‘Next Susan Boyle’ is an Accountant

An accountant is being hailed as the ‘next Susan Boyle’ after wowing the audience and judges at the Manchester auditions of Britain’s Got Talent.

Christopher Stone, 28, of Harrogate, has been dubbed the ‘singing accountant’ by the press following an impressive rendition of Maria from West Side Story on Saturday’s show, making it through to the next round of the competition.

Stone had previously attended music school but dropped out at the age of 20 after being unable to afford the fees.