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Simon Duke

Britain's Got Talent mum Claire 'gives up' audition to give daughter a shot at TV stardom

A selfless mum sacrificed her own chance at Britain' Got Talent stardom, by giving up her audition so her daughter could take her place.

Towards the end of Saturday night's audition show, the judges and viewers at home were introduced to Claire, a full time mum from Liverpool, who had been joined backstage by her 15-year-old daughter Tia. Claire had told hosts Ant and Dec that she was at the BGT auditions to 'sing a song,' but, as she stepped onto the stage, things took a turn, when she informed the judges that she wanted her daughter to step in and be the one to perform.

She told them: "I'm giving up my audition today for Tia," as the teenager looked totally gobsmacked backstage. Claire added: "This is my way of saying she's fabulous, 'cos she deserves it and she's an incredible person.

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