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A former Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist owes Bolton Council more than £16,500 after abusing his position as an events coordinator at Albert Halls theatre. James Edgington defrauded the council out of thousands of pounds and stole hundreds more from a safe, while working at the council-owned venue between February 2019 and March 2021.
Edgington, who appeared alongside his dad as the singing act ‘Father and Son’ in series 4 of the ITV show, has avoided jail after pleading guilty to two counts of fraud, attempted fraud, and theft. The 39-year-old, of Thicketford Road, Tonge Moor, is the founder of Bolton Pride and he took the money in a “flawed attempt to plug a financial hole” after a sponsor pulled out of 2019’s festival, Bolton Crown Court heard.
His deception was uncovered after it was discovered that £737 was missing from a safe and Bolton Council launched an investigation on March 2 2021, prosecution barrister David Wilcock told the court. During the disciplinary process, Edgington’s employers discovered emails from producers to Edgington, discussing payment for renting out rooms at Albert Halls for shows.
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On nine occasions, he gave his own bank details instead of those of the venue, pocketing the payments. He also attempted to sell 71 complimentary tickets to a Sir Ian McKellen show at £35 each.
At a disciplinary hearing on March 17, Edgington admitted to his crimes and paid back £600. He formally offered his resignation on April 11 and it was accepted five days later. Bolton Council reported Edgington’s misconduct to the police and he attended a voluntary interview
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