Britain's Got Talent's Will Burns reveals aspect of show that left him feeling 'sick'

Simon Cowell and his fellow judges returned for a new series of Britain's Got Talent over the weekend, with impressionist Will Burns among the acts seen auditioning in the launch

Semi-finalist Will Burns has revealed that one aspect of his Britain's Got Talent journey has left him feeling "sick".

Will, 24, was seen auditioning for the ITV show on Saturday's launch episode of the new series. The contestant - who said that it was his "dream" to audition - did several impressions, including of Big Brother narrator Marcus Bentley. The act received a standing ovation from the judges, before hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly pressed their golden buzzer, granting Will a place in one of the live semi-finals.

Following his audition airing on the weekend, Will appeared on Lorraine earlier this morning to discuss BGT. He spoke to presenter Lorraine Kelly, 65, about his experience on the show and revealed that he feels "sick" over having won a spot in one of the upcoming live semi-finals.

Whilst interviewing him, Lorraine said at one point: "Of course, you've bounced right into the live finals. So that's the next big ... how are you feeling about that?" Teasing his nerves, Will said: "Umm ... sick but so excited. Y'know, I can't believe I've been given this opportunity. I can't believe it."

Elsewhere in the interview, charity worker Will was asked how he was feeling about being "on the cusp of something really big". He responded: "I can't believe I'm here. I can't believe you're here." He added: "It really is taking every day as it comes. [Auditioning] is all I wanted to do and I've done it and now everything else is just an absolute bonus."

During his audition, Will said: "For the last 18 years of my life I've been addicted to this show." He further told the judging panel that it was his "dream" to be there auditioning. When asked about the prospect of getting to perform at the Royal Variety Performance, he said: "That is just beyond my biggest dreams".

Following his routine, Will told Ant and Dec that they had "changed" his life by pressing the golden buzzer. Sharing her feedback, Alesha Dixon teased that he "could go all the way" in the competition. Whilst Simon Cowell said: "It was just so smart. So funny."

Simon went on to suggest that he wished he had pushed the golden buzzer instead of colleagues Ant and Dec, teasing that the hosts would be "smug" over it. He said: "I'm actually annoyed they pressed [the button]. They're gonna be so smug."

Speaking to the Mirror, Will said: "Growing up, I was obsessed. I had a Britain's Got Talent themed bedroom. I got a hoodie for Christmas one year that said 'William's Got Talent' on it. I have always dreamed of being on the show."

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