Pint-sized scooter prodigies from Colchester thrilled millions of viewers after performing an astonishing scooter routine in front of the national television cameras.
TJ and Austin Terry, who are pupils at Myland School, performed a one-minute routine of tricks and flips on their scooters in front of Britain’s Got Talent Judges David Walliams, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, and Simon Cowell.
And the judges were so impressed they all voted to put the youngsters through to the next round.
Brothers TJ and Austin, who are aged six and eight, were accompanied by fellow tricksters Tyler Hainey and Red Jackson for their audition at the London Palladium earlier this year, with the show airing to television audiences on Saturday evening at 8pm.
But the youngsters had a rocky start, with Austin falling off his scooter during his first trick.
Despite the early setback, and without having sustained any injuries, Austin was fit to resume and the scooter quartet rallied to complete an impressive routine which wowed the judges and audience.
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There was even a daredevil element to the performance, with Austin lying down on a ramp as TJ, Tyler, and Red continued performing tricks before they received a standing ovation at the end of the routine.
Simon Cowell had plenty of praise for the youngsters after the performance.
He said: “Is everyone alright? Good for you, getting back on after that – that took guts.
“What made it even better was that you had the guts to get up again, [and] you helped each other.
“I’m never letting Eric, my son, watch this audition though.”
David Walliams joked: “You’re all very naughty boys and you must never do that again… I’m only joking, don’t worry.
“I love seeing children risk their lives for entertainment, so I’m saying yes.”
Alesha Dixon had plenty of praise for the support the boys offered one another after Austin’s initial fall.
She said: “I love the team spirit here, that’s what it’s about – you stick together.
“I’m going to say yes.”
The four boys will now go throug to the next round of the competition where they will look to impress the judges again with a new routine.
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