Connie Talbot, who won the hearts of the nation in the first series of Britain’s Got Talent, has come a long way since her TV debut – and she looks completely unrecognisableTVPeter Hart Deputy associate editor, Carly Hacon Showbiz Reporter and Jeff Reines15:09, 11 Mar 2025Britains Got Talent Connie Talbot wows Simon Cowell in 2000Britain’s Got Talent’s darling Connie Talbot, who melted hearts as a six-year-old on the show’s inaugural series, has blossomed into a full-fledged star.Now 24-years-old, the sweetheart from Sutton Coldfield, who memorably made the judges weep with her “Over the Rainbow” performance, boasts an impressive social media following with over 307,000 fans – marking an astounding rise to fame since bursting onto the scene in 2007.Article continues belowA recent snap on Instagram shows the young celeb stunning in a black swimsuit, basked in glorious sunshine, hinting she’s living it up on a well-deserved break.Connie’s heartwarming rendition of the cherished classic from The Wizard Of Oz had famously spellbound Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Piers Morgan in the gripping finale. She was considered a heavyweight for the BGT crown, neck and neck with opera virtuoso Paul Potts.Connie wowed viewers at six(Image: More