The moment Mickey Callisto strutted onto the Britain’s Got Talent 2025 stage in a vintage Queen-inspired outfit—complete with a sequined jacket, tight white jeans, and a handlebar mustache—the audience erupted.
During the Britain’s Got Talent 2025 auditions, 28-year-old singer Mickey Callisto delivered a captivating performance of Queen’s “Who Wants to Live Forever,” drawing comparisons to the legendary Freddie Mercury. His powerful vocals and commanding stage presence impressed both the judges and the audience. Judge Alesha Dixon remarked, “Wow. I was like, is this Freddie? Is this Mickey? But whatever it was, it was sensational. Your voice is absolutely stunning.” Bruno Tonioli added that Mickey had Freddie’s “mannerisms down to a tee.”
While many viewers praised his performance, some questioned its authenticity, with a few suggesting he might have been miming. Despite the mixed reactions, Mickey’s audition has sparked widespread discussion about his potential to follow in Mercury’s footsteps.
Vinnie McKee, a 29-year-old bingo caller from Glasgow, captivated the audience and judges on Britain’s Got Talent 2025 with his heartfelt rendition of The Proclaimers’ classic, “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles).” His soulful performance earned him the first Golden Buzzer of the series from Simon Cowell, propelling him directly to the semi-finals.
The audition took place at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, where Vinnie’s emotional delivery resonated deeply with both the live audience and viewers at home. Simon Cowell praised the performance as “incredible,” and the overwhelming support from the crowd underscored the impact of Vinnie’s interpretation of the song.
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Vinnie’s journey to the Britain’s Got Talent stage is particularly poignant, as he performed just months after the passing of his brother, Frankie. This personal context added an extra layer of emotion to his audition, making his achievement even more significant.
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For those interested in experiencing Vinnie’s moving performance, it is available here: