Phoenix Boys blow Judges away with STUNNING routine | Semi-Finals | BGT 2024

[@pwk1479]

A brilliant performance and so deserving of recognition, not only for the dancing but for the message it sends-that it is more than okay for boys to dance. This was the "crusade" of my late husband, the dancer/director Gene Kelly. He did a television special about it in 1958 called "Dancing, A Man's Game." It is amazing to me that 66 years later there is still a stigma about boys in dance. These young men have been teased, bullied and the recipients of hate mail. It is time for this to stop. They are the voice of the future.

[@jpmasters-aus]

Thank you for this powerful reflection and message

[@fanorama1]

Your husband had the shoulders they stand on today.

[@pwk1479]

@@fanorama1 Thank you. That is correct. xxx Patricia p.s. I am Gene's widow.

[@PaixSurTerre]

Thank you for taking time to share a positive memory - To be able to move people through movement is the greatest of gifts. Hopefully these boys will thrive and inspire a sense of community - They are the voices of the future.

[@johneBGood]

As a male dancer that is now 70+ years old, the bullying back then was hard, however, now adays I feel it is even more difficult because of social media. I am so proud of each of these young men the mentorship, comradery and the love of dance that each of them share reflects masculinity in a new and more powerful way and sets an example for men to follow. Well done, thank you @pwk1479 for the wonderful reflection of your late husband. Thank you Bruno for your soft heart.

[@mynestintheforest]

I dont know why but the whole performance made me tearful, it was like Bruno said, angels in heaven dancing around. Stunning.

[@bendy_luckyluke]

Beautifully said, I agree!

[@bogofusion]

Made me tear up as well. Hope for the future.

[@denisemarie0901]

I am so proud my wonderful grandson Tyler is on the stage . Wild card would be great . Well done lads

[@bendy_luckyluke]

Keeping everything crossed, you can see how much it means to them 🙏

[@paulinebubble]

My grandson Finley was also on stage . Their performance was absolutely stunning. They are all amazing ! I will never understand why they didn't get through to the final . Wild card would be great!

[@footballfan321-xt3ku]

​@@paulinebubble wow so even you dont know? They must really keep it quiet

[@jpmasters-aus]

That must have been special for the two of you @denisemarie0901 and @paulinebubble to see your grandsons on the stage. I suspect most of these boys are there because they have supportive families, starting at home and extending out to grandparents, uncles and aunts, cousins, etc. I can feel your smile and joy all the way here to Australia. I didn’t see the final, so I don’t know if they got into it. Nonetheless, their two performances seemed to come with cut onions, and I don’t see how that happens; they were superb, and Burno’s comments about angles (some gentle and some tough) was right on the money. For me, the takeaway is one of the reasons I dont like the finals of this show. The best performers/performances don’t get through because of the voting, and many people, unfortunately, wouldn’t appreciate the skill your grandsons have and the whole troupe. Sadly, they haven’t got the prize money to develop a permanent rehearsal centre. I hope that Bruno does take an interest in the group, and other wealthier people in the arts may have seen them and may help fundraise the money they deserve to continue to grow their unique skills. I am also pleased that Bruno mentioned the choreography. Whoever is the choreographer and all their teachers should be acknowledged to get these boys to this performance. Phoenix Boys' profile has been significantly raised, and sometimes, it is not the people who come first in these types of shows that grow into very well-known performers. ❤❤❤

[@terry_kathryn]

Just stunning 💪 well done boys 🥰

[@David-uq6yb]

Phoenix Boys for the wild card finalists!

[@joshcubez2148]

No these acts are jokes

[@jonahsgang8830]

@@joshcubez2148how is that these are kids expressing themselves your rediculous

[@joshcubez2148]

@@jonahsgang8830 your ridiculous if you think these clowns have the most talent in Britain

[@paul_logic010]

@@joshcubez2148😂😂😂

[@paul_logic010]

@@joshcubez2148some say the performance was very boring

[@swimmer87-8]

These boys should have 100% got through to the final, it was fabulously choreographed and overall outstanding!

