Teenager Lillianna Clifton COMMANDS the stage with ‘Running Up That Hill’ | Semi-Finals | BGT 2023

Her performance is true poetry in motion.
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[@09Jason11]

I’m sorry but this is the only person who should’ve won this whole show from the audition. How she didn’t win is beyond me. Absolutely impeccable talent at such age… I’m in awe and disbelief.

[@1samanthalulu]

absolutely agree...and in her second dance she danced to "running up that hill" by sara james who was on AGT and is also just 13 years old...both young ladies 13 and neither won and should have. SMH....

[@leek1002]

Don't be sorry. She has a passion and she will be a dancer - she has more than money can give. .

[@rubberduckmafia4627]

@@leek1002it’s not about money my dude. It’s about the experience and what that honor bestowed upon her would’ve done for her self confidence and her career only to lose to a fng juggling act.

[@leek1002]

@@rubberduckmafia4627 absolutely.. I can't believe she didn't win...

[@yuvi517]

Idk what you mean, could you say it one more time?

[@jim2030q]

What a stunning performance 🤯 I don't know if you know, but she danced to Sara James' rendition of Running Up That Hill. Lillianna and Sara are about the same age. Last year Sara got Simon Cowell's golden buzzer and sang this song on AGT finals.

[@alex-fy4fe]

Thanks for this just wondering who sang this cover .....both amazing artists❤❤

[@kz9620]

Best remix absolutely perfect with her dance performance

[@techshabby0001]

They should give the audios a shout out

[@NonymousGames]

I literally just watched Sara's one yesterday and came to watch this and thought what a coincidence!

[@1samanthalulu]

yes your are corret both 13 and both amazing and didn't win. and these ridiculous acts win. smh !!!

[@emmiemia3078]

This girl has some of the most unique choreography I have ever seen in my life!!

[@user-rt2em2ks6g]

Shes a freetstyle disco dancer thats why!

[@summernulty]

She’s a freestyle dancer who does competitions and her dance school goes against my sisters sometimes cos she’s from Liverpool and I literally only live ten minutes away from there

[@McAbee]

How did she not win it all?! She is amazing!

[@Cristo2893]

Lillianna dancing the cover of Running up that hill by Sara James is the best Got Talent crossover you could ever imagine.... Hope it gets real someday.... Huge hug from Ecuador.

[@alexisbrandon1911]

Thanks for naming the artist of that cover. I just searched for this comment

[@ts3858]

​@@alexisbrandon1911 Soooo flexible hyper flexible....

[@lilbullet158]

She's the Best dancer Ever to appear on BGT. She's literally World Class. I hope people realise what they're actually watching.

[@jonjon7311]

Yes. Faultless. And is set to be a star.

[@filipegomes5024]

Average saw so many at this level when i was at laban, she doesn't even choreograph her hen stuff. Nothing innovative. She can keep working she's got great skill.

[@swiftietay99]

@@filipegomes5024 she is only 13 though she has lots of potential

[@Ailieorz]

Technically yes but she could do a lot of work on performance and musicality. This was more like a competition dance

[@waynemyers2469]

Describing her as "World Class", I think, fails to describe her adequately, she is a prodigy, an anomaly, a Dervish...a Marvel.

[@only_sophh]

I saw this girls TikTok, she’s amazing and the guy that trains her calls her “alien” because her dancing is out of this world!! 😢❤

[@chloxxe4291]

i do workshops with her she’s so amazing

[@framingincredible5830]

my daughter has the same dance teacher as her and she says that she never stops training and is always trying to improve. She is insane!

[@1likeJAY]

​@chloxxe yes totally agree

[@BrianJeffrey-cv3bn]

Hello

[@wend5678]

I think Jess Jones has to be credited for this girls amazing flexibility and Acro skills. JJ is literally the ‘Acro whisperer’

[@Leogem111]

This little girl absolutely blew me away, i was a gymnast when i was young so i know the work shes put in but shes the best dancer ive ever seen and that emotionally draws you in. People will say theyve seen better dancers but not all of them draw you in like she does and thats talent. Im a huge fan now, ❤

[@svrngd]

She is only 13, but is aware of her body at least like someone in their twenties, so if anyone only sees what is not perfect in her performance then there are some serious problems with their hearts.

