Show that shot Potts to the top is back

Apr 19 2008 by Karen Price, Western Mail

IT’S the reality show which shot Port Talbot opera singer Paul Potts, pictured, to worldwide stardom, and it’s now back on our screens.

And this year’s competitors from Britain’s Got Talent are not just be battling it out to sing for the Queen at the Royal Variety Performance.

For the winner and finalists will be heading on to the road for a live UK tour.

Last year, mobile phone salesman Potts became an operatic sensation when an audience of 13 million tuned in to see him crowned winner with his performance of Nessun Dorma.

Since winning the show, his debut album, One Chance, shot straight to the top of the charts.

This year’s winner is expected to achieve similar success and you can catch him or her on the tour, which will visit 13 cities, including audition hotspots Cardiff, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.

It will feature a variety of acts – from musicians and acrobats to magicians.

Britain’s Got Talent Live will be at Cardiff International Arena on June 17. Tickets from the box office on 029 2022 4488.