Sometimes a person needs to be careful when they are criticizing and condemning someone. This Rupert guy has no clue that he is; in actuality; describing himself: Ugly, charmless, characterless; a Clunker." Paul, you have touched my heart. Thank you for sharing your beautiful voice with the world.

I've never cared for opera until Paul Potts. I love opera now. Thank you Paul- from Jason Truck driver from California.

Paul Potts has a beautiful voice, appeals to millions all over the world, and the snobs should shut their critical mouths. I am an opera aficionado, and I enjoy his singing.

Paul Potts makes a connection with the masses that the snobbish critic simply doesn't understand.

Paul Potts is modest, gracious, and introduces beautiful, timeless music for millions.

Paul Pots has a beautiful voice. I am a voice teacher and I'm saying that, that is a beautiful voice. He might not be singing full opera's but those snobs feel insecure because this man has natural talent and he didn't go throught their hands they don't own a bit of him.

I don't care what the opera snobs say...I love his singing. He is his own product with capabilities beyond anyone's control...You go Paul Potts! 😊

Millions love you, Paul. Ignore those jealous snobs.

opera is about telling a story through beauty and being able to convey emotion through song plain and simple and Paul Potts is awesome

The 'critic' is a wicked jealous human. Keep going Paul Potts, we love you.

On a very limited budget I still bought his first record. Thank you Paul pots for lifting my spirits and my belief that good things happen for those that persevere.

To Rupert Christiansen, yes, he is not an opera singer (Of course, he sold phone...). He is more than a opera singer ! You can judge his performance. But whatever, we love his song, his passion and voice ! By the way, he won the competition of Britain got talent not "Opera got talent" at all.

YES, Paul...we do love what you enjoy doing...please, turn a deaf ear to the ones that don't, let them continue with the with whom-evers; we think you have the "corner" on this market, one that's based on one who truly loves to sing just for the joy in singing, steeled with just the right amount of humility. We are so appreciative that you had the guts to step out on that stage years ago and you didn't run off...we love you here in the US...thanks so much!

Paul Potts has a beautiful voice. I enjoy it tremendously.

I have found, that when you get adverse publicity, consider the source. Paul Potts reaches your heart, and that's the thing.

i never used to like opera but when Paul sings i cry i love opera he is brill

Paul Potts and Jonathan Antoine are beloved by millions because they sing like angels and they sing from their hearts with great sweetness and the opera critics just have to deal with it.

In hind-sight, Paul proved them all wrong. Rejected and maligned by the opera community for years, he instead gave his voice to the world, and was rewarded with the Echo Award for the International Artiist for 2009. A Very sweet victory, indeed

The man who gives of his heart, receives so much more...

Mar 30, 2019 ~ Like Paul Potts I'm an ordinary man and not a kid any more. What the snobbish Critic doesn't appear to understand is a nobody can go from the coal mines to the top! It takes a gift of God to grant that voice and then the fortitude to do what this ordinary man did. // Well I'm not an opera Fan, because most is sung in a foreign tongue. I didn't say I don't like the sound. You see, I do. ;o) Also: I love it when the crowd is assuming your a loser and all of a sudden "Quasar" A star is burning bright, clean and shiny. Paul Potts, My hat off to you.

And for the record Mr. Rupert Christiansen,, Paul Potts is certainly not trying to join your snob club. He is happy shearing his passion and he is quite busy touring the world, selling albums, signing movie deals, being happy...He has his own club! ...So, what have you been doing to share YOUR "love" for the opera with the world? IDEA - Tell the lovers of Paul's music to stop buying his albums - I dare you sir.......

I love love, love Paul Potts. I so enjoy his singing. I have no words to tell you just how his singing makes me feel. He is the new Voice of this century. He has open the door to a new season.

Rupert Christiansen's soul pours out misery... as he evaluates from deep within his darkness an art which requires purity, humbleness and love. An Art which embraces the listener with a melody which naturally touches and heals hearts in need of Honesty. A virtue made of an ingredient known as "real" not falsely fabricated by structure which pretends to patent an art bestowed to certain people by God. The world fell in Love with Paul and Susan just like England did. They make the world a better place to live in, God's world seeks this touch, and when they see it they fall for it hook, line and sinker. Oh yeah..this makes sense and that's, that.

i have never seen teenager ask an opera singer for autographs. Paul is an ice breaker, all kinds of music had ice breakers. Elvis and the Stones brought blues and southern African American music into the mainstream.

