Paul Potts Semi Final winning performance.

[@Creative-Chaos]

It is 2023 and I am listening to this old edition again. He seems like an unassuming man with so much natural talent.

[@NightClash909]

I am so glad that Paul; someone that was left isolated and bullied at school without knowing why, was presented with this opportunity to show his true talents in this show. He got his chance and he took it and earned the respect that he deserves. This teaches us that every different or strange or bullied person has something they have special that they don't always have the chance to show. Amazing job Paul!

[@t2vwcampervanmanearlybayag786]

Correct

[@beatricebee3627]

Exactly. It seems that for some of us is necessary to go through hard times to blossom our gifts later

[@lancetop]

I'm a 55 year old man, and Paul's voice and his life story bring me to tears.

[@georgejetson1025]

You’re 65 now

[@flapjack8779]

Eerie silence

[@georgejetson1025]

@@flapjack8779 lol

[@themegallama1]

I doubt you're 65 and called Cody greens moms broken vibrator

[@paul-hervepaquet990]

Or more...

[@therealakkherself1296]

Paul is the reason i Got married with my husband. The great consert in copenhagen to see him, ended up in 15,5 yr beeing together and married for 12,5 yrs ❤❤❤thats s why our romantic anniversaries always is with Music and Pauls opera

[@gentlegiant171]

I'd vote for him again today if I could, best performance of bgt's history

[@Ben-yj8ye]

And this is what makes his performances so heartfelt - the pain he endured as a child, from teasing and bullying, he channeled into his talent… this is how one succeeds

[@thoughtsurfer1]

For all of us who were mistrreated as kids, thank you for being the best.

[@alexm7627]

You're not alone :)

[@karenlaclair1661]

I was adopted from my mother's arms to the orphanage 1 a name. By the time I was 10 my own Personality was developing. I çould never do anything right. Weapons of a Catholic family was slaps across the face kneeling in the corner, going to bed and yes that damn wooden coat hanger. That was the physical abuse. The mental abuse is stored away. The result was that I spent the first half of my life in n abusive marriage and 2 abusive relationships after one almost killed me by coíncidence I found the Baha'i Faith and I no longer destroy my life, I am at peace. Ps I live with struggles of mania and depression.

[@joseabreu5366]

So sorry to hear !

[@angiegirl7154]

Beautiful sentiment 💖

[@mxltirosies1386]

Thank you so much ❤️🤍 (from 11 years later to your comment)

[@davidarkinian2393]

After he won and went on Tour I saw him in Boston and he was magnificent! I love his original CD it was fabulous. I hope he is doing well today.

[@gottfriedv.bouillon8333]

14 Years after, I still can`t stop watching this grandious talent from the Island! Best wishes from Germany!

[@davidborger1808]

Right there with ya

[@benblair7510]

Me too. It’s beautiful. Brings tears to my eyes. I would slap a sob silly if they made fun of him

[@emmaa245]

@@benblair7510 me too his voice is so soothing , hope he is doing well and his wife too!!!

[@lillysdanceworld]

Me too ! And there is even a biograph movie about him, called “Tag”. Wow, i am still in tears 🥹👌🏻🥰so beautifully sung, brings back memories 🥹❣️🤩

[@mknalgas1758]

​@@lillysdanceworld watching now, on tv, in The Netherlands. Movie about him, called ' One Chance'....

[@lenafld6153]

Everybody stand up for this guy. Absolutely breathtaking!!! Greetings from Greece to our british friends.

[@PS_testing321...]

This guy! my favorite is still his audition. Not over produced or coached, just his pure talent. Best wishes always Paul!

[@dianeshepherdlyricsoprano1394]

I know this is from many years ago, but I HAVE to comment here. I was fighting tears as Paul sang (I love to sing this song too), because I know what a struggle he had in his life. He did not deserve any of the hardships he suffered up until he auditioned for BGT, and then his life changed for the better, which was not really a surprise, because he was brimming over with talent. I applaud him as I did on his first appearance, and then at this performance, and I have applauded him ever since and will continue to do so. I am so pleased he got that standing ovation. Long may he reign as a much loved singer, a special guy, an ordinary one, whose determination won him a rightful place in the world of entertainment. I would offer a belated thank you to the judges too, for seeing his potential from the start.

[@DokktorDeth]

A star in EVERY sense of the word, and a lovely guy.

[@catherine5599]

It is lovely and wonderful to see Paul Potts with his gorgeous, god-given voice coupled with his beautiful and humble spirit. It takes my breath away to see such an undeniable display of of God's gifts in this man. How can anyone not be inspired?

[@gmaureen]

Have watched this many times over the past two years, it still makes me shiver. Something I can't describe, something in his voice, something gets to me everytime. It's a very emotional experience.

