WATCH: The incredible moment Manchester bomb survivor Hollie Booth dances for BGT audition
She was called an 'inspiration' by viewers
Last updated 24th Apr 2018
Hollie Booth, a teenager from South Yorkshire who survived the Manchester Arena bombing last year, stunned Britain's Got Talent viewers with her inspirational performance alongside her dance group Rise over the weekend.
The group, made up of Hollie and her friends, performed a medley of songs which included Ariana Grande's single 'One Last Time', leaving viewers at home very emotional.
Watch the group's amazing audition below:
Hollie attended the Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena last year when a suicide bomber detonated a device killing 22 people, including Hollie's auntie Kelly Brewster.
Hollie, who broke her knee and foot in the bombing, has been left with nerve damage and is now unable to walk without using a split on her left leg. In a show of solidarity towards Hollie, the remaining members of the dance group also incorporated wheelchairs into the routine as part of their Britain's Got Talent audition.
Speaking ahead of her performance, Hollie explained to the judges, "It feels amazing, everybody has been absolutely supportive and I couldn't have asked for anything better. It is always difficult coming back to Manchester, but this is the first place I've been that is like an arena."
Speaking about their experience at the Manchester bombing, Hollie's mum Claire said, "I bought Hollie tickets for her birthday as a surprise. We’d seen Ariana Grande before and she was really good. Me, Hollie and Hollie’s aunt Kelly were going – it was just an amazing, happy day that just ended so badly. We’d just got up to leave and as we got into the foyer that’s when the bomb went off. "
Speaking about her daughter's injuries, Claire added, "She’s had 11 operations so far. She’s got more to come and she fights every single day and she takes my breath away every single time.”
After the performance, the group were given a standing ovation by the audience, with Alesha Dixon calling it one of her 'favouriite moments ever' on the show.
Viewers at home also expressed their emotion at the performance, with many calling Hollie an 'inspiration'.
After making the judges, and Ant and Dec cry with their performance, Simon, David, Amanda and Alesha later went backstage to meet the dance group.
After the show aired, Alesha later tweeted, 'Holly is truly amazing! I was so moved by this incredible group of girls, their friendship and their strength! #rise #fighters #bgt #Manchester ♥♥♥ @BGT'. sic
David then added, 'RISE could win @BGT this year. It was a magical performance.' sic
As Rise received a 'yes' from all four judges, the dance group sailed through to the semi-finals.
Britain's Got Talent continues on ITV, Saturdays at 8pm.