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Tom Bryant & Daniel Chipperfield

Britain's Got Talent will not air audition of dancer after death

A Britain's Got Talent group's audition will not be aired on ITV after the death of one of its dancers.

Jack Saunders was part of group Green Force Five which amazed the audience and the judges with their act, ensuring they got through to the next round.

But the group last week decided to withdraw from the show in the wake of Jack's death.

The 25-year-old reportedly took his own life several weeks ago, leaving his family and show bosses devastated.

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A spokesman said: “Green Force 5 have made the decision to withdraw from Britain’s Got Talent and this is fully supported by Jack’s family.

"Our thoughts, of course, remain focused on Jack’s family and friends.”

Jack's family hope his tragic death would raise suicide awareness and urged anyone feeling vulnerable to seek help urgently, reports The Mirror.

Mum Sandra, 53, said after his death last month: “Suicide can happen to anyone at any time. People can't believe Jack is gone. We are the same. I want people to know this can happen to any family.

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"There is no stereotype, it doesn't have to be a manic depressive who has shown signs of mental health problems. It's just shocked everyone because to other people Jack had it all.

"If we can use what's happened to Jack to help just one person."

Jack was the youngest paid dancer at the London Olympics opening ceremony having just turned 18. He also appeared on Sky1 show Got to Dance and  X Factor  with Lauren Platt twice in 2014.

He helped coach young dance troupe Entity Allstars who reached the BGT finals in 2015

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