[@dnsmithnc]

Absolutely astounding. Better than the professionals. The common man's opera singer.

[@pilot8433]

15 yrs this audition still moves me up&down

[@badwolf7367]

Paul Potts is one of the lucky ones to survive the kinds of bullying and hatred many children are subjected to just because he was different in ways I bet his bullies cannot even put into words. It makes me wonder how many victims of bullying never got the chance or simply never tried to succeed because they were so crushed by the experience. Score 1 for a nice guy,

[@lukebanditchip]

I have watched paul potts on these videos many times, the audition, the semi-finals, and the Final! I never get tired of it. Paul your Amazing, Humble and an Act of Class! Thank you so much for walking to the place you walked to raise money for Haiti! God gave to you and you give back. I wish alot of people would do this, because if they did we would have a much better world!Teresa from the US

[@normpaddle]

WOW!!! It's amazing when someone can convert someone who doesn't even like opera into an opera fan!!!!! Paul you are amazing!!!!!

[@larryc7775]

He is so special and so humble,,,very hard combination to find in today's world!

[@brianrichards5828]

You have always been SOMEBODY Paul.

[@amberburlison8986]

Absolutely incredible! I am stunned by his magnificent voice every time I see/hear him perform! I can't explain it, but everything just stops when he sings. You're out of this world, Paul! God bless you and your amazing talent! Never stop singing!

[@noirjacques3274]

Damn eye drops😆! The original and, years on, still one of the absolute best. Brilliantly talented and beautifully modest, Paul. Amanda wasn’t the only one whose eyes welled up👌👌👌

[@gregmonks]

I've been watching Paul's career unfold for over a decade and a half now, and it belatedly dawned on me that he wasn't simply getting better: when he first stepped up on the BGT stage, whether he realised it or not, he was stepping through a door, leaving his old life behind, and walking into a new world. He doesn't simply dig down deep into himself when he sings: he seems to surrender himself to his instrument, his talent, and lets it out, so that he's probably as much of a spectator as the rest of us to his own talent. His instinct for beauty is something that goes far beyond raw talent or even words. I've heard a good many singers over the years (classical), and only a handful who had something truly transcendent, that's more then the sum total of its parts. It's an insult to say that this mixture of talent and hard work is god-given. It's the man himself who's something special.

[@richardborcher7094]

I'm at a low in my life 14 years after your edition, and I have so much more enthusiasm for my meeting tommorow that can make or break my company, you are so inspiring, thank you

[@donsarde]

Such a beautiful person and so humble too. So happy the he got the chance to change his life. Bravo maestro !

[@cheesy-p1j]

10 Years ago, never forget. This Story is amazing.

[@klarinetta]

This man and his voice is just amazing. Saw him in concert in Reykjavík Iceland today. I'm deeply touched :D

[@ssy12335]

He said once, in response to the critics, that he "just wants to sing." Let him sing with that beautiful voice and expressive face. The world still wants more of you, Paul!

[@Scaleyback317]

Thank goodness for that little bit different - the difference was pure musical joy. What a find!

[@e1p11]

There are so many people super-talented that don't open up to others because they were bullied when young, become too shy and unaware of the change they can make, if we could only find it in ourselves to be more accepting, more permisive, to not judge someone by their looks but by their spirit, i'm sure this world would be such a great place to live in!Thank you, Paul! You made me cry again:)

[@mohammedalghamdi3099]

I watched his story in the movie "One Chance" tonight and that MADE ME CRY because it's got great true and tough story .... I really hope that all my dreams comes true just like his dreams. Mohammed - Saudi Arabia

[@captebbtide]

Ya Mohammed - Inshallah! 🙌

[@Abdoabdo-xt9tn]

Me too 😢😢

[@jonstewart6941]

Mohammed Alghamdi your dreams will come true! Write them down and every day repeat them as if they have already happened!

[@secretsquirrel7374]

Same!

[@ladykiri42]

Dear Paul, being different means being an original. Thank God you are!

[@moniquemcgill2467]

what a lovely man such a gift he has bless you

[@shanna1950-2812]

wonderful personality and someone who's capable of singing with his heart.

[@ИринаКоломиец-д5у]

Какие у него грустные и добрые глаза одновременно. И улыбка скромного человека. Поет великолепно.

[@99beograd]

such a lovely character is this a pretty humble young man as Paul Potts is.... Its a true pleasure watch u again and again etc etc....

[@josericabal140]

Life tough you to be strong and it made you to be where you are now, I dont know if you have the time to read my opinion about you, but you have inspired so many life since you have become in this world, who knows if you even have saved life too, I got all your cds and I play them as much as I can, God bless you Paul, my birthday is coming on the 5th of September Saturday and I will listening you I will be 81, but as old as I am, my heart has an open space to love you, God Bless you and I wonder how does Mr. Pavarotti feels now about you how good you are RIP Mr. Pvarotti,

[@Kymo883]

every time I'm feeling down I always watch these Paul Potts vids - amazing!

