The Vibrant Filipino Waiter Who Conquered the BGT Stage and Earned a “People’s Golden Buzzer” Ovation With an Unforgettable Prince Classic
When 27-year-old Matty Juniosa (performing as Matty Jay) bounced onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage, his explosive, radiant energy instantly filled the entire London Palladium. Originally from the Philippines but living in Glasgow, Scotland, for the past three years, Matty currently works as a part-time waiter. With infectious humor, he openly admitted to the judges that he came to BGT to finally break a frustrating personal streak, joking that he wanted to prove to himself that he wouldn’t always be a “singing competition loser” after a previous run on Idol back in the Philippines. When Simon Cowell playfully asked him if he ever watched Star Wars, Matty quickly shot back with the night’s funniest line: “No, I’m too gay for it!” instantly winning over the crowd and the panel before a single note was even sung.
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However, the moment Matty detached the microphone from its stand, his playful demeanor completely transformed into that of a seasoned arena superstar. He took a massive risk by tackling Prince’s legendary and emotionally demanding anthem, “Purple Rain.” From the very first line, Matty unleashed an insane vocal range and a rich, velvety tone that completely caught the judges off guard. Pushing the track to soaring new heights, he delivered a masterclass in vocal control, shifting effortlessly from smooth, intimate verses to explosive, high-octane operatic belts. The raw passion and fierce determination in his delivery reverberated beautifully through the silent auditorium, bringing the entire 2,000-seat theater to its feet in a massive, mid-song wave of applause.
The judging panel was left utterly spellbound by what Simon Cowell described as the biggest crowd reaction of the season. Amanda Holden was completely starstruck, marveling at his unbelievable range and comparing the discovery of his talent to tasting an exquisite new food that leaves you desperate for more. Alesha Dixon highly praised his outstanding personality, noting that the exact second he took the mic off the stand, he transformed into an absolute superstar. Simon Cowell closed out the rave reviews by comparing Matty’s high-energy style to putting 10,000 spoonfuls of sugar into a cup of tea. Declaring Matty’s performance as the true “People’s Golden Buzzer” of the audience, the panel handed him a triumphant, unanimous sweep of yeses, cementing the proud Filipino singer as an absolute force to be reckoned with.
