Connie Talbot has revealed the cost of finding fame at a young age on Britain’s Got Talent, as she faced bullies and had to go to school with a bodyguard.
The singer, 23, rose to national fame when she finished second on the first series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2007.
But being the center of attention came with dangers: Connie told how a grown man posed as a journalist in a terrifying attempt to get close to her.
Talking about the DEEP YouTube ChannelHe recalled: ‘(Fame) exposed me to the darker sides of the world that a child probably wouldn’t hear about until later in life.
‘A journalist approached us who was supposed to work for a newspaper, but it turned out that he was only interested in children.
Connie Talbot has revealed the cost of finding fame at a young age on Britain’s Got Talent, as
During an appearance on This Morning in 2023, Connie said she is “very grateful” for her time on Britain’s Got Talent, calling it “the start of her life.”
But I remember bits and pieces of the show. At the time, I really wanted to be on X Factor and I was obviously too young, so I thought, “Yeah”, this was next.
‘And it was the first season, so there was no expectation for the show. It just started out as a fun day. He gave me a run today, which is amazing. I am so lucky.’
When asked if she was looked after during her time on Britain’s Got Talent, she explained that the motto was “just have fun”, adding: “In my head I was Leona Lewis on stage singing Over the Rainbow.”
She also admitted that her family feared the negative comments would upset her, saying: “They were worried about it, the nasty side of Simon Cowell, but now he’s softened.”
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