Twelve-year-old Kerr James from Glasgow stepped onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage with a mix of nerves and bright, infectious confidence that instantly won everyone over. Despite his young age, his goal was anything but small: he wants to become a recording artist, inspired by icons like Freddie Mercury. Watching from backstage, his “full clan” of family members cheered him on, underlining just how important this moment was for all of them. With a big grin and determined energy, Kerr looked ready to prove that his dreams weren’t just fantasy.
For his audition, Kerr chose the soul classic “Try A Little Tenderness,” a daring pick for someone so young — but he handled it with a level of control and emotion far beyond his years. As soon as he began to sing, the transformation was striking: the shy schoolboy vanished, replaced by a confident, bluesy performer. His voice was powerful and expressive, moving effortlessly through the song’s highs and lows, while his animated stage presence showed a natural ability to engage the crowd. It wasn’t just a nice performance; it felt like a full-scale, high-energy show.
The judges were clearly stunned by what they had just witnessed. David Walliams praised not only Kerr’s “incredible” voice but also his natural charisma, even likening his stage presence to that of Freddie Mercury, calling him “absolute dynamite.” The panel highlighted how refreshing and different he was, and how his positivity lit up the room. In the end, all four judges gave him an enthusiastic “Yes,” confirming that Kerr James is not just a promising kid, but a rising star with huge potential and a very bright future in music.
