How Being Discovered By Simon Cowell Led Me To Become A Stalking Victim | DEEP

From Britain's Got Talent Finals, to meeting Justin Bieber, In our brand new DEEP series we interview fascinating people who have lived unique lives. In this episode we have talked to Connie Talbot, a British singer, who became famous at 6 years old when she sang "Over The Rainbow" in the final of the first series of Britain's Got Talent. Connie told us about the dark side of fame, what it was like to become famous overnight as such a young age and what are her hopes for the future.
Thanks to Connie for taking part - check out her KZbin channel and music here: / @connietalbotofficial
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[@EssenceOfTheSoul]

Connie is the sweetest, down to earth and absolutely talented! She deserves all the success! Love her ❤

[@alanbacon62]

So sorry you had to go through that Connie. I admire your strength, courage and talent. Wishing you all the best for you and your career

[@Mostirrelevant]

It is awful, but I do beleieve in her strength and perserverance, probably as her fans do. It is really brave to talk about problems in public, which is great sign of overcoming problems and moving forward. So, I do disaggree with you in some statements, but agree on some

[@lornatw]

Omg I didn’t know you went through this Connie. Thank you for speaking and I really hope you’ve found your peace and support systems are in place. You are an angel ❤

[@edwardtakenaka5647]

Connie’s voice is improving year after year. Deep…please do a story on Lucy Thomas…been following her progress since 12 years old.

[@adamknight7041]

Connie and Lucy are the 2 best female vocal talents in the world if you ask me. Both are kind, beautiful and incredibly gifted young women. I just hope Lucy hasn't encountered the same issues Connie has.

[@Keiron-pw6sl]

I've followed Connie's career since we all fell in love with her on Bgt she's always been super talented not just that the most humble person you'll ever know

[@JohnnieGarner]

Kudos to sweet Connie for her bravery, both on stage and in the face of this depravity! Good woman.

[@freedomvideo995]

Wow! Just stumbled onto this! Connie makes living on planet earth, heavenly! Ive been a Connie Friend since 2007! ❤

[@ForAnAngel]

That stalker deserved way more than 2 years.

[@kiichan620]

Omg, thank you so so so much for doing this really😭

[@ErikFVS]

Connie I had and still admire you as a human being! I have been a fan for many years and loved every. second. I'm 79 YO now. My best memory was meeting you + mom and dad when you where 14/15 YO. At a chapel West London. I knew part of the story with "The German Guy" and also a sick british guy. I miss little Connie and the teen Connie, but my admiration for you has only grown... Best wishes to you and your Lovely famely. ❤❤❤Erik 🇩🇰

[@StockholmNightlife]

Connie Deserves all success & Happiness!! What a Talented, Genuine, Sweet Human 🙂🙌 Cheers from Sweden 💙💛💙💛

[@martinnet65]

Connie thank you for your confession, it is not easy to share unpleasant life experiences. I'm sorry everyone wasn't nice to you. I don't understand how anyone can be negative towards such a pretty and talented girl. I've admired you since you were six years old and I've watched from afar as you grow more beautiful every day and spread joy with your music. I wish only love and good health for you and your whole family!🙂❤✌

[@laurenmeehan7408]

Connie, thank you for speaking out. You are an amazing girl. Stay safe out there, connie ❤

[@leeaustinarts5990]

Great interview omg Connie this must been a scary time and maybe still is your doing great grown into a amazing beautiful singer stay strong and safe please ❤❤

[@renatocanetti]

All the best for you, Connie! Be strong! And thank you for the beautiful songs! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇧🇷

[@TheYaziman]

Connie is one of those handful divas born with a singing Talent.

[@jewelstal]

Connie is my Earthly Angel! She is a Blessing in my Life and I am most Thankful for that,I love her for her music and the |person she is, I was able to meet her & Her Lovely Mom in person once when she did a tour in the the USA on the East Coast and it was a very Happy day for me in which I will never forget! Really enjoyed this interview & Many Thanks to you and her

[@marianalover69]

I been a fan of connie since i was 13 i remember finding one of her youtube covers it was the "count on me" by bruno mars i remember tell my best friend about her and we both love her music even tho im 24 now i was really excited that i was the same age even im few months old as connie also when i was in high school i would look forward to seeing her posting new covers in her youtube channel i have no idea connie had a stalker this remind of christina grimmie and how she passes at really young age i remember connie posting song for christina grimmie. glad to hear about this thank you for sharing

[@PEOPLEAREDEEP]

It's amazing how dedicated Connie's fans are!

