Jamie Pugh, a quiet man who worked two jobs—driving a truck and delivering pizzas—entered the Britain’s Got Talent stage with obvious fear. He acknowledged that he had never performed in front of an audience before, therefore the only reason he went to the audition was to test if he could sing. Even though he was anxious, Jamie had picked a very difficult song to perform: “Bring Him Home,” a stirring ballad from the musical Les Misérables. His modest upbringing and reserved manner created low expectations, which added to the surprise of the impending spectacle.
Jamie’s timidity disappeared as soon as he started singing, and his voice took on an incredible operatic sound. His strong, soaring voice filled the theater, evoking the intense feeling and nuance that the timeless song demanded. He received a standing ovation from the entire crowd for his sudden and remarkable metamorphosis from a scared pizza delivery man to a talented performer. After years of concealing his extraordinary gift, Jamie was clearly moved by the welcome he received and was overcome by the unexpected outpouring of support and acclaim.
The judges were quick to provide high acclaim, utterly amazed by the skill on exhibit. Piers Morgan said that, as a man who delivers pizzas at night, he was “not expecting that kind of performance.” Amanda Holden praised him as the reason they go in search of “special special talents,” implying that they could have just discovered one. Even Simon Cowell was impressed, telling Jamie that this might be a significant turning point in his life and that he now needed to start believing in himself. The former pizza delivery guy won three resounding “Yes” votes, guaranteeing his place in the tournament and starting an unexpected new career.