[@Ughwhatever3201]

Simon showing he has goosebumps at 1:59 is the biggest compliment

[@0_______C]

EVERY steps were done so smoothly she deserves to be the winner

[@joanie6303]

SARA JAMES VERSION ❤️❤️

[@garybrown5769]

No copyright issues this way

[@Sonia-zu7be]

Really beautiful and Sarah James version of the song really suits it!

[@caroleh4900]

I wasn't going to watch " another girl dancing " but so glad I did . Phenomenal , beautiful , unbelievable dancing . Such passion and interpretation and skills . I am a fan for sure .

[@irynastrogush254]

Outstanding performance, Lillianna❤❤🎉🎉🎉 And Sara James ❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@Mcqueenfortnite]

It feels so good listening to the Sara James cover

[@ollciak1019]

The dancing and Sarah James version of running up that hill is just fabbb

[@geminiamethyst7059]

Just saw her on the TV. Lillianna is such a powerhouse! She has so much passion that it’s incredible. She’s stunning with every move she had made, perfectly executed. And a brilliant song to go with the dance as well. She’s thirteen but can do so much that she’s just amazing. Words truly can’t describe how talented she is. She truly deserves a place in the final. Best of luck Lillianna!

[@nadiaougarete8182]

She's an amazing dancer. Sara James is amazing as well. ❤

[@lynns7262]

I know that the dancers watching this will understand the training and the difficulty of so many of the moves she performs, but I hope the non-dancers can understand this also. In a dance competition she would blow the other contestants out of the water. There are no words for how great this performance was. I wish her much success in her future.

[@jenna6252]

She reminds me of a young Briar Nolet

[@Kyliebabes.]

As a dancer a dancer I can completely agree she must put in 20+ hours a week for her to be able to accomplish this choreography

[@user-gj1xr2hk6m]

I don’t even like this form of dancing never have until I watch this girl She’s incredible

[@alex-fy4fe]

Well shows u what freestyle can be when its danced aswell as this ❤

[@Jelly.Fish1212]

@@alex-fy4fethis is contemporary or lyrical not freestyle. In competitions, freestyle would be called open but that is usually just so you can do more acro tricks.

[@RossandBenDance]

That is how you do it !!! Lilianna, you are unreal my friend. 10000% should be in the final. One of the best dancers ever on BGT 😎👏🏽🔥

[@lukamalakouti7388]

This girl is honestly so talented, i was captivated by her audition i honestly hope she gets big from this

[@janncarter9899]

Phenomenal performance! She should show off her talents everywhere. Become a Rockette, Julliard, become a world class ballerina. She can do anything!

[@carolnal]

Is this sarah james version of this song

[@patrycjaczestochowska1204]

Yes, this is Sara James

[@irynastrogush254]

Yes

[@scotthall9573]

I really hope she gets in to the final, absolutely brilliant

[@Kerry383xx]

I can't see how she can get get any better when she's older. She sooo perfect and amazing now! ❤❤❤

[@rocroc]

I think you're right and that's the problem. I don't think she comes from a wealthy family and to sustain a level of performance like this takes hard work and money and takes a heavy toll on the body. I am uncertain how her skills might be adapted to the Olympics but even then she can't participate until the age of 16. The path would have been so much easier had she won. This contest was literally a "joke" and this talented young lady will suffer from it. Shame on them.

[@Kerry383xx]

@rocroc or she's just got a talent. Everyone has one in their own way, even teaching yourself. Be kind man.

