Ruby Red Performers, a group of 12 women aged 25 to 64 from the quiet village of Withernsea, are far from typical in their dancing acts on Britain’s Got Talent. Their audition began poorly as they appeared in washerwomen outfits and delivered a lackluster introductory dance. Simon Cowell seemed quick to hit the buzzer due to this unimpressive start. However, the women swiftly changed into silk nightgowns and launched into an energetic dance routine.
As the women danced to “I Like the Way You Move” by BodyRockers, more and more of their clothing slipped away, revealing their wild side. The audience was quiet during the slow intro, but erupted into cheers as the tempo increased. The Ruby Red Performers’ routine grew bolder, culminating in a triumphant finale where they wore British flag tassels and only their undergarments.
The audition by Ruby Red Performers showcased a unique performance that seemed made for YouTube fame. In Season 9 of Britain’s Got Talent, this amateur burlesque dance group’s audition video attracted 16.7 million views, making it one of the most viewed dance performances in the show’s history. Honestly, who could watch that audition without smiling? It’s no surprise it went viral.
Audiences at home were thrilled by the audition, leaving comments such as “I can’t pinpoint why, but this brought me so much joy and brightened my day!” Your energy is captivating. Your confidence is impressive. That performance took real courage. In the semi-finals, the Ruby Red Performers came back with an entirely new act.
“I may have pressed my button a little early,” Simon Cowell admitted after the audition. He was the first to speak up. “That was brilliantly original and really entertaining – fantastic,” David Walliams remarked afterward.
Alesha Dixon expressed her self-approval with the comment, “Ladies that has made my day.” As time passed, her confidence only grew. Most importantly, she is uplifting women, which is truly remarkable and I found it to be fantastic.
In spite of Cowell’s earlier buzz off, the Ruby Red Performers managed to secure four judges’ yes votes, advancing them to the next round.