[@miamcknight9138]

These young men deserve to be put through on a Wild card

[@bendy_luckyluke]

Ohhhhh really hope so!!!! 🙏

[@markwellden1421]

Star of the show for me. So much multiculturalism in the series but this was our best act, this type of dance is deeply rooted in british and western culture they held our true values in the arts the performance was top class and simon dismissed it like it was nothing. Leighton was brilliant too and he was given the cold shoulder.

[@trishjames2518]

Such talented, humble boys! I got tears watching this!! So sad they didn't make it to finals.

[@markpenny9293]

I am teared up (in Texas) because you can see how invested in this sport these young men are. They are bleeding to be appreciated and approved of. I don't really know what a BGT Wild Card is, but give it to them so we all around the world can see them perform again.

[@TheCareerModeGuy87595]

This was unfair to them . They deserved to be in the final than the choir! They have loads of talent . Wild card!

[@deborahyeates3380]

Super, super proud of my boy Simon and all his Phoenix Boys. Fingers crossed for a wildcard 🤞🤞🙏🙏

[@Jax_jugar]

As a dancer for a ighschool team, turning with no turn shoe. Learning and trying to execute a routine with a meaning means so much more to us than a dance. It’s our hope and our feelings in a dance.

[@zacharymortman2063]

Phoenix boys did great just like last time. I do think the boys deserve a spot in the finale and win.

[@SC9750-r3w]

Magical is the only word that keeps coming to mind as I watch this for the 3rd time.

[@SirStephenSW5334]

The song choice was impeccable and I especially loved the drummers that appeared. They should have made it to the finals.

[@gillianp1]

Robbed!!! Emotional stunning performance & such humble boys 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@Katherine-jn7iy]

Looks like young men can dance graceful and amazing

[@SounderMom31]

I would spend money on a ticket to see a full show of these guys in a heartbeat. Absolutely stunning, beautiful and powerful. ❤

[@LV2UXO77]

Simon's comment about kids sitting at home playing Stupid Video games about kids nowadays was so on point and needed to be said loud and clear for all adults to hear, especially parents who allow them to do so all hours of the day and night. Some video games brainwash a child's mind, never mind the addiction of them.

[@Music_With_Sarahxx]

I grew up dancing and this performance was out of this world, the formations, choreography, everything about it. Of all acts deserving of the wild card, it is these! I was crying when the little one took the book to Bruno; and when Bruno reached out when the ones around the judges did the reach. Not only that, the world 🌍 needs to hear this message at the moment. They need the Wild Card, of all acts deserving of this, it is the Phoenix Boys! I hope Sam Ryder sees this as imagine them dancing whilst he sings it live somewhere! He needs to collab and they need to do a full version, it would move people to tears xxx

[@jpmasters-aus]

So well said ❤

[@sheryllouisehicks2006]

Absolutely breath taking a standing strong for boys dance 🕺

[@davidcattin7006]

Blood, sweat, tears, fun, and friends. Well, that one's got life figured out. These boys are great. Even if they don't continue in dance, this experience will be a part of them forever. Regards from Indiana!

[@geraldineekhator5428]

Just Beautiful! Everything was beautifully done!

[@ivanj.conway9919]

WOW! First of all; an OUTSTANDING, version of that song. So hope these boys use more 80s pop in their routines so we can revive it somewhat, again, as there is tons of awesome material from that decade we are in danger of loosing if we don't keep it alive somehow; and second; this song made the routine that much more powerful and moving. Yes, let's hope this group goes far. My Best. Out.

