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Britain's Got Talent act Twist and Pulse took the nation by storm with their impressive moves – but Bruno Tonioli has left a lasting impression on Glen Murphy.
The dancing duo came second on the talent show back in 2010, impressing judges Piers Morgan, Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell.
Over a decade later, Glen, 33, is still performing but is now releasing music, with his debut single Made It Out Alive which reflects on his struggles with depression and his mental health.
Since finding fame, the star has dealt with the loss of close friends and family members, as well as a breakup.
Bruno Toniolo has been praised for injecting "spice" into the BGT panel (ITV)Speaking about Bruno joining the programme, he said: "I think it initiates a new feeling, when you see a new panel - it looks different.
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"It doesn't feel like you're watching a repeat or going on YouTube and watching a clip from last year, it feels like something different.
"Spicing things up like that is always going to be good for the show."
He went on to laugh that Bruno was "Amazing," after he pressed his Golden Buzzer mid-audition.
Reflecting on his new song, Glen admits he still continues to feel "anxious" when people listen to it although he "needed" to share something which was "vulnerable and uncomfortable".
Twist and Pulse star Glen Murphy has opened up about his mental health in a new song (PR Handout)Glen continued: "You have to put yourself out there and do something that's a little bit uncomfortable wherever that is just speaking to someone.
"I went in and done a song but again, I feel quite hard to just say how I feel, you know, off the cuff so writing it down made sense and then it turned into a song very naturally.
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"It was sitting on my phone for a year and a half before I even thought about releasing it, that's what made it feel really authentic when."
Twist and Pulse placed second in 2010 (Ken McKay / Rex Features)Since finding fame, the industry has changed drastically with men being encouraged to discuss their mental health more, with Glen saying: "Younger generations are more aware of how they're feeling and their mental health.
"I think older generations find it harder, especially being in performing arts, I think that's what we need to break down a little bit and push past it, that's why using music resonates with people to connect to that."
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He admits that while he's coming to terms with his mental health, Glen admits that he still struggles to deal with it on a public platform.
However, fans' parents have reached out to him, praising him for his music which has helped their children.
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