At just 14 years old, Ash Gray walked onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage carrying more than nerves. Back then, the world knew him as Gabz — a quiet teenager with a piano, a microphone, and an original idea no one saw coming.
Instead of playing it safe, he unveiled his own song, “The One.” Blending piano melodies with sharp, heartfelt rap verses, the performance felt different from the first note. This wasn’t a cover or a gimmick — it was a young artist introducing himself in real time, turning personal thoughts into something dangerously catchy.
One judge didn’t hesitate. Simon Cowell leaned in and made a bold call on the spot, predicting the song would become a hit. It wasn’t hype — it was instinct. The room felt it, and so did the audience watching from home.
After the show, that instinct proved right. The track was professionally released as Lighters (The One), and it didn’t just chart — it climbed. The song surged all the way to number six on the UK Singles Chart, a rare achievement for a teenager who had walked in as an unknown.
Today, the name has changed, but the moment hasn’t faded. No longer Gabz, the artist now goes by Ash Gray, marking a new chapter built on the same fearless creativity that shocked a nation. One audition. One original song. And a reminder that sometimes, talent doesn’t need time — it just needs a stage.
