Britain's Got Talent singer Janey Cutler has died at the age of 82. The singing grandmother impressed judges and viewers alike with her performances of Edith Piaf's 'Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien' during last year's series of the ITV1 competition. The Sun reports that Cutler was found dead at her home yesterday. Family and friends left messages of condolence on Facebook, with her grandson Ian Scott writing: "Good night rest in peace oor wee granny, mother and friend to all (sic)." Cutler finished ninth in the live final, won by dance group Spelbound. Despite alleged (more)...
- 8/24/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Janey Cutler has revealed that she is thoroughly enjoying the Britain's Got Talent tour, which kicked off this month. The 81-year-old singer, who was a finalist in this year's series of the ITV1 reality show, also said that she is "overwhelmed" by the support she has received from fans. She told Stv: "It's fantastic, very tiring, but I am really enjoying it a lot. All of the acts (more)...
- 7/7/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Britain's Got Talent finalist Janey Cutler has reportedly revealed that she will perform on every night of the talent show's upcoming tour. Previous reports had suggested that Cutler, 81, might be too frail to participate in the tour. However, speaking to the Daily Record, she said: "I'm so excited about it and I would like to say I'm fit and well and very much looking forward (more)...
- 6/19/2010
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
The full voting stats for Britain's Got Talent 2010 have been released by ITV1. Gymnastics troupe Spelbound triumphed in the final with 36.9% of the public vote, twice as much as their closest rival Twist & Pulse. The acrobatic collective were also the biggest semi-final winner, storming their heat with 62.4% of the vote. During the second semi-final, it has also been revealed that singing doorman Neil Fullard actually got more votes than boyband Connected. Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan opted to send Connected through to the final instead of Fullard. The full results from the final and semi-finals: Final
Spelbound - 36.9%
Twist & Pulse - 12.4%
Kieran Gaffney - 9.6%
Tina & Chandi - 9.0%
Paul Burling - 8.7%
Tobias Mead - 6.9%
Christopher Stone - 5.1%
Connected - 4.8%
Janey Cutler - 3.6%
Liam (more)...
Spelbound - 36.9%
Twist & Pulse - 12.4%
Kieran Gaffney - 9.6%
Tina & Chandi - 9.0%
Paul Burling - 8.7%
Tobias Mead - 6.9%
Christopher Stone - 5.1%
Connected - 4.8%
Janey Cutler - 3.6%
Liam (more)...
- 6/16/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
The penultimate semi-final of Britain's Got Talent saw a ratings dip on Thursday night, according to the latest viewing figures. The programme, which featured performances from Janey Cutler and Twist & Pulse, averaged 9.18m (43.2%) for ITV1 from 7.30pm, down 540k on the previous night's episode. Harry Hill's TV Burp, which was aired in place of Coronation Street for the second night running in the wake of the shootings in Cumbria, attracted 5.85m (26.4%) from 9pm. The Britain's Got Talent half-hour results show pulled in 9.34m (40.1%) for ITV1 from 9.30pm, helping the channel to comfortably dominate primetime. Spinoff show Britain's Got More Talent brought in 660k (3.6%) for ITV2 from 10pm and 95k (0.9%) on timeshift. On BBC One, Watchdog averaged 2.71m (12.3%) from 8pm, down 1.38m week-on-week. In the 9pm hour, (more)...
- 6/5/2010
- by By Andrew Laughlin
- Digital Spy
The Britain's Got Talent tour may be disrupted after it was admitted that finalist Janey Cutler could be too frail to take part. According to The Sun the 81-year-old may not be able to perform on all 16 dates even if she wins tonight's final. A spokesman for Simon Cowell's company, Syco, told the paper: "The single most important thing is Janey's welfare, and also for her to enjoy Saturday's show." The tour hosted by Paddy McGuinness is headlined by the winner of the ITV talent show and features all of the finalists. "Janey's amazing for her age and she has impressed the (more)...
- 6/5/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Janey Cutler, the 81-year-old who has the lungs of a 20-year-old advances to the final round of "Britain's Got Talent" on Thursday, June 3 night. Receiving the biggest public vote, Janey was the first winner in the fourth semi-final after she performed a rendition of Shirley Bassey's hit "This Is My Life".
"Janey you are magnificent. I have been waiting the whole series for one of those moments that has the whole country talking the next day," judge Piers Morgan said. "A moment when you feel the hairs go up, your spine tingling and everyone's going did you hear that lady last night on Bgt? Because that wasn't just the best performance of the night, it was the best of the whole week by a mile."
Joining the mother of seven in the final is dance act Twist and Pulse who won the judges' vote. It came down to the duo's act and The Fusion.
