In 2009, British salsa dancer Sarah Patricia Jones and her partner Nico won the Spanish talent competition Tú sí que vales. Paddy and Nico participated in the British Talent Competition’s eighth series in 2014, where they placed ninth overall. She is currently recognized as “The oldest acrobatic salsa dancer” in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Paddy and Nico appeared in Britain’s Got Talent television show’s eighth season auditions in 2014. On April 12, their audition was shown on ITV in the UK. Judge Amanda Holden used her Golden Buzzer to advance the duo directly to the semifinals at the conclusion of the audition. Simon Cowell hummed during the performance but afterward said he hummed too soon and apologized.
After hearing the news that Paddy had broken her rib while practicing a new number with Nico on May 29, Amanda Holden expressed her disappointment, saying, “Ever since I first watched Paddy’s dance, I fell in love with her… And I firmly believe she could have taken home the grand prize. The following day, it was revealed that Paddy and Nico would still be appearing on the program despite Paddy’s health following her injuries and the doctor’s approval.
It was “excellent enough for dancing,” according to Paddy, who added, “Britain’s talent scout is something I truly want to do.” On May 31, Paddy and Nico won three of the judges’ favorable votes over vocalist Bailey McConnell to move from the semifinals to the show’s final. On June 7, 2014, they gave another routine during the live final, finishing ninth overall.
They participated in the German edition of “Das Supertalent” in 2015 as “Paddy and Nico.” They made it to the championship on December 12, 2015. Out of the twelve applicants, they came in ninth place. Paddy and Nico were given the opportunity to participate in Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions in 2019. David Walliams, the referee, gave them the “golden signal,” and they went on to the championship game. In the grand finale, they were dismissed. Paddy and Nico were given the opportunity to perform on America’s Got Talent: The Champions in 2020. (Season 2). Unfortunately, they were taken away.
