Britain's Got Talent finalist George Sampson says he's eager to win the show for his hard-up single mum, Lesley.
14-year-old George, whose dance routine to Singing in the Rain put him through to the final of Simon Cowell's hit ITV talent search, started busking because Lesley couldn't afford to pay for his �15-a-time dance classes.
He said that winning the �100,000 prize money would change their lives completely.
He says, "I'd pay my mum's mortgage off for a start," he said. "I'm doing this for mum. I love her, we're really close.
"I do worry about money, but I stay strong."
George's parents split five years ago; and his three sisters, Chelsea, 17, Emily, 16, and Rosie, 13, went live with their dad, Brian. But, due to financial reasons, George rarely sees them.
George and his brother Luke, 19, live with Lesley, 39.
But shortly before Wednesday night's semi-final, which saw George picked by the public vote, he was reunited with his sisters for the first time in years.
He said, "We hardly ever get together. With the money, I'd be able to take them away."
Lesley admits that her son downplays their problems and puts a brave face on the situation.
She told Britain's Daily Mirror, "He downplays it because I downplay it.
"It's been hard for the last six months. The money coming in isn't covering the money going out.
"But you never know what's round the corner."
George will now face a public vote. If he wins, he'll walk away with the �100,000 cash prize; and get to perform at the Royal Variety Performance.
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