[@厚揚げ凍み豆腐]

予選に出た時と違い、堂々と朗々と歌い上げる姿に自信を感じ素敵です。

[@martinsturner3]

still Amazing.........played this at my Grandads funeral.......tears tears tears stll...RIP Grandad

[@royalmint7831]

An absolute winner,well deserved success, couldn't be happier for Paul and his wife

[@hughb5092]

I had the privilege of hearing him in person.

[@irh1738]

Still one of the best ever on any talent show period.

[@PianoLady517]

This is so extraordinary. It's easy to see why the world is crazy about Paul Potts. No matter who wins BGT this year, there's only one Paul Potts.

[@Kaiso_neo]

Simon:"I don't know what it is about you..." Exactly! Somehow his voice clicks something in heart, stirring emotions and trembling the body. It's like coming from inside, not outside.

[@Jtuesday51]

The only singer that makes me cry I’m 78 and no one else can do it. Bless you Paul.

[@pattiburtonsalmonsen3202]

A mobile phone salesman goes opera just amazing no one found him sooner, what a gift 💝

[@ScootyB525]

There is and will continue to be great talent in this world,

[@shirellewendymarch5434]

I watched the film 🎥 about him. James Corden played him. It was so moving and I will never rest again if I cannot say how well and truly talented this man is. Love his voice. He also sends a very good message. Bullying is not going to win. Well done Paul on your fame and success, which you so much deserve 👏👏👏👄

[@joansouthworth8847]

Paul's voice carries you straight into the DIVINE.....'heavenly realm'....truly a very special gift!

[@Syvandrius]

His voice is just.... it's just beautiful. This performance moved me.

[@Hampus3313]

"I realised i am somebody. I´m Paul Potts.." Which i knew the rest of the world, including me would follow that message.

[@Warrior_of_light777]

Watched the Movie last night on Netflix - One Chance- Great Story and Congrats Paul- for NEVER giving up!

[@jamielee9350]

There will never ever be anyone as humble , nor talented as Paul Potts on any talent show again 💯💯💯

[@IMBLUESTREAK23]

Great for him. I love seeing people like this succeed and overcome all the odds. It gives everyone hope.

[@louisexxxful]

Just watched the movie ‘one chance’ and absolutely loved it

[@littlemiss80s88]

Watched it tonight … just magic stuff 🥲

[@Rabbieboy1965]

As Piers said the programme brings true talents like Paul's to the world. Simon Cowell may have a head and ego as big as a planet but we must thank him for bringing these otherwise uknowns to the masses! I see Paul has cd's out now, superb!

[@saraelkins6042]

You are the most beautiful voice and person since the first time I saw you on AGT. Stay humble my friend.

[@624asa]

Dear Pual, you are the HERO !! Thanks be to god for giving him such a talent and voice.

[@jamescutler9229]

I was 11 when I first heard him sing and the novelty has never worn off. I’m now 24 and still love him. Xx

[@Fox1nDen]

this gives me massive chills from the time he opens his mouth... his emotions make this so thrilling. it is so genuine I eel it from the beginning... and then of course the music was the right choice for his victory song.

[@pureblood7240]

Look how young everyone is... Paul is more than FABULOUS! He is a SUCCESS Story all way ‘round!

[@jestergnome4717]

Wish I could mute the audience so I can hear that amazing voice better.

[@mgpxl4667]

Illuminalien Mantis Seriously, these damn shows turn up the fake audience volume and the damn audience clips more than they show the performers I can't stand it.

[@dbrownick]

Illuminalien Mantis buy his CD's! :)

[@cynthiabyers7589]

buy the cd

[@sandiwirarahmati9372]

mee too

[@stevendale7658]

@@dbrownick most people are too cheap ... Spotify lol

[@hoarybat61]

I saw Paul in Boston within months of BGT. He was fantastic.

[@eve517]

Paul Potts is the most perfect singer ! His voice is soft and strong at the same time, he has the right sensitivity for the songs he sings, he's wonderful, he gives me the goosebumps every single time ! As Simon Cowell says, its magic !

[@zulemasanchez1233]

From Houston Texas, USA, i could hear Paul Potts everyday for a pick me up. I got chills when I heard him the first day.

[@martino.malley9276]

A real nice man with a fantastic voice. Long may you go from strength to strength.

[@gkl5gkl5]

it's one thing to hear the original song, but this songs goes right into me, just feeling what paul's been through in his youth and everything, and how he's so damn passionate about music, this is the only singer that's actually made me drop a tear.

[@frederikthaysen6931]

That was simply amazing! I love his voice. He is incredibly talented.