Im so over the moon with this great great Mr. Pol Pots. Youre so calm and so humble that makes u one of the most attractive men i have ever seen on this show. I hope u will have happiness for the rest of ur life. Thank u for allowing the world into ur life.

I have listen to opera since I was a child Paul is equally as good his tone and quality a clear and precise. The rag bag needs to let his envy go people want to hear Paul becasue he makes opera accessable and enjoyable.

Paul Potts is Britains Got Talent’s Aladdin. He may not be Povoratti but he has brought a mellow, masses reaching version of opera that the average person can love and appreciate. Even now, after all these years he gives me goosebumps when I hear him sing Nessus Dorma. We all love him no matter what the critics say. I never listen to their opinions anyway, be it music or movies.. I judge for myself and I love Paul!!!

The reason I listen to opera now IS because of Paul Potts :) Started from nothing and shared his gift with me :) I LOVE IT :) and to the critics = WHO brings in the money ???? It is what people like :) NOT what you like :)

That "Critic" is at the lower levels of the genetic spectrum.,, Paul Potts-his voice-is a gift...Period.

These opera critics who are critical of Potts reminds me of the old-school country singers who say todays country music isn't "Country". Paul has brought in a new crop of opera listeners that would have never given opera a second thought, much like the Carrie Underwood's and Brad Paisely's of the new country world. Thank God for them because I would have never listened to the "old-school" country if that's all there was today. Paul has done the same thing for opera. Congrats you deserve it Paul.

I don't know a lot about opera but I listen to Paul hours on end. He touches my soul and calms my mind.

I love that beautiful man, Paul Potts. I am a huge fan.

I fell in love with Paul's voice the first time I heard it. Thank God for his talent.

What a ghastly man that Rupert Christiansen is! He's obviously jealous and sourgraped that an ordinary member of the public has such a fantastic opera voice!

With every album sold, each ticket to Pauls concerts bought, each person who loves and is touched by Paul around the world and every view and like on KZfaq, a piece of Ruperts soul is eaten away slowly.

I'm so attracted to Pauls' teddy bear cuteness and his lovely tenor voice.

OMG!!!!!! Finally someone sings the music that does not reach the masses because most of us simply can't stand it. Paul Potts is very good at what he does. It seems that you should applaud him rather than run him down. He has sold millions of albums and his star continues to rise. Rupert, you need to get a life!!!!!!

The FAMOUS Paul Potts and Waylon Jennings were both criticized by 'experts' in their fields that no one can remember.

All on the flip of a coin, his decision to sing Opera for us on Britan's Got Talent, has given us a real person with feelings and voice so natural and blessed. BRAVO! and thank you Paul Potts. May you sing and grow for years to come.

Paul is leaving his critics in the dust and Paul just loves to sing and we love to hear him.

God bless Paul Potts..The hell with the critics .Keep going ,believe in yourself....

Nobody has ever moved me quite like Paul has. His story is absolutely humbling, and there is nobody who deserves the success and confidence like Paul does. If anyone has yet to watch the movie based on his life, I highly recommend it. James Corden plays him, it's called 'One Chance'

Beautifully said. He has a beautiful voice, I cried.

Paul has a beautiful voice, very full of character and expression. What he may lack in technical qualities, he more than makes up for by the way he pours his soul into his singing. It's a joy to watch and listen to him, more so than many a "professional opera singer".

A gift from GOD- Accept it

Let's be joyful ... We are so blessed to have PP, who have moved our hearts with his voice and story of his life ...

I have never heard better in opera. Well done Paul - God bless.

Paul Pott wears a badge so he can get into the building as if he thinks security guards don't know him already, the man is so humble.

Couldn't be more perfect. So proud for him. It DOES so much introduce the beauty of opera to the masses. I simply already like opera…and then, Paul Potts - magnificent! Salute to you, Paul Potts!!! However, he is not as humble as Susan Boyle! SHE wins…because of her humility/ Potts is great; Boyle is unbelievable.

I went to an Opera while working in Europe. The stage, the orchestra, the set and music was wonderful. It was at intermission when you really see what opera is all about. It certainly was an eye opener for this Rock & Roll only person, me. It was during the intermission that I got a look at the real meaning of opera. The people attending the performance ruined the whole evening. Every person thought they were better in some way or another. I think these people contribute large amounts of money so they can be seen and be important. I was so sad that I didn’t go back into the theater.

