Britain’s Got Talent 2016: Lorraine viewers hit out at Beau Dermott’s ‘pushy mum’
VIEWERS tuning in to watch ITV’s Lorraine this morning were left frustrated by the mother of Britain’s Got Talent hopeful Beau Dermott, who they described as “pushy”.
Beau Dermott's mother talks on behalf of her daughter on Lorraine
A number of people weren't too impressed with the 12-year-old singing sensation’s parent and took to social media to express their annoyance.
They felt that Beau was not given enough of a chance to answer questions during the interview with Lorraine Kelly.
“Let the girl talk! Definitely a case of daughter living moms dream. Pushy mom syndrome #lorraine,” one person posted on Twitter.
While another wrote: “Why is Beaus Mother doing all the talking? Give her a chance!!! #lorraine. [sic]”
Beau Dermott and her mother on Lorraine today
Beau and her mum were interviewed on the show
Let the girl talk! Definitely a case of daughter living moms dream. Pushy mom syndrome #lorraine
— Stacey (@Stacey_Tee) April 11, 2016
Why is Beaus Mother doing all the talking? Give her a chance!!! #lorraine
— Niamh (@MrsNiamh) April 11, 2016
#beau's mum seems to be making the most of the screen time during this interview.......
— Katpom (@KathrynPomeroy) April 11, 2016
Beau revealed she had butterflies before her audition
It was like a dream come true
However, there was also much support for the aspiring singer with one person tweeting: “@BeauDermott Love your voice. I wish you all the best in the future and I hope you have a great career.”
“Im trying so hard not to cry at Beau's interview with her mum and Lorraine :') Shes so sweet and inspirational,” someone else added.
One person said: “@BeauDermott you are so so sweet. You definitely have my vote xx.”
Her mother explained that her daughter was quite shy when she was not singing.
The mother and daughter were interviewed on Lorraine
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“Once she starts singing, she goes into her own little world,” Beau’s mum explained to Lorraine, 56.
Speaking about he feelings before the performance, Beau said: “I had a lot of butterflies.”
She went on to say that she didn’t notice the audience’s reaction during her audition: “I don’t know, I was just singing.”
Beau wowed the judges on Britain's Got Talent
Im trying so hard not to cry at Beau's interview with her mum and Lorraine :') Shes so sweet and inspirational.
— Sam (@samangela_) April 11, 2016
@BeauDermott Love your voice. I wish you all the best in the future and I hope you have a great career.
— Ben Clark (@imbenclark) April 11, 2016
@BeauDermott you are so so sweet. You definitely have my vote xx
— Chloe cordina (@cordina_chloe) April 11, 2016
Beau gave a rendition of Defying Gravity
After impressing the judging panel, Beau said it was like “a dream come true”.
Beau wowed the Britain’s Got Talent judges over the weekend with her rendition of Defying Gravity from the musical Wicked.
She was given the golden buzzer by Amanda Holden after the outstanding first audition, putting her straight through to the live semi-finals.
Lorraine continues on ITV on weekdays at 8.25am.