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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
Entertainment
Katie Fitzpatrick & Andrew Brookes

ITV Britain's Got Talent fans 'cry happy tears' as they declare winner

Britain's Got Talent fans were left crying "happy tears" after a heart-warming dance act. Some viewers declared the inspiring dancer the winner of the ITV talent show winner after the opening weekend of performances.

The hit show returned for a 16th series with new episodes on Saturday and Sunday (April 15 and 16) as contestants tried to impress the judging panel of Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and newcomer Bruno Tonioli. BGT viewers were instantly won over by ballroom dancer Nathan, who has Down's syndrome, on the latest episode.

After his dance teacher Joanne nominated him for an audition, Nathan was surprised by judge Alesha Dixon in the middle of a dancing class. In the tear-jerking scene, Alesha said she had been told that he "loves to dance" and asked if he wanted to audition for BGT.

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