[@jpmasters-aus]

What I love with this troupe of boys is they way they integrate different forms on dance, from very classical to modern and contemporary art form a dance. (This was not a sport or gymnastics performance as some have said 😩) The boy taking the book to Bruno at the beginning was an inspired moment from the coreographer. From the boys we heard speak before or after the performance were very articulate. I hope Bruno takes an ongoing interest in the Phoenix Boys and will draw some wealth arts community members to donate or fundraise for a permanent rehearsal studio. 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@timbingham6419]

These lads deserve to be in the final

[@Shannonizard23]

Phoenix boys are the best dance group ever and they should deserve to go to the final xxxxxx❤

[@paperprincess1050]

The designer of their outfits deserve a mention.

[@bendy_luckyluke]

They definitely do!! 🤍🧡

[@jamesr4036]

For some reason I was real moved by Bruno matching them on that night - he was like a proud father watching all his boys 🥲

[@annettealexander3673]

In tears just in tears beautiful motion grace beauty jaw dropping good

[@Irish_Human]

The choir getting through over this is ridiculous tbh

[@jonahsgang8830]

Literally

[@FFT2013]

Agreed and the poor kids were in tears And the choir didn’t even check they were ok

[@Nicodiagloleovalezfan]

Nah these were better

[@isaacainsworth4537]

Its not their job ​@@FFT2013

[@babitharaghavan1769]

Wild card please, they deserve the win!

[@kieranbryant1183]

They should of been the ones in the final by a long way hope this is not the last we see of them

[@liammcfarlane6628]

PUT THE PHOENIX BIYS THROUGH TO THE FINAL AS A WILDCARD!!

[@gabrielewolter4182]

Guys,i am soooo proud of you. It was a rebirrh of something very profound❣❣❣,which is love,compassion,peace,joy and respect amongst yous and it 'll just be like a ripple effect of inspiration to everyone around the 🌎thank you so much🙏❣ This is what we are living for❤‼❤ From my 💚and Scotland 🌈🐬Gabriele 🐉🌺

[@nufc.judmac2009]

Oml lucas has always inspired me. I went to primary school with this jard geezer and continue to go to secondary school. He is such a cutie and i am honored to call him my friend

[@jpmasters-aus]

❤

[@rjquin2466]

So so sad the phoenix boys didn't make it to the finals. They were fantastic.

[@bendy_luckyluke]

I agree, they couldn't have tried harder. It was fantastic.

[@szaborita-sarolta3970]

They are adorabile and very talented ❤❤❤

[@scream_mcr_hocuspocus]

i can't believe a choir got into the final and they didn't. they were so much better

[@jonaddington1955]

Bruno!!! I so get this as an older gay man!! These young boys are amazing! I shed many a tear watchng this performance!! Absolutelty stunning !!

[@marcosmartinez7886]

Felicidades chicos!! Son maravillosos!? 😃👍🏼😃✌🏼👏🏼😃👏🏼😃👏🏼👏🏼😃👏🏼😃👏🏼😃👏🏼🇨🇱❤️🇨🇱❤️🇨🇱❤️🇨🇱🥹👏🏼😃👏🏼🇨🇱🇨🇱👏🏼🇨🇱

[@Cyannah117]

OMG! Phoenix Boys!!! Loved that they used our John’s epic song for their performance! The routine was awesome! ❤ BTW…I need to know who was singing this!!! Anyone???? Their version was awesome!!!

[@alegriah3611]

It was sung by Sam Ryder, he recorded this version when he was a guest on Strictly Come Dancing, if you look you'll find the full version here on YT.

[@jpmasters-aus]

It was strange hearing an electric guitar in place of the bagpipe

[@lukemacdonald3400]

I was blown away with how good this was well done you should be very proud of yourself

[@timothysmith7888]

Wow! When, at eight-years old, I began studying ballet, there were TWO boys in ballet class. In recitals, we had to perform in baggy clown costumes. Eventually, the other boy quit and I was the only boy in class. And, even when I started studying at ABT, there weren't this many boy dancers (but there was diversity this group is lacking). Where did they find so many light-skinned, fair-haired, boy dancers? These kids had to have gathered from all over the country. It's mind-blowing!

