Post Office scandal victims received an emotional reception on Britain's Got Talent with their 40-strong choir Hear Our Voice.
The group, made up entirely of those directly affected by the Horizon Post Office scandal, moved judges and viewers alike with their powerful performance.
In stark contrast to last week's divisive acts, this week saw a performance that left both the audience and fans at home "in tears".
Choir leader Tim told the judges they formed the group during "terrible times" to bring joy back to their lives.
Fellow choir member Jess Kaur described them as "a very big family" united to let the world know "we're all going to get through this fight".
The Hear Our Voice choir took BGT by storm
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The choir delivered a moving rendition of "Falling Down" by Will and the People, earning a standing ovation from the audience.
The group received unanimous approval from the judges to advance to the next round.
Bruno Tonioli praised them for demonstrating “the power of music to unite and keep positive. You will get what you deserve."
"I really hope you win this battle because it was disgusting how you were all treated, I mean seriously, disgusting," Simon Cowell said.
The choir revealed they were made up of people hit by the Post Office scandal
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"You're going to win because the public are behind you,” he reiterated after the performance.
The Horizon scandal saw more than 700 subpostmasters wrongly convicted after faulty Fujitsu software incorrectly showed shortfalls in their accounts.
In total, 236 postmasters and postmistresses were sent to prison, leading to bankruptcies and at least four suicides.
It was only in 2021 that the Court of Appeal overturned dozens of wrongful convictions.
Following the performance, viewers took to social media to share their their thoughts on the act - with some many becoming emotional at the 'stunning' rendition from Hear Our Voice.
Cowell and many viewers at home were moved by the performance
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“The Post Office Choir have got me in tears #BGT #PostOfficeChoir,” one viewer revealed on X.
Another agreed, writing: “The post office choir though! I’m not crying, you’re crying! #BGT”
“Hands down the post office people should win BGT end of,” a third declared.
A fourth added: “That post office choir song should be entered into the charts next week. That scandal is a national disgrace. I hope they get the justice they deserve."
However, not all were bowled over by the choir.
“The post office scandal was shocking, but honestly is there a choir now for every cause? Another sob story and not a very good act tbh,” one complained.
Another slammed: “Wouldn't be #BGT if we didn't have a ‘topical injustice choir’ on each series.”
