Ben Lapidus

Ben Lapidus was a Novelty Singer from seasons 7, 8 & 9. His highest placement is the semifinals. He is widely known as judge Callum's most hated act of all time.

## Season 7 Audition

Ben's audition in Season 7 consisted of him singing a song about Parmesan Cheese. Callum & SP both buzzed the act. Callum described him as a 'ridiculously stupid idiot', and went on to say that his act was like 'being clobbered over the head with a mallet constantly'. Callum, obviously, voted no, whilst Movie Critic and Hwacha voted 'yes'. SP, who had been rather entertained by the rest of Ben's act admitted that he had buzzed too early, and voted yes, mainly to annoy Callum. Ben advanced through to the deliberations with 3 yesses.

## Season 7 Deliberations

Ben was put into the 'automatic no's' category, and was sent home. Callum announced to all 4 people standing on stage, that it 'saddens him to see 3 talented people going home'.

## Season 8 Audition

Ben's audition in Season 8 consisted singing yet again about Parmesan Cheese, this time in a screamo rock version. Callum buzzed the act. Callum voted 'no' immediately. SP, Hwacha, & Movie Critic, despite the objections from Callum, all voted yes. Ben advanced through to the deliberations with 3 yesses. Callum pressed Critic's buzzer as he walked offstage, however this didn't count.

## Season 8 Deliberations

During the deliberations, Callum picked up Ben's card and threw it in the trash can, then proceeded to argue with the other judges, before walking out. Callum came back, and proceeded to say - "Fine, you know what, put him through, he will never ever change my mind. I will buzz him before he even starts". Ben then advanced to the semifinals.

## Season 8 Semifinals

Ben's semifinals performance consisted of him singing a song about Parmesan Cheese (again). Callum buzzed the act, however SP gave a standing ovation and praised him very highly, mainly to irritate Callum. Callum described him as his 'least favorite act this year' and that 'Parmesan cheese stinks of puke'. He was Eliminated, in 9th place.

## Season 9 Audition

Ben's audition in Season 9 consisted of him singing a song about Parmesan Cheese (yet again). Callum, who had buzzed him as he walked onstage, pressed Movie Critic's, Hwacha's & Xavi's buzzers, causing a buzzout, and knocking over his own drink in the process. Callum, once again, voted 'no', however Critic, Hwacha & Xavi all voted 'yes' sending him through to the deliberations.

## Season 9 Bubble Judge Cuts

Ben was one of 7 acts to compete in the Bubble Judge Cuts. His act consisted of him singing a song called 'Hope You Know'. Callum, Guest Judge Poetic Death & Xavi all buzzed the act. Callum also pressed Movie Critic's buzzer during the performance, though Hwacha and Critic both gave a standing ovation. He was not chosen by either Poetic, or the Judges collectively, to move on, therefore eliminating him from the competition.

## Season 10 Audition

Ben's audition in Season 10 consisted of him playing the guitar and singing a song called 'Why Did I Buy This Salmon?' (about how he bought a salmon...) Callum (obviously) and Xavi both buzzed the act. Though Callum voted 'no' (threatening to quit the show if he got through), Movie Critic, Hwacha and Xavi all voted 'yes' sending him through to the Judge Cuts.

## Trivia

* Callum has buzzed Ben every single time he has performed.
* Despite Callum, he has not yet been rejected at an audition.
* All but one of his songs have been about Parmesan Cheese.
* So far, including ones pressed by Callum, he has received 15 buzzers.