[@bendy_luckyluke]

Yes, all over the country. It's so fantastic ❤

[@joshjoshj]

im not the biggest fan of these type of acts but WOW what an impact this audition had! im very disappointed that they didnt go through to be honest, best choreography and affect ive seen in a while. they got robbed.

[@robertjohnsontaylor3187]

The only real problem was the performance was just not long enough. It could have been twice as long and it still would not have been long enough

[@SirBolitho65]

What a brilliant group of dancers. I so hoped you’d get to the final as you more than deserved it. Alas you didn’t make it. Bless you and keep it going.

[@ezraags2893]

WILD CARD...Please!!!

[@jodie4747]

They deserved to go through I hope they get the wild card.

[@LiveInSydney]

John Farnham would be so proud of this choice

[@Charmaine-rh7dx]

Omg, this made me cry ❤

[@mysticwanderer4787]

What a wonderful performance by these beautiful boys. If you can't cheer for them then you have a heart of stone.

[@hannahwood2417]

Gutted they didn't get through 😢

[@alan9758]

nice to see people making something of them selves with hard work, effort and passion you guys are great and be proud and show others what can be done in life

[@jonahsgang8830]

Phoenix boys for the wild card !!!!

[@robertjohnsontaylor3187]

I want to know who the choreographer is/are they need to be acknowledged as well. To get this group of young artist to this level of performance.

[@friendship9904]

They deserve a golden buzz again to see mix ages coming together and from all parts of London to do this my heart goes to them with love and I hope they win and a very big thank you to their Mums and Dads for supporting the all the way

[@danielpiatek]

STUNNING!!! Such beauty on so many levels

[@erwinplattau5891]

Just simple fine children turning in to angels on stage, can watch this a hundred times!

[@SebDavey-bh5yq]

So beautiful and graceful. Well done boys. ❤

[@MayaTopal]

Well done phoenix boys you did great! One of them went to my school🥳🤩

[@percyfree9831]

Lovely performance, beautiful, delighted

[@mic47013]

Beautiful dancing hope they go to the finals ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Loveislandya]

They didn’t it’s fixed I swear

[@Makayla-lt8qj]

I like how they're showing how boys can dance. Bruno probably felt the same way growing up being a male dancer

[@SaraHime-lc5tl]

The little man that brought Bruno the book is so precious omg. Wishing him to never lose that bright light in his eyes and smile ❤

[@robbie1445]

Amazing Well said Simon !! great to see young people interacting with each other !! its friendship its fitness its joy it's amazing keep it up boys !!

[@feroldreymichaeloregencia3344]

Sad to find ou that Phoenix Boys were eliminated. I was hoping they make it to the finals. Would have wanted to see them perform again.

[@RobertV-lovesmusic]

Absouteley beautiful, such an outstanding performace.

[@Phil-jz8gs]

They are absolutely incredible. If there is any justice, they will somehow be in tonight's final.

[@markverbeeck9394]

They are all young actors and dancers in training who do this with a lot of sweat, pain, tears and a lot of love for dance. This was astonishing. But they didn't get a fair chance in the semi-finals even though Bruno and Simon supported them. I hope they get a second chance in a next BGT edition, because they deserve the final place.

[@sakawaratsupachan4722]

Amazing 👏 🤩 Awesome 👌 👏 👍 😍 🎉

[@lexiwood1963]

These youg guys are amazing ❤❤

[@susanadams736]

Beautiful dancing they moved well together 👋👋👋❤

[@mxslick50]

These young men deserved a place in the finale. They are passionate, sincere, humble and very talented. And setting this dance to one of, if not the, best power ballads ever written, deserves more views and performances. Was disappointed to find they did not advance. Hopefully we will still see more of them somehow.

[@AlanKenny-y8e]

I'm not really into gymnastics, but these were good. Second only to the dancers so far.