We love you Paul Potts. This critic is insanely jealous. This critic is almost implying that you have to be a SNOB to be an opera singer. Paul Potts is rare soul. He is humble. And he is truly a diamond.

Rupert called Paul ugly!? What the hell!? Hey Rupert! Here's a little tip for you... TAKE A GOOD LONG LOOK IN THE MIRROR!!!! On second thought you better not. You might crack it!!!!

The legendary Frank Sinatra started out on a talent show, it’s a shame there are such snobs out there. Paul Potts has such a beautiful voice and IMO he is just as good as any of those other opera singers .After watching him on AGT, he sounds even better. The audience loved him.

He is pleasantly fabulous!

I remember teenagers in Germany being enthusiastic about him. Yes, maybe there are better opera singers in the world. But if they don´t reach the masses but only a very exclusive audience and Paul Potts managed to reach the masses and introduced opera songs to them, he did the better Job. I don´t care wether his voice or singing abilities are good enough for the opera critics….I like it. And I like that he got all kind of people being more interested in opera songs.

That Norman Labrecque is a very bitter old man also. I raise my glass to Paul Potts who has a great future ahead.and will be remembered long after these critic's are done and dusted

Simon really showed his true heart in these clips. His main focus was to see this man do well the moment he auditioned and was his most ardent supporter.

Paul Potts I would marry you too... just for your determination and love of what you do the power of it refresh anybody and that is what Opera truelly is about .. its about living a new world and thats what you do to us... we feel the poer of it and that is what matters... We Love You!

Mr. Potts is AWESOME, take critics comments in strive, and keep making it better for you, the people chose you for what and how you made them feel. Not ignorance of others. Enjoy and do you for the people.

You are in my eyes the best male singer on earth.

Szeretünk Paul,csodálatos hangod van,és sikerült megőrizned emberi lelkedet. ❤❤

Paul has given me many inspirational nights for my writing. A man that deserves his title as an opera singer.

Besides, with his little Locust Valley lockjaw, he's so pretentious. Paul's reaction is SO taking the high road, I loved it.

Screw the snobs. Paul is brilliant.

I can only assume that Rupert Christiansen feels this way because he thinks only "Blue Blood" and "High Brow" are the only ones that know opera. I do not know opera, but I know what sounds good. Ruppy more than likely has his bloomers wadded up because a "nobody" has brought opera to the common people. Opera is no longer in Ruppy's personal world. Maybe it's also because Paul Potts has more money and fame and the only thing Ruppy can hold on to now is his "refinement". The Queen seemed to like Paul, guess Ruppy needs to go educate her on opera too. Bad form, Ruppy, bad form.

Paul is for the public. Please keep your purity in your small community, Mr. Rupert.

It is true - never cared for opera until I listened to people like Paul Potts on the talent shows. I love those opera auditions.

The critics are just a bunch of snobs and judgmental individuals who think their opinion is worth anything but it don't..ears open eyes too its his style of singing. snobs to the end.... Shallow like a puddle after a rain fall!!!

Kind of makes me wonder who are the REAL critics are when it comes to movies or music or even sports for that matter. Is it the little beady eyed pencil pushers who themselves probably couldn't start SING opera? Or is it the people who go to these shows and events or buy the cds or dvds... who are moved to tears (as in Paul's case) that really, truly enjoy themselves. I think the answer is the latter. Paul moved me to tears when I saw his first audition. He has a wonderful gift. It was, as Simon said, "a breath of fresh air". Bravo Paul!!!!

we are so proud of you paul in ort talbot.x

Paul Potts did what my parents couldn't do - he gave me a real appreciation of opera. :) Since then I've listened to the 'greats' in Opera. I appreciate their immense talent and skills in a way I never did before. Thanks to Paul Potts. And I don't compare Paul with them. Apples and oranges. The 'critics' don't get that. No surprise there....

Yes...although racked with fear and self doubt, he tapped into lionhearted courage and found his way past the socially generated obstacles of disapproval. He shows us what we can all do and be if we conquer our fears. That's what brings so much power to his performance. We see us in him. At least, what we want to be. That being so, just watching him perform, we get a pretty big energy boost.

