Britain's Got Talent: Lost Voice Guy WINS as he beats Robert White and Donchez Dacres for title

Fans have hailed comedian Lost Voice Guy as an inspiration after he won the 2018 series of Britain's Got Talent - and many are expecting him to prove a big hit with The Queen. Winner: Lee Ridley, who performs under the stage name of Lost Voice Guy won the 2018 series of Britain's Got Talent on Sunday night Ridley, left and right leaving the Hammersmith Apollo last night, could not hide his delight at the victory as he celebrated with family and friends The comic was pictured being driven away from the venue with family who looked equally as pleased with his success Many have been congratulating Ridley for his win and expect him to prove a big hit with The Queen at the 2018 Royal Variety Performance It is unknown if Ridley has a girlfriend - and he has previously discussed his difficulties being literally unable to 'chat up' women - but he has posted pictures on Instagram with a woman he describes as 'my invisible one' Lost Voice Guy has also spoken of his trouble 'typing up' women because it takes too much time between thinking of something clever to say and then writing it down Ridley's fellow Geordie's Alan Shearer and Ross Noble - who helped him get a break in 2012 when asking him to open for him - were quick to congratulate him on Twitter Fans were quick to praise Ridley for overcoming his disability and all the challenges before him to win the show, making people cry with laughter and emotion Others said Ridley was an inspiration to people with disabilities, particularly children, as he proved they can 'do anything they put their mind to', while one viewer said the victory was 'life affirming' Many fans said Ridley and his fellow finalist Robert White were brave for taking on the challenge of a nationwide talent show Support was pouring in for Ridley on Twitter with people praising him for his talent and denying his disability or 'sympathy' was the reason for the success Lost Voice Guy was also praised for 'standing for all those with disabilities' and 'showing the world you can live your best life' The Britain's Got Talent finale attracted its highest amount of viewers since 2015, although it still did not manage to pull in as many as it did back then. Accident: On Tuesday evening, Lee suffered a nasty fall in his hotel room, putting his appearance in the weekend's finale in jeopardy Comedian: Yet the comedy star still made a triumphant appearance and even referenced the accident and his painful-looking facial injuries into his routine Celebrations: Lost Voice Guy celebrates his triumphant win with his friends, family and fellow contestants backstage Talented: Declan Donnelly did not disappoint as he pulled out all the stops for Sunday's Britain's Got Talent with a VERY energetic opening Impressive! : Amanda Holden set pulses racing on Britain's Got Talent's final Sunday episode as she went BRALESS in a plunging semi-sheer dress New look: The mother-of-two, 47, unveiled dramatically longer blonde locks, which went down to her waist, for the glamorous finale Gorgeous duo: Amanda joined Alesha Dixon, 39, who put on a leggy display in a stunning structured custom made Julien Macdonald dress Judging panel: Meanwhile, other judges Simon Cowell and David Walliams also cut a stylish figure for the finale Meanwhile, tongue-in-cheek comedian, Robert White, who came second, left fellow judge David red-faced as he snubbed his hug at the end of his routine - after roasting the judging panel in a musical comedy performance.