A global sensation, Mickey Callisto has spoken out for the first time about his meteoric rise to fame following the explosive “Bohemian Rhapsody” flashmob in Paris. Teaming up with pianist Julien Cohen and 11-year-old prodigy Olly Pearson, the singer’s performance has earned him unprecedented global recognition, a whirlwind of attention he says he is still “shocked” by.

Before this flashmob phenomenon, Callisto was already a known name in the UK, thanks to his powerful performances on Britain’s Got Talent. His initial audition, where he was likened to Freddie Mercury, earned him a legion of fans, but his journey on the show was not without controversy. In a candid interview, the singer has addressed the “fixing” controversy that surrounded the BGT final, where he openly criticized producers for not allowing him to perform one of his own original songs. This creative disagreement, which he spoke about in an Instagram video at the time, was a moment of frustration for the artist, who felt the show was stifling his creativity by insisting he perform another Queen song.

However, the universe had other plans. It was this very BGT fame that led to his collaboration with Julien Cohen, who had seen his audition and reached out with the idea for the flashmob. The performance, which saw Callisto arrive in a carriage to take the lead vocals, was a nerve-wracking experience, as he revealed they didn’t even get a chance to rehearse. The sheer magnitude of the flashmob’s success has been a shock, with the video being viewed by over 500 million people on social media and even receiving praise from the surviving members of Queen.

Now, the singer is overwhelmed by the love and attention he has received. He’s been inundated with messages and has even been approached by celebrities and been offered gigs all over the world, including in Singapore and Amsterdam. This new chapter in his career is a direct result of his willingness to embrace a new opportunity, proving that sometimes, the most challenging moments in one’s journey can lead to the most extraordinary outcomes.