Moment bride who suffers daily seizures collapses in her husband's arms after walking down the aisle, You're never too old for fun! Click here to upload yours. The illusionist's identity has been shrouded with secrecy, with him not performing his full act during rehearsals over fears his cover would be blown. "They had to talk through my assistant Colin. Marc Spelmann's daughter Isabella played a key role in his BGT audition. She added that she was the most surprised she had ever been on the show. "I never in a million years would have guessed," he said, while fellow judge David Walliams chimed in: "Wow, wow, wow.". I’m X. 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Speaking on the Lorraine show, he admitted that the judges and Ant & Dec had no idea it was him: "My good friend Colin, who has been following me around everywhere, talking for me. In the episode, which saw war hero Colin Thackery take the crown, the 47-year-old revealed himself as 2018's Golden Buzzer choice. Subway workers reveal the WEIRDEST sandwiches they've ever had to make, from a toasted tuna sub with SPLENDA... Now pubs are banned from playing loud music! Sunday night's final, which was won by Chelsea Pensioner Colin Thackery, was watched by an average of 8.5 million viewers, ITV said. 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Marc penned on social media: 'This is the last I’ll say I promise. Right Said Fred are hit by backlash for joining anti-lockdown march in London. It's just, Marc won Ant and Dec's Golden Buzzer vote in 2018, Britain's Got Talent final 2019: Illusionist X reveals himself as Marc Spelmann from last year’s show during heart-stopping performance, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Advert "If … The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. BRITAIN'S Got Talent runner-up Marc Spellman's final performance has been 'exposed' as viewers dismissed his spectacular trick as 'just maths'. Lorraine Kelly brands anti-lockdown... We're too sexy for our MASKS! email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220. Our. The big screen behind the performer then changed into a series of 12 squares and circles, which each contained different words inside them and then mixed the words around. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Simon is laughing at the deluded public. On reflection, the magician explained he is very happy to be part of the show now and the tweets were 'careless comments' made about the show six years ago. BGT magician X's identity is revealed as 2018 golden buzzer act Marc Spelmann Her tragic story has now been turned into ITV drama, Honour, starring Keeley Hawes. 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David branded Marc 'a genius,' while Alesha said he had made her feel 'emotional and dumbfounded.' To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. In a devastating turn of events, Tessa was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was three months pregnant, and had to undergo chemotherapy when Isabella was still in the womb. However, Marc's time in the contest came to an end in the semi-finals after he finished in third place and was sent home when the judges were tied the choice reverted to the public vote. Last year he brought the judges to tears with his magic trick that was aided by his three-year-old daughter Isabella as he told the story of how he and his wife had battled to conceive her using IVF. He said: "If I name the word inside your circle please stand up.". "It has been an honour sharing X with you. ", The reveal was made using a powerful montage of his previous performances which ended with Ant repeating: "Imagine at the end he take it off and it's someone we know? She also underwent a mastectomy and was given the all-clear from cancer. The illusionist's identity was a closely-guarded secret with him not even performing his full act during rehearsals to avoid anyone discovering who he was. X talks to Simon Cowell on the Britain's Got Talent final, Britain's Got Talent hosts Ant and Dec can't quite believe it, BGT magician X's identity is revealed as 2018 golden buzzer act Marc Spelmann, Who won Britain's Got Talent 2019? Last year, Marc had the judges fighting back tears with his first audition, recounting his wife's Tessa's breast cancer battle while she was pregnant with their longed for baby following years of failed IVF. To the audience's and fan's amazement, the word that everyone had reached was 'hope'. The golden buzzer act made the cutting dig that the series was a 'mockery of entertainment' in now-deleted social media posts, revealed by The Sun. Britain's Got Talent illusionist X unveiled his haunting mask on tonight's final to reveal his identity as Marc Spelmann - who appeared on last year's show. The anonymous magician terrified with their act throughout the show, which saw him digital technology and use of social media to mystify the judges and audience. Simon is laughing at the deluded public. Nine bosses... 'He looks about 60': Love Island Australia's Erin Barnett,... Love Island's Eyal Booker reveals what the new stars will be... fighting back tears with his first audition, recounting his wife's Tessa's breast cancer battle while she was pregnant with their longed for baby following years of failed IVF. Shortly after the clever trick, the magician revealed himself as Ant and Dec's Golden Buzzer pick from last year's series. Britain’s Got Talent Final 2019: Act X’s identity exposed as Marc Spellman from 2018 BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT 2019 aired it’s Grand Final tonight … The heartwarming and unexpected stories of how COVID-19 made one community closer than ever before. It's a joke. After getting a standing ovation from the audience, Marc also received a hug from teary Ant, who said: "You had me in tears man.". Scientists 'amazed' after trial of artificial solution... Scientists 'to infect 24 people in the UK' with sluggish genetically-modified coronavirus to develop a... Locked-down students say they 'can't survive' on emergency food parcels of baked beans, Pot Noodles and tins... Farm owner is slapped with £10,000 fine for hosting wedding party for 'up to 300 GUESTS where fight broke... Madrid refuses new lockdown as city leader argues 'people get run over every day, but that doesn't mean we... More than 10 million people have downloaded the NHS Covid-19 app since it launched last week but is it LEGAL... 