Without the pressure of achieving stardom that later seasons brought, the early years of Britain’s Got Talent showcased some truly remarkable talent. Performances were often authentic, raw, and delightfully unpredictable, exemplified by the famous father-son dance duo Stavros Flatley in 2009.
Season three, which aired that same year, saw Susan Boyle rise to global fame, while the winning street dance group, Diversity, took the stage, thrilling the audience with their British-Cypriot flair. Adding a surprising twist to this star-studded lineup, Stavros Flatley delivered an unforgettable Irish dance routine infused with a Greek-Cypriot flavor, complete with shirtless moves and belly-shaking antics.
As the lively strains of his Irish fiddle filled the air, Demi Demitriou, the father—then 40 years old—leapt out from behind the side curtain and began energetically hopping around the stage. After catching his breath, he stepped back and handed the spotlight to his 12-year-old son, Lagi, who dazzled the audience with his impressive footwork after spinning around like a whirlwind.
Their comedic routine was based on a clever mash-up of two names: Michael Flatley, the Irish-American dancer, and Stavros, a Greek kebab shop owner portrayed by Harry Enfield on Saturday Live (Channel 4). The show’s original trio of judges—Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Piers Morgan—enthusiastically voted “yes,” sending Stavros Flatley to the finals, where they ultimately placed fourth.
That same year, they published the book How to Be A Little Bit Greek. They have also appeared on various other networks, participating in shows like Sugar Free Farm, Celebrity Coach Trip, and Dress to Impress. Demi is now dancing with his nephew, Samson, while Lagi got engaged to his fiancée, Annika, on New Year’s Eve 2020, and they welcomed their first child, Xenia, in 2023. The two have since chosen to part ways professionally.
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