Papus Benze Keita (Otherwise known as Papi Flex) is a contortionist from Guinea, Belgium who reached the Semi-Finals of Series 14 of Britain's Got Talent.[1]
He did not speak to introduce himself. The act began by the lights dimming and Flex entering the stage via a box. He then performed an act involving twisting various ligaments around, causing David to hide behind his chair for the majority of the audition. He finished his act by lifting his leg up and 'falling' on his side to land in the split position. David joked 'I think I'm going to throw up my lasagne', adding 'it's impressive but it's so disturbing to watch someone be that bendy'. Alesha added 'It was absolutely fantastic'.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Flex pre-recorded his Semi-Final performance, which took place in a graveyard in Belgium and was similar to his audition. Ashley described the act as 'probably the best type of that act I think I’ve ever seen', with David adding 'you have an incredible talent but not one you need to share with the world, but rather do it in your bedroom in front of the mirror'. David also added 'If his act was not scary enough you put him in a graveyard'.
Before BGT[]
In 2015, Papi Flex competed on the tenth series of France's Got Talent as 'Babou Flex', wherein he reached the Semi-Finals, before securing a Golden Buzzer from Guest Judge Anthony Kavanagh during the second of the two Semi-Finals, therefore going on to make the Final, and ultimately placing fifth overall following his performance in the Final.[2]
In 2017, Papi Flex competed on L'Afrique a un Incroyable Talent.
In 2019, Papi Flex competed on the fifth season of Spain's Got Talent, wherein he acquired a Golden Buzzer from judge Dani Martinez and advanced directly onto the Semi-Finals wherein he was eliminated.
After BGT[]
In 2020, Papi Flex auditioned for Germany's Got Talent. Additionally in 2020, Papi Flex auditioned for Tu Si Que Vales however he failed to reach the following round.[3]
In 2021, Papi Flex auditioned for Bulgaria's Got Talent.
In 2022, Papi Flex auditioned for 'Greece's Got Talent'. Later in 2022, Papi Flex auditioned for the tenth season of Australia's Got Talent.
Trivia[]
- On France's Got Talent he competed in the same Semi-Final as former BGT Semi-Finalists Up & Over It & Freelusion, however both of these other acts were eliminated following their Semi-Final performance.