Can you remember these Britain's Got Talent child stars? Here's what they've been up to...

The new series begins this weekend!

Author: Owen TonksPublished 10th Apr 2018
Last updated 12th Apr 2018

We've taken a look back through Britain's Got Talent history to find out exactly what some of our favourite child stars have been up to...

Britain’s Got Talent has produced some pretty impressive stars over the years and some of the most memorable have been the younger contestants.

But where are they now? What have they gone onto achieve?

We've answered all your burning questions about child stars from years gone by...

Aidan Davis, then

Aidan appeared on the talent show in 2009 when he was just 11 years old, and he has grown into quite the handsome young man now, hasn't he?


During his audition, Simon Cowell told him: "I think you're better than any dancer I have ever seen. I think you are super, super, super talented."

Aidan Davis, now

Aidan is now 19, still dancing and rapping and is a black belt in karate.


His Facebook page says he writes all of his own lyrics, and is in the studio working on new material.


Check out his Instagram (@aiidandavis) for more pictures...

Connie Talbot, then

Connie went on to become a huge success after auditioning for the very first series of Britain's Got Talent despite never having had a singing lesson in her life.


She released her debut album Over The Rainbow in 2007 and went on to release a Christmas record, Holiday Magic.

Connie Talbot, now

In 2014 she released an EP, Gravity, and a DVD of her Beautiful World tour went on sale in 2015. Connie is now 17 years old (!!!) and shares songs with her 169k followers on Instagram.

Hollie Steel, then

Hollie sparked a debate when she appeared on the show in series three in 2009 at the age of 10 about whether there should be a lower age limit for auditionees.


She made it through to the final of the season and finished in sixth place but during her semi-final performance forgot the words to her song and burst into tears live on television.


The singer was comforted by judge Amanda Holden and boss Simon Cowell demanded producers find time for her to have a second try on the night.

Hollie Steel, now

After the show she toured with Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of Sound of Music with Jason Donovan and in 2010 released a self-titled album through her own record label BB5 Records Limited.


These days she shares videos of herself singing on YouTube where she has more than 30,000 subscribers.

Ronan Parke, then

Singer Ronan auditioned for the fifth series of Britain's Got Talent and found himself embroiled in an online smear campaign when an anonymous blogger claimed he had been groomed by Simon Cowell to appear on the show for two years beforehand.


The allegations were proven to be untrue and Mr Cowell signed him up to release a self-titled album of covers, and single A Thousand Miles.

Ronan Parke, now

He was later dropped from Simon's record label and is now working with Rosen Music Group on new music.


His website states: "Ronan has so many exciting things coming up."

George Sampson, then

George impressed viewers with his dancing when he body-popped his way across the stage in the second series.


He went on to win the show and was signed up for some big money sponsorship and advertising deals.

George Sampson, now

George released single Get On Up On The Dance Floor/Headz Up and has appeared in dance stage shows such as Into The Hoods.


He had a cameo role in film StreetDance 3D and moved into acting with a recurring role in BBC soap Waterloo Road, and also appeared in Casualty.


In 2016 he appeared in four episodes of Emmerdale as part of character Aaron Livesy's child abuse storyline, and was also part of a national tour of show Our House, featuring songs by Madness.

Jack Carroll, then

Jack auditioned for Britain's Got Talent as a comedian at the age of 14 in 2013.


He finished runner-up in the seventh series and went on to land television roles in David Walliams' comedy Big School and BBC show Doctors.

Jack Carroll, now

The teenager, who was born with cerebral palsy, was also signed up by Simon Cowell to write an autobiography.

Shaheen Jafargholi, then

The Welsh singer impressed the judges with his performance of Michael Jackson's Who's Loving You when he auditioned for Britain's Got Talent in 2009.


At the age of 12 he was asked to perform at the late pop star's funeral and, after the performance, Motown founder Berry Gordy said: "I have no cotton pickin' idea who that is, but if I were still in the business, I would sign him tomorrow."

Shaheen Jafargholi, now

Shaheen made it to the final of his series and went on to branch out into acting, appearing in shows such as Torchwood, Grandpa In My Pocket, Casualty and EastEnders.

The new series of Britain's Got Talent is nearly upon us! The 12th series of the popular talent show returns to TV on Saturday 14th April, with judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.

Britain's Got Talent first aired on our TV screens way back in June 2017. Ant and Dec were the hosts of the show, with Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan on the judging panel.

To date, 11 different acts have won Britain's Got Talent. These range from singers, dancers, comedians, magicians and even dogs!

2017 saw pianist Tokio Myers win the show, after beating the likes of magician Issy Simpson and comedian Daliso Chaponda in the final. Tokio, real name Torville Jones, won the show after impressing audiences with his rendition of Ed Sheeran's track 'Bloodstream', Rihanna's 'Diamonds' and Rag'n'Bone Man's 'Human'

Find out everything you need to know about Britain's Got Talent 2018 right here.

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This article originally appeared on Closer by Owen Tonks.