[@ErikFVS]

I remember the Grimmie case too. It was heart breaking. Connie sang something about sailing.... 🤔 A beatiful song. ♥️

[@JeantonyBecker11157]

3:45 Sublime Connie 🎉🎉🎉❤ thanks you🌬️🏡🕊️🕊️🕊️🎀💚💐💧🎹👏👏👏

[@parthoroy9141]

Connie is the sweetest kid out there; I can't believe she had to go through this 💔 She and Lucy Thomas are truly talented singers 🇬🇧 - I always look forward to their next music videos on KZbin 🎶

[@neil-kf9ok]

I hope your ok.. that's got to be one of the hardest and emotional interviews you will ever have to do in your career.. i had no idea you was stalked and you and your family went through so much over the years. i hope this guy your with now is looking after you and wont hesitate to do what ever it takes to protect you no matter what.. if ever you need a body guard just shout out your widow i'm sure i will hear you from one end of birmingham to the other lol. take care Xxx

[@chrissybagwell769]

Connie, lady adult 23 years old, gave an interesting interview for the good, bad, & frightening scary things that she has experienced in the music industry. Best wishes to Connie with her God given developed multi-talents in her life & career!❤️🙏❤️🎤👩🏼🥰🎹🎸✍🏻🎧😇📀🥰

[@Terkina__]

It makes me sick to my stomach hearing this stories. I remember the posts on Twitter when this stuff with the German guy was happened. It was so scary. I will never understand what is going on in peoples minds to even believe you have a relationship to a 13 year old when you are already an adult, and you don't know anything about that girl - except the stuff you read/ heard in telly and/ or press papers.

[@marvinburkhead3593]

So sorry to hear this,life is so unfair sometimes. God Bless Miss Connie.

[@daisy4623]

I feel like I grew up with you, Connie. We're almost the same age, and I've been a fan of yours since primary school. I could sense some of the things you've gone through, but never this in detail. I'm sorry you and your family had to go through those horrible situations. Sending lots of love from Thailand.

[@Anneli2812]

Connie you are blessed with the most beautiful voice and and a brilliant song writer. I love the moment you sang Never Give Up On Us on your return to BGT. I am a singer myself so can really appreciate everything you say in this interview. I agree that there is not enough help for those that become famous. It comes with huge pressures and very difficult to deal with alone. Stay strong and never feel you can’t go to the police as you have done in the past. Keep good people around you and you will feel more protected. Great interview. 😊

[@garyreimer6791]

So sorry what you’ve had to endure. I pray for you every night. I’ve followed you since you were six! You are amazing and beautiful! God bless you always.

[@GodLeonel]

I can’t express in words how much Connie means to me, love her so much and she truly deserves the best in every single way! Hope i could meet her at least once in my life and be able to give her a biiig panda hug! Te quiero Connie 🤍

[@PEOPLEAREDEEP]

She has so many amazingly loyal fans

[@GodLeonel]

@@PEOPLEAREDEEP she does! Even on the other side of the world, sending all my love from Venezuela 🇻🇪 and thanks for the amazing interview!

[@sho8567]

That stalker will surely face significant repercussions in his life. I feel very sorry that you, who have done nothing wrong, had to go through such a terrible experience. I strongly believe that you will continue to be supported by those around you and succeed as a singer.

[@razzo15]

Love how you still nervous laugh and say ummmm 🥰 loved your videos when you were on BGT. Chin up, keep going 😊

[@larsord9139]

What really got to me was her saying:" I need to make friends with that little girl"

[@maggielongo7067]

Happy birthday Connie 🎉 Happy 24th birthday 🎉🎂

[@lauramarianne1702]

Jesus Christ, and here I literally thought her life was perfect because I've been following her socials for 11 years. I mean, I know that artists/celebrities have a lot of struggles but she just always looked so happy that I was incredibly jelous. Now I'm embarrassed.

[@PEOPLEAREDEEP]

It was really interesting listening to her unfiltered!

[@carusmike]

COYI

[@ralphmatalone852]

Hello Connie. My name is Ralph. From good old USA. I am deeply empathetic for all you've been through and in my own way I deeply resonate with harassing and bullying. From my perspective I see this incredibly humble and empathetic human being. In all the music I've heard you sing from day one whether a cover or an original it sounds like it every note deeply resonates with you. You have inspired me and I thank you for having the courage and the voice to share all you did. There is so much good as well as all the bad in this world. Your positivity, your joy is infectious and I thank you for being you, sharing Connie and all the incredible music over the years. I am so deeply grateful. All the best in the life and the journey you are on. ❤

[@freedomvideo995]

On Connie’s video’s. Read the comments. They are beautiful. Very very rare any negative or improper comments. 💯%

[@NallelySC]

Now i am worried about Connie 😢

[@NJoyCFS]

❤❤❤❤

[@Mostirrelevant]

Unfortunately, which does not mean that it is the only possible path. All the best in recovery and finding a suitable and meaningful career alternatives

[@timquitzau1510]

Heartbreaking hearing about the stalking. Disgusting the authorities cant do anything and invite for people to take action themselves.

