Scottish singer Cammy Barnes, who was the only Scot left on Britain's Got Talent, narrowly missed out on a place in the final on Friday night.
The talented singer, bagpiper and barber by trade had won the hearts of viewers across the nation throughout his journey on the show which sadly came to an end despite a spine-tingling rendition of Caledonia.
The 32-year-old dad from Methill, Fife, had encouraged Scottish viewers to pick up the phone and vote for him before the semis, returning to the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade before his performance to record a special music video.
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Unknown to many, Cammy was actually one of the stars performing in last year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo as one of the Electro Pipers who lit up the esplanade during the summer.
As the Record reports, Cammy was battling among 40 other contestants who had fought head-to-head and it was teen comedian Cillian O'Connor and dancer Lilliana Clifton who snatched the first places in the top three acts.
It was then down to Cammy and 'half naked' act Tonikaku when the Scottish singer had his chances dashed as it was the Chinese performer who made it through, but comedian Cillian was the winner among the final three remaining.
Despite Cammy admitting he was 'worried' about his song choice, he added how proud he is of his homeland and that 'it just had to be that song'. Meanwhile, viewers across the country was left miffed when judges Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden admitted they did not recognise the iconic song.
"I wasn't familiar with the song, but I love what you did with it and I loved your confidence tonight you were so grounded and you have the most beautiful tone," expressed Alesha Dixon.
Amanda Holden added: "I wasn't sure what the song was but it was absolutely beautiful, you are so down to earth and just an amazing bloke it was fantastic."
Bruno however did appear to be in the loop, as he said: "I love Caledonia, its a true Scottish anthem and you sang it with such feeling and passion from the heart. You are the voice of Scotland."
Simon also praised the performance, saying: "What a great choice of song for you it was perfect, I thought you had so much more character from when we first saw you. Scotland will be proud of you tonight."
Cammy, who plays with The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, won over the judges in his audition with a soulful rendition of Olivia Rodrigo's Drivers License which he dedicated to his newborn daughter Bonnie.
Britain's Got Talent's live semi-finals air all this week at 8PM on ITV1 and ITVX.
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