[@emilylyon8906]

She has to make the final surely - it’s a talent no one else has really she’s a different bread !!!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@1likeJAY]

❤❤❤

[@BrianJeffrey-cv3bn]

Hello

[@OwlcityloveBooboo]

Lillianna chiffon is an incredible and extraordinary dancer I loved her performance 😂🥰😎😍❤️😊🤩

[@VocalStarKaraoke]

This is completely mesmerising 👏

[@megantempleton5814]

To find something you are passionate about at such a young age and truly putting in the work…..amazing job.

[@user-sn1cv3hy9i]

Yea she is the best she is so good I love her dancing ❤️ she's totally the best 💞

[@lauramcmillan5397]

This girl is 13 years old she is an unbelievable talent

[@tracer900gt4]

How did she not win what a performance great little dancer

[@gatordragon8824]

Because great dancers are everywhere, irl and on the talent shows. But a legitimately funny and unique clown act is so much harder to find and Viggo deserved his win. He makes people laugh, they're going to want more. Plus, she's what? 13? She has time.

[@MissKoletta]

Wonderful girl. I hope she gets far and can do it for a living as long as she wants ❤️

[@HannahLau-fb2ik]

The judge Bruno I think is his name his reactions were priceless ❤❤

[@patrycjaczestochowska1204]

Beautiful dance. And in the background the song Sara James ❤️❤️

[@esclisa]

Can we appreciate how she used Sara James' version of this song ? 🥹

[@spokojnie7718]

Sara James backgroud music

[@jacobwylde6155]

A ridiculous talent, absolutely gobsmacked🤯

[@teresathompson1114]

Stunning,conveys such emotion and drama in her perfomance,humility,and shyness when waiting for judges critique, beautiful soul x❤❤❤

[@gr_ce1903]

Such a strong and powerful dancer. Beautiful

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Ohhh wow the chills & shivers up & down my spine & arms. 😮💕She is phenomenal with the dance moves & gymnastics flips! I am blown away by her performance! 🥰

[@younjungkang7836]

I have two comments. Lilliana you did awesomely great. Second, it really sounds like Sara James. So good!!!!!

[@Zozo-so9ek]

1:39 ive literally never seen this move competed at any dance competition and she executed it so well, literally had to replay it 2x to understand what was going on!!!!❤

[@d4na.511]

isn’t it tumbles?

[@ghaushahinfinity4910]

A perfect dancing gymnast!

[@mackenziemurray9270]

the full twisting layout step out 😍 incredible talent.

[@jaydssx]

im literally in awe she makes it look so flawless and easy

[@kellyfairs]

So stunning ❤

[@poppamic]

So special 👌 an amazing talent 👏👏👏 good luck tomorrow 🕺

[@AnEnglishGentleman]

Where do you even start here? She completely embodied the emotion of the track. What a talent! ❤

[@fresh.prince7472]

She has a real shot at getting to the final i lliked this performance

[@monarchy7896]

Just amazing!!!❤❤

[@Phe3bscc]

I’m so proud of her still,should of won My friend knows her bc she went to the same dance classes as her and I think they are still friends,as soon as I found out in class I searched her up and saw her audition.she should of won

[@kellanycristina7985]

Parabéns para essa princesa excelente na atuação talento , ela expirar paixão na dança👏👏👏👏 deveria ter ganhado ❤

[@amandawena1767]

It is a shame, she should have won, nobody else😮❤

[@anonymousperson3419]

she is talented, skill perfect. but if you are looking for entertainment, laughter, show like viggo and toni bring joy and brighter atmosphere. there should be different categories in bgt, the skill talent and creative entertainment value are not apple to apple comparison.

[@rocroc]

There were at least two performers exceedingly better than the winner of this edition of BGT and this is one of them. I believe this young lady was only 13 years old and her talent is extraordinary.

[@Eclips_cheerleader_preppy]

I voted for her like 1000000000000 times ❤

[@annieesther8405]

This is what is typically called a "competition number". It's packed with tricks and she was outstanding. I would love to see how she dances a performance number, one that is meant for general audiences and focuses on the artistic side.

