{"id":1706,"date":"2026-10-19T12:57:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T12:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newspost24h.com\/?p=1706"},"modified":"2026-10-19T12:57:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T12:57:18","slug":"at-first-they-laughed-at-him-and-simon-cowell-looked-skeptical-but-what-happened-next-quickly-turned-into-one-of-those-unforgettable-audition-moments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newspost24h.com\/?p=1706","title":{"rendered":"At first, they laughed at him, and Simon Cowell looked skeptical. But what happened next quickly turned into one of those unforgettable audition moments.."},"content":{"rendered":"

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During Week 6 of auditions on Britain\u2019s Got Talent 2013, Dutch performer Maarty Broekman delivered one of the most unusual and entertaining acts of the season. Armed with his keytar\u2014a hybrid between a keyboard and a guitar\u2014Maarty stepped onto the stage with a quirky charm that immediately caught the audience\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n

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From the first note, his performance blended humor, musical skill, and a touch of eccentricity. But it wasn\u2019t just the music that made the act memorable\u2014it was his playful attempt to win over judge Alesha Dixon. With confident stage presence and a cheeky smile, Maarty directed much of his performance toward her, creating a fun and flirtatious dynamic that had both the judges and audience laughing.<\/p>\n

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