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May 30 The Grand Final - Live BlogDiversity Win Britain's Got Talent!
Join me throughout the night for a chat and leave your views on each performance. Just be sure to click F5 every once in a while to refresh and keep up. The acts are going to have to give it their all tonight, they're all so good!
Who will come out on top and be our
Britain's Got Talent Champion 2009? Will it be...
Diversity Susan Boyle
Aiden Davis Hollie Steel
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SHOW STARTS:
Oooh, I can't wait here we go... - I'd like to think that Diversity (or any other act) could win it but with the worldwide support that Susan Boyle has gathered, I don't think they can... I think it's a done deal and that shouldn't be how it is. Should winners be created before they've won? Should they be on Oprah for crying out loud? Click here leave your comments...
Here come the judges - Amanda looks very Marilyn Monroe, top to toe in red satin. The hair and everything is 50's... or is that just how old the boys are?
I'll be leaving my comments as each act performs:
Flawless:
The boys blow me away tonight with their Michael Jackson medley. They're 'on it' the whole way through and the routine is crisp. Every move clean as a whistle and I loved the New Your street feel. Sadly their choice of Micheal Jackson songs just reminded me of the sensational 'Smooth Criminal lean' that Diversity performed in the semi-finals. I wish they had chosen different music.
 The boys are out of breath but smiling, "We've been rehearsing really hard. It's been an amazing experience, we're still chasing our dream."
Simon: "Since your first performance you haven't put a foot wrong. In normal circumstances you guy would walk a show like this. But you definitely saved the best performance till last, now we have a competition!"
Piers: "I love how the critics say that this show has no talent and is full of oddballs and eccentrics. You guys just prove them wrong."
Amanda agrees, "You boys make me proud ot be British!"
Shaheen
I love Shaheen, he's such a sweety and I was in awe of his semi-final performance. The tone of his voice is amazing, though I do think he needs to work on his diction. Sometimes his words blur into each other...
 He sings Who's Lovin' You and it's an old time classic that really suits his voice. He still gives me goosebumps but I have to admit, I prefered his semi-final song choice. WOW - The final bars are unbelieveable and the judges are on their feet!
Shaheen says, "That was completely amazing! When I got through, I couldn't wait to come back and do it again". Bless him!
Simon: "I've been in two minds about having kids on this show after this weeks events but after that performance... I think if you have talent (regardless of age) and you can cope with it, you should be able to enter. I think win or lose it's a great thing to happen to you Shaheen, but I have to say you're in with a real shot!"
Piers: "WOW! That was amazing, unbelievable. I've had interviews today about what happened to Hollie last night and they said we shouldn't have children on this show - It's not fair. It's not fair to the adults when you do that! Seriously, every sngle round you've got better and better." Amanda: "You've got absolute star quality!" Aiden Davis
Aiden performs on two stage built treadmills with a small dance area between. It's really effective as he seemlessly slides across the floor and there's even more punch when he combines the treadmill movs with the screen repeat imagery from yesterday.  Aiden said he loved his performance and he wants to thank everyone who voted to get him to the final.
Amanda: "What I love about you (apart from your genuis dancing and gorgeous face) is your fabulous attitude. You're so relaxed and together."
Simon: "It was great - But I have to be honest with you, I don't feel that it was as good as yesterday's performance. You only had 24 hours to turn it round and you could tell you didn't have the time that everybody else had. You didn't have a chance to do all the tricks..." Piers: "I don't agree with Simon. I was waiting for you to be worse and you weren't! I thought it was amazing."
Poor Aiden, it's like the positives have washed over him and all he's heard is Simon. He wipes away a tear and Simon adds, "You've still got the public vote, don't listen to me."
2 Grand
I think 2 Grand might just be the cutest act I've ever seen on this show. Bless 'em!
They perform A Whole New World and although the timing's off in places, the crowd love it. Sallie says this week has been the best week of her life and John says that as always, he loves singing with his grandaughter.
