Amanda Holden told them: ‘I thought you did Wales proud’
20:14, 11 Apr 2026Updated 20:20, 11 Apr 2026
The judge invited the school to perform on the talent competition(Image: Thames/ITV)
A Welsh school choir wowed the Britain’s Got Talent judges – just after finding out they’d be appearing on the show at all. The pupils of Ysgol Glantaf in Cardiff sang Never Enough from the Greatest Showman and after an incredible performance received yeses from all four judges – sending them through to the semi final.
The boys choir, made up of pupils all between 11 and 18, were the final performer on tonight’s episode of the ITV show. They were shown nervously peeking from behind the curtains spotting the judges before their performance.
Simon then said he had “little surprise” for his fellow judges as he explained that the choirmaster, Lloyd Macey, was a former X Factor contestant himself and that he had met up with him, and the choir, earlier.
The judge surprised the choir of Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf, when they believed they were performing at the unveiling of a statue of someone influential in music. What they didn’t know is that it wasn’t a real statue at all, in fact it was the reality star himself.
Everyone then got into position for the big reveal, where the boys counted down to the unveiling of “the statue”.
Simon then surprised the boys, which lead them to all jump around in excitement. One of the students said: “You’re much better than a statue.”
Simon later added: “Your choirmaster has tricked you because you will be performing on Britain’s Got Talent later.
“It’s gonna be good.”
When they appeared on the stage, Simon introduced Lloyd to his fellow judges, explaining had been on X Factor in 2017. He was part of the boys category and was mentored by Louis Walsh before being eliminated in the semi final.
Lloyd then spoke and said he had nominated the boys to boost their confidence.
The had endured a six hour coach journey and were watched on by the headteacher Matthew Evans When asked how they’d spend the money, Lloyd smiled and replied, he’d “have to ask him”.
The head was seen pumping the air as the choir performed at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens and the audience applauded and then, along with all four judges, gave a standing ovation at the end. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter
Host Dec joined from the stage too to applaud the boys.
Simon, shaking hands with Lloyd, told him: “That was great”. “Wow,” said Simon.
KSI initially said he would mark the boys “six seven” leading to laughter as they mimicked the hand gesture associated with the schoolyard slang move.
“Obviously that was amazing. You fully believed in yourself, trusted in yourself. So be proud. Be very, very proud.”
Amanda said they had done “Wales proud”. “I love that song. The arrangement, the harmonising. I thought you did Wales proud,” she told the 70-strong choir.
Aleesha said she enjoyed watching choirmaster Lloyd “as much as I did the choir”. “I think a great choir needs a strong leader and Lloyd, you are a fantastic leader. I enjoyed watching you just as much as I did the choir,” she told him.
Then Simon said he felt “quite emotional”. “I actually got quite emotional, this was just brilliant. This is what a great choir is all about. Having fun. Great song choices. Great leader,” he said.
“You are going back to Wales with four gigantic yeses,” Simon told the boys, clearly excited. The video footage showed the pupils running from the venue, beaming with pride.
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