Christian Spridon, a 35-year-old waiter from London, walked onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage with a dream of becoming a global superstar like Lady Gaga or Beyoncé. Dressed in flashy boots and sporting a “Hollywood smile,” he charmed David Walliams immediately, though Simon Cowell remained skeptical from the start. Christian explained that he had worked hard on his image and was ready to change his life forever, but no one was prepared for the actual vocal performance that was about to follow.
As soon as Christian began his high-energy rendition of “Sex Bomb,” the atmosphere in the theater turned to chaos. While his confidence was undeniable, his singing was widely considered off-key, leading Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, and Amanda Holden to all press their red buzzers in an attempt to stop the act. Despite the rejection from three out of the four judges, David Walliams was clearly entertained by the sheer absurdity and joy of the performance.
In a move that stunned the audience and left Simon Cowell visibly angry, David Walliams stood up and pressed his Golden Buzzer, sending Christian directly through to the live semi-finals. Simon described the act as “appalling,” but David defended his choice, arguing that the show is about personality as well as talent. This remains one of the most controversial moments in the show’s history, proving that on Britain’s Got Talent, anything can happen if you find the right supporter.
