BGT ballroom dancer with Down’s Syndrome Nathan reflects on audition with partner Joanne
Nathan and his Britain’s Got Talent hopeful dance partner Joanne appeared on This Morning on Monday to discuss their audition for the show.
Nathan – a 24-year-old ballroom dancer with Down’s Syndrome – was an instant hit with audiences when he followed his routine with 28-year-old Joanne to Shakira’s 2016 song Try Everything before brutalizing the judges.
He delighted fans when he gave Alesha Dixon a sarcastic side-eye when she surprised him with a visit to ask if he wanted to appear on the show before having a “cheeky” conversation with former Strictly Come Dancing critic Bruno.
Speaking to hosts Rochelle Humes, 34, and Phillip Schofield, 62, he was asked about his audition and said: ‘No, I wasn’t nervous, I was happy’, taking the appearance of new judge and professional dancer Bruno a particularly exciting element.
The duo then performed a dance live on This Morning much to the delight of viewers.
Hurrah! Nathan and his Britain’s Got Talent hopeful dance partner Joanne appeared on This Morning on Monday to discuss their audition for the show
Dance Away: The duo then performed a dance live on This Morning much to the delight of viewers
Happy days: Nathan – a 24-year-old ballroom dancer with Down’s syndrome – was an instant hit with audiences, following his routine with 28-year-old Joanne to Shakira’s 2016 song Try Everything before brutalizing the judges
On stage: Their dance was a resounding success with the viewers
Joanne shed light on their partnership, revealing: ‘Nathan and I met around 2019 at the dance school I teach at, we compete in UK competitions…
“We competed in Blackpool in the winter garden, you always hope and have wonderful dreams and I know how wonderful Nathan is to work and dance with, all the lovely comments and how much we enjoy it is a dream come true…
“I think I have a second family, we’re kind of twins, aren’t we, Nathan’s parents are so supportive of his dancing.”
On Sunday, fans of the show were as thrilled with his sassy personality as they were with his audition as his moment unfolded on screen.
Before Nathan and Joanne arrived for his audition in Manchester, Nathan and Joanne were visited by Judge Alesha, who told him that he had been nominated for the show by his dance teacher, prompting him to give Alesha a sarcastic look when she asked if he was willing was to appear. on the performance.
Opening: Speaking to hosts Rochelle Humes, 34, and Phillip Schofield, 62, he was asked about his audition and said, ‘No, I wasn’t nervous, I was happy’, with the appearance of new judge and pro dancer Bruno to be a particularly exciting element
Cheeky! He delighted fans when he gave Alesha Dixon a sarcastic side-eye when she surprised him with a visit to ask if he wanted to appear on the show
Haha! He had a “cheeky” conversation with former Strictly Come Dancing critic Bruno
Nathan stepped onto the stage for his audition wearing a black shirt adorned with glittering crystals and matching pants, and informed the judges that he would be performing the Cha Cha Cha, prompting Bruno to declare, “Yes, honey!” before a brutal exchange between the pair ensued.
Nathan and Joanne received four ‘yes’ votes from the judges – Alesha, Bruno, Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden – and the pair sailed through to the next round.
And their audition delighted viewers, with some calling for the couple to win the show.
One person wrote on Twitter: “Oh now I’m crying again yessss baby Cha cha Cha to my heart’s content Nathan #BritainsGotTalent.”
Dazzling: Nathan and Joanne received four ‘yes’ votes from the judges – Alesha, Bruno, Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden – and the pair sailed through to the next round
Winning the Hearts: Nathan was a big hit with fans of the show
Another person posted, “Great audition from Nathan. He was an absolutely fantastic dancer with a great personality #BGT2023 #BGT #BritainsGotTalent.’
While someone else shared, “Nathan the dancer is FIERCE and I’ll be there for #BritainsGotTalent #BGT #BGT2023.”
Another viewer tweeted, “Okay, if Nathan doesn’t win Britain’s Got Talent there will be riots #BritainsGotTalent.”
“Nathan is so sassy I love him #BGT #BritainsGotTalent,” someone else wrote.
Another show fan wrote, ‘Nathan, of all people, must win BGT. Many thanks everyone #BGT #BritainsGotTalent #ITV.’
Showing off their manners: The duo showed off their moves on TV
High Expectations: Their audition thrilled viewers, with some calling for the pair to win the show this year