The 12-year-old burst into tears when he was given three yesses after belting out a powerful rendition of Nina Simone’s Feeling Good.
One to watch: Judges (L-R) Michael McIntyre, Amanda Holden and Louis Walsh all gave Ronan the thumbs up
He had taken the day off school to go the audition with his mother Maggie and father Trevor, who watched anxiously from the wings.
Despite Maggie’s fears of how he would be received, the judges and the audience gave him a huge applause – making him one of the most popular acts so far this series.
Judge Michael McIntyre said: ‘So you took a day off school… I wouldn’t bother going back. You’re a little star. You’ve taken a room and blown the roof off it… You’re the best we’ve seen so far.’
Guest judge Louis Walsh, who had stepped in on behalf of David Hasselhoff, said: ‘I’m gonna predict really big things for you. You’re so good.’
Ronan Parke stole the nations heart when he performed on Britain’s Got Talent