Collabro on Britain’s Got Talent in 2014, a performance that launched them to eventual victory. The five members introduce themselves, revealing that they all work day jobs as a labourer, sales assistant, kitchen salesman, and in a Japanese restaurant and a hospital .
The biggest surprise they deliver before singing is the revelation that the musical theatre boy band has only been together for about one month . When asked what makes them confident enough to win BGT after such a short time, they simply state that they possess “natural chemistry” ], which raises the judges’ skepticism, especially Simon Cowell’s.
For their performance, Collabro chooses a powerful and unconventional song for a modern boy band: “Stars” from the musical Les Misérables . As they begin to sing, their voices immediately blend in perfect, dramatic harmony, showcasing a classical musical theatre sound that is both unexpected and overwhelmingly impressive.
The performance builds, with each member taking a strong solo line before returning to powerful, collective harmony . The sheer quality of their singing, combined with the emotional weight of the song, utterly captivates the audience and the judges, who are seen watching in a state of absolute awe.
Following the final note, the auditorium erupts in thunderous applause, and the judges are visibly moved. Amanda Holden is reduced to tears, telling the group, “Oh my God, you’ve reduced me to tears… that was bloody brilliant” . Simon Cowell admits his initial bias: “When the five of you came out I thought here we go again, another boy band, this is going to be awful. It was an absolutely brilliant audition” .
The judges praise their unique song choice and incredible achievement in just one month, with Simon concluding that they were “one of the strongest auditions” he had ever seen . Unsurprisingly, all four judges—Amanda, David, Alesha, and Simon—deliver enthusiastic “Yes” votes, sending Collabro through to the next round of the competition .
You can watch the full audition here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob5UJS2WwQ8
