BGT Tablecloth Semi-Finalist Does Clap For Carers Stunt

Story By: John FengSub-EditorJoseph Golder, Agency: Asia Wire Report

AsiaWire / Mr Uekusa

This comedian, whose risky nude tablecloth trick propelled him to the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent, has repeated his famous stunt with a special message to healthcare workers ahead of ‘Clap For Our Carers’ tonight (9th April).

AsiaWire / Mr Uekusa

Brits will recognise Kazuhisa Uekusa from Season 12 of Britain’s Got Talent, when he impressed a panel of Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon in 2018.

Mr Uekusa, 32, from Japan’s Saitama Prefecture, has been entertaining his 700,000 social media followers during lockdown by occasionally performing the not-safe-for-work trick which he had hoped to show the Queen at the Royal Variety.

AsiaWire / Mr Uekusa

His latest version shows him lying on the floor while covering his nude body with nothing but his famous red tablecloth, and placing teacups and saucers over his nipples and private parts.

A handwritten message reading ‘HEALTHCARE WORKERS’ appears on his stomach as he rips away the tablecloth with speed and accuracy, revealing another note reading ‘THANK YOU!’

In typical Mr Uekusa fashion, he claps as he leaves only fragile porcelain covering his dignity.

Mr Uekusa, who became the first contestant to appear on the UK, US and French editions of the show in the same year, told Asia Wire that Britain’s Got Talent “launched his career” in comedy.

AsiaWire / Mr Uekusa

His successful appearance left a lasting impression both home and abroad, leading to further television gigs in Japan.

Now cooped up in his home as Japan enters a state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak, Mr Uekusa also used his tablecloth trick to remind everyone to “Stay Safe. Home.”

He told Asia Wire: “Although Japan’s policies aren’t yet as strict as in Europe and the United States, many of us have already been self-quarantining at home.

AsiaWire / Mr Uekusa

“As a comedic performer, all my gigs have been cancelled and I’ve been resting at home without much work.

“I feel comedy can be a form of relief to the many people around the world who are stuck in their homes. That’s why I recorded my latest video.

“I wanted to give everyone some encouragement, and hope I can help people relax a little.”

Recalling his experience on Britain’s premier talent show, the comedian added: “I was very lucky to reach the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent. I flew to the UK to film it live.

“Because of my audition, I think many people already knew me. I’ll never forget how welcoming everybody was, clapping for me and asking for photos.

AsiaWire / Mr Uekusa

“It was a very satisfying experience, which showed me the UK’s warmth and friendliness.

“Britain’s Got Talent launched my career. After my appearance, I was approached by many Japanese variety TV shows, and many more opportunities appeared for me to do comedy work.

“That’s all thanks to the audience who watched Britain’s Got Talent.”

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