Britain’s Got Talent viewers think they’ve found ‘the next Susan Boyle’ after tearful audition

Viewers of Britain’s Got Talent are convinced that they’ve found their next big winner after one singer broke down in tears following her golden buzzer-winning performance.

Supermarket worker Stacey Leadbetter, 31, took to the stage on Saturday night with a rendition of the hit song Run, as released by Snow Patrol in 2004 and covered by X-Factor winner Leona Lewis in 2008.

Following the performance, fans rose to their feet with a chant of ‘press the buzzer,’ sending supermarket chicken roaster Stacey into floods of tears.

‘Says it all,’ Simon Cowell said, amid the chanting and rapturous applause from the audience.

‘I felt absolutely every single word of that. You’re amazing,’ Amanda Holden agreed.

And, as boxer, musician and YouTube sensation KSI slammed the golden buzzer – sending Stacey straight through to the semi-finals – viewers became convinced that the ITV show had just found its winner.

Singer Stacey Leadbetter was emotional as she scored a golden buzzer (Picture: ITV)

Writing on X as the audition aired, fans shared their predictions on Stacey’s future in the show.

‘Stacey Leadbetter! She could win the whole thing this season with that voice. Stunning. Great song choice too,’ wrote Drew.

‘Got to be one of the favorites to win,’ agreed Steven Wilcox.

‘She’s definitely destined for for stardom . Bye Bye cooked chicken. She’s fab,’ added Grace Kelly.

Meanwhile, others were reminded of the history-making success of 2009 runner-up Susan Boyle, with RedPaul writing: ‘Susan Boyle moment right there.’