The Ruby Red Performers did not come to Britain’s Got Talent to play it safe. These 12 women from Withernsea, aged 25 to 64, kicked off their audition dressed like washerwomen doing a stiff, unimpressive little number.
Simon Cowell buzzed them almost immediately. But he was way too early. Just seconds later, they ripped off their outfits to reveal silk nighties underneath. That’s when the music switched to “I Like the Way You Move” and things got wild.
The crowd that had barely reacted at first suddenly came alive. The more the routine went on, the louder the audience got.
By the end of it, they were down to their underwear with little British flag tassels, and the audience was all in. The act was bold, funny, and honestly a good time.
Their burlesque-style routine wasn’t just a live hit. It exploded online too, racking up 16.7 million views and becoming one of the most watched dance acts in the show’s history.
Commenters online loved it. Some said things like “this made me so happy and made my day!” and others praised their confidence and energy. The Ruby Red Performers returned for the semifinal with a brand new act, keeping the momentum going. Clearly, this group wasn’t done yet.
Simon admitted after the audition: “I may have pressed my button a little early.” David Walliams followed up with: “That was brilliantly original and really entertaining – fantastic.”
Alesha Dixon chimed in too and said: “Ladies that has made my day. It just got better and better and better. The bigger picture is you’re giving confidence to women. It’s powerful, and I thought it was fantastic.”
Despite Simon’s early buzz, all four judges gave them a yes in the end. The Ruby Red Performers were through to the next round.
