CJ Eamonn thrilled the crowd when he danced on Britain’s Got Talent in front of his buddy Bruno Tonioli, but some fans claimed his Dancing With the Stars popularity made him a ‘ringer.’

CJ Eamons traveled all the way from LA, where he works with Bruno Tonioli on a separate talent show. Image: ITV/Britain’s Got Talent.

One outstanding performer revealed their highly successful career, leaving Britain’s Got Talent viewers divided.

CJ Eamonn, an American musician, appeared on the ITV show and disclosed his professional relationship with one of the judges.

CJ entered the stage like any other artist, but Bruno Tonioli immediately shouted, “Oh my God.” Oh my God, we know each other.” When Simon Cowell inquired how, the Strictly Come Dancing judge replied, “CJ, he does all the singing for Dancing With the Stars in America.”

Bruno then pushed CJ to tell his tale, and the hopeful revealed that he worked as a professional singer. “I’m CJ, I’m one of the singers in Dancing With the Stars, and I’m from LA, originally from Houston,” stated the actor.

CJ was then given a piece describing his background, along with photographs of him as a child and on DWTS, as he revealed, “I started singing very early at two years old, and my babysitter informed my mother that I could sing… and [my mother] entered me in a talent contest. My first song was a Whitney Houston song, and my mother was like, ‘Well, dammit, my son can sing.’

“I consider myself really fortunate to have had this job. I have been a Dancing With the Stars vocalist for the past ten years. Bruno is now one of the judges, and he’ll be assessing my singing, so… it’s a little nerve-wracking.”

The Los Angeles singer said, “Many times people hear my voice but don’t know who’s singing. But I’ve always wanted to be in the spotlight, and I’m simply ready for the world to see it.”

Back at the arena, Bruno questioned his friend, “Why do you want to perform here on this stage?” CJ said that he sought the world’s attention, saying, “You actually inspired me.” We worked together on the program, and when I saw you on here, I was like, ‘BGT, I mean, come on, you can’t get much larger. Simon, I’ve been chasing you for a minute.

After a lengthy introduction, CJ began his performance by singing Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” Bruno wept, and Simon pumped his fists in the air as CJ nailed high notes to the crowd’s scream.

As CJ concluded the legendary song, all four judges stood to join the standing ovation, leaving the singer blinking back tears at the overwhelming reaction. Amanda Holden regarded his performance as “spellbinding” and pointed out that despite being on DWTS, he is “never seen” as he should be, while Simon termed his song a “vocal masterclass.”

On X, then known as Twitter, supporters disagreed with the judges, who all voted him through without hesitation, and stated that CJ shouldn’t have been on the program because he’s already a professional.

Along with tons of appreciation, one reader said, “Shouldn’t be on the show.” “Professional Singer.” One of them concurred: “He’s good, but he’s professional. How can the others compete with that?”

“Sorry, but Bruno knows him; he is on prime-time television in the United States and should not be on BGT. Of course, he will go through. “Please spare me Bruno’s tears,” a third viewer asked.

“Already famous in America…should not be allowed on the show.” “It’s becoming a joke now,” remarked another, while a last commenter simply stated, “Show full of ringers.”