Best known for his emotional dance performance and he reached the semi-finals of BGT 2024.
| Age (at audition) | 23 Years |
| Home Town | Douglas |
| Act | Dance |
| Season | 17 |
| Position Reached | Eliminated in the semi-finals |
Leightonjay Halliday is a 23-year-old dancer from Douglas, Scotland. He took the stage on Britain’s Got Talent Season 17. His unique performance in slow dance and contemporary moves for the song ‘Change’ by Kodi Lee in a pool of water, earned him a spot in the Semi-finals, but unfortunately, he couldn’t make it to the finals.
Background
Leightonjay Halliday comes from Douglas, Scotland. While details about his educational and family background remain private, he has expressed a strong passion for dance from a young age. Before his appearance on BGT, his main goal is to inspire younger dancers to never give up’.
Leightonjay Biography
| Real Name | Leightonjay Halliday |
| Age | 23 |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Profession | Dancer |
Family & Relationships
Details about his family and relationships are not available yet.
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What happened in Britain’s Got Talent?
Audition
During his audition on Britain’s Got Talent, Leightonjay performed an emotional dance routine to Kodi Lee’s ‘Changes.’ He danced both beside and in a large pool of water, culminating by lying down in the water. The judges impressed by his performance. Bruno said, “So strong, so powerful, what a performance.
“I can see your passion, I can see how much this means to you, you were in your own music video up there and it was stunning”
Amanda
His unique style and emotional performance grab everyone’s Yes votes and advanced to the next round.
Semi-finals
In the semi-finals, night 3, Leightonjay’s performance took everyone to another level. He brought all his emotions together and danced. It was an eye-capturing performance.
You were absolutely brilliant
Simon Cowell
Alesha Dixon commented, “I couldn’t take my eyes off you.” Amanda Holden stated, “I just kept my focus on you.” Bruno Tonioli commented, “You are a great dancer; never forget it.” He and Mike Woodams were too close, but he couldn’t make it to the finals.
Social Media
Conclusion
Leightonjay Halliday’s journey on Britain’s Got Talent showed his exceptional talent and passion for dance. His performance left a lasting impression on the judges and viewers all around the world. Everyone was waiting to see what comes next on his performance. but unfortunately, he couldn’t make it to the finals.