", Simon Cowell said: "What I really loved about that is that it reminds people what you did years ago. Britain's Got Talent ratings plummet without Simon Cowell as boss misses final, Piers Morgan wants BGT comedian Nabil to go on GMB amid Ofcom complaints, BGT finale hit with more than 2,000 Ofcom complaints following Nabil's performance, Britain's Got Talent ratings plummet without Simon Cowell as boss misses final. Chelsea Pensioner Colin Thackery has become the oldest winner of Britain's Got Talent. Chelsea Pensioner Colin Thackery has won the third Britain's Got Talent (BGT) semi-final. Got a showbiz story? Colin Thackery: Age and bio. 407270, Britain's Got Talent: Chelsea Pensioner Colin Thackery Wins Semi-Final, Britain's Got Talent Magician Richard Jones Leaves Afghanistan Spellbound. Thank you very much. Britain’s Got Talent finalist Colin Thackery has melted everyone’s hearts over the past few weeks with his performances dedicated to his late wife. ‘It is very difficult for me to put into words how much it would mean. He joined the army in 1946 at the age of 15 and was in the Royal Artillery for over 25 years. Charity Registered in England No. Now getting ready to perform in the final on Sunday night, the Chelsea pensioner has said that he will ‘die a happy man’ if he wins, as the bookies place him favourite to take home the prize. The judges auditions took place between January and February 2019, within London and Manchester. "If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't be here. Colin Thackery sang on the show in memory of his late wife (Picture: Britain's Got Talent). Colin Thackery is an 89-year-old war veteran. He sang Vera Lynn's famous song 'We'll Meet Again' in memory of his late wife Joan. Registered in England No. The 89-year-old was joined on stage by a chorus of his friends from the Royal Hospital Chelsea to sing the wartime classic as images of the couple flashed behind them. After he was announced as winner, co-host Ant McPartlin asked if he knew what had just happened. If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you. Admitting his dream to perform for the Queen at the Royal Variety Show, that 89-year-old said: ‘I served my Queen for 25 years, so if I thought I would have the chance to sing to her, I would die a happy man.’. How workers are getting back to the office, Game Of Thrones’ Nikolaj Coster-Waldau slams ‘diva behaviour’ of stars on set, Paul Hollywood’s rainbow bagel blunder spoke volumes about LGBTQ+ education in this country, Britain’s Got Talent’s Nabil Abdulrashid told ‘to expand his act beyond just doing Black jokes’ by comic Micky Flanagan in 2010 series, Maisie Williams reveals which Game of Thrones character she wishes Arya Stark killed – as if The Night King wasn’t enough, WWE’s Sami Zayn backs Jey Uso to beat Roman Reigns for Universal Title and continue ‘perfect’ story, managed to make Piers Morgan blub a little, Colin won his place in the finals alongside Kojo Anim. ‘I’m doing my bit for the oldies. Everyone can be taught to sing.’. After performing classic We’ll Meet Again on Wednesday night’s semi-final, Colin won his place in the finals alongside Kojo Anim. Over the years he has been stationed in Malaysia, then Korea during the war in the 1950s. A choir is a great place to start because you go along and you meet new people. ... Colin Thackery, 2019. During filming of the London auditions, the event was kick-started by a special performance from Susan Boyle to mark her tenth year as a singer since she first made her appearance on Britain's Got Talent ' s third series. MORE: Simon Cowell branded ‘miserable’ as he refuses to dance for Britain’s Got Talent act, BGT's Nabil Abdulrashid was told to expand act beyond ‘Black jokes' by Micky Flanagan, BGT's Paul Potts issues warning to 2020 winner Jon Courtenay, Back in business! Former Britain's Got Talent winner Colin Thackery will return to the show this evening to open the last of the show's semi-finals. BGT finale hit with more than 2,000 Ofcom complaints following Nabil's performance Company Limited by Guarantee. It would be absolutely marvellous,’ he added to The Sun. ‘People think you need to be able to sing to join a choir but you don’t. Loneliness is epidemic among the older generation and I think that if you’re lonely, you need to go out and do something,’ he told the paper. Colin Thackery sang on the show in memory of his late wife (Picture: Britain's Got Talent). He will now face off against 11 other acts in order to take home the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Show – and the £250,000 prize. (He even managed to make Piers Morgan blub a little), More: Britain's Got Talent The singer was voted through by the public after a performance of Vera Lynn's famous 'We'll Meet Again' in memory of his late wife Joan. I cannot even imagine being on that stage in the presence of royalty. He said: "Sorry what. Since appearing on the show, Colin has won over the heart of the nation after revealing his love story with his wife, Joan, who passed away three years ago. You are still standing.". MORE: When is the Britain’s Got Talent final, and why is it not on TV tonight? Simon Cowell branded ‘miserable’ as he refuses to dance for Britain’s Got Talent act. COLIN Thackery has won Britain's Got Talent 2019. Britain’s Got Talent’s finale starts Sunday at 7.30pm on ITV. I have vague idea, yes. The boys beat fellow opera act Lucy Kay in the 2014 final thanks to a rousing rendition of Stars from Les Miserables. BGT judge Amanda Holden told the Chelsea Pensioner: "You and your colleagues are literally the backbone of this country. Colin Thackery has fans in tears once again (Picture: ITV) ... Colin is a Chelsea Pensioner and after winning the public vote during the 2019 semi-final of BGT he went on to win the show. The audience waved their arms back and forth and poppies rained from the ceiling during Mr Thackery's performance. 233480. The singing Chelsea Pensioner became emotional after he won the show, beating Magician X … After the war, Colin became an AIG (Instructor in Gunnery) before retiring. Thank you.". If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you. Revealing that he learned to sing to keep up morale while in the Army, the veteran added that he was hoping that he could raise awareness of the ‘epidemic’. Mr Thackery joins Kojo Anim, Flakefleet Primary School, Dave & Finn, magic group 4MG and Siobhan Phillips in the final of BGT. ‘You don’t know what you’re capable of until you try.