Nine-year-old Lucciano is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about young acts on Britain’s Got Talent, but long before stepping onto the national stage, he was already winning hearts in a very different setting, care homes and hospices across the South West.
The young singer, who previously earned four yes votes from the judges and reached the semi-finals, has been performing for residents in Bristol, where his joyful performances have seen audiences clapping, dancing, and asking for him to return. “I just like to sing and make people happy,” Lucciano said, a simple goal that has already made a lasting impact on those who have watched him perform.
His recent audition took things to another level when he surprised viewers and his own family with an emotional duet alongside his grandfather, Frankie Johns. The moment, which featured a jazz-style rendition of One Direction’s “History,” left the audience cheering and even brought visible emotion from Frankie, who appeared overwhelmed as he joined his grandson on stage.
The touching performance highlighted not just Lucciano’s talent, but also the deep musical roots behind it. Here are three quick facts that may surprise viewers:
A family legacy in music
Music runs in Lucciano’s family. His grandfather Frankie has more than 30 years of experience performing in care homes, while his mother, Marisa, previously appeared on The X Factor as part of the group Girlband. That background has helped shape Lucciano’s early passion for performing.
He’s been performing since toddler age
According to his grandfather, Lucciano started joining him at care home performances when he was just two years old. That early exposure to live audiences is now evident in his confidence and stage presence.
His mission goes beyond the stage
Even as his profile grows on national television, Lucciano continues to perform in care homes and hospices, bringing music to audiences who may not otherwise experience live entertainment. Staff and residents have praised not only his voice but also his ability to connect and bring joy.
On Britain’s Got Talent, the duet with his grandfather earned a standing ovation and four yeses from judges including Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and KSI, with the panel praising both the performance and the heartfelt bond between the pair.
As the competition continues, Lucciano’s story is already standing out — not just for his voice, but for the genuine joy and connection he brings to every stage he steps on.