 Simon says that he loves these guys, but he does think that nerves got the better of them. "You won't win and you've come as far as you can go." Piers is happy that they've had this opportunity, "This is the only place you could do this... and you were fantastic. To me you have already won it just by standing there."
Hollie Steel
She does have a beautiful voice doesn't she - such clarity and so pure. I'm happy she made it all the way thought without breaking down again, it would have been just awful (plus after yesterday she'd never be allowed to have another go). Her final note is nothing short of phenomenal!
 Hollie: "I was much less nervous and it made me feel better."
Piers commends her bravery, "Everyone was waiting to see if you could hold it together, it was wonderful, you looked confident and you looked like a little star!"
Amanda: "You can tell how much you wanted it after yesterday, you were desperate for that second chance. You were better than yesterday and you look beautiful."
Simon: "I have to judge you like an adult, yes? We're in agreement...? You were fantastic! You held it together brilliantly and you held the notes brilliantly. I think you've brought yourself back into this competition and not through pity, through talent - Which is where you want to be. Well done!"
Personally I prefered her first audition, but what do I know!
Stavros Flatley
Go on lads! They perform an homage to Lord Of The Dance and the judges are on their feet! Daddy Dimitri is so excited he screams "Come on!" at the end.
It was funny, energetic and my head nearly fell off when they really had a go at riverdancing - They stepped into a lineup of ladies and flailed like professionals - It was fantastic! "We've had the times of our lives!"
 Amanda admits that they are her secret favourite "I laughed my head off for all the right reasons and I want people to pick up the phone and vote, vote, vote!"
Simon nods, "I thought that was genius! I've heard a lot of flack about you, but this show is about how you make people feel.. and you make people feel good!"
Piers is still visualing the Queen's face when the curtain goes back and out run these guys!
Daddy Dimitri thanks all of the judges and then addresses Simon. "Thank you Simon, I just know you have a bit of Greek in you. (The crowd cheer!) - NO one is that cool without a bit of Greek!" - I love these guys, I just want to hug them both!
So what do you think of it so far?
Click here leave your comments... Go Diversity! Shaun Smith
Simon is concerned that Shaun may be forgettable. "He's got to do something memorable, he needs to stand out!"
Shaun performs Ain't No Sunshine and vocally it's sound. The issue I have with Shaun is his face when he performs - I wonder if the judges will pick up on it. On X Factor Simon's usually first to spot the silly faces. It's something he can work on though, so no biggy. Other than the gurning, he's bob on... And when his face is straight, he aint too bad to look at either!
"That was great, I loved it - I really want this!"
Simon: "Shaun you said you wanted to give the performance of your life and guess what, you did. I didn't feel the nerves this time - Great choice of song, you look fantastic on camera - I'd say you've got a great shot now."
Amanda, "I agree I'm just going to mirror what's been said - Sexy, fantastic and I think you're right to want to persue this as a career in the future".
Susan Boyle
Susan sings the song that catapulted her into the stratosphere, I Dreamed A Dream. She remains wonderfully calm throughout the first verse and then literaly brings it home - Simon is beaming!
WOW! What an emotional, heartfelt performance. You did it girl! Judges and crowd, the whole studio are on their feet. Here's to the first lady of BTG! Susan thanks everyone for their support and when Ant and Dec ask if it was worth it, she nods. "It was well worth it, I'm amongst friends anyway am I not?!" The crowd cheer... Piers: "You've had such a hard time from this show, you've been boiling over, leaving the show,cracking up... But all I've said is that you just need to do to answer your critics, is to walk down that stage and sing the song that put you here. I'm not supposed to have favourites on this show, but forget that. That to me was THE best performance I've ever seen on Britain's Got Talent. You should win this show!" Amanda: "I have to agree with Piers. Susan I've never heard such a strong, powerful performance and something I've never seen, Simon had a tear in his eye." Simon, "I don't know who's going to win this show but that was fantastic. There's been a lot of speculation, what with you doing things in America, whether you should even be in this show... Whatever happens Susan, I've got to know the real Susan Boyle who's still a real shy person who just wants a break. You can walk away from this with your head held high, I absolutely adore you." COME ON MY BOYS - IT'S DIVERSITY!
