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Britain's Got Talent's 'next Susan Boyle' has viewers in tears over breath-taking audition

Britain's Got Talent fans were left in tears as they watched singer Travis George's audition on Saturday evening's show.

Travis, a 22-year-old from South Wales, took to the stage to show judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli what he was made of.

However, the singer got off to a shaky start as he struggled to get his words out, which reduced him to tears.

Simon, 63, showed his understanding to Travis as he said: "Ok Travis, so, big day."

Travis was then met with cheers from the audience to give him encouragement as Simon said: "Alright Travis best of luck, really hope this goes well. Good luck."

Travis George was struggling for words before he began singing (Dymond/Thames/REX/Shutterstock)

The singer managed to compose himself as he sang a beautiful rendition of a Les Misérables' Stars, which was met with cheers by the audience.

Britain's Got Talent audience members were reduced to tears over the emotional and effortless performance from Travis as they clapped and cheered the singer.

As his performance came to a close, Travis also broke down in tears as he watched the audience and judges get up from their seats and applaud him.

"Amazing," Amanda shouted as Travis was given a standing ovation, while Travis' emotional mum watching from backstage with hosts Ant and Dec, who elsewhere in the show handed out their Golden Buzzer.

Travis wowed judges and audience members as he sang a beautiful rendition of a Les Misérables' Stars (Dymond/Thames/REX/Shutterstock)

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno said Travis could "walk into a West End show tomorrow".

While Amanda added: "I've seen Les Misérables countless times and you just knocked it out of the park, flawless."

Aleesha called Travis "adorable" and said: "You don't realise how great you are. I'm really, really happy for you to have this moment."

Finally Simon, who was covered in slime in another audition last night, called the performance "amazing" and said: "This is what I mean by selling a song. This is an audition we're going to remember, Travis."

The BGT judges were blown away by the act (Dymond/Thames/REX/Shutterstock)

Travis was given four yeses by the judges and one big yes from the BGT audience, too.

Meanwhile, those at home praised Travis' audition and said he reminded them of the iconic BGT star Susan Boyle, who's life changed after she auditioned for the show in 2009 and performed a rendition of Les Misérable's I Dreamed A Dream.

One wrote: "Oh my goodness. Travis @BGT I suddenly remembered Paul Potts and Susan Boyle #BritainsGotTalent #bgt #powerhouse".

"That Travis audition reminds me of Susan Boyle’s first! GOOSEBUMPS everywhere and I don’t have a sound bar

"We are looking at the winner of #BGT2023 GO ON LAD! You’ve got this #bgt #lovethisshow," a second wrote.

And a third said: "#bgt Travis, the male answer to Susan Boyle?"

"Oh my goodness!! Travis has given me goosebumps, it’s like witnessing Paul Potts and Susan Boyle all over again: absolutely outstanding and he is a superstar. The best moment is he doesn’t know how great he is. Loved it #BGT @BGT," another remarked.

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