Damon Scott

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Damon Scott (born 1979 in Salisbury) is a British male entertainer made famous for his appearance in the first series of the ITV variety talent show Britain's Got Talent. [1] Although Damon has an extensive range of acts, he is best known for his performances with monkey puppets, earning him the nickname The Monkey Man which became the title of a BBC documentary based on Damon’s achievements to date.[2]

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[edit] Britain's Got Talent

In the early summer of 2007, ITV broadcast the first series of Britain's Got Talent which was to become a hit variety talent show. Damon entered the auditions with his unique act with a monkey puppet, named Bubbles, lipsynching to Michael Jackson songs. Receiving positive reactions from the judges enabled Damon to proceed to the Semi-finals.

[edit] Semifinal

On 14th June 2007, the first of three semifinals was broadcast live. Damon was among eight acts to perform for a place in the final. His act brought a different monkey puppet, named Stephen which he performed the song No Matter What by the group Boyzone with. Towards the end of the act, Damon sang with the puppet, this brought negative comments from the judges. Despite this, Damon was put through to the final, which some believe was due to a need for a variety of acts.

[edit] Final

The final was broadcast live on 17th June 2007. Damon returned with Bubbles to the delight of the judges. Damon came runner up but ultimately opera singer Paul Potts was crowned the winner.

[edit] Personal life

Damon was born in Salisbury in 1979 where he currently still resides with his parents Sue and Ron, and his brothers, Warren and Justin. His family are all in the catering/hospitality business which has made Damon the odd one out, though this has given him the drive to succeed. Damon has recently become a patron and trustee of UK Charity Gambian Enterprise http://www.gambianenterprise.com

[edit] References

  1. ^ ITV - Britain's Got Talent - Damon Scott
  2. ^ MySpace.com - Damon - 28 - Garçon - Andover/Salisbury, UK - www.myspace.com/damo_scott

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