Twelve-year-old Ellis Chick immediately charmed the judges with a self-assured charisma that belied his age. Declaring that he lives by the motto “#YOLO” (You Only Live Once), he displayed absolutely no nerves, stating he sings and dances “all the time.” His infectious confidence and youthful, cheeky demeanor set him up as an instant favorite with the audience. What was truly shocking, however, was his uncanny resemblance to judge David Walliams, a fact that was immediately noted and brought into sharp focus by the panel.
Ellis chose to sing “You Make Me Feel So Young,” a jazzy, classic standard popularized by Michael Bublé. His performance was flawless: a pitch-perfect rendition delivered with the energy and swagger of a seasoned showman. He didn’t just sing the song; he swung, he grooved, and he controlled the stage, leaving the judges completely relaxed and amazed by his composure. Alesha Dixon praised him as a “complete showman,” while Amanda Holden called the song choice “genius” and admitted she had “never been so relaxed watching someone so young perform.”
The highlight of the critique came from David Walliams, who fully embraced the resemblance, calling Ellis his “mini-me” and joking that Ellis was “a little version of me if I had any talent.” Simon Cowell, though impressed by his confidence, cautioned Ellis to avoid “corny habits” of pub singers, but ultimately couldn’t deny his immense talent. The entire panel quickly voted to send the cheerful crooner through with four enthusiastic “yeses,” cementing the 12-year-old as a talented showman and David Walliams’s unofficial son.
