Britain's Got Talent child star says she needed therapy after traumatic moment on show
27.04.2024 - 18:55
/ ok.co.uk
A former Britain's Got Talent sensation has opened up about the harrowing experience she endured on the show that left her seeking therapy. Hollie Steel, who wowed the judges and audience with her audition in 2009, has spoken out about the lasting impact of a panic attack she suffered during the live semi-finals. At just 10 years old, Hollie's performance of "Edelweiss" was cut short by her overwhelming anxiety, leading to an emotional breakdown on stage.
Despite this, she was given a second chance by Simon Cowell, who praised her as the "bravest girl in the world" and allowed her to perform again, securing her place in the finals. Now 24, Hollie - who these days looks a world away from the little girl who performed on the show - has enjoyed success with three album releases and roles in West End productions like Grease, where she played the iconic Frenchy. Yet, she claims the BGT episode continues to cast a shadow over her every time she steps onto a stage.
In a candid chat with The Sun, Hollie revealed: "I know I have a lot of trauma, even from 14 years ago. When I get on stage, sometimes I go back to that moment when I'm on TV and I'm about to have a panic attack." She continued, sharing the coping strategies she's developed through therapy: "I've done a lot of therapy and counselling where I'm just like, 'You need to breathe, you need to relax. You're enjoying this.
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