Britain's Got Talent golden buzzer act Will Burns can 'die happy' after winning over hero Simon Cowell

Impressionist Will Burns has opened up about fulfilling his childhood dream and his secret royal connection which will make winning Britain's Got Talent extra special

Britain's Got Talent superfan Will Burns says getting the seal of approval from hero Simon Cowell has made him feel like a winner already.

The comedian wowed the judges with his hilarious impressions - and got the first golden buzzer of the series, which kicked off tonight, from presenters Ant and Dec. Will, 25, says getting the chance to audition for the show he’s loved since her was seven years old was a dream come true. On winning over the boss Simon, he said: “Simon laughing at me, I don’t think I could get any higher than that,” beamed Will. “It’s a pinch me, die happy moment. I mean, I’ve literally got his bobble head on my desk!”

Charity fundraiser Will, from Leeds, has been a huge fan of BGT since it first launched in 2007. “Growing up, I was obsessed. I had a Britain’s Got Talent themed bedroom. I got a hoodie for Christmas one year that said ‘William’s Got Talent’ on it. I have always dreamed of being on the show.”

Delivering a comedy routine through impressions of BGT voiceover Peter Dickson, Gogglebox’s Craig Cash and David Attenborough, he got the crowd and judges Simon, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli on their feet. “I was gobsmacked because I am quite alternative, a little bit wacky,” he smiled. “I’m just so happy and delighted they liked it. I said to Ant and Dec that they have changed my life. I’ve always sort of done impressions. At school, when the teachers left the classroom, I’d do a bit of a skit on them, which was fine until he actually came in once and had to do it in front of everybody.”

Involved in local theatre shows and pantomimes since the age of four and then studying English and Creative Writing at University, Will’s love for comedy was kickstarted by a comedy course run by the Prince’s Trust. “By the end of the week I realised how much I absolutely loved it,” he explained. “I then did my first stand-up gig in Manchester and it went from there. I just never felt anything like it, that buzz on stage.”

But it hasn’t always been smooth sailing. “I’ve had great gigs, but I’ve had gigs where it’s full and flat,” he admitted. “I’ve had gigs where you perform to four people and you’ve driven two hours to go there. But at the end of the day it’s part and parcel of comedy.”

Will has won over crowds young and old with his routines. He said: “I once did a gig in the middle of the day for mothers with new babies, and I had a squeaky big dummy that made a noise and every time I told a joke, I squeezed it and all the babies laughed. At least I got a good response!”

With the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Show if crowned victorious, it will be an extra special moment if he got to perform for King Charles. “I feel like since I was seven, my whole life’s been building up to this,” he said. “I’ve always dreamed of being on that stage and I’ve done it. The comedy course with the Prince’s Trust literally set my comedy journey off. So if I got to perform for the King, that would be the definition of full circle moment.”

And what would he do with the £250,000 prize fund? “I’d have to move out,” said Will, who lives with his mum and dad in Leeds. Maybe that’s why my mum and dad are so excited I got the golden buzzer.”

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