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Uganda's Ghetto Kids to shake it with Shakira at World Cup final

A group of young Ugandan dancers from the slums of Kampala have been invited to perform alongside pop star Shakira at the 2026 World Cup final, an opportunity they hope will bring them new visibility and help them transform their future.

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Uganda's Ghetto Kids make Britain's Got Talent history – here's the reality of 'orphanages' around the world

A group of talented young dancers from Uganda warmed hearts around the world after earning the coveted “golden buzzer” on Britain’s Got Talent. The Ghetto Kids are a dance troupe of children between the ages of five and 13 growing up in a child care institution in Uganda. Putting on…

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ITV Britain's Got Talent final: What time is it on tonight and who are the finalists?

10 acts will take to the stage on Sunday night in a bid to be crowned the 2023 BGT winner

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Uganda's Ghetto Kids journey from slums to stardom

A group of six Ugandan street children from the capital Kampala have reached the grand finale of the hit UK television show Britain's Got Talent – a further step in proving their lives are "changing for the good".

Radio France Internationale

From slums to stardom: Uganda's Ghetto Kids

KAMPALA, Uganda: The sprawling slums of Kampala are a far cry from the glitzy stage of Britain's Got Talent, where a group of Ugandan street kids will be performing in Sunday's grand finale of the hit UK television show.

Bangkok Post

BGT 2023 finalists revealed in full as Cillian O’Connor and Lilliana Clifton join final

Britain's Got Talent 2023 announced the final two acts on the line-up for Sunday's live final, with all 10 now revealed by the ITV series - but Ant and Dec confirmed a wildcard twist

Daily Mirror

Ant and Dec take savage swipe at BGT judge Amanda Holden with 'witch' comment

Britain's Got Talent 2023 hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly made a cheeky dig at co-star Amanda Holden, leaving viewers in hysterics

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BGT's Simon Cowell scolded by Dec Donnelly over 'rude noises' in awkward moment

Britain's Got Talent 2023 got off to an awkward start as Simon Cowell's mockery of his co-stars led to Dec Donnelly telling him off on air

Daily Mirror

BGT's Amanda Holden stuns in another dramatic off-the-shoulder black gown

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has kept her promise of wearing daring looks as she stunned in Friday night's live semi final in a dramatic off the shoulder black gown

Daily Mirror

BGT's Bruno in tears as he hails young singer 'gift from God' after emotional performance

Britain's Got Talent judge Bruno Tonioli was left in tears over young singer Malakai Bayoh's performance as he hailed him a 'gift from God'

Daily Mirror

BGT confirms Malakai Bayoh and Duo Odyssey for live final as judges divided

Britain's Got Talent 2023 now has eight known acts competing in the live final on Sunday, with just two more spaces left

Daily Mirror

BGT in chaos as Mr Blobby gatecrashes semi-final and Simon Cowell 'missing'

Britain's Got Talent 2023 got off to a chaotic start on Thursday as Mr Blobby was dragged out by security when Simon Cowell was meant to appear on stage in a funny skit

Daily Mirror

Britain's Got Talent viewers make same complaint over semi-final result

Britain's Got Talent viewers were not impressed with the choice of acts that have gone through to the final on Sunday night and took to Twitter to vent their frustration

Daily Mirror

Golden Buzzer act Ghetto Kids win BGT Wednesday semi-final

Ugandan dancers will be joined in the final by Welsh singer Travis George

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BGT reveals two more acts for live final as Ghetto Kids and Travis George win vote

Britain's Got Talent 2023's live final is building up now, with six acts confirmed to be competing and just four more to be revealed

Daily Mirror

'I rescued Ghetto Kids from the slums and now we've made Britain's Got Talent history'

Ghetto Kids, a dance troupe aged five to 13, who captivated viewers and judges with their energetic routine, are among 31 children who Daouda has given a home to

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Ghetto Kids: what's behind the moves of the Ugandan dance troupe that stormed the world

A group of young dancers from Uganda, Triplets Ghetto Kids, went viral across the world when they earned the “golden buzzer” mid-performance on the TV show Britain’s Got Talent. The golden buzzer sends a shower of gold confetti onto the stage – sending the contestants straight through to the show’s…

Wales Online

Strictly's Anton Du Beke reacts to Bruno Tonioli's move to Britain's Got Talent

Bruno Tonioli's former co-star has spoken out on his new gig after the star made his BGT debut

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Wales Online

Britain's Got Talent viewers say young singer is 'cross between Charlotte Church and Aled Jones'

Malakai Bayoh sang Pie Jesu and saw Simon Cowell press his golden buzzer

Wales Online

ITV Britain's Got Talent: Viewers say Bruno Tonioli is 'breath of fresh air' and 'hilarious' as new judge

The ITV talent show returned to the screen last night and Bruno Tonioli made quite an impression as a new judge

WhatToWatch

Britain's Got Talent 2023 fans in tears over 'inspiring' teen talent

Britain's Got Talent 2023 hit our screens last night with a new judge and some amazing acts!

Daily Record

Britain's Got Talent's new judge Bruno Tonioli breaks rules on first day as he's told off by Simon Cowell

Bruno pressed the golden buzzer half way through the dance performance by Ghetto Kids.

Wales Online

Britain's Got Talent 2023: Bruno Tonioli hits Golden Buzzer for Ghetto Kids dance troupe in show first

Ghetto Kids from Uganda got a standing ovation from the audience and the first Golden Buzzer of the series

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