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- South Africa’s Belinda Davids delivered a moving performance of Whitney Houston’s I Have Nothing during the Brittany Has Talent semifinal round.
- Belinda received another standing ovation from the judges. Amanda Holden called the performance “absolutely fascinating and so strong.”
- “I’m so impressed. It hit me to the core. It was passionate, moving, pure and incredible,” said Ashley Banjo.
Belinda Davids from South Africa received another standing ovation from Brittany Has Talent judges with an interpretation of Whitney Houston I have nothing on Saturday.
This week’s semifinalists performed in front of the returning panel of judges David Walliams, Ashley Banjo, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden, as well as a virtual audience watching from home.
Belinda, 43, who has traveled the world as a Whitney Houston tribute artist, first wowed the judges during the round of theater auditions with a lid of One moment in time.
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“I’m so impressed. That hit me, to the bottom of my soul. It was passionate, moving, pure and incredible,” Ashley said. David added: “It was absolutely electrifying from start to finish.”
Amanda called the performance “absolutely fascinating and so strong.”
Two contestants from each semifinal round, one chosen by the judges and one chosen by the spectators, will advance to the final next month.
The winner of the competition will walk away with £ 250,000 (R5 510 403) and will be placed in the Royal Variety Performance lineup. At last year’s performance, Prince William and Kate were seated in the audience.
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