Wow the Daily telegraph fools, goes the PERSONAL attack on Paul Potts, rather than technical opera analysis. And even their 'analysis' of Pott's singing is totally subjective according to their narrow own taste, subjective opinion only. And they don't like how Potts looks? God look themselves yourself. Which shows the truth that the daily telegraph fools are just jealous that somebody outside their little world is doing so well. And the Daily telegraph fools are 100% WRONG people like Paul Potts and Amira DO bring people into the Opera world for a while. What a sad people these critics are.

`Paul crosses every barrier...` Thank you so much, beautiful Madame ! Because that`s all about it :)

how comforting it must be to know millions of people are wrong and your right! What a complete pratt !!!!!

I am sorry I am really late but I have only just watched this series of recordings. I like opera, I read the Telegraph (at least until now) and I hear a man who is so far removed from reality of life that I am sad. Paul Potts hold your head up high for everything you have achieved you could sing in La Scala - I have been there and would be hon oured to listen to you. Ignore the comments recorded by a sad few on this clip and go out and make us happy.

I agree with Amanda. Screw the snobby opera world and their critics. Millions of people don't care. Good on you Paul! Thank you.

His humbleness is very charming. Heart warming.

Such a fantastic voice. I just love listening to him

Amanda is 100% right. It's what the people want. He is far more than opera ,he is the core of human passion and their realistic challenges. It is what real decent people are made of and we live in his great inspiration. These critics think that their crap doesn't stink. They really don't know what it is that music and song has to bring to the audience.

Those who can't... become critics of those who can. Pitty the fact this critic can't see the magic of Paul Potts... He is "Every Man" he is proof that being from nowhere, a no name, chubby, imperfect man doesn't mean you can't rise above to sing with the voice of an angel and remain humble - HUMBLE mr critic something YOU could learn about from Mr. Potts. Bravo Paul for reminding us all that we can become so much more than we ever dreamed.

He is doing nothing more than sharing his form of EXCELLENCE! People confuse excellence with perfection and discipline with punishment.... they are NOT THE SAME THING.

There is something Special about the common everyday worker who pours out his soul into the song that only the Great Ones who excel at the craft of Opera. He doesn't deserve to have all the Fame & Fortune that is due to only the Elite. But Fame & Fortune can choose what & whom they will. In this case, it is Paul Potts.

i'm glad to see Paul in his simple wisdom can push all the negative side of not just opera but any job there are those that will not like your success and jealous too!

Your are performing for HER MAJESTY it doesn't in any term get bigger than that and he NAILED IT

OH, and about this critic ... lonely, not well liked, and having to watch his back at all times ... because one over-the-line step and his world will crumble. If he wasn't so vicious in his desire to be somebody, you could almost ... notice "almost" ... feel sorry for him. Don't. He is digging his own grave on the ruined lives and chances for success of those he has trashed to make himself believe he is a "real person".

Always going to be haters! I love you Paul Potts in 2021🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

Where were the "opera singer that are so good then" Paul Potts is brilliant....millions think so and have purchased his music..... Its opera music to the masses...taught the opera fraternity a few things

i met paul in port talbot.. i asked him the time when he was on his way home from work.. back then i was a member of the outlaws MC . he was nothing but polite

What a splendid singer

This critic is a fool.

If you can, you do. If you can't, you teach. If you can't do or teach... you criticize. These "critics" can't even do that. They remind me of the local smalltown newspaper critics who crap all over elementary school plays.

He has made it he's a success why are they so envious!

Paul Potts has an outstandingly beautiful voice. That opera critic is unjust in his criticism of Paul. He should open his eyes, ears and heart to recognise people like Paul who sings so well and has such a magnificent voice.

Critics are the most obnoxious people I know, Paul has such a angelic voice, is so authentic despite his life story. Thumbs up Paul.

The Rupert Christiansens of the world show an isolationist mentality that's part of an exclusionary mindset that would be best left behind. It's sad that he drives people who would otherwise be open to learning about opera far away into another direction. Who wants to associate with such closed mindedness? Paul Potts has a tender sweet appeal in his voice that reaches the heart in a way that brings people together and that counts for something. Too bad Christiansen can't feel that.

Critics should not...MUST NOT...overwhelm billions of listeners! Only in England...can such deafness defeat such beauty!!!!!

We like you Paul!! We are the audience!!!!

Paul is a great opera singer

We know what we like. His singing makes my ears happy. My soul feels like flying.