Meath schoolboy Cillian O'Connor is through to the final of hit ITV talent show Britain's Got Talent after stunning viewers and winning Friday night's semi-final with his magic act.
Cillian, who has Autism, took to the stage and the screens of millions of viewers for the last live semi-final and again used judge Simon Cowell as part of his act.
With just two places up for grabs, Irish viewers were excited about Cillian's chances despite tough opposition on the night.
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Surpassing all expectations, Cillian was announced as the winner of the semi-final, putting him straight through to Sunday's grand final.
Funny man Tonikaku and Liverpool dancer were the next two highest scoring acts but judges could only choose one for a place in the final. They voted for Lilliana Clifton to join Cillian in Sunday's final.
During Friday night's semi-final, Cillian clearly impressed the judges in studio and the viewers at home.
Amanda Holden said she was "lost for words" while Simon said, "there's just something about you." The difficult-to-please judge said he still believes in magic and said "so do they" as he pointed to the audience who were still on their feet.
"You're so good at what you do," Simon added, before Bruno said "we are all spellbound."
Viewers at home were equally impressed and took to social media to share their thoughts.
One woman wrote: "I'm in awe and sobbing, why am I sobbing at a magic act! Cillian you are fabulous that’s the best magic act I’ve seen! Just incredible."
"Cillian was truly amazing. That’s how magic is done. What a boy," another said.
Viewers can now watch Cillian in Sunday night's live final on Virgin Media television.
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