'My wonderful life 15 years on from Britain's Got Talent'

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Jean Martyn, who reached the finals of Britain's Got Talent in 2011, has built a thriving performing career in the 15 years since her appearance on the show. The performer says life is "terrific" and continues to take on regular gigs across the country. Her story illustrates how the ITV talent competition can serve as a springboard for sustained work in entertainment, even for contestants who didn't win the competition itself.