‘I’m getting recognised in London, everybody wants their photo taken with me’

ANGLESEY singing sensation Gruffydd Wyn is waiting for a potentially life-changing phone call from Simon Cowell, following his whirlwind Britain’s Got Talent journey.

The 22-year-old from Amlwch, who went straight through to the semi-final after judge Amanda Holden hit her golden buzzer, came fourth in the tense final of the world’s biggest talent show on Sunday.

But, in an exclusive interview with our sister paper, the Daily Post, he revealed not having won may not be the end of his incredible experience.

He said: “I spoke to all the judges after my performance, and they all congratulated me, Simon especially. He said it was a really wise decision to choose (Ed Sheeran’s) Perfect Symphony song for the final and to do my own little spin on it.

“He said he can see me having a career after my performance.

“I’m still not entirely sure what’s going on at the moment, but I am hoping that I do get a recording contract somewhere. But to create an album is definitely my next goal.”

The response from Cowell represents the biggest shift from the judges. The pop mogul had described his audition piece as “cold and mechanical”.

With just a few votes between them, Gruff missed d out on a place ace in the final three to Reggae dancer Donchez Dacres. acres.

Despite the he close call, call Gruff added: “It’s not a bad thing losing out in the final of the biggest talent show in the world. It would have been nice to have been in the top three, but it was a massive achievement to get to where I was.

“I am disappointed I didn’t win, but I’m sure everybody who made the final was a bit disappointed they didn’t win.

“I lost to a great guy, and I really do hope he does well with what he wants to achieve.” But arou around 1,000 people, inc including family, friends a and fans who watched his performance on a big screen set up in his hometown, were all behind Gruff’s amazing effort, which has seen him enchant people across the country with his incredible voice. “When I’m just walking down the street in London now, people recognise me. It’s very strange and different but I am enjoying it,” he added. “Everybody at home wants a photo and an autograph – it’s nice to be recognised for something I’ve wanted to do for such a long time.

“It’s been a pleasure and I hope there’s more to come, but it is really nice to come home to everybody, especially my nain.

“She’s still very emotional, but she’s enjoyed every moment of it. She’s been very supportive, and it’s really nice to be back home with her. And she’s definitely grown to like Simon after all his comments!”

Asked about his plans now, he added: “I want to make classical music a bit more modern. It’s something people associate with being old-fashioned, and it’s not.

“Britain’s Got Talent has been an incredible experience, and it’s something I will never, ever forget.”