When Becky O’Brien stepped onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage in Season 9, she had no idea how much it would change her life. Encouraged by her eldest son, Jack, she decided to take a leap of faith and audition.
Before her performance, the mother of five shared her journey of overcoming an abusive relationship, setting the stage for a deeply emotional moment. She then chose to do what she does best—sing. Performing Over the Rainbow, a song made famous by Judy Garland, Becky poured her heart into every note.
As she finished, the audience erupted in a standing ovation, bringing tears to her eyes. Overwhelmed by the moment, she kissed her children and looked around the cheering crowd, awaiting the judges’ verdict.
David Walliams praises the song choice, noting it perfectly matched Becky’s incredible talent. Alesha Dixon, already captivated by Becky before she even began singing, describes her voice as “from a different era,” clearly impressed by her performance.
Amanda Holden tells Becky that Britain’s Got Talent is the place where dreams are made, congratulating her on delivering such an outstanding performance. A tearful Simon Cowell reflects that people like Becky are the very reason the show exists.
Becky received four enthusiastic “yeses” from the judges, thanking each of them with tears in her eyes. As the moment settles, she jokingly asks her children how she did, to which they respond with a warm embrace.
Following her Britain’s Got Talent success, Becky O’Brien toured the UK, celebrating the music of a forgotten era. She also performed her one-woman show on luxury cruise lines across the globe.