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Shaheen joins famous Welsh singers22 Apr 09

Shaheen Jafargholi

Britain's Got Talent contender Shaheen Jafargholi may have his sights set on global success - but the schoolboy is a homebody at heart.

He told us, “My granddad used to sing so I think I got most of my talent from him. I don’t have anyone famous in my family, but everyone is very supportive”.

Fresh from his successful audition, he was bursting to share his good news. “My family have been great and I can’t wait to go to school tomorrow, where everyone is really good friends. Hopefully everyone will be really happy when I tell them; they are all going to be bouncing”.

Shaheen, whose dad is from Iran and whose name means bird of prey in Persian, was brought up in Swansea by his now-single mum Karen.

And if he were to go further in the competition, he’s under no doubt that her wants to win it for Wales.

“I would love to be part of the history of good singers from Wales.”

The Cardiff auditions certainly provided some great talent and top-notch auditionees – but who knows who will make it all the way to the live show stage of Britain’s Got Talent?

Said Shaheen, “If I get through to the semi finals, who knows? I might be the only one from Wales. I would be very proud to show that Wales has got talent”.

“I would love to have everyone in Wales on my side and voting for me.”

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emma - rose27/05/2009 13:57:56

hes amazing, my dad said last night while watching the semi-final " emma, you only want him to get through cus you think hes hot " i said no i do not, blushing. haha good luck with it all

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amz_talent25/05/2009 15:12:34

this boy is fantasic he has the voice of talent he sent shivers down my spine!!!!!!!!!

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klees07/05/2009 22:49:21

Shaheen Jafargholi is young but that doent matter at all, cause he does have a voice like an angel, and i realy hope to hear much more from him, i am a singer myself i sing late 1960 and late 1970 songs of Elvis Presley, and i hear talent right away and Shaheen Jafargholi my boy you have talent for sure, dont change yourself stay sweet with your mom and be good , and then you will reach for the stars with a voice like yours..... Greets Klaas

hanspan3127/04/2009 12:52:51

Simon probably gave him a second chance because he is only 12 and probably hadn't much guidance to the right song for his voice and simon knew he had talent but wanted to hear him sing something more suited to his voice. And why are people saying his voice may change as he gets older?! Maybe it will, but does that mean no boy below the age of 15/16 should sing?! NO! WHY ARE YOU PEOPLE SO CYNICAL!? he was amazing, and i totally support him.

golfdave224/04/2009 22:19:50

How was this lad given a second chance by Simon Cowell, he murdered his first effort & would normally be chucked off. There is obviously some sort of fiddle & everything is not as it would appear. Is this another of TVs programmes conning the public into thinking they will have an input into who wins the show.

golfdave224/04/2009 22:17:35

How was this lad given a second chance by Simon Cowell, he murdered his first effort & would normally be chucked off. There is obviously some sort of fiddle & everything is not as it would appear. Is this another of TVs programmes conning the public into thinking they will have an input into who wins the show.

writeorwrong23/04/2009 14:32:30

Sure he is cute and all, but wait till his voice changes and let's see if can still sing as well as he does now.

bound4life0522/04/2009 15:41:03

thought BGt auditionees werent meant to be 'already famous'. Shaheen although he is an amazing little singer can also be seen on a childrens drama called 'grandpa in my pocket' on CBBC with the actor James Bolam.

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