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He unveiled his true identity in front of a stunned crowd at the live final, Get the biggest stories sent straight to your inbox. We pay for videos too. Magician Marc Spelmann sent out tweets slamming the ITV show and urging viewers to switch off, Get all the jungle gossip with our regular email newsletter. "Marc Spelmann on #BGT wasn't even that good so obvious how he did it all and yet people think he was amazing," hit out a second. At the auditions, I wouldn't talk to anybody, wouldn't communicate with anybody. "My wife knew, and Isabella my daughter knew because I was rehearsing. ", Spelmann told Mirror Online: "I've changed rather a lot in the last six years and the off-hand tweets I made about Britain's Got Talent many years ago in no way reflect my thoughts and feelings on the show now.". The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, While many were impressed by X's performance, one fan pointed out that the trick would always result in the word 'hope', He received a standing ovation from the audience after they all got the word hope, Magician X revealed that he was last year's contestant Marc Spellman during scenes from last night's final, stuff isn't even like real magic? Do not vote! #bgt is a mockery of entertainment. It's just maths. When you wear a mask and perform you have to rehearse with it on because everything is different. Study claims disease depletes testosterone and weakens... COVID-19 patients are now three times LESS likely to have highly infectious levels of the virus compared to... Is your local Pizza Hut set to close? Britain's Got Talent X magician Marc Spellman has revealed what he had to do to keep his identity a secret. and having survived her mum Tessa's chemotherapy treatment, Isabella was born on 23rd December 2015, and her birth changed Marc and Tessa's lives forever. It meant his wife and daughter Isabella were the only other people who knew it was him, and came a complete show for Simon Cowell, the other judges and Ant & Dec. ", Another unearthed by The Sun  fumed: "This is the last I'll say I promise. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. To keep his real identity a secret this year, Marc had enlisted the help of a friend called Colin who talked for him during the auditions and live semi-final and final. Devoted: Isabella was then delivered two months prematurely via c-section so Tessa could undergo higher intensity chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The illusionist was on the reality show last year, but returned for the 2019 series in a mask performing under the name X. Eight officers were doused in fuel while making an arrest on an estate in Basildon, Essex. Ant and Dec put their hands to their mouths in astonishment when they recognised the man under the mask, with Simon Cowell telling the illusionist he had pulled off something 'incredible'. Wonder if it was truly random or a publicity stunt to detract from poor final..?? After performing a trick involving Ant and Dec, as well as the audience at London's Apollo, he unveiled his true identity, leaving the judges mouth's agape. Did you go to some of these popular spots when you were younger? Britain's Got Talent star Marc Spelmann declared the show "made a mockery of entertainment" in a scathing Twitter rant before he returned as mystery magician X. Isabella got used to me walking around with a mask and rehearsing. The audience gasped in shock when X pulled off his mask while stating: 'It has been an honour sharing X with you. He said: "It was always about hope. The episode, which aired from 7.30pm until 10.15pm, had a peak viewing figure of 10.6 million, a high for ITV for 2019. He stunned the judges and audience during the live final when he took off his creepy white mask to reveal he had also appeared on the show last year. The emotional performance moved presenters Ant and Dec so much that they used their Golden Buzzer to send him straight through to the semi-finals. It’s been an honour sharing X with you. Dec continued the act by reading out his unseen memory from earlier in the performance, which ended up being 'hope' as well. It’s a joke. BRITAIN'S Got Talent runner-up Marc Spellman's final performance has been 'exposed' as viewers dismissed his spectacular trick as 'just maths'. "Oh god it's emotional," wailed Ant as tears streamed down his face as he watched from the sidelines with buddy Dec Donnelly, who was also crying. Study claims disease depletes testosterone and weakens the immune system - and even men with no symptoms 'lose their sex drive', COVID-19 patients are now three times less likely to have highly infectious levels of the virus compared to the early days of the pandemic, Is your local Pizza Hut set to close? I am X.". Last year, he was embroiled in controversy as he got caught slamming the show in a series of blistering tweets, sent before his first audition. One tweet referred to the musician who left her seat to egg show boss Simon Cowell during the live final of the series. 'It's a joke': Britain's Got Talent magician Marc Spelmann branded the show a 'mockery' in now-deleted historic tweets in 2012 (pictured in 2018). New curb joins chaotic curfew scheme as it emerges hospitality... Jennifer Arcuri turns on 'dictator' Boris Johnson and accuses 'cowardly' PM of being a 'puppet on a string'... Matt Hancock says he will meet with Tory rebels amid fury over plunging the country into new lockdown... Could a nasal spray offer hope against Covid-19? #bgt is a mockery of entertainment. X talks to Simon Cowell on the Britain's Got Talent final (Image: ITV) Read More Related Articles. Isabella was then delivered two months prematurely via c-section so Tessa could undergo higher intensity chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Do not vote!'. While David admitted that X made other magicians look 'pretty old-fashioned' thanks to their 'completely original and modern' act. Britain's Got Talent illusionist X unveiled his haunting mask on tonight's final to reveal his identity as Marc Spelmann - who appeared on last year's show.. "He just showed a board where from wherever you start the only possible ending is 'Hope'. Got a story? X left the judges on the edge of their seats, with Simon telling the magician that he 'got chills running through' him during the act, and loved their 'spooky, creepy presence'. 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