As Pike and Banham graced the “BGT” audition stage, their presence brought smiles to everyone. Pike’s evident passion for dance and his cheerful, cheeky personality shone through. Reuniting with Dixon, the duo delivered a captivating performance to Shakira’s “Try Everything.”
The exceptional talent of Pike and Banham was unmistakable, with Pike’s flawless moves and radiant smile endearing him to the audience. The crowd erupted in loud cheers, and the judges—Cowell, Holden, Tonioli, and Dixon—rose to their feet, offering a well-deserved standing ovation.
The YouTube video description of Pike’s audition highlighted, “Nathan and Joanne made Alesha (and themselves) very proud with a sizzling performance of Nathan’s favourite dance, the cha-cha-cha!” Although the duo progressed in the competition, they faced elimination in the semi-finals.
Pike’s mother, Fiona, praised her son’s positive attitude toward life, stating, “He never complains. All the things he’s had to deal with in his life, he’s just happy with what he’s given and what he gets.” She added, “He’s always very kind, very considerate, he’s polite to people. We’re very proud of him; we think we’ve brought up a very fine young man.”
Banham also expressed her joy in dancing with Pike, emphasizing his fearlessness on stage as infectious. Despite not winning “BGT,” Pike’s future adventures hold the promise of continued brightness and success