"Janey you are magnificent. I have been waiting the whole series for one of those moments that has the whole country talking the next day," judge Piers Morgan said. "A moment when you feel the hairs go up, your spine tingling and everyone's going did you hear that lady last night on Bgt? Because that wasn't just the best performance of the night, it was the best of the whole week by a mile."
Joining the mother of seven in the final is dance act Twist and Pulse who won the judges' vote. It came down to the duo's act and The Fusion.
- 6/4/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Janey Cutler and Twist & Pulse have become the latest acts voted through to the Britain's Got Talent final. Twist & Pulse and The Fusion were forced to face the judges after singing pensioner Cutler won the public vote. Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden backed Ashley Glazebrook and Glen Murphy after Simon Cowell insisted that The Fusion gave the better performance "on the night". Also leaving the (more)...
- 6/3/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
The Britain's Got Talent semi-finals continue tonight, as eight more acts face the nation. With six now voted through, who will the public decide has what it takes? Ahead of this evening's fourth live show, Digital Spy profiles the contestants hoping to join Spelbound, Tobias Mead, Tina & Chandi, Connected, Paul Burling and Christopher Stone in Saturday's final: Janey Cutler Janey Cutler, 81, has been dubbed 'Nu-Bo' in this year's competition. Stephen Mulhern commented earlier today that she is under pressure to perform, following her emotional rendition of 'Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien', which stunned the panel and audience. Despite being one of the favourites to win the competition, co-host Anthony McPartlin has admitted that he is unsure of her credentials to wow the audience for a second time. Team Shaolin Praised for their head flips, (more)...
- 6/3/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Stephen Mulhern has predicted that Janey Cutler will be feeling under pressure as she prepares for tonight's Britain's Got Talent live show. The 81-year-old singer, who was compared to Susan Boyle after her audition aired last month, is among eight acts who will compete in the latest semi-final round. Speaking on This Morning, Mulhern commented: "Tonight we've got Janey, who everyone's talking about. [She's] the oldest solo contestant we've got. We found her in the same place we found Susan Boyle. I think the pressure's on her." Asked (more)...
- 6/3/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Entertainer Kevin Cruise and singer Janey Cutler are among the acts who have progressed to the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent. Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden also put through comedian Paul Burling, teen boyband Connected, dancing dog Chandi and street act Twist & Pulse. Among the acts failing to reach the semi-finals were Beyoncé impersonator Corey-Sean Williams, the Cheeky Girls and Christine and (more)...
- 5/29/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Britain's Got Talent star Janey Cutler has reportedly stopped singing at her local pub to avoid losing her voice. The 81-year-old grandmother is one of the contest's most hotly-tipped singers after impressing the judges with a performance of 'Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien' at auditions in Glasgow. Cutler apparently loves to belt out the same number at Victoria Bar in her home town of Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, but is thought to have refused to sing in recent weeks. Pub owner James Leggate told the Daily Star: "Every (more)...
- 5/24/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Britain's Got Talent singer Janey Cutler has reportedly suffered "heartbreaking" setbacks during her life. The 80-year-old, whose performance wowed the judges a fortnight ago, has lost a baby son and two husbands. According to The People, she was devastated when second child James died at just ten months old, and when husband of 34 years James, 67, passed away after chest problems. She was widowed yet again when second husband Peter, 76, died of broncho-pneumonia. (more)...
- 5/16/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
'Britain's Got Talent' acrobats Spellbound have become an internet sensation. The gymnastic crowd-pleasers have racked up over two million views on YouTube since their TV audition was broadcast three weeks ago, and have received massive interest from America. An insider told The Sun newspaper: ''It is usually singing acts that do really well in America, like Susan Boyle and Janey Cutler, but Americans have really taken notice of Spellbound this year. They could be the first non-singing act from 'Britain's Got Talent' to do really well there.'' Since the memorable audition, the troupe has been bombarded with interview requests from the Us media, ..
- 5/14/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
'Britain's Got Talent' hopeful Janey Cutler is being lined to appear on 'The David Letterman Show'. The 81-year-old great-grandmother has become a global singing sensation since she appeared on the variety competition show on Saturday (08.05.10) and after being featuring on CBS' 'Early Show' Monday (10.05.10), Janey is now being lined up for an interview by the renowned chat show host. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''They are keen.'' In the meantime, Janey - who lives alone with her pet dog Tara in Scotland - is practicing her vocals while working out on her exercise bike in a bid to keep fit and ..
- 5/13/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
81-year-old Britain's Got Talent star Janey Cutler apparently has a tough fitness regime to keep herself in shape. According to The Sun, the singer, who has been nicknamed NuBo, believes that regular exercise bike sessions and two-hour walks with her pet dog Tara will help her make the final on the ITV1 talent show. "Janey is very active for an 81-year-old and astounds her family and friends (more)...
- 5/13/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
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