Spoken word poet Sonny Green has revealed that he manipulated the Britain's Got Talent rules to allow his children to watch his live performance. Green, who made it to the finals of the popular reality TV show, admitted to contacting the programme's producers to arrange for his family to be in the audience. The move allowed his children to watch him perform live, which he described as 'one of the best moments of our lives'.
Green's actions highlight the emotional stakes for contestants and their families in reality TV shows. The Britain's Got Talent format typically prohibits contestants' families from watching their live performances, in order to maintain fairness and impartiality. However, in this instance, Green was able to circumvent the rules with the help of the programme's producers. The decision has sparked debate among fans and critics, with some praising Green's creativity and others questioning the integrity of the competition.
Green's family was in attendance at the live performance, which took place at the Hammersmith Eventim Apollo in London. The event was broadcast live on ITV, and Green's performance was met with a standing ovation from the audience. In a statement, Green said: 'It was an incredible experience, and one that we will never forget. To be able to share that moment with my family was truly special.' The Britain's Got Talent finale aired on the 13th of June, with Green finishing as a finalist in the competition.