London — In the electrifying heat of that year’s Britain’s Got Talent showdown, 17-year-old Shaun Smith from Lichfield secured his spot in the final after delivering a powerful rendition of U2’s With Or Without You. But despite his confident stage presence, Shaun insists he doesn’t consider himself — or anyone else — the guaranteed winner.
“Everyone has a chance. You can’t second-guess this competition — anything can happen,” Shaun said. “Even acts like Stavros Flatley could come out and give the performance of their lives and suddenly become the favorites!
Though Scottish singing phenomenon Susan Boyle has taken the nation by storm, Shaun refuses to believe victory is already hers. Still, he has nothing but praise for her:
“She’s absolutely incredible. Her voice is astonishing.”
What surprises fans even more is that Shaun is juggling intense rehearsals with preparing for his AS Level biology exam next week.
“No matter what happens, I’m still sitting that exam,” he said firmly. “Whether it’s rugby or singing — injuries or setbacks can happen. I need something solid to fall back on.”
Shaun, also an avid rugby player, has even received a message of support from England rugby legend Will Greenwood — a boost of confidence as he heads into one of the biggest nights of his life.
The next Britain’s Got Talent semi-final airs tonight on ITV1 at 8:30 PM — and the race to the crown has never been more intense.