[@arcangelacivitella]

I could watch Liliana Clifton dancing, for hours. Perfection ❤

[@kasiab7629]

Sara James Music❤❤❤

[@iamgigi3189]

now that's a DANCE ACT! Would love to see her in the finals

[@user-sn1cv3hy9i]

Yea she should of won the Buzzer she was really good she is the Best

[@saintk8998]

Wow, just wow

[@EnsighT2Games]

😮 im still speechless, i have watched every season since the start, she is by far the best dancer 💃 ever to appear on a talent show. She is blessed by god itself. Her determination and skill is beyond normality. Hope she wins as she is so gifted. Good luck lilliana! 🌟 💪🏻 👏 🎊 🤩 🤯

[@addd9936]

Who's covering the song I'm in love with this version???

[@runnerrunner7525]

Sara James version

[@alicedaly6011]

Butchered version of the original

[@JP-qc8ud]

I’ve been dance dad for 18 years. I’ve never seen anything like that. Unbelievable

[@kylabetts281]

Really cant wait to see u at comp love u xx

[@SkylightsShinebrine]

She's absolutely incredible!!! 💯

[@LillianaCrumlish-rq8hx]

Amazing I am a lilliana c as well and am a dancer hope one day I will be as good as her

[@elisakatarina1435]

My absolute favorite. She's all that and more as a performer!!! 💯💯

[@user-cl8xh6bc9y]

This was so amazing! Such incredible stage presence and mesmerising routine! Well done Lillianna 😀 👏

[@CyanHope]

That split jump is definitely her signature move

[@Jelly.Fish1212]

Which one?

[@harryt5878]

She totally deserves to win, just incredible

[@Danetto]

she has to win

[@ca1.1um]

This girl is a PHENOMENAL dancer 👑👏🏻

[@mysticalmisty9772]

Absolutely Flawless & Elegant ❤

[@jimmylindley3698]

BGT 23 is the year of the kids - some unbelievable talent and a great variety!

[@ameliaColeman-op7wn]

never new some one as good as my sister !!!

[@RHIdezigned]

🩰🌼 This young lady is soooooo frikken gifted!!!! Love her amazing stunning movement skills. Just effortless, beautiful moves and emotions through dance. Shes going to be HUUUUGE in time. 🎉

[@BrianJeffrey-cv3bn]

Hello

[@FaceJabber]

never seen anyone land on their pins with ease

[@margaretdevine7322]

An absolutely stunning performance from Lilliana, what a talent! 👏👏👏👏

[@naimaboukhouf7357]

Incredible dancer

[@holykissme]

The best I have ever seen.

[@DimitriandRozaxx]

I get so emotional watching her perform. Absolutely angelic 💛

[@cliffymunemo855]

she is doing it effortlessly like she was born a dancer. This dance is way over the chart not to mention the flexibility in its HD

[@Hackbridge1963]

I'd fall to my knees at the end of that! Brilliant!

[@Bal91974]

Wow!

[@mattk4093]

most gifted dancer that's ever been on the show

[@oluchifelicia9672]

Liliana is the best dancer I've ever seen on Agt

[@xlkarma8446]

Wow wow wow

[@jasonp2213]

Who sung to song that shes dancing to?

[@patrycjaczestochowska1204]

Sara James ❤

[@annettealexander3673]

Heaven sent little dancer I hope she gets her dream to go work with cirque. One of the best dancers I've ever witnessed

[@BrianJeffrey-cv3bn]

Hello

[@trapdinawrpool]

This is twice now that this young woman has brought me to tears

[@zziniop]

I had chills from dance :o

This is just INSANE! She is superb!

[@babyteano1977]

WOW 😲

[@alfredsamsontupshak1709]

Amazing performances

[@BrianJeffrey-cv3bn]

Hello Laura

[@PeachesMD]

Only dancers would really understand how amazing and difficult this is.

[@ashleighpyke]

Omg she was fantastic I’m definitely going to save her

[@petervagvolgyiphotography]

I have to watch this again and again! Brilliant