Britain's Got Talent champion Paul Potts has received an outpouring of support following a devastating announcement on social media. The Welsh opera star became a household name after his memorable appearance on the ITV talent contest back in 2007. Working as a mobile phone salesman at the time, Paul stepped onto the stage before Simon Cowell , Amanda Holden , and Piers Morgan , delivering a stunning performance of Nessun Dorma. Paul triumphed in the competition after securing more public votes