It is not often that a hearing leaves judges weeping in their seats. It took a special little boy and his inspiring story to evoke those emotions.
Doctors said Christian would never be able to communicate after he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. His sister Jade taught him sign language so he could speak. She called him a “little miracle”. Jade didn’t want to put up with the fact that he couldn’t communicate and knew there was a voice inside him that needed to come out.
When they took to the stage, rainbows were painted on their faces, which is appropriate, because they are an absolute bouquet of joy. They actually started a course in teaching people how to communicate through sign language and other means.
They included 37 children and 28 adults between the ages of 4 and 58, which is amazing because this programme clearly reaches people of all ages.
About halfway through the performance, the younger children came out from backstage and stood directly in front of the judges to perform. Alesha Dixon was visibly crying in the middle of the performance. She applauded and was definitely impressed and inspired by the wonderful soulful choir.
