Seconds into the routine , he hoists Jones onto his shoulders , from where she executes a proficient backflip . British grandmother stuns talent scouts with athletic salsa performance . 75-year - old Mary Jones performs jumps , lifts and throws to win title . Victory echoes that of Susan Boyle who rose to fame after appearing on ` ` Britain 's Got Talent '' Boyle reportedly said : ` ` It 's crazy -- life has just turned upside down ''
British grandmother stuns talent scouts with athletic salsa performance . 75-year - old Mary Jones performs jumps , lifts and throws to win title . Victory echoes that of Susan Boyle who rose to fame after appearing on ` ` Britain 's Got Talent '' Boyle reportedly said : ` ` It 's crazy -- life has just turned upside down ''