Plumber’s Crack-Up! 🤣 Liam Bannigan’s ‘Naturally Funny’ BGT Audition Leaves Judges HOWLING! 🚽🎤

The Britain’s Got Talent stage has a way of turning the ordinary into the extraordinary, and in the case of Liam Bannigan, it turned a 25-year-old plumber from Essex into a certified comedy superstar in the making. With a ukulele nowhere in sight and no magic tricks up his sleeve, Liam took to the mic and delivered an act so authentic, so relatable, and so hilariously self-deprecating that the audience—and the notoriously difficult-to-please judging panel—were left gasping for air. His audition wasn’t just a set of jokes; it was a masterclass in honest, natural British humour that earned him four ringing “Yeses” and a ticket straight to the next round. 🥳

The Plumber Who Prefers the Spotlight ✨

Liam Banigan introduced himself simply: 25 years old, from Essex, and working as a plumber with his dad. This humble, blue-collar background immediately gave him a relatable charm, but it was his first few lines that announced he was here to disrupt expectations.

He started with a bang, casually acknowledging the inevitable misidentification: “I want to start off real quick by saying that I’m a gay man. Sorry ladies… but I do feel the need to say that though, as a lot of people seem to mistake me for a lesbian.”. This setup paved the way for the joke that instantly made him a viral sensation—the relatable struggles of owning a “man-bra.”

He perfectly nailed the universal pleasure of shedding uncomfortable clothing after a long day: “Say what you want about the man boobs, there is no greater feel in life than getting home after a long day of work and just whipping off that bra. Am I right ladies?”. The line was brilliant not only for its wit but for its fearless vulnerability, setting the tone for an act where no personal struggle was off-limits.

West End Meets the Work Site 🚧

Liam quickly transitioned to the highly relatable trials of working for a parent, especially his strained relationship with his father on the job. His dad’s lack of trust, he joked, was so extreme that he’d go into “full detail of what a hammer is,” as if Liam might return from the van in a “bright pink ball gown” with a story about meeting Madonna.

This was merely the setup for his most inventive running gag: treating the building site like a West End performance as a form of secret, dramatic revenge. The audience was captivated as he demonstrated this with a theatrical flourish, using a screw gun while performing a dramatic sequence from the musical Chicago—complete with kicks, shimmies, and a full rendition of “He had it coming, he had it coming, he only had himself to blame!”). It was a moment of inspired, physical comedy that beautifully mashed up the gritty reality of plumbing with the glamour of musical theatre, showcasing his creative mind and theatrical potential. 🎭

A Punchline for the Ages ⛪

As he wrapped up his set, Liam addressed his ongoing journey to lose weight, admitting he was “failing miserably at being an adult”). This led to his closing master stroke—a joke that instantly elevated his set from great to unforgettable.

Referencing his brother’s advice to “treat your body like a temple,” Liam delivered his brilliant final punchline: “Not only do I treat my body like a temple, sh*t, I treat my body like the Catholic Church. Full of bread, wine and the constant urge to worship a man in a loin cloth.”. The joke was smart, unexpected, and landed with a powerful, roaring laugh from the entire theatre. It was a perfect blend of observational humour and razor-sharp cultural commentary. 🤯

The Verdict: Authenticity Wins The Day 👑

The judges were effusive in their praise, focusing heavily on Liam’s undeniable originality and likability.

• David Walliams was the first to speak, declaring, “I feel like we’re at the birth of something really special here,” and highlighting how “authentic” and “naturally funny” the act was).
• Alesha Dixon agreed, saying the act was “so authentic” and that she could listen to his “Essex banter all night”.
• Amanda Holden called his style “inventive,” “natural,” and praised him for feeling “very relaxed,” noting he has “masses of potential”.
• Even Simon Cowell had to concede that Liam was “very funny [and] very original”.

Liam Bannigan didn’t just tell jokes; he presented himself—flaws, man boobs, plumbing woes, and all—with open, hilarious honesty. This authenticity resonated deeply with the audience and the judges, earning him the unanimous approval of four YESES.

His success proves that sometimes, all you need to win over the world is a mic and the courage to be completely, brilliantly yourself. Liam has now left the plumbing tools behind and has a clear path to becoming one of Britain’s most exciting new comedy voices. We can’t wait to see the next chapter of his show! 🌟