Simon Cowell awarded a golden buzzer to a father-and-son singing duo, Tim Goodacre (43) and his son Jack (12) from Norwich, after their heartfelt performance on Britain’s Got Talent. The pair performed an original song they had written together, titled The Lucky Ones, while playing their guitars.

Their performance captivated the judges and audience, earning a standing ovation from Cowell, Alesha Dixon, David Walliams, and Amanda Holden. Cowell then awarded them a spot in the live shows. Overwhelmed by the moment and the shower of golden confetti, Tim lay down on the stage while Jack teared up.

Cowell, who is also a father, told them, “You are special, that was fantastic, just magic,” adding that the song reminded him of his own son. Holden admitted, “I was a mess throughout the whole thing,” while Dixon praised them as the “coolest father and son act” the show had seen. Walliams, himself a father, remarked on the “special connection” between the duo.

The episode also saw comedy magician Mandy Muden from London advancing to the next round, securing four yeses from the judges for her humorous act. Walliams commented on her potential to be a comedy star, and Dixon called her a “genius.”

Additional acts progressing included Lexie and Christopher, a Latin ballroom duo from Manchester and Sheffield, who wowed with their moves to Meghan Trainor’s Dear Future Husband. Sixteen-year-old singer Amy Marie Borg from Malta, who performed Nella Fantasia, also moved forward, along with fantasy illusionists Magus Utopia and singing duo The Ratpackers. Alien-themed dance group Baba Yega also secured four yeses.

Meanwhile, Mongolian singer Bat-Erdene Nyamdavaa, comedian Martin Westgate, variety performer Jon Davison, dance act Humanimals, and a seven-member American-style tribal belly dance group from Berkshire were among those eliminated from the competition.