The judges and studio audience of Britain’s Got Talent were wowed by a 68-year-old comedian who joked about bags for life and broken boilers.
Barbara Nice got a yes from David, Simon, Alesha and Amanda.
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But, while viewers were similarly impressed, some were quick to point out on Twitter that they are already familiar with the funny woman’s work.
Barbara Nice is actually a creation of comic actress Janice Connolly.
The 65-year-old, from Stockport, has appeared in Peter Kay’s Channel 4 comedy Phoenix Nights as Holy Mary.
Just realised where I recognised “Barbara Nice” from, she played Holy Mary in Phoenix Nights! 😮 #BGT pic.twitter.com/lA575sDNp3
— Shannon🌙🔮🦇 (@NerdyGirlShay) 20 April 2019
#BGT Anyway, tonight’s ringer. Thought I’d seen “Barbara” before, in Phoenix Nights. https://t.co/81AkcAeSUv
— Ken Barlow (@I_am_KenBarlow) 20 April 2019
Barbara Nice shouldn’t be allowed to go through. She’s a TV professional. Britain’s Got Talent is all about finding new raw talent. It’s becoming a fake show. #bgt
— Honey Bee (@Imtherealanon) 20 April 2019
That woman Barbara was very funny.. but she’s already established. Has done a tonne of work with Peter Kay… https://t.co/nzCtUEeZnl#BGT
— Cafwin (@cafwin53) 20 April 2019
Barbara Nice – Holy Mary from Phoenix Nights, it’s a funny act she’s done for years. Hope she makes the next round & not eliminated from the table of photographs when they have too many acts. #BGT
— Andrew Hough (@werdna67) 20 April 2019
Old Barbara was in Phoenix night and Coronation street #BGT pic.twitter.com/U5KmdDeuDp
— Neil Meredith (@themezza) 20 April 2019
A few people felt it unfair that a professional was allowed to audition…
Barbara Nice shouldn’t be allowed to go through. She’s a TV professional. Britain’s Got Talent is all about finding new raw talent. It’s becoming a fake show. #bgt
— Honey Bee (@Imtherealanon) 20 April 2019
Viewers who didn’t recognise her loved Barbara’s funny bones.
Everyone needs a person like Barbara in their lives #BGT @BGT SO FUNNY imagine if everyone was like Barbara their would be no hate or war only comedy and love #seebarbarabemorelikebarbara https://t.co/5f7c4fITej
— Kodei Mulcahy (@mulcahy_kodei) 20 April 2019
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According to Janice’s Wikipedia page, she has also appeared in Coronation Street.
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