Dan Kahn, who boldly introduced himself as a drag act, walked onto the Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) stage and launched into a slow, emotional ballad. From the outset, the performance was clearly flawed, failing to impress the judges and leading to immediate confusion in the auditorium. The delivery of the classic tune was unpolished and lacked the necessary vocal control, quickly establishing the audition as one that seemed destined for a swift and negative critique from the notoriously tough panel.
Suddenly, in a shocking and bizarre twist, Dan abruptly transitioned to a highly energetic and almost aggressive rendition of the hit “I Believe I Can Fly.” The abrupt change in style was a chaotic explosion of sound and movement. The unbelievable moment came when, amidst the overall theatrical mess, Dan managed to strike an incredibly powerful, technically perfect high note. This single, flawless vocal moment, isolated within a performance the audience was already judging as terrible, was so unexpected that it utterly blindsided both the panel and the spectators.
The judges’ feedback was hilariously savage and completely divided. Amanda Holden declared Dan’s act was “beyond rubbish” but, in a grudging admission, had to concede that he undeniably hit that one high note. Simon Cowell focused on the conceptual failure, bluntly stating that drag acts should look and sound like women, which Dan certainly did not. Despite the scathing criticism, the sheer, messy entertainment value won over Kelly and Piers, who admitted they were “thoroughly entertained.” The performance advanced, proving that sometimes, being memorable—even for being “rubbish”—is enough to shock your way through.
