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Lucy Domachowski

Britain’s Got Talent star hits back at fix claims as TV fame uncovered by fans

Britain's Got Talent star Travis George has blasted “fix” claims after his past telly career was exposed by sceptical fans.

The singer has hit back at claims after it was revealed his fame was uncovered by eagle-eyed viewers after his audition.

Fans of the show took to social media to reveal how the 22-year-old had recently starred on BBC ’s Casualty, sparking fresh claims of a “fix” by ITV viewers.

But the singing sensation, from South Wales, has lifted the lid on life amid his “first controversy”.

Appearing on ITV’s Lorraine, he insisted he'd never trained as either an actor or a singer.

Travis defiantly told host Christine Lampard: "I find it so interesting - my first controversy. I've only been in the limelight for two minutes.

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

"This is a weird thing that I'm some famous actor. I've got to set the record straight.

"I've never been trained as an actor or a singer. I had no clue what I was doing when I got on that stage - trust me, I didn't."

He added: " Britain's Got Talent had no idea about my very small amount of acting before I went on it. I had to tell them before I got the opportunity.

"That's how famous I am, they didn't even know. I haven't been educated in the arts."

The bearded belter’s mum was seen breaking down in tears as she watched her son’s performance from the wings with Ant and Dec, before he earned “4,000 yeses” from an ecstatic Simon Cowell.

Speaking on Lorraine today, Travis revealed that he is on the autistic spectrum as he appeared on the show alongside his doting mum.

Travis appeared on Lorraine alongside his mum (ITV)

He told stand-in host Christine: “You have your own process when you’re on the autistic spectrum.

“Mine to get through performances when the anxiety hits you is to create a character in my head.

"That’s why I love theatre, to immerse yourself and put yourself in someone’s shoes."

Fans at home were left in tears on Saturday night as the Welsh singer managed to compose himself as he sang a beautiful rendition of a Les Misérables' Stars.

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.

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