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Harrogate dancer talks 'crazy' Britain's Got Talent journey as group places eighth

Thursday, 4 June 2026 10:28

Jasmine Hustwith was part of LMA, who performed in the Britain's Got Talent final.

A dancer from Harrogate has described her journey to the final of Britain's Got Talent as a "crazy experience" after her group finished eighth in the competition.

Jasmine Hustwit, from Starbeck, was part of the Liverpool Media Academy (LMA) dance group that wowed audiences and judges with their unique illusion-style performances throughout the series.

The group, working with French choreographer Sadeck Berrabah, reached the grand final after receiving a Golden Buzzer from judge Alesha Dixon during the semi-finals.

Jasmine, who has been dancing since she was two years old, said the act was unlike traditional dance performances.

She told Your Harrogate:

"It’s more of an illusion act, it’s not actually what you would know dancing as - it’s a lot of arm movements at different counts that correct an illusion."

Reflecting on her Britain's Got Talent experience, Jasmine said:

"It was a bit of a crazy experience. Our choreographer, Sadeck Berrabah, came over from France and wanted a dance group from LMA."

The group auditioned for Britain's Got Talent in Blackpool last October before their performance aired in February.

After progressing through the competition, they earned a place in the final thanks to Alesha Dixon's Golden Buzzer in the semi-final.

Jasmine is currently studying at Liverpool Media Academy and says she has no plans to slow down.

"I’m going into my third year for LMA and that’s who has given me this opportunity so far, so I’ll just have to wait and see what they’ve got for me.

"I’m also doing some open classes with my old dance school, Harrogate District Dance Company, in August so that’s going to be fun. I don’t stop dancing!"

LISTEN: Jasmine joined Your Harrogate's Ricky Durkin:

Watch LMA's final performance here that saw them scoop eighth spot:

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