Britain’s Got Talent - Stephen Mulhern Shook My Hand
My claim to fame!
Last week at the Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester, ITV 1 & 2’s “Britain’s Got Talent” were filiming auditions. Along with Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden & Piers Morgan were Ant & Dec and presenter Stephen Mulhern.
I was back stage on 2 of the days, Wednesday and Friday, covering first aid for the Red Cross, volunteering (was it 15 hours in total? Dunno, wasn’t looking at my watch.), when Stephen Mulhern grabbed my hand firmly and shook it. He was very sincere and very greatful for the work of the British Red Cross, saying, “You do a great job!”
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I was stunned slightly; as I don’t get many celebrities walking up to me, shake my hand firmly and say how much they appreciate me - not yet anyways. I’m still working on it! But, Stephen Mulhern did it to me. My claim to fame, hopefully his soon!
Even though production told me off for snapping a few pics, even though they told the audience they could, I thought it was a bit harsh seeing I didn’t get a penny for being there. All that said, I really enjoyed myself and it was thrilling being inches away from Ant & Dec, seeing Simon Cowell up close (shorter than I thought) and Stephen Mulhern shaking my hand.
When they show the series look out for a 19yr old belly dancer (not part of The Urban Gypsies) from Manchester University, who got through. She was very talented - had more of the XXX Factor I’d say!
No casualties. We did go on stage for a few minutes when the warm-up artist invited me and a colleague. It was good to get the stage experience.
Thanks to all the theatre staff who looked after me, the security guys, Tim (Stage Manager) and Dawn (Production Manager).
THE VIDEO THEY TRIED TO BAN!!!
Paul Summer