When 36-year-old Micky P Kerr stepped onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage, no one knew what to expect. A part-time primary school teacher with a guitar and a mischievous smile, he introduced himself as a “musical comedian.” The judges were intrigued—but cautious. Musical comedy can be risky.
He started light: a witty, clever tune about budget travel that had the audience laughing. Then he paused. “I’ve written something more serious… about a loss I’ve struggled with,” he said quietly. The room went silent.
Micky began a heartfelt ballad. His trembling voice carried lyrics of heartbreak, absence, and love lost too soon. Judges leaned in; some audience members wiped away tears.
And then — the twist. The “lost love” wasn’t a person. It was… a plastic carrier bag. Yes, the one that tragically ripped after he paid ten pence.
Laughter erupted. Judges doubled over. Simon Cowell called it “silly, but brilliant.” David Walliams praised his “observational genius.”
In minutes, Micky had turned a potential tearjerker into one of the funniest, most original acts of the season, earning four enthusiastic “YES” votes and a standing ovation.
Micky P Kerr didn’t just make people laugh—he reminded everyone that comedy, like music, is best when it’s full of heart.
🎤 Watch his full performance below—the twist will have you in tears (of laughter)!