That, was amazing! How fantastic was it when they parodied the BTG judges and their buttons? They used red caps and Perri was a female singing act - It was their turn to do the buzzing! ...There was the Perri throw, Mitchell becoming Superman in their human phonebooth... you name it - I could go on and on. Just wicked, so ingenius and fresh. I love these guys.
Ant and Dec can't stop the crowd, they're blowing the roof off and there's a standing ovation from the judges. Choreographer Ashley says, "It's so great to get this far with my family." Ant asks about where his ideas come from and he jokes, "I'm blessed... No but seriously it comes from videos. film, music..." Over to the judges: Amanda is in awe, "I think you floored Flawless. There is room for you out there and I think you could be a winner tonight. I don't think anyone can presume who's gonna win this show after that!" Simon shocks everyone. "All bets are off after that. If I had to give a mark, that would be the only act tonight I'd give a ten to (WOW!) - Looking at you now, you're all different ages and sizes. The choreography was brilliant, you didn't put a foot wrong and you could really win this!" After openly rooting for Susan (when he should be impartial), Piers says he thinkg that Flawless topped them. What rubbbish - You can't beat a 10 out of 10 from Simon, especially when it's the only one he's giving! GET ON YOUR PHONES AND VOTE DIVERSITY PEOPLE! Julian Smith How smooth is this guy? He plays Somewhere from West Side Story and there's not a peep, the crowd are mesmerized (and so am I!). Julian doesn't fall flat and I swear he speaks with his sax - Every note floats from his person and hugs your soul. What a performance.
Simon: Julian you did it. On the most important night of your life you did it. People get your talent and like you - You've got every shot. Amanda: "I don't think your dream ends here, I think you've got a career after this regardless of what happens." So that's it peeps... Hope you are enjoying the blog tonight. THE RESULT: Back to the show, you've all been voting in your millions ,but will it be enough? Let's find out... In no particular order, the first act in the top three is: The second is... Wow, I can't believe Aiden didn't make top 3. The winner of Britain's Got Talent 2009 is: DIVERSITY! YOU BEAUTY! I just can't tell you how happy I am. They're such lovely lads... and how many votes must they have got to beat Susan! Choreographer Ashley is in shock - "I actually... I'm speechless. I was saying to the guys, we made second! Everyone who voted, you've changed our lives and I can't believe this". The boys win £100,000 and the opportunity to perform for the Queen at The Royal Variety Performance.
I should have put a bet on, I've loved these guys from the moment I saw them. Such elan, such style and individuality - They are innovative and fresh. ..and it wasn't just the fun dance elements that captured us, it was you. Truly diverse, caring and humble -a real talented 'family'. Well done my boys, you made mamma proud! Did the right act win tonight? Love this blog?
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Tonight the acts must battle it out in order to snag one of the two remaining places in Saturday's Grand Final.
Who will be joining:
Diversity
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Join me throughout the Live Blog and leave your views on each performance. Just be sure to click F5 every once in a while to refresh and keep up. If you need a reminder of who made the final 40, check out my photo album and you can relive all previous sensational semi-finals below...
SHOW STARTS:
Loving Ms Holden's hair tonight... Performing tonight are:
Aidan Davis - Dancer
DCD Deniors - Dance Group Good Evans - Singers Greg Pritchard - Singer Hollie Steel - Singer/Ballerina Luke Clements - Performer Martin Matcham - Musician The Dreambears - Dance/Entertainment Act I'll be posting my comments as each act performs...
The Dream Bears
The boys are as camp as they come and although Simon thinks they shouldn't be in the semi-final, they're promising "something amazing!"
