Buckinghamshire singers reach Britain's Got Talent final representing Jeremy Clarkson's choir
Singers from Buckinghamshire have reached the final of an ever-popular primetime reality television show.
Farmers from Buckinghamshire are among the 32-strong choir group formed by famous television personality Jeremy Clarkson.
Three members of Hawkstone Choir are from Buckinghamshire and this weekend they reached the final of Britain’s Got Talent.
Chrystia Barber from Long Crendon, Grace Blackwell from Worminghall, and Richard Heady from Drayton Parslow, are part of the team in with a chance of appearing at the Royal Variety Performance.
During Saturday’s show, the choir which was formed by Clarkson to promote his brewery business and build on the success of his popular Amazon Prime farming show, was voted through to the final by public vote.
Among the group is Lizzie Deane from Milton Keynes who conducted their semi-final performance of Bastille’s "Pompeii".
Long-time series judge, Simon Cowell, said: "That was one of the most beautiful, incredible productions we've had on this show for years. I don't think it gets better than that.”
Fellow judge, Amanda Holden, added: "This choir I know has given you solace, joy, comfort and friendship... and all of that has created the most amazing music.”
Hawkstone Choir say their role has expanded and developed since the initial advertising campaign with the former Top Gear presenter. They say they are dedicated to raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention in an industry often facing isolation and intense financial pressure.
If they win the £250,000 grand prize, they have pledged to donate a significant portion to mental health charities supporting the farming community. The choir are now preparing for the Britain’s Got Talent final on Saturday which airs at 7:00 PM on ITV1 and ITVX.
Chrystia’s family have worked at Notley Farm for 375 years. She manages a 500-acre sheep, arable, and equine enterprise while juggling the family’s diversified wedding business, The Notley Tythe Barn.
Grace is a 42 year-old who runs an agricultural engineering and farm admin business, Grace is also a club leader for Bicester and Islip Young. Richard is a 39-year-old farmer at W. F. Heady and Sons, Richard manages a 1,030-hectare mixed enterprise on the edge of Milton Keynes.