Young ventriloquist Jamie Leahey (and partner, Chuck) were jumping for joy as they were sent through to the final of Britain's Got Talent. Jamie, 13, joined singer Maxwell Thorpe as winners of the ITV talent show's first semi-final. Following the victory, someone unexpected has come forward in support of Jamie.
But did you know he has a link to a soap star? Hollyoaks actress Lucy-Jo Hudson has congratulated the BGT teenager on her Instagram - and revealed their connection. In a post that is emblazoned with the words, 'VOTE JAMIE & CHUCK', the actress who plays Donna-Marie Quinn in the Channel 4 soap, wrote: "So proud of you. Well done darling," as she congratulated talented Jamie, who has been performing since he was little.
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