DJ Talent

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DJ Talent
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DJ Talent London 2006
Background information
Birth nameAnthony Ghosh
Born (1978-08-11) 11 August 1978 (age 46)
Origin London, United Kingdom
Genres Hip hop EDM
Occupation(s) DJ, rapper Singer . Songwriter. Actor Instruments Vocals
Years active2002–present
LabelsTalent Recordings music/ (Cyber Headz Crew/ MR T)
Websitewww.djtalentrecordings.com

DJ Talent (real name Anthony Ghosh) (born 11 August 1978 in London) is a British part-time DJ from Peterborough, England, most widely known for his appearance as a semi-finalist on the third series of the ITV television show Britain's Got Talent . He is noted for the excessive amount of bling that he wears, which includes several gold chains and rings (one infused with a blue stone), and a full set of gold teeth costing £7000 in total.[ citation needed ]

Contents

Prior to his appearance on Britain's Got Talent, he has appeared on TV programmes including Homemade on T4 where he appeared with celebrity blogger and TV presenter Mark Boardman, The Jeremy Kyle Show , Vanessa's Real Lives , Ann Widdecombe Versus The Diet Industry , [1] Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe and The Friday Night Project where he performed a rap for guest host Kanye West, as well as appearing on "Best Guest Week" on the Scott Mills Show for Radio 1. He also appeared in the marketing campaign for UK Bingo website, BOGOF Bingo, circa 2009. [2]

Personal life

Anthony Ghosh / DJ Talent lives in his birth city, London, with his Indian father Sujit, and his English mother Patricia. He is based and lives in Eastbourne, England. [3]

In 2005, he appeared on The Jeremy Kyle Show with his mother, who was questioning his respect for women and his lifestyle as a DJ. [4] He was ridiculed as he bragged about his apparent fame and was mocked by numerous members of the studio audience.

In late 2008, as a direct result of the credit crunch and its associated economic downturn, Talent attempted to raise cash by selling off his 28 gold teeth for £14,000, although ultimately this was never seen through. [5] [6] DJ Talent also goes under alias production names Cyber Headz Crew/ MR T.

Britain's Got Talent

His act as part of Britain's Got Talent for the auditions stage solely consisted of a one verse rap. The lyrics are as follows:

I say Britain
You say Talent
Britain's got talent!
This is DJ Talent!

Despite apparent criticism, and receiving four buzzes from the judging panel, albeit one operated incorrectly after Kelly Brook pressed Piers Morgan's buzzer (although she claimed that it was not DJ Talent, but Piers's dancing), Talent made it past the opening stage to the semi-finals. After performing and being put through, Talent proceeded to invite judge Kelly Brook out to dinner, which was accepted on her behalf by Simon Cowell. He was previously set on dating Kelly Brook. [7]

The popularised Talent theme was used in the Britain's Got Talent show in subsequent episodes between acts as one of several jingles.

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References

  1. "Bad boy DJ hails Ann Widdecombe". South London Press. 10 October 2008. Archived from the original on 21 October 2008. Retrieved 28 April 2009.
  2. "DJ Talent at BOGOF Bingo". 3 August 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-08-08.
  3. Thompson, Melissa (28 April 2009). "Britain's Got Talent exclusive: DJ Talent takes The Mirror out on a date - video".
  4. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine : "DJ Talent on the Jeremy kyle Show 2005 Part 1". YouTube .
  5. Mullins, Scott (3 December 2008). "Credit crunch could force Beckenham DJ into gold tooth sale". This is Local London. Archived from the original on 2008-12-07.
  6. "Downturn forces DJ to sell teeth". BBC News. 11 December 2008.
  7. "DJ Talent still hoping for Kelly Brook romance". 28 April 2009.