Hollie Steel

May 23rd, 2009

Piers Morgan has been talking in The Sun today about his favourite Britain’s Got Talent contestants. As they are selected for the semi-final tonight, Piers says of Hollie: “Hollie is unbelievably sweet. When she sang it was a really powerful moment.”

Hollie Steel is the latest sensation to capitavate the nation on the TV talent show “Britain’s Got Talent”. Little Hollie, aged 10 years old and from Accrington in Lancashire, appeared on stage in a tutu.  She appeared to just be a sweet but ordinary little girl who wanted to be a ballerina.

Indeed, Simon Cowell appeared to be about to press the red buzzer on her.

But the she opened her mouth to sing. The judges were literally gobsmacked as she opened her mouth to sing “I Could Have Danced All Night” from the musical My Fair Lady, originally sung by Julie Andrews. Simon quickly withdrew his hand from the buzzer area.

Hollie Steel’s voice was amazing. It was as though her voice was coming from an adult – not a 10 year old girl.

View Hollie Steel’s audition here

Hollie brought the audience and the judges to their feet, and she received a standing ovation.

The judges praised the little girl.

Amanda Holden said: “It was like looking in a mirror. (Laughter from the other judges) It’s ridiculous how much talent you have. The voice that came out of you I was stunned at.”

Piers Morgen said: “We have seen lots of children on the show in three years now and I have never heard anyone sing as well as you.”

Kelly Brook, a guest judge on the show, said, “I just didn’t expect that voice to come out of a tiny little thing. Beautiful and lovely.”

Simon’s response was more measured. He began by telling Hollie Steel what he didn’t like. He said: “I didn’t like what you were wearing because you came over as a typical little girl who wants to be a ballerina. I wasn’t crazy about the song. Then I heard you sing and I think, Hollie, you’ve got a fantastic voice. The fact that you don’t know how good you are is what I really like about you. But this just might just be the tip of the iceberg because I think you’re better than that.”

Hollie was accompanied to the audition by her proud parents. Her father commented: “I am so proud every time she performs, there’s no doubt about it.”

26th April

Piers Morgan said this weekend has said that he thinks that Hollie Steel can win Britain’s Got Talent. The judge maintained that whilst Susan Boyle was odds on favourite to win with the bookies, he felt that Hollie Steel could pip her to the post. He also advised punters to hold onto their money for now as there are other many great acts that we haven’t even seen yet!