Dorset lads hoping to reach Britain's Got Talent final

Tyler and Teddy from Bournemouth are part of the Phoenix Boys

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 30th May 2024

Two lads from Bournemouth are looking to make it through their Britain's Got Talent semi-final tonight (Thursday 20th May), and perform in Sunday's final.

Tyler Vandev and Teddy Holton-Frances are both part of the Phoenix Boys dance troupe.

That's made up of boys from across the country who've come together to compete in the show and aim for a place on the bill at the Royal Variety Performance.

The Phoenix Boys in rehearsals for the BGT semi-finals

The group's made it to this stage thanks to a golden buzzer, awarded by judge Bruno Tonioli.

16 year old Tyler from the Phoenix Boys said:

“Being on Britain’s Got Talen is a dream come true. It’s such an honour to be part of Phoenix Boys and getting the golden buzzer was a really emotional time for us all.

“Dancing is my passion and I’m so grateful for the training that I also receive at Steppin’ Out in Poole and LeAF Studio in Bournemouth, which has helped give me this amazing opportunity. I can’t wait to go live in front of the nation in the semi-finals with my Phoenix team mates.”

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