Parents. Britain’s Got Talent 2020 act Jon Courtenay leaves judges in tears over moving tribute to late father. MORE: ‘I’m not meant to have an eating disorder by rights’: Top Gear’s Freddie Flintoff on keeping bulimia battle secret, MORE: Rihanna protects her melanin in racy underwear shot to promote new Fenty Skin set, Six major changes we can expect from the UK's looming coronavirus crackdown, Millions set to be told ‘don’t leave your local area’ from tomorrow, Liverpool pubs 'could be closed for six months' as new tier three lockdown looms, Back in business! Jon Courtenay is a 46-year-old musical comedian from Mosley, Manchester. ‘No one has ever bought a ticket to see me, I have been parts of other shows, or done charity stuff, or played on a cruise ship, but the thought of people paying to see my show is mindblowing.’. Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. He told the popular host: ‘It is the same for so many of us. The contestant wowed judges earlier this year when a pre-recorded version of the show ran throughout the start of lockdown, seeing Jon manage to secure Ant and Dec’s Golden Buzzer. He is a father of two great lads and has had a career as a bit of a showman for most of his life. Britain’s Got Talent continues Saturday at 8pm also on ITV. HuffPost is part of Verizon Media. Ant & Dec announced that he had won the 2020 series on … 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. ‘On the strength of being in the final, I’m hoping to do some tours around the UK, which is amazing. 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BGT judges Ashley Banjo, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden had to choose between Jon Courtney, Jasper Cher… When asked if he expected to get this far in the competition, Jon confessed: ‘No it’s nuts, I mean I think even if it hadn’t been with all the other stuff that’s going on in the world this would have been crazy in itself. I did not expect to be crying at your act because it was so funny in the beginning,’ The Boy Does Nothing hitmaker said. And it turns out the show has helped him through the current global crisis, as he looked back on the past few months when chatting on Lorraine today. Britain’s Got Talent hopeful Jon Courtenay sang at the London Palladium about a man with a dream, he realised a cherished ambition, but it was a moment tinged in sadness. On returning to the show during the semi-finals this weekend, the 47-year-old became the judges choice to go straight through to the finals, after bringing them all to tears with an emotional song dedicated to his parents. His appearance on Lorraine comes after Jon left both Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden in tears following his performance on Saturday night. Video. We work in this business hoping we’re going to get the break and I just took it into my own hands really, and I put myself out there on the biggest platform of the world.’, Visit our live blog for the latest updates Coronavirus news live. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. The comedian paid tribute to his late father in this special way. Britain’s Got Talent finalist Jon Courtenay has revealed the show was a ‘saving grace’ for both himself and his family during the coronavirus pandemic. 11/10/2020 09:20 BST Britain's Got Talent Final Voting Figures Reveal Jon Courtenay's Win Was A Landslide ‘It just had absolutely everything, you tick every single box you know. Sorry, this video isn't available any more. THE fourth Britain’s Got Talent semi-final aired tonight at 8pm on ITV. BGT fans blast show for 'breaking social distancing rules' - but others aren't sure; Britain’s Got Talent finalist Jon Courtenay has revealed the show was a ‘saving grace’ for both himself and his family during the coronavirus pandemic.. Lorraine airs weekdays at 9am on ITV. ‘But for us all to be so discombobulated anyway with what’s going on…’, He continued: ‘Although saying that, this whole process has been a saving grace for my family, it has given us something to focus on and has given us something to look forward to through all the horrific stuff that’s going on.’. ‘We have some tour dates happening next year,’ he revealed. ‘But just seeing your parents and telling that story, so beautifully told and that full circle moment for you with your own children, it was just magical. ‘It made me just feel so warm inside, I honestly feel so happy for you, you nailed it my friend.’.