The Spanish talent competition T s que vales were won by British salsa dancer Sarah Patricia Jones and her partner Nico in 2009. Paddy and Nico participated in the eighth season of Britain’s Got Talent in 2014, finishing ninth. As the oldest acrobatic salsa dancer, he currently holds the Guinness World Record.

Simon Cowell booed the performance; however, he subsequently said he booed too quickly and apologized. Paddy cracked a rib while practicing a new dance with Nico on May 29, according to reports. Amanda Holden expressed her dissatisfaction with Paddy, saying, “I truly think he could have won the whole competition.”

The next day, it was revealed that Paddy and Nico would still be appearing on the program despite Paddy’s injury recovery and medical clearance. When asked if he thought he was “healthy enough to dance,” Paddy reportedly replied, “Britain’s Got Talent is something I truly want to do.”

On May 31, Paddy and Nico scored 3 of the judges’ votes to beat vocalist Bailey McConnell and advance to the show’s final. On June 7, 2014, they gave another routine during the live final, coming in ninth place.

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