13-Year-Old Star Boy Treble Makes Simon Tear Up With “The Best Voice He Has Ever Heard”

The Golden Buzzer stands as the ultimate aspiration for any contestant on Britain’s Got Talent. And for 13-year-old Malakai Bayoh, it held even greater significance following a challenging experience at the Royal Opera House, where he faced boos from the audience.

In a video garnering 5.3 million views in just nine days, Malakai delivers a remarkable rendition of Pie Jesu for the Britain’s Got Talent judges, a poignant song choice that once launched Charlotte Church’s career.

You can check out the video below to see Malakai’s performance:

A YouTube commenter who witnessed the live performance attested to the extraordinary experience, expressing how Malakai’s heavenly singing moved them to tears and transformed the atmosphere in the room.

As the last note echoed through the auditorium, the crowd rose to their feet, delivering an enthusiastic standing ovation for Malakai’s stunning performance. Even Simon couldn’t resist showing his approval with a playful wink. What unfolded next was beyond Malakai’s wildest dreams. Without a moment’s hesitation or a glance towards his fellow judges, Simon pressed the much-coveted Golden Buzzer, catapulting Malakai straight into the semi-finals.

The moment Simon hit the coveted Golden Buzzer:

Beyond this triumph, Malakai’s musical journey began early, joining a choir at seven, and he has already showcased his talent at prestigious venues, including singing at the Royal Opera House. Despite facing heckling during a performance, Malakai’s resilience has led to remarkable achievements, including a duet with Aled Jones and appearances at sold-out concerts like the Classic FM event at the Royal Albert Hall.

The future holds great promise for Malakai Bayoh, and those interested in following his journey can do so on Instagram.