With a guitar already earning him Golden Buzzers and a reputation as one of Britain’s brightest young talents, 11-year-old Olly Pearson continues to prove why he’s a rising star.
The Wrexham-born guitarist, who captured hearts on Britain’s Got Talent earlier this year with spellbinding renditions of Live and Let Die and Bohemian Rhapsody, has now stunned audiences in Paris with an electrifying flash mob performance that’s gone viral worldwide.
Teaming up with fellow BGT standout Mickey Callisto — once dubbed “a Freddie Mercury reborn” for his powerhouse Queen tributes — Pearson joined a group of musicians in a spontaneous performance of Bohemian Rhapsody that had the Parisian crowd completely hypnotized.
As the song built to its iconic solo, Pearson stepped forward with his guitar, dazzling onlookers with razor-sharp precision, while Callisto’s soaring vocals carried the spirit of Queen into the square. Together, the duo created a goosebump-inducing moment that many online have hailed as “the best flash mob ever.”
The performance, shared on Instagram by renowned pianist Julien Cohen, has already surpassed 6,000,000 likes and is climbing fast. In fact, across social platforms, clips of the flash mob have accumulated millions of views in under 24 hours, solidifying the event as a viral sensation. Pearson himself later wrote on social media: “Working with such amazing musicians was a privilege. Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody…. Paris. Enough said.”
For Pearson, it marks yet another unforgettable milestone in a year defined by breakthroughs. From his Golden Buzzer moments on ITV’s hit show to finishing fourth in the grand final, the young guitarist continues to carve out a space as one of the most promising musicians of his generation.
Callisto, meanwhile, has been on his own journey of highs and challenges. The Sunderland-born singer made headlines on Britain’s Got Talent after his epic audition cover of Queen’s Who Wants to Live Forever drew unanimous praise and racked up huge online views.
Later performances, including a heartfelt Somebody to Love, earned mixed reviews from the judges but secured his reputation as a fearless showman with shades of Freddie Mercury’s theatrical brilliance.
Bringing these two dynamic talents together in Paris proved a masterstroke. The flash mob wasn’t just a performance — it was a celebration of raw artistry, youthful talent, and the timeless magic of Queen’s music. Judging by the global reaction, this impromptu collaboration will be remembered as a viral classic for years to come.
