He first auditioned in Liverpool singing “Anthem” from Chess, receiving positive comments from the judges, Michael McIntyre, Amanda Holden and David Hasselhoff.

He received three yeses and was put through to the next round, and through to the live semi-finals!

Jai performed for a second time now with Simon Cowell on the judging panel for the semi-final on 2 June 2011, singing “Bring Me to Life” by Evanescence. He once again received positive comments from the judges. Jai received the highest number of votes on the night and was put through to the final.

In the final, Jai performed “To Where You Are” by Josh Groban. This song was chosen as Josh was one of Jai’s idol’s.
Before Britain’s Got Talent, he appeared on The American Idol Experience where he auditioned whilst on holiday in the USA in 2009, and won. He was also a member of the Ayr Opera Company and Loudoun Musical Society and played roles such as Frank in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Motel in Fiddler on the Roof and Anatoly in Chess.

McDowall was signed to Syco Music, a subdivision of record label giant, Sony Music. His debut album Believe was released on 12th December 2011. The lead single “With or Without You” was released the same day.

Jai had a pleasant surprise at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall when he was invited by Josh Groban to jointly perform “To Where You Are” in front of a packed house. The crowd were treated to this impromptu performance which was warmly received by both artists fans.

He has since performed on the LIVE final of China’s Got Talent and performed for Royalty at the Queens Jubilee and has headlined his own Scottish tour as well as dates across the UK.

His latest single ‘I Begin Again’ is available for worldwide download on iTunes & Amazon.