 They bop around in raincoats to it's raining men and then strip down to union jack vests and red rubber hotpants! Even Simon is in shock and he doesn't buzz until the second chorus. The guys throw some shapes and keep the routine going, the crowd are on their feet.
Wit woo! Simon admits he buzzed, "Because we had a wardrobe malfunction with the guy on the left!" LOL! I didn't even notice one of the guys was flashing his undies, his pants had split!
Simon said, "It was clumsy, the costumes didn't fit and of course it's not the sort of thing that the Queen would want to see."
Amanda loves it and said there's no reason they can't have three queens infront of the queen. Piers is beginning ot worry as he's starting to see them as a guilty pleasure. Great fun, but I don't think they'll make the final.
Good Evans
Grrr! The judges told the parents of this group to step back and let young Elliot come to the fore. This young man was sensational in the first audition, but I'm dissapointed to see the parents say "We've decided 'as a family' to perform together in the semi-final."
 Mmmm... Had it been Elliot on his own I think he would have had a shot at the final, but Peers buzzes the minute the parents open their mouths. Have they blown it?
Piers: "It just doesn't work, Elliot's the star here. He's been mobbed in the stret and I'm guesing you haven't!"
Amanda: "I think you were right being backing vocals which is what they wanted, the girls were brilliant and Elliot was great..."
Simon's quite patronising in his critique. "I can't say anything bad about the two girls in front, they're so sweet. Yeah, the two at he back are something different... Well you're not gonna win! Elliot it was the wrong song for you, but you've all had a nice day out haven't you? Ouch!
Me, didn't like it. I agree with Simon that it was the wrong song and the family should have taken the judges advice on board and let Elliot sing on his own. He could have been a contender.
Would you drop your dream if it meant you children could have theirs? I wouldn't cling on to it and let their chance slip by that's for sure.
Luke Clements
Part time juggler, carpenter and teepee maker Luke is going to try and chuck watermelons up in the air to make it to the final. No, you heard me right...  Simon asked him to move it on from apples and try melons in the semi-finals. He gave them melons and fire juggling but Simon still buzzed! They all buzz and the judges agree that Luke's gone from being unique to a run of the mill juggler. Amanda says, "Juggling fire is what we see at every single audition!"
Luke is visibly put out, "I've performed my show across the country and they enjoy it - I'll stay as I am and I was happy with that, thank you very much."
Hollie Steel (Part 1) Bless little Hollie - She started singing Eidelweiss and then burst out crying through nerves. She was doing so well, but I think she felt she messed up or missed a note. She's literaly inconsolable and Amanda walks to the stage... She calls for her mummy and mum arrives to comfort her at the front of the stage.
...We see mum plead with the judges to let her do it again, but Ant tries to explain that that they don't have turn - With this news she's almost hysterical.
Simon jumps in and says, "I don't know how we'll do it, we'll speed this along and find the time somewhere Hollie." Take a step back people - What Simon Cowell says goes!
Simon adds, "Regardless of what happens Hollie, when you were on it, you were brilliant! Eerybody gets nerves..." Hollie starts to settle herself as Ant says there'll be a commercial break and then they'll let her do it again. I know it wasn't on purpose, but I'm sure people will be clambering for the phone after that.
...When she called for her mum I was nearly in floods myself. And bless Amanda Holden for jumping up to support her!
Martin Matcham
Remember Martin with the pushy Mother-In-Law? Simon called him an "average guitar player with an awful guitar!" Do you get the feeling Simon's gonna make this short so there's time for Hollie? He performs Addicted To Love and even has Robert Palmer style saucy dancers (you know the red lips and black bodytards). I was pleasantly surprised to be honest, even Simon didn't buzz till the last few bars!
 Piers: "I can tell that this is the best thing you've ever done and the biggest chance you've had... I love the backing band, loved the suit and loved the guitar, I loved all of it!"
Amanda: "I think ther's a bit of sex appeal coming in..."
