Connie Talbot, who captured the nation's heart as a six-year-old on Britain's Got Talent's first series, has grown into a remarkable talent. From Sutton Coldfield, the now 24-year-old, remembered for her tear-jerking rendition of Over the Rainbow in 2007, commands an impressive online following with over 307,000 fans.
In a recent sun-kissed Instagram snap, Connie dazzles in a black swimsuit, seemingly enjoying a holiday break. Her iconic performance of the classic tune from The Wizard Of Oz left judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Piers Morgan spellbound during the show's finale.
Connie was a close contender against opera singer Paul Potts for the coveted title. Simon Cowell called Connie "pure magic" and even hinted at helping her earn "£1 million-plus this year".
With no formal training, Connie's audition captivated the judges and drew global media attention. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter
Following her rise to fame post-BGT, Connie released her debut album, Over the Rainbow, which sold 250,000 copies, reached number 35 in the UK charts, and soared to number one in Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan. She went on to release a Christmas album and two additional albums by 2012, reports the Mirror.
Connie returned to the BGT stage in 2019 for The Champions series, although she did not make it to the final round. She also appeared on America's Got Talent: The Champions, where she performed her single live.
Connie, who shared her ordeal with a stalker last year, continues to pursue her singing career. She released an EP titled Growing Pains in August 2023 and a Christmas single, Wonderland Skies, last December.
Recently, she announced that she will be touring with the US cover band, Boyce Avenue. Sharing a stunning rendition of ABBA's Slipping Through My Fingers on Instagram, she wrote: "A friendly reminder that I'm proudly supporting @boyceavenue on their Europe tour. I am so excited don't let tickets slip through your fingers ... (dad joke) they're in my bio can't wait to see you there."
Fans were quick to show their support for her latest endeavour. One fan commented: "Amazing, you're each day with the most beautiful, perfectly wonderful voice.
Another said: " Another added: "This is one of my favourite ABBA songs and you have done an amazing cover of this beautiful song, love it! ! Keep up the good work, you're fantastic at what you do."
A third chimed in: "Can't wait to see you in Manchester and Oxford!".
