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CHELSEA pensioner Colin Thackery won Britain’s Got Talent — and is now in line for a big-money record contract.

The 89-year-old widower beat magicians X and Ben Hart in the final three with his rendition of Michael Ball’s Love Changes Everything.

 Britain's Got Talent winner Colin Thackery is already lined up for a record deal
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Britain's Got Talent winner Colin Thackery is already lined up for a record dealCredit: Rex Features
 On his win he said 'I’m absolutely astonished - the backing I’ve had has been fantastic'
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On his win he said 'I’m absolutely astonished - the backing I’ve had has been fantastic'Credit: Rex Features

He received a standing ovation, with judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon — who wore silver and gold dresses — both full of praise.

After winning £250,000 and a spot at the Royal Variety Performance, stunned Colin, who sang We’ll Meet Again in the semis, said: “I’m absolutely astonished.

"The backing I’ve had has been fantastic.”

On performing for the Queen, he added: “That’s the job. That’s what I wanted.”

 Colin wowed fans with his beautiful rendition of Michael Ball’s Love Changes Everything
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Colin wowed fans with his beautiful rendition of Michael Ball’s Love Changes EverythingCredit: Rex Features

Colin, who got a hug from co-host Ant McPartlin, told him and Dec Donnelly: “I’m stuck for words for a change.”

Masked magician X said: “To come second to someone like Colin, who has risked his life for us . . . I bow to him.”

Meanwhile, The Sun can reveal Colin is being lined up for a record deal.

Music insiders think the OAP, who served in the 45th Regiment of the Royal Artillery, will be a hit after his success on the ITV show.

 Music insiders say they think the war hero could be a chart hit after wowing the judges
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Music insiders say they think the war hero could be a chart hit after wowing the judgesCredit: Rex Features
 Judges Amanda and Alesha dazzled in gold as they waited in anticipation during the final
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Judges Amanda and Alesha dazzled in gold as they waited in anticipation during the finalCredit: Rex Features
 Amanda continued to shock viewers by opting for another plunging dress
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Amanda continued to shock viewers by opting for another plunging dressCredit: Instagram

He is being eyed up by Sony Music bosses, who think he can emulate the success of The D-Day Darlings last year.

An industry source said: “The belief among record execs is that Colin has even more commercial potential.

“If they can come to an agreement, the initial plan would be to release an album in the next few months.”

 Colin says he wants to perform in front of The Queen after spending 25 years serving in the 45th Regiment of the Royal Artillery
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Colin says he wants to perform in front of The Queen after spending 25 years serving in the 45th Regiment of the Royal Artillery
 He also says that when he sings, he thinks of his late wife Joan - the couple met at a dance in 1949 and married shortly afterwards
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He also says that when he sings, he thinks of his late wife Joan - the couple met at a dance in 1949 and married shortly afterwards
 Amanda Holden took to Instagram to congratulate Colin
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Amanda Holden took to Instagram to congratulate ColinCredit: Instagram
 He definitely won the nation’s - and the judges' - hearts with his semi-final performance of Vera Lynn’s We’ll Meet Again
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He definitely won the nation’s - and the judges' - hearts with his semi-final performance of Vera Lynn’s We’ll Meet AgainCredit: Instagram
 Colin beat magician Ben Hart who placed third
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Colin beat magician Ben Hart who placed thirdCredit: Rex Features
 The mysterious X - who late revealed himself to be Marc Spellman - came second
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The mysterious X - who late revealed himself to be Marc Spellman - came secondCredit: Rex Features


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