ST HELENS' star ventriloquist will showcase his talents across the Atlantic as part of America's Got Talent 'All Stars' series.
On Monday, January 9, Jamie Leahey and his trusted sidekick Chuck will feature on the new spin-off series of America's Got Talent.
Competing against 60 contestants across ten shows, Jamie will be up against previous winners, finalists, and fan favourites from America's Got Talent as well as the global 'Got Talent' franchise.
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Proudly representing St Helens, Jamie dazzled judges and audiences on Britain's Got Talent with his chirpy ventriloquist act last summer.
Received standing ovations and wild praise for his performances, the 13-year-old finished runners-up in the national talent competition.
Following his BGT television appearances, a maze of exciting adventures opened up for the Rainford High student, including appearances on CBBC, national pantomimes, and invitations to international events.
After a trip to perform in Bahrain, Jamie and his family received an invitation to fly to Los Angeles to film Simon Cowell's talent show.
Jamie said: “I have had such an amazing year and when I got contacted by AGT it was another pinch yourself moment.
"I had just got back from Bahrain and then I was packing for Hollywood!
"We got to stay in an amazing hotel, we met some lovely people and it was another once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Describing the experience as "very different" to the British version of the show, Jamie and Chuck filmed their performance at NBC studios rather than in front of a live audience.
Absorbing the Hollywood lifestyle, Jamie was then driven around the television studios on a buggy and later went sightseeing around LA with his proud mum, Marie.
With a "unique" collection of acts on 'All Stars', Jamie has kept in contact with some performers on the show, with some even coming to see his performance in 'Cinderella' at St Helens Theatre Royal.
Jamie's 'All Stars' performance will be screened in America at 8pm (Pacific Time) on Monday, January 9 (2am UK time).
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