“I Think I Caught Him Blushing”: Sue Moretta’s Show-Stopping Moment on Britain’s Got Talent
Imagine standing among a sea of talented vocalists, each vying for a moment in the spotlight on one of Britain’s most iconic talent shows. How do you make your mark? That was the very question Sue Moretta faced as she prepared for her Britain’s Got Talent audition. She knew her voice was strong and her stage presence magnetic—but in a world of unforgettable auditions, she needed something that would truly set her apart.
Her strategy? Make a grand entrance.
As hosts Ant and Dec searched backstage for Sue, she was already preparing her surprise debut. The crowd waited in anticipation for the final audition of the day, unaware that they were about to witness something special.
Suddenly, a burst of music filled the air—and Sue made her entrance. Microphone in hand, she began her audition not on stage, but in the audience, belting out the opening lines of Barbra Streisand’s “Don’t Rain on My Parade.”
Wearing a sparkling black sequined dress and a feather boa, Sue glided through the crowd, commanding the attention of everyone in the theater. As the last performer of the day, she had the full focus of the judges—Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon, and Amanda Holden—as well as a captivated audience who quickly began to clap, cheer, and sing along.
Sue, a classically trained vocalist with decades of experience, had spent over 40 years performing without catching her big break. She was even considering retirement—until a discovery changed everything.
While going through some old papers, Sue came across a letter written by her late mother, Margaret. In it, Margaret had addressed Simon Cowell directly:
“My daughter has a great voice; I’d like you to hear it—I’m 80, and it would make my life.”
Sue had once asked her mother not to send the letter, thinking it wasn’t the right time. Margaret, who eventually forgot about the letter, passed away without ever mailing it. Finding it again was a deeply emotional moment.
“It was for my mother,” Sue said. “After I read the letter, I told myself, ‘Go on then, I’ll give it another try.’”
Her heartfelt performance earned four yeses from the judges, who praised not only her voice but also her showmanship and courage. All Sue could do then was wait to see if she’d make it to the semi-finals.
“I know the judges are deliberating in a room right now,” she said afterward. “But I just can’t hear them say no—I won’t let myself hear that.”
Although Sue didn’t ultimately progress to the semi-finals, her decision to audition reignited her career. Today, she performs professionally, has a manager booking gigs for her, and even teaches singing lessons. She’s also a proud mother of four and grandmother of five.
But perhaps the most unforgettable moment of her audition wasn’t just her voice or her entrance—it was when judge David Walliams got so carried away, he danced on the table and dropped his trousers, leaving Simon Cowell speechless. “I think I caught him blushing,” Sue later joked.
Sue Moretta’s audition wasn’t just a performance—it was a declaration of resilience, passion, and the power of never giving up on a dream.