftly caught the judges’ favour and sparked a media frenzy worldwide. Her post-BGT journey witnessed the release of her debut album “Over the Rainbow”, which sold a staggering 250,000 copies, securing the number 35 spot in UK charts and reigning supreme in Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan. Connie continued her recording spree with a Christmas album and two further albums by 2012, reports .
Connie Talbot is now 24 and a successful singer (Image: Instagram)
In 2019, Connie graced the BGT stage once again for The Champions series, though she didn’t clinch a spot in the final. She also grace America’s Got Talent: The Champions, mesmerising viewers with a live performance of her single.
Connie, who opened up about her ordeal with a stalker last year, is still pursuing her singing career. She dropped an EP titled “Growing Pains” in August 2023 and released a festive single, “Wonderland Skies,” the following December.
Recently, she announced that she’ll be joining US cover band Boyce Avenue on their European tour. Sharing a stunning cover of ABBA’s “Slipping Through My Fingers” on , she wrote: “A friendly reminder that I’m proudly supporting @boyceavenue on their Europe tour. I am so excited don’t let tickets slip through your fingers … (dad joke) they’re in my bio can’t wait to see you there.”
Connie Talbot is joining Boyce Avenue on their European tour (Image: Instagram )
Her latest endeavour has been met with an outpouring of support from fans. One follower gushed: “Amazing, you’re each day with the most beautiful, perfectly wonderful voice. Another said: ” Another fan praised her rendition of the ABBA classic, saying: “This is one of my favourite ABBA songs and you have done an amazing cover of this beautiful song, love it! ! Keep up the good work, you’re fantastic at what you do.”
A third fan expressed their anticipation for her upcoming performances: “Can’t wait to see you in Manchester and Oxford!”