RESIDENTS at Avon Valley Care Home in Kingswood were entertained by a young TV star.
Eight-year-old Lucciano Mortimore, who captured audiences’ hearts last year when he performed on Britain’s Got Talent, was a big hit at the home in Tenniscourt Road, with everyone clapping and singing and dancing.
Lucciano is following in the footsteps of his mother Marisa, who appeared on The X Factor in 2008, and his grandad, Frankie Johns, who has been singing at Bristol venues for more than 30 years.
Frankie began taking his grandson along to perform when he was just two years old. Lucciano now performs solo.
“I just like to sing and make people happy,” Lucciano said. “Performing at Avon Valley Care Home was brilliant. The residents were charming, loved to dance, and were the nicest to sing to.”
Marisa, who was in the X Factor with Girlband alongside JLS and Alexandra Burke, was thrilled at her son’s performance.
“This is the proudest moment ever. Seeing Lucciano perform in care homes is amazing. He brings so much joy to the residents.”
Pam Bridgeman, a resident at the home, said, “The performance was fantastic. He is a born superstar. He can definitely come back again!”
Administrator at the Avery Healthcare-owned home, Sarah Donaldson, booked the performance. She said, “When I booked Lucciano to visit Avon Valley Care Home, I knew he was good, but I didn’t expect him to be that good!”
“His confidence, along with stage presence, was just incredible! The residents loved it and have already asked when we could have him back!”
Frankie said, “My family and I are so proud of Lucciano following in my footsteps and making a difference.”