Exclusive: BGT Finalist's Struggle with Life-Changing Surgery Revealed

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Britain's Got Talent finalist CJ Emmons opened up about his recent hospital dash as he received life-changing surgery’ just days before the final.

The Journey
During tonight’s (May 24) episode of the ITV hit show, it was the last semi-final as eight acts took to the stage to perform live for their chance to secure a spot in the final. Opening up the show was the cast of the new musical 'Here & Now' alongside pop royalty Steps. CJ, who first wowed everyone in his audition, performing Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You, went all out on Saturday night yet again impressing the judges and viewers with his rendition of This Is A Man's World...

Continued Struggle
After his first audition, CJ returned to California to prepare for the semi-finals, where his health took a turn. At the time, he took himself to the hospital with severe abdominal pains and collapsed at the nurse’s station...