UK toddler goes viral after stealing the show in Christmas street concert

A two-year-old girl with Down’s syndrome has become a viral sensation after a video of her dancing with buskers singing Wham’s ‘Last Christmas’ was viewed by
millions around the world.

Adorable Lyla Rock ran up to the street performers and grabbed a maraca from a singer while they belted out the classic festive hit for shoppers.

Mum Charlotte, 36, filmed her daughter bopping away in Solihull town centre, West Mids., on December 10.

She uploaded the clip to a community Facebook group and in two weeks the video went viral around the world with more than four million views and shares.

Charlotte, who works in marketing, said: “It’s just been a bit mad really. It was just like a family video that you would take anywhere.

“But now we’ve had people all over the world commenting and sharing, it’s unbelievable.

“I was out Christmas shopping with Lyla and her grandma and we stopped to watch the street performers.

“Suddenly, Lyla just wondered over and a lady gave her a maraca. She was doing her own thing.

“It was a really a random and lovely mix of the guy singing, some other street performers and Lyla.

“There was a crowd gathered around clapping and people walking past and looking, it was lovely.”

Charlotte and husband David, 36, who works as an engineer, only found out Lyla had Down’s syndrome when she was born six weeks premature in 2019.

The couple, who have no other children, hope the viral video will raise awareness about the condition.

She added: “When Lyla was born it was a shock. I had loads of scans and nothing was detected but I wouldn’t change Lyla for the world.

“She’s wonderful and has given us so much. David and I hope that the video will raise awareness and understanding about Down’s syndrome.

“There are a lot of misconceptions of what life with Down’s syndrome is like but in reality, she’s the same as any other two-year-old but she’s got that something else special.

“She has so much opportunity, get a job and college. She’s full of life and smart. She can communicate in many ways.

“Life is wonderful with Down’s syndrome and there’s nothing to worry about.

“If I can help at least one family worrying, that would be great. I hope this video shows that.”