[@pauletterevere7076]

Sitting here in tears, every time! His heartfelt performance, presentation and talent, like the little engine that could. I can't imagine the guts it would take to get in front of millions of people via TV, online, and those in person....Good for him, and may you always reach your dreams!

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

This performance is absolutely amazing. God Bless you Paul, you are an inspiration to millions!!!!

[@baguett123]

my god audience please hold your applause untill the end damn.

[@geraldmcgregor8434]

Mungo- Blazzing saddles,camping scene

[@weslerat6093]

Let them cheer!

[@salfordnick5336]

That's what I was thinking, let him sing then cheer ffs! Utter cretins

[@michaelhez6480]

Agree, Baquett. The little moment of 'awe' would say so much.

[@dontshowmyname9561]

Like seriously. It doesn't take a genius to know to wait till the end haha

[@crystalregan2481]

He gives chills what a talent 🤩

[@1suitcasesal]

This man has a perfect voice! Beautiful!

[@Colinsz1]

It's a shame people have forgotten about talent in our society, people, including me are sucked into this new age of music where the singers and rappers aren't actually talented, but we like them merely because of how the music sounds. However, Paul is an extremely talented individual, Paul you are an inspiration to all of us!

[@Torres74d]

That's not a talent, that's a gift from God.

[@jaber116]

Talent is a gift from God

[@rjones6801]

Imagine working for years, decades even, sacrificing so much honing your craft to be the best that you can be. You're up on that stage receiving earnest praise for your efforts, and then God steps in and is like, "Nope, that's me. I did that."

[@user-yh3ii8vr5m]

true

[@blackbearbear9313]

You know it your right on

@Richard Jones imagine being so blind and shallow that you are so nauseously engrossed in yourself and the fact it’s all about who I am that you do not realise your God given gifts come from God and bring Glory to God and joy to others, it’s a pretty sickening outlook.

[@TinaAndersonRebelchick]

What an amazing voice! Send chills up my spine. Thank you Paul Potts!

[@maryjpack2984]

I love opera and Paul Potts voice is fantastic. I watch him singing every day.

[@joeavent5554]

His eyes hold so much pain. I cried.

[@carlosrizik]

This guy is fantastic, he's real talent.

[@tma-1704]

Paul, your not just somebody-your an AMAZING somebody!!!

[@KristiLEvans1]

One of my favorite arias. Crying still, years later.

[@christinejames1291]

Absolutely brilliant Paul you have a wonderful voice!

[@colmclaurin9452]

My God absolutely incredible and so emotional and moral lifting.

[@joshuakirschenbaum417]

Paul Potts for 2019 super bowl halftime show

[@ingridmckernan5102]

OMG, you have brought me to tears yet again!! When my mother passed away, played Time to Say Goodbye, by Andre Bocelli 🙏🙏 I watched One Chance yesterday and absolutely loved your story. Have been googling you all morning listening to you perform 😊😊

[@madperson876]

Has anyone watched the film "One Chance"? It's a true story all about Paul Potts's life right from when he was younger and focusing on his bullying when he was younger and an adult and leading through his entire life all up to when he auditioned for BGT. It had James Corden as Paul and it was brilliant!

[@littlemiss80s88]

Just watched it tonight and loved it! 🥲🥲

[@madperson876]

@@littlemiss80s88 I never realised that he had been through so much in his life! But I love it too - it's a really interesting take on it :)

[@TheCazza444]

Watched the film of his life so good xxx

[@kitsunamii]

Such a clean perfect performance!!

[@loridillman3714]

What a beautiful gift he gives to the world this time a nice person finishing first🙏

[@sangOz1]

Great voice...and I respecg him.his voice brings tears.awesome

[@deadpool8209]

I feel bad I just discovered this guy. WHATEVER his story is...he is very talented and has an amazing voice! Keep kicking a** sir!

[@gravelordnito309]

+Dead Pool There is movie about him called "One chance".

[@zenoist2]

This makes me cry for some reason every time. Fantastic voice! The audience loved him here and I do too. I feel sorry for his critics, they cant experience the sheer emotion of the thing.

[@charlestisserand7947]

Und beim Finale gab es kein Halten mehr! Begeisterungsrufe und Standing Ovations für diesen Ausnahmekünstler, dem das Leben lange genug schwer mitgespielt hatte und der nunmehr ausgleichende Gerechtigkeit erfahren durfte! Die besten Wünsche für eine weitere, glanzvolle Karriere! 👍💖💖

[@ScootyB525]

Love it! A great inspiration.

[@ACoustaDC]

Love this guy!

[@feludaify]

God Bless Him..

[@valmellor4733]

Lottery

[@ZGJDJD]

He is talented, humble, kind, adorable, and a lovely man. He has so many good qualities. Just love him!