[@tbone3972]

I love British accents & I definitely love her singing.

[@markgleahy21399]

Connie was an amazing so proud survivor

[@FabioTitoMontefinale]

Mi dulce amorosa Connie💘🌺😘👸🎶🤗

[@thepoetthatwasi1722]

Stay strong, Connie. Chit happens.

[@lmcc0072]

Unfortunately, almost everywhere police can’t do anything to stalkers until they cross the line. Unfortunately again, it’s often too late if it gets that far. Restraining orders are also just a piece of paper. It’s best to learn how to protect yourself.

[@ngengahnamte8682]

God Bless❤

[@theresasears5968]

Love her

[@TheNCGardener]

AND SING YOU CAN!

[@tjworker5482]

Connie? I do the exact same thing as your mom. Baseball bat next to my bed. .. it’s a very beautiful scary world. You know at an early age

[@Tom.Jackson.]

Long time ago I was gave a job in Wednesbury christmas switch on where Connie was performing, her prob dont remember lol but my job was going round town pushing vote for Connie posters in peoples faces and since then I've checked her videos on here and she is amazing singer in my eyes. I dont do social so had no idea about her private life and wow I am shocked what she has talked about, the one who said what he wanted to do to a 6 yr old 🤮 then the german stalker jesus christ why are these people allowed oxygen. Hopefully there is no more in the future and Connie has a lovely life and career, I'll check vids out Connie 👍 Thank you to people who filmed this 🙂

[@sket179]

This is sad to see how bad this sacrifices sound like. I bet you've been advised already, but as a person of interest, never post where you will be going, when, or even when you are somewhere. Only post afterwards when you're already gone to a next location. Just writing this here as PSA, since it wasn't discussed in this video.

[@sket179]

...and if you don't want people to know your home, or home city, post things only when you're further away and not so that all posts are from a 40 mile radius nearby cities, because then you'll triangulate your position even if you don't post from your home city.

[@carusmike]

The police were awful at that time. An utter disgrace.

[@freedomvideo995]

The German wasnt M.S. was it? I know he was smitten. Use to do photo edits alot. Had a long conversation with him on IG or X back then.

[@carusmike]

@@freedomvideo995 I don't remember his name. I never met him. But I think we had the same first name. I wanted to meet him. Me and one other sat in our cars waiting all night for him to appear but he didn't show up. I do however remember watching the police arrest the other one. So surreal. I'd been waiting for hours to meet him. I saw the police go into his hotel and come out with him. There he was one metre away from me just the other side of my car door. But the police got to him first. Anyway. Was able to confront him the next morning. Someone close to Connie had a word with him.

[@parisa1995k]

​@carusmike who was the other one if I may ask?

[@puzzleheaddesign3789]

Wow. Dude must have been from Berlin.

[@0ptimal]

Yea it sucks but the world is big, when you're famous and millions of people know you, it's a pretty good chance 1 or 2 of them will be insane. Anyways good video, very interesting, connie is the definition of lovely and a pleasure to listen to talk. And sing of course, ha

[@markellis6101]

See, this is a crime more than in the law. I follow several young female singers, and am always careful never to comment on her in a way that could be considered inappropriate. Additionally, always be positive. Its not just to be a suck up, but artists are always so self-critical to start. Build them up, tell them if you like something, but don't crtiticze or even offer singing advice. They already have voice coaches and others helping them. A random voice from the internet, even providing good advice, is rarelky even read. Just be poositive and encourage them. And if you start obsessing stop. And if you can't get professional help. We are fans, not friends.

[@BrotherAlpha]

Involuntary Observation followed by conservatorship, if they get out of the mental hospital.

[@german9095]

Superconnie

[@G58]

Don’t put your daughter on the stage: The best advice any parents can receive.

[@adamknight7041]

This is awful to hear Connie 😢

[@AndreasKrieger-h6w]

the songs came right from god jesus =)

[@Politebanana1]

don't push your religion on people. not everyone believes what you do. so don't assume.

[@AndreasKrieger-h6w]

@@Politebanana1 listen to her orginal songs ..he is an angel and she also wearing a cross so u assume she is moslem ? LUL