When celebrity impersonator Philip Green stepped onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage in 2013, he never could have imagined that over a decade later, his hilarious audition would skyrocket to a jaw-dropping 21 million views on YouTube!
And it’s easy to see why. Before even uttering a word, Philip had judges Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden in stitches, thanks to his eccentric stage presence, wild expressions, and cheeky jabs at his friend Christie’s former job—all delivered with the offbeat charm of a children’s TV presenter. By the time he launched into his impressions, the audience was already roaring with laughter.
Philip’s journey to BGT was inspired by none other than season two winner George Sampson, with whom he had performed before taking the plunge to audition himself.
His act kicked off with a flawless impression of Natalie Cassidy, leading a hilarious faux workout filled with EastEnders inside jokes. Next, he transformed into Lorraine Kelly interviewing Stacey Solomon, nailing both voices—especially Stacey’s signature Essex twang.
Philip then took the crowd on a nostalgia trip with a spot-on “How Clean Is Your House” skit, impersonating both Aggie MacKenzie and Kim Woodburn to perfection. But the grand finale? A show-stopping Louie Spence impression, complete with the splits!
The judges couldn’t get enough. Amanda Holden raved, “The brilliant thing about your act is you had us laughing before you even did anything!” while David Walliams praised his natural comedic talent, urging him to show more of his own personality.
Even Simon Cowell, known for his tough critiques, acknowledged Philip’s chaotic brilliance, calling him “slightly bonkers” but undeniably funny. Though he found the rapid-fire impersonations a bit overwhelming, he admitted that “the ones that worked were great.”
With four enthusiastic Yes votes, Philip walked off stage victorious—unknowingly cementing his place as a viral legend for years to come!