Paul Potts' Kiwi joy 'FATE IS BRINGING ME BACK'

The celebrated tenor reckons New Zealand's got talent!

- Hayley McLarin

The view over it Swansea Bay is so breathtaking, almost stops Paul Potts in his tracks.

The opera tenor, who found fame after winning the first-ever Britain's Got Talent series, is captivated by stunning scenery, so much so he chose sunsets from his Welsh property as a backdrop to his daily online concerts during Covid lockdowns.

Finding beautiful scenery has always been a way for him to unwind, but it does have its drawbacks for the photography buff.

"I used to do a lot more walking, but now I stop too often, I don't get as far," the 52-year-old jokes. "I started taking photos as a way of documenting where I've been. And it's grown from there. It's something I do often to chill out a little bit."

So, it's no surprise that any time Paul comes to New Zealand, he heads for the South Island.

"I've spent a couple of trips driving around, but I've really only seen the South Island," he tells. "I usually pick up a campervan from Christchurch Airport and then drive to Queenstown. I've spent a lot of time in Fiordland - it's very difficult to leave, it's so beautiful.

"And Te Anau and driving down to Milford Sound, there's always something different you notice."