Colin will be performing for The Queen on The Royal Variety Show later in the year. I would love to think that I've set the whole thing off.". Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. During Colin’s live performances throughout the show, which reduced many viewers to tears, a backdrop of photos have been showing him with Joan during their happy 66-year marriage. "Of course, I've also got lots of family", he continued. Colin said he felt 'astonished' to be crowned the winner, saying that his ambition was only ever to be on TV once. The BRACE trial will soon recruit healthcare staff and care home workers from the South West region. "I used to sing on the last Friday of the month at the hospital, with a friend of mine for an hour. The singing Pensioner was crowned 2019 winner in last night's final, Get the pick of the week's stories and fascinating Devon history features direct to your inbox every Saturday morning in our exclusive Weekend Report newsletter. As the oldest ever Britain's Got Talent finalist, Colin stole the hearts of the nation from his very first audition, where he began to dedicate his performances to his late wife Joan, who passed away two years ago. ", "We've got a new centre that we are wanting to build, a visitor activity centre. Our. He challenged me to go on Britain's Got Talent, and now here I am.". 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Britain's Got Talent winner Colin Thackery has pledged to donate some of his prize money to The Chelsea Pensioners. Here is Britain’s Got Talent 2019 Winner, Runner-Up & Prize Money Details. In the final, the former Royal Artillery Soldier wore his trademark scarlet tunic as he performed a moving rendition of ‘Love Changes Everything’, where he was joined by other Chelsea Pensioners. It was singer Colin who won Britain's Got Talent 2019 last night, beating magician X in the final vote. You can unsubscribe at any time. The grandfather of four appeared on This Morning earlier today to discuss his win with hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. Britain’s Got Talent 2019 is all set for the Grand Finale episode. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. The winner of Britain's Got Talent 2019, singing Chelsea Pensioner Colin Thackery, has revealed how he will spend his prize money. After coming off stage on day one chap said to me 'when are you going to do what you said you were going to do? The winner of Britain's Got Talent 2019, singing Chelsea Pensioner Colin Thackery, has revealed how he will spend his prize money. The Royal Hospital Chelsea is where Colin currently lives. If you don't use your voice you're going to lose it'. Britain’s Got Talent Series 13 was premiered on 6th April 2019 and the finale episode will air on 2nd June 2019 at 7:30 pm on itv channel. 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When asked what he would spent his £250,000 prize fund on, Colin, said: "I would give back to the Royal Hospital in Chelsea because we are a charity after all. Britain's Got Talent winner Colin Thackery has revealed his plans for the prize money.. “The number of cases across the county have risen in line with the national increase, but case numbers in seven out of our eight District areas still remain lower than the national average. 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The Britain's Got Talent 's Champions winner will win a prize of £100,000, it's been reported.