Armless Pianist Wins 'China's Got Talent'

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24-year-old Liu Wei, the armless musician who stunned the world this August, by playing the piano with his feet for the audition of 'China's Got Talent', is back in the limelight - This time, for winning the inaugural season of the show.

The talented youngster, who wowed the judges with his rendition of James Blunt's 'You are beautiful', was pitted against 7-year old standup comedian, Zhang Fengx at the finals, held at the Shangai Stadium, on Sunday night.

Unlike the winners in the USA and Britain, Liu is not guaranteed a music contract. However, he did get invited to join Taiwanese artist Jolin Tsai, to perform on her world tour, which includes a three-month stint in Las Vegas.

The win, brings the young man who lost both his arms in a childhood accident, one step closer to realizing his dream of becoming a professional musician. Besides being wowed by his talent, the judges were also very impressed by his positive attitude, which can be summed up by this one sentence - 'At least I have a pair of perfect legs' - He sure does!

Sources: independent.co.uk, kpth.com

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268 Comments
  • Benalmost 14 years
    Its amazing how he uses his feet like that.
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    • Harryalmost 14 years
      His spirit touched me, and I should try harder because I have both arms and legs.
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      • popularestkid4evaover 14 years
        its kinda like that new movie that this surf girl lost an arm 4om a shark attack . but a piono guy with no arm wow
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        • trrtover 14 years
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          • ??????over 14 years
            The way i see this, Liu Wei is a good musician and will live to accomplish his dream
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            • UFOSover 14 years
              WHOA! I KNOW HIM!!!! I SAW HIM ON CHINA GOT TALENT!
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              • GM-Spinxover 14 years
                P.S.S, I play the violin.
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                • GM-Spinxover 14 years
                  If he can be a musician, , I CAN BE A MUSICIAN. I encourage you to be one too. P.S, you don't have to. Hehe... :-)
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                  • lolover 14 years
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                    • DANCEREM02over 14 years
                      This would be an AWESOME Current Events topic... I think I might use it... ♥♥♥♥
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                      Dolasia, Meera. “Armless Pianist Wins 'China's Got Talent'.” DOGOnews. October 14, 2010. Accessed July 11, 2025. https://www.dogonews.com/2010/10/14/armless-pianist-wins-chinas-got-talent.

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