[@bismark1223]

Unlucky guys.. woow hope they can join the finals!!

[@angelrivera8558]

What great training they must of had credit to them and all the hard work they and with there family’s support

[@NingskeysOfficial]

NAH HOW DID THEY LOSE-

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

Brilliant performance lads

[@MarkSnop]

This was absolutely incredible! I’m an old guy now I sure wish they had something like this when I was their age. I’m dying to see what happens next. I sure hope I catch the next update

[@ianedwards4400]

Beautiful, stunning, mind-blowing, one has just to pick out the adjectives and they fit this wonderful group of young dancers. This is Ballet at its best and those pirouettes and leaps left me spellbound. Look no further as these kids will be the best dancers of tomorrow and the days to come. Chins up Kiddos, you'll certainly are the WINNERS!

[@jonathavasconcelos1820]

Phoenix boys is an inspiration, a feeling, a message to our hearts. May these boys grow more and more and reach more hearts with their art... if these boys knew how much they are an inspiration to us! Thank you! 🤍✨

[@PaixSurTerre]

You are the voices of the future - Well done boys. Embracing community through movement not only stirs hearts but also reminds us all of the importance of working together to create something beautiful - ⭐

[@Jacob_._Roberts]

Phoenix Boys are my favorite.

[@cptnkaos5994]

that was beautiful to watch

[@leonhue722]

As Simone says .... :don't sit for hours in you bedrooms wasting your time/life"" get out and for activity and socialize without tech devices . Guys/gals ... there are new and better life experiences waiting for you all ... GO GET IT

[@PhilipCau]

That almost made my eyes leak. What an uplifting performance. Bravo!

[@DavidCrabtree-vl6eh]

Just a excellent promance!!

[@sherimillman53]

❤ Has to be winners 🏆🏆

[@dhey007]

Awesome “surround” performance! Despite the variation in ages, the talent seems equal across the board! Not sure how you managed that but it was stunning!

[@ArgylesMojoBrojoCasaHouse]

My friend is in this. You can do it!!

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

All the best to him😊

[@Asperkid22]

Awkward...

[@ArgylesMojoBrojoCasaHouse]

​@@Asperkid22Proper fuming they lost to the adult choir😭

[@jpmasters-aus]

How did your friend group with your friend dancing react to the performance on the show?

[@ArgylesMojoBrojoCasaHouse]

​@@jpmasters-ausThey were all so excitwd

[@andyjames3021]

John Farnham: Your the voice

[@jpmasters-aus]

Oh yes, if John Farnham would approve them using the most suitable video of him singing that song, that performance would lead to water all over the floor of the audience (crying). With John Farnham’s oral cancer, I suspect it is unlikely we may see him perform again.😢 But visually, that would be an ideal end of the message as the older generation retires and the new performers take on the future, as many have said. Unfortunately, there is still a stigma of boys dancing. These lines from “The Voice’ resonate so much with me around these boys: We're not gonna sit in silence We're not gonna live with fear Plus, this line reflects the audience towards them: Make a noise and make it clear ❤🎉❤🎉

[@jasonclarke6983]

such a great semi final voice of the future and beyond well done x

[@helenaessien3225]

Im not doubting but this was really good im just from africa so i want afrinatia and abagail to win

[@annamariabalogh6434]

You were great My son's favourite

[@ckmuck]

The kids are inspiring. I wouldn't mind seeing them in a performance.

[@karenbartnett8312]

Brilliant ❤❤❤

[@DerekWilliamsMusic]

Wow, what a performance

[@NolanKinsey]

1.07 the music was the best at this part

[@smittiefish]

Well done lads. You write even us elders a great future.

[@charlienewtonsmith4528]

WILD CARD surely

[@sumicar8593]

OMG!!I WEPT LIKE A BABY!!BRILLIANT!

[@stonecoldwwe13]

Loved the performance! I actually saw this one AGT !!