Lucciano, 9, is spending his summer holidays bringing joy and happiness to care homes and hospices across the South West, getting residents to clap, dance, and smile before stepping onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage for a touching duet with his grandad. But behind the emotional TV moment lies a deeper family story that viewers only see part of on screen.

Britain’s Got Talent star Lucciano, now 9, has continued to win hearts far beyond the stage, with a journey rooted in care homes, family music traditions, and years of quiet dedication long before the spotlight found him.

His performances first began when he was just 8, singing for residents across Bristol and nearby care homes, including Avon Valley Care Home, where audiences were seen clapping and dancing along to his sets. One resident, Pam Bridgeman, famously called him “a born superstar,” adding, “He can definitely come back again!”

For Lucciano, those early performances were never just about singing. His mother, Marisa — a former member of Girlband from The X Factor in 2008 — has often spoken about the emotional impact of watching her son perform. “This is the proudest moment ever,” she said, describing how deeply moved she was by the joy he brings to elderly audiences.

Music runs even deeper through the family. His grandfather, Frankie Johns, is a seasoned performer with more than 30 years of experience singing in care homes. He first introduced Lucciano to live music when the boy was just two years old, bringing him along to performances that helped shape his confidence on stage. Frankie later said, “My family and I are so proud of Lucciano following in my footsteps and making a difference.”

That shared musical bond reached a national audience during a recent episode of Britain’s Got Talent, when Lucciano surprised judges and viewers by inviting his grandfather onto the stage. What was expected to be a solo performance turned into a heartfelt duet of One Direction’s “History,” performed in a stripped-back jazz style that quickly became one of the standout emotional moments of the series.

Frankie, visibly overwhelmed, admitted he was “quite comfortable sat there” in the audience before being called up. Moments later, the pair earned a standing ovation and four unanimous “yes” votes from the judges. Alesha Dixon described their connection as “beautiful,” while Simon Cowell summed up the moment simply: “That is what love is.”

Backstage, emotions ran just as high, with Lucciano’s mother seen expressing immense pride in how far her son has come — from singing in local care homes to performing on one of Britain’s biggest stages.

Despite the growing attention, Lucciano remains grounded in his purpose. “I just like to sing and make people happy,” he has said.

And based on both the reactions in care homes and the standing ovations on national television, that simple mission is already making a lasting impact.