The Drag Act Who Went From ‘Rubbish’ to Unforgettable in One High Note
From the moment Dan Kahn walked onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage, he made it clear he wasn’t there to blend in. Dressed boldly and proudly calling himself a drag act, Dan took his place under the lights, ready to deliver what he hoped would be a showstopping moment.
It didn’t start that way. His slow ballad was shaky and painfully off-key. The audience exchanged nervous glances. Amanda tilted her head in confusion. Simon Cowell crossed his arms, sensing disaster. Even the cameras seemed unsure where to zoom — was this comedy, drama, or unintentional chaos?
The performance felt like it was falling apart in real time. But then, everything flipped.
Without warning, Dan launched into a wild, explosive version of “I Believe I Can Fly.” The tempo jumped. The energy spiked. The stage suddenly became a whirlwind of movement, glitter, and sheer chaos. People in the audience burst into laughter. Others gasped.
And right in the middle of the madness — Dan delivered one single, perfect, powerhouse high note.
It wasn’t just good. It was GOOD good.
The type of note that makes you sit up straight. The type of note that makes judges blink rapidly, questioning reality. The type of note that — despite everything else — proves there is real talent buried inside the chaos. The judges’ reactions were priceless.
Amanda Holden shook her head and declared the performance “beyond rubbish,” but even she had to admit the high note was unbelievable. Kelly and Piers admitted they were “thoroughly entertained,” laughing through their critique. And Simon? He tore into the concept, insisting drag artists should “look and sound like women,” and Dan did neither.
But here’s the twist:
Despite the messy vocals, despite the confused staging, despite the judges arguing on live TV…
Dan advanced.
Why?
Because the performance was unforgettable. Because the audience still cheered. Because sometimes being wildly chaotic is better than being forgettable.
Dan Kahn didn’t deliver the best audition. But he delivered the one nobody could stop talking about.
And sometimes on BGT — that’s all you need.
