Five young boys have taken a stand against the stereotypes that surround male dancers, and they’re making quite an impact.
These talented youngsters, who go by the name 5 Star Boys, dazzled the audience and judges of Britain’s Got Talent with their incredible performance.
Comprising Toby-Jay, Ollie, Joey, Beau, and Adam, this group of boys, aged 10 to 12, used their platform to send a powerful message: it’s okay for boys to dance.
The boys, who hail from different parts of the UK, met at a dance convention in Birmingham, where they bonded over their shared experiences.
Together, they formed 5 Star Boys with a mission to challenge the stigma that boys face in the world of dance.
During an interview before their audition, Beau, 12, shared their struggles, saying, “It’s not always easy for us.”
Toby, 11, echoed his sentiments, adding, “Boys can dance if they want to. It’s not going to affect anyone else, and the people who make fun of us are just jealous.”
With their bright, energetic presence on stage, dressed in matching blue and white jackets, the boys looked every bit the part of a 90s boy band.
But it was their heartfelt and technically impressive performance that really captured the audience’s attention.
Dancing to “You Will Be Found” from the hit musical Dear Evan Hansen, their routine combined interpretive dance, gymnastics, and ballet, leaving the entire crowd on their feet by the end.
It’s clear that the performance told a powerful story—one boy feeling sad and isolated, but ultimately finding love and acceptance among the others.
The judges were deeply moved by the performance. Simon Cowell, always a tough critic, called it “the best audition we’ve seen all day.”
Amanda Holden, visibly emotional, told the boys, “You’ve reduced me to tears. It was an extraordinary piece, and you should feel enormously proud of yourselves.”
David Walliams simply described the performance as “perfect,” while Alesha Dixon struggled to hold back her tears, saying, “You were just stunning, and I loved everything about it.”
The boys’ performance not only impressed the judges but also sent a clear message to everyone watching: boys can dance too, and they should be able to pursue their passion without judgment.
As Toby-Jay explained after the performance, “The message we want to get out there is that it’s OK for boys to dance because it’s not just a girls’ sport.”
His words resonated even more with 10-year-old Alex, who had struggled with bullying at school because of his love for dance.
“I used to come home crying,” Alex revealed, “It used to hurt me a lot. Now that I’m on Britain’s Got Talent, maybe it’ll stop.”