When Aliki Chrysochou walked onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage in 2013, no one imagined how much she’d already overcome just to stand there. Born in Cyprus and studying music in the UK, Aliki’s life was suddenly derailed when she developed encephalitis, a serious brain inflammation that left her unable to walk or even speak properly. Doctors warned she might never fully recover — but slowly, through sheer determination and her love of music, she learned to talk and sing again.
On BGT, she chose an unexpected song: “Bring Me to Life (Wake Me Up Inside)” by Evanescence — a powerful rock ballad that suddenly felt painfully literal coming from someone who had fought her way back from silence. As soon as she began, the theatre fell quiet. Her voice was pure, controlled and emotional, gliding over the melody with the ease of a trained classical singer but the intensity of someone who meant every word. By the time she hit the big notes, the judges and audience were completely locked in.
When she finished, the crowd erupted into a standing ovation. The judges praised her not only for her stunning vocal ability but for the strength behind it — a young woman who had every reason to give up, but chose instead to stand under bright lights and share her story through song. That audition didn’t just send her through to the next round; it turned Aliki into one of the most unforgettable, inspiring singers ever to step onto the BGT stage.
