BGT: The Champions saw the return of octogenarian salsa dancer Paddy and her younger partner Nico on tonight’s show.
And after receiving judge David Walliams’ golden buzzer, the 85-year-old revealed the rather surprising secret to her long, active life.
Asked by hosts Ant & Dec how she managed to be so acrobatic at such a ripe age, having been thrown around by her 45-year-old Spanish dance partner, she said: “I eat lots of chocolate.
85 and still got it 🙌 #PaddyAndNicko #BGTChampions pic.twitter.com/RhGLSPihTA
— Britain’s Got Talent (@BGT) September 14, 2019
She added: “I have Nestle’s condensed milk on my cereal in the morning and sugar in my coffee.”
Viewers were delighted at her answer and took to Twitter to share their joy.
One fan posted: “Right I’m off to buy chocolate, condensed milk and sugary coffee. Who wants to be rich or skinny?”
Another wrote: “85 years young and says she eats lots of chocolate, Paddy should definitely be the new face of @CadburyUK.”
Right I’m off to buy chocolate, condensed milk and sugary coffee #BGTChampions #paddyandnico are my idols #lifegoals Who wants to be rich or skinny 🤔
— Tracy AH (@tracyangeland) September 14, 2019
85 years young and says she eats lots of chocolate, Paddy should definitely be the new face of @CadburyUK#CadburysForPaddy#PaddyAndNicko#BGTChampions https://t.co/9dny3GmRfo
— Madeleine Glover (@maddyglover95) September 14, 2019
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Paddy and Nico’s extraordinary, high-energy routine earned David Walliams’ golden buzzer, putting them straight to next month’s grand final.
The judge told them: “There are very few acts you can watch with a smile on your face and tears in your eyes, because this is one of the most joyous, most beautiful, most life-affirming act we’ve ever had on Britain’s Got Talent.”
Alesha Dixon said: “You are already champions in my eyes because people love you.
“We adore you, we respect you, the relationship is gorgeous and I can’t wait to see you in the final.”
Amanda Holden, who gave the duo her golden buzzer at the BGT auditions in 2014, said: “David, I love you for pressing your golden buzzer.”
She told the dancing pair: “I am so proud of you and I adore you both.”
Simon Cowell added: “It doesn’t matter how old you are. You’ve got that determination, and the fact you’ve got people on their feet supporting both of you is incredible.
“David, what a great golden buzzer. Good for you.”
Earlier, Paddy told how a dream life of retirement in Spain had turned to tragedy.
She said: “I moved to Spain with my husband in 2001 but unfortunately he died after just 12 months, so I’ve been on my own all that time.
“And then I took up dancing and Nico gave me a new reason for carrying on.
“It has given inspiration to a lot of people.”
The pair’s routine won over a whole new army of fans, with social media abuzz with praise.
Just goes to show that age has no barriers & thoroughly deserved golden buzzer for a golden couple
— Steven Mitchell (@stevieboy511) September 14, 2019
@davidwalliams well done for the golden buzzer…! She’s amazing ( they both are)
— Blondie 🌞🌝 (@blondechick_0) September 14, 2019
This 85 year old dancer is so inspirational she is everything I want to be when I’m an elderly woman still active, so vivacious. Age ain’t nothing but a number @BGT #BGTTheChampions #BGTChampions
— Sabrina (@SupriyaKaur) September 14, 2019
Seriously how does that lady do all that on #BGTChampions 85 and dancing like that!
— Rachy Mulholland (@RachMulholland6) September 14, 2019
I am obsessed with this 85year old woman #BGTChampions
— michael forster (@mikeyforster) September 14, 2019
85 years old!!! That was totally incredible!! 😍 #BGTChampions
— Amanda Holden Fans (@TheHoldenites) September 14, 2019
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* BGT: The Champions continues next Saturday night on ITV.
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