Supermarket Worker Wins Golden Buzzer with Soul-Stirring Performance

In a night filled with powerful auditions, one performance stood above the rest. Stacey Leadbeatter, a 29-year-old supermarket worker from South Wales, stepped onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage with quiet confidence—and left with the Golden Buzzer.

Performing a stunning rendition of “Run” by Leona Lewis, Stacey’s voice immediately gripped the room. Raw, powerful, and full of emotion, her vocals carried more than just melody—they carried her story. The judges were visibly moved, but it was guest judge KSI who slammed the Golden Buzzer, sending her straight to the semi-finals.

What made her performance so special wasn’t just her voice—it was her vulnerability. Stacey revealed she had recently experienced the heartbreak of a miscarriage, making her emotional strength all the more remarkable. Her appearance on the show wasn’t just about singing. It was about healing, hope, and showing others that even in the darkest moments, there is light.

Stacey also shared that she had once struggled with a speech impediment that made singing nearly impossible. Through self-led speech therapy during the pandemic, she trained her voice to become the powerhouse it is today—a journey of persistence that added even more weight to her story.

As golden confetti rained down, the crowd rose to its feet, and even judge Simon Cowell appeared stunned. “You remind me of Susan Boyle,” he said, comparing her to one of the show’s most iconic discoveries.

Stacey Leadbeatter’s audition is more than a viral moment—it’s a reminder of how resilience, talent, and truth can turn pain into purpose. Her voice, and her courage, will not be forgotten anytime soon.

Watch her performance here:

Credits: BritainsGotTalent