There aren’t many acts that earn Simon Cowell’s invitation to compete on Britain’s Got Talent, but the Voices of the Armed Forces Children’s Choir stands out in more ways than one. Simon defied convention by attending the children’s choir rehearsal in London’s Guard’s Chapel, where the children’s stories startled him. Simon was correct; this man has a sense of identifying exceptional talent (and emotional stories).

Around fifty children aged six to eighteen, whose parents are either serving or have previously served in the military, comprise the Voices of Armed Forces youngsters’ choir. The choir was founded the year before their 2022 BGT audition thanks to the Royal British Legion’s “Never Such Innocence” campaign. The campaign aims to encourage children of service members to express their life experiences through various activities such as poetry, art, speech, and song. This is what the program’s website states.

This amazing program invites the children of heroes in the Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force to “reflect on what service life means to them.” “We hear a lot of people from the services tell their stories, but we never hear the kids tell their story,” Simon Cowell told the Choir following their remarkable audition, cementing the Choir’s place in Britain’s Got Talent history as one of the most unusual, emotional, and unforgettable acts.

Two scarlet-clad Chelsea Pensioners watched from the royal box above as the Voices of the Armed Forces Children’s Choir sang an original song, written by one of the choir members, during a songwriting session at Never Such Innocence. Even though it was not a ballad, their pop song “Welcome Home” effectively captured the genuine delight that a youngster feels when they hear their parents’ voices again after a lengthy deployment.

The choir received a standing ovation and four yes votes from the four judges, moving both the audience and Amanda Holden to tears. The choir then sang another original song in the semi-finals; however, they were unable to advance to the season fifteen finale.

Several choir members have mentioned that singing with other military children provides a therapeutic release; they are a unique group of kids bonded by a common tragedy who are all attempting to make the most of a difficult circumstance. Established for a long time, the Voices of the Armed Forces Children’s Choir continues to expand its membership and offer consolation to military children through song. There is nothing to hate about this act!