Dec:       What the auditions really need to deliver is something more dynamic, more exciting…
Ant:          …and hoping he’s the man to deliver it is 53-year-old Steven Hall!
Dec:       Hello, pal!
Steven:  Hello!
Dec:       How are you?

Steven:    I’m fine, thank you. How are you?
Ant:         Very good, thank you. Nice to meet you.
Dec:        What’s your name?
Steven:   Steven Hall.
Dec:        Steven Hall.
Steven:    Yes.
Ant:          Hi, Steven. Nice to meet you.
Steven:    My name is Steven Hall. I’m 53 and I’m from Kendal. I am a telecommunications engineer at the moment. Well, I’ve been doing this act for a year. I rehearse as often as I can, once or twice a week. Usually it’s in the kitchen, which is of limited space.
Ant:          Let’s get you on.
Steven:    OK.  As much as I like being a telecommunications engineer, I would like to be discovered. Very much looking forward to performing today.
Ant:         Have fun out there!
Dec:        Good luck, pal!

(Steven walks on stage)

Amanda:    He looks like a headmaster or something.  Hello!
Steven:      Good evening.
Amanda:    What’s your name?
Steven:      My name is Steven Hall.
Amanda:     Steven…
Steven:       Hall. H, A, double L.
Amanda:    Thank you for clarifying that! How old are you, Steven?
Steven:       I’m 53.
Amanda:    And, erm, what’s your job?
Steven:       I’m a telecommunications engineer.
Amanda:     Do you think that what you’re going to do for us is suitable for the Royal Variety?
Steven:       I do indeed, yes.
Amanda:    OK. You’ve got two minutes to possibly change the rest of your life. Good luck!
Steven:      Thank you.

(Steven performs)

Ant:           Brilliant!
Dec:          Good lad!
Amanda:    You’ve left me speechless! I mean, thank you for the dance and thank you for the surprise, ‘cause that was brilliantly entertaining and we all loved you, didn’t we? Michael?
Michael:    You were born to dance. I don’t know if telecommunications is where you should be! It was exhilarating and Liverpool loves you. Congratulations, Steven!
Amanda:    David?
David:       You were brilliant tonight! Right on, dude!
Amanda:    Michael, yes or no?
Michael:    It’s a yes from me, Steven.
Steven:      Thank you.
Amanda:    David, yes or no?
David:        Yes!
Steven:      Thank you!
Amanda:    Steven, you’re through to the next round!
David:        Unbelievable!