Britain’s Got Talent star underwent life-saving surgery days before semi-finals

Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist CJ Emmons said his life was in danger after his gallbladder ‘completely died (Picture: Dymond/TalkbackThames/Shutterstock)

Britain’s Got Talent star CJ Emmons has revealed that he underwent vital surgery just weeks before his live performance.

The semi-finalist, who appeared on Saturday night’s episode, didn’t manage to secure the all-important Golden Buzzer to make it through to the finals next week but fans are hoping he might get the coveted wildcard slot.

Regardless, the 42-year-old singer has certainly gone on an emotional journey after revealing live on stage that he had received serious surgery just weeks earlier.

‘Two weeks ago I was in the hospital receiving life-threatening surgery, and I fought for that, and I’m fighting for this. I want this so bad,’ he said.

He went into further detail about it in a chat with The Mirror in which he added that it had been ‘hurting to sing’.

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‘I won’t let it stop me from my dream and goal,’ he said as he continued his recovery.

The singer, who performed Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You for his audition, did not receive the golden buzzer (Picture: Rex)

Then added: ‘They cut into my abdominal wall and every time after that, it’s been hurting to sing.

‘But my doctor’s like, “keep singing, strengthen it, strengthen it, and it’s going to get better.” So there’s still a bit of pain. But I can tell it’s getting stronger and stronger.’

‘I’m here to fight. I’m here to win,’ he added.

He returned to California ahead of the semis and rushed himself to hospital at the start of the month after experiencing severe abdominal pain.

He opened up about the scary experience (Picture: Dymond/TalkbackThames/Shutterstock)

After being told his gallbladder was ‘completely dead’ he discovered it was ‘turning gangrene’ and was about to ‘explode and turn sepsis’ which would have been fatal.

After being pumped full of antibiotics, he went into surgery on May 3 and has been recovering ever since.

It was not the only shocking moment from Saturday’s semi-final. Magician Harry Moulding blew the judges, audience and fans away after incorporating a live proposal into the end of his set which secured him a place in the finals.

After an elaborate build-up, audience member Jess was called up to the stage where she watched a pre-recorded video from her boyfriend.

Saturday night also saw a live proposal take place (Picture: ITV)

The boyfriend then appeared on stage with a wedding ring and said: ‘I love you more than anything. Will you do me the honour. Will you marry me?’ to which she offered a delighted yes.

The sweet stunt didn’t impress everybody, however, with some viewers casting doubt on just how real the spectacle was.

Alongside Harry, the line-up for the Britain’s Got Talent finale include The Blackouts, Vinnie McKee, Ping Pong Pang, Stacey Leadbeatter, Jasmine and Jasmine Rice among others for in the ultimate showdown.

This year the final will last two hours and 45 minutes.

The winner is vying for a spot at the annual Royal Variety Performance and a £250,000 cash prize. Not too bad.

Britain’s Got Talent final airs on ITV on Saturday, May 31 at 7pm.

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