Britain's Got Talent returned to our screens once again this weekend for its 17th series, with a teacher becoming the latest person to receive a Golden Buzzer pass through to the semi-final.

The judges previously revealed that nine golden buzzers will be awarded this series, breaking their usual one-per-person limit.

Taryn Charles, who is a teacher who uses music to help students with special educational needs, stunned the judges with her take on (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin.

The 39-year-old from Egham in Surrey stunned the audience, which saw her get a standing ovation from everyone in the room.

Bruno Tonioli was particularly impressed and pressed the Golden Buzzer to see golden confetti rain down on Taryn on the stage.

Many took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to heap praise on the act, with one person posting: "She’s an incredible singer! So many talented singers on this year’s show! #BGT".

Another put: "Taryn is very brave to sing this song that was perfected by Aretha Franklin but she has nailed it. Excellent."

Meanwhile, another wrote: "Blown away. Wonderful voice. #BritainsGotTalent".

Britain's Got Talent 2024 Golden Buzzer acts

A few acts have had the Golden Buzzer pushed for them in this series, which grants them automatic passage to the semi-final stage.



Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli, plus hosts Ant & Dec all get one act to send through straight away.

Alesha Dixon pressed the Golden Buzzer for Ravi's Dream Team choir, Ssaulabi Taekwondo Troupe won the favour of Ant & Dec, and singer Sydnie Christmas was sent through by Amanda Holden.


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Alongside that, Simon Cowell was impressed by the futuristic dance troupe CyberAgent Legit and pressed the Golden Buzzer for them.

Those who make it through the audition stages will progress to the semi-finals and move a step closer to being crowned Britain's next superstar.

The winner of the series will take home the £250,000 cash prize and earn a spot on the bill of the Royal Variety Performance. 

Britain's Got Talent airs on Saturday evenings on ITV1 and ITVX.