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Kathryn Williams

Britain's Got Talent 2023: Bruno Tonioli hits Golden Buzzer for Ghetto Kids dance troupe in show first

Bruno Tonioli has made an impression on Britain's Got Talent by hitting the Golden Buzzer for Ugandan dance group during the performance in a first ever for the show. Ghetto Kids, formed of 30 kids who live in an orphanage in the African country, bowled Bruno over so much he said he thought he was 'going to explode' as he danced through their performance and went for the golden button midway through the set, causing the kids to dance amongst the golden confetti.

Simon Cowell was taken back by both the performance of the group and that his new judge had smashed the button mid-performance while shouting "I have to do it now!"

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Simon said: "That's never actually happened. Normally the Golden Buzzer is pressed afterwards. He gave you the Golden Buzzer and you performed in the confetti, it was wonderful."

Bruno said: "I was literally exploding, you should be proud of yourselves, I can't wait to se you back." He also went backstage to see the kids and told them they should be in Hollywood.

Ghetto Kids bowled over Bruno (ITV)

Amanda Holden said that it was an "audition to remember" and Alesha added: "Absolute superstars, We are honoured you have come on Britain's Got Talent."

The highlight of the amazing performance was when five-year-old Josephine joined the gang on stage and danced along as part of the troupe.

Ghetto Kids was set up in Uganda by Mr Kavuma, who was over the moon at the side of the stage following Bruno's Golden Buzzer moment. He said: "It's all about making their lives better. My dream is to buld a very big home and help as many kids as I can."

One of the dancers explained more about Ghetto Kids: "[It's] 30 kids living in one house. Before, I was living on the streets of Kampala. [It's] given me a lot of opportunities."

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