This is on the BGT Facebook page which I assume has been written by a family member. There has been a bit of an outcry about the wildcard announcement this morning and that Immi wasn’t invited back.
Hello everyone, it’s been like the awakening for me.
The realisation overnight of the overwhelming support and love for Immi is apparent across social media. Most of you are probably already aware by now that Immi has not been invited back to BGT as the wildcard to perform in the finals, although at times it did seem like she was the likely candidate.Despite Immi’s disappointment she only has praise for BGT.
The whole BGT experience nonetheless has been immense and by far the best thing Immi could have participated in and it all began approximately one year ago when she applied. Since October it’s been a mass of auditions, callbacks, rehearsals, additional voice coaching sessions, practice sessions, secrets, a huge part of Immi’s life that due to contract very few people have been made aware of outside of Immi’s LIVES. I can assure you though that Immi has literally had the best experience taking part and has thoroughly enjoyed every moment.
Also Immi has grown immensely as a musician and performer and certainly is far better having had the experience with BGT than without.
Immi has met some amazing people and has been treated with professionalism and respect at every step of the way and has even rubbed shoulders with the stars. The exposure alone has been second to none and as a result has helped Immi become verified on Facebook and become known across the world.
Immi’s highlight of the experience literally took place within seconds of her semifinal performance when Simon Cowell (her favourite judge) rushed to see her and told her initially how proud he was of her, then he went on to justify why he believed he made the right decision having asked Immi to sing acapella directly after her performance. Simon asked Immi how she felt she did and he concluded that he thought Immi had a fantastic voice and reiterated that he was so proud of her (I even caught it on video!).
The main purpose of this message to you is to ask that you please keep being amazing. For Immi’s sake please keep being supportive but moreover please continue to set an example for her by being nice. There are some comments that have been made about BGT and more importantly about the other participants in BGT which aren’t nice, whether they have been made within this club, on the BGT page or elsewhere I’d really appreciate it if they could be removed as they do reflect badly on Immi. I’m confident that these hurtful comments haven’t come from anyone with ill intent, but they do need addressing. Immi is so thankful to you all for choosing to follow her journey and champion her so fondly.
You guys are amazing, between us all we will help keep Immi grounded and a beautiful kid inside and out.
We want to also take this opportunity to thank BGT for the amazing experience and more importantly wish each and everyone of the BGT finalists the very best of luck for tonight’s performance and for their future.