Simon: "Loved the band, didn't like your voice and hated the guitar solo. I don't think you need to plan what you're playing tomorrow." That's gotta hurt... Watch out for the Mother-In-Law Simon!
Aidan Davis
One word, COOL! How amazing was that screen effect? I have to admit I was watching that more than the dancing though, it was amazing but distracting.
Amanda: "I thought your couldn't top your audition, but you just blew the roof off!" Simon: You're twelve years old and I don't know what it is, but you have it! Total confidence, great face, great charisma and a great routine. I will be totally surprised if we dont see you tomorrow." Aiden is overwhelmed and says, "I didn't think I would be better than my first audition, but the comments... (He beams) - Such a humble boy with a great talent. Dare I say that the screen trick reminded me of George Sampson's performance yesterday... (God, Im gonna get it now aren't I?) Hollie Steel (Part 2)
She bursts into tears when the audience stand and applaud. Amanda and Piers both agree that they could never have got back up there. Amanda says she'll amazed if Hollie's not in the final! Bless her, she gave it her best and I have to agree, I think she'll make the final. I mean if her perfomance didn't pull at your heartstrings you're dead inside!
Simon: "It's a bit old school... It's not as current as some of the stuff out there. I do think that this group has the best chance (out of those we've seen in the last few days) of making it to the final. I don't think it was as good as Diversity or Flawless though, that's the problem". Greg Pritchard
Instead of the genuine performance he gave in the auditions, he performed as two artists. He wore a huge cape and sang Barcelona, one line in a low voice and one high??? I'm all for something different, but this was just plain weird! And did I mention that the cape grew as he sang?
- I don't understand his motivation and it's a shame because his vocals were good. Has the world gone mad? It was like a male and female singer in one body and I just felt it made a mockery of his talent. I wanted to really hear him belt it out and close the show with a bang. Why didn't he raise the roof like before? Piers thought it was weird and wonderful, he loved it. "Totally amazing, very unique and very Britain's Got Talent!" Amanda thought it was amazing in places, though she admitted it was shaky and his timing was off. Simon said "At one point I thought I was in a horror movie, when you did the two voices with the stupid cape (that's too big for you)... I started to question what this show's all about, I still don't know if it was good or bad. The last five seconds were very good... But I still can't get over what you were wearing!" THE RESULTS: Paul Potts performs and the crowd are hypnotised. His voice is still amazing and he's captivating, but I can't help being distracted by his Cowellesque square hair. The final bars remind me of why this guy won -Amazing! Paul describes singing for the Queen as "nervewracking but a great honour." Will one of tonight's semi-finalist be 'the one'? Through to the Judges Choice are: Do you really think after all Hollie's been through, they're gonna dump her? I don't... I don't think it would have mattered who was in the Judges Choice with her... and Greg knew it too. Piers says, "You were great but this little girl did such a courageous thing. To get back up there, I have to go with my heart and Hollie!" Amanda: "Greg you were great but it wasn't just that she came back... She gave the best performance vocally."
Hollie is through and bursts into tears. Simon makes her smile by saying, "You got three yeses. See you tomorrow!"
So here's the big question...
Who's going to win Britain's Got Talent? Click here to leave your comments...
You know I'm Diversity all the way, but I really enjoyed Aiden's performance tonight - It was original and sincere. Im looking forward to seeing what he comes up with for tomorrow... Amanda has also warned that her 'final outfit' is killer, so I'm looking forward to that too. I'm off to find a frock for tomorrow myself, but don't go too far away will you? I want to hear your opinion tomorrow after each and every performance. See you for one of the best shows (and Live Blogs) ever!
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Well we scanned the blog for what you wanted to know and asked him! - I thought his answers were quite funny in places!  1. You were recently quoted as saying that Britain's Got Talent is 100% talent whereas Big Brother is for the talentless. Was this correct? ...and if so are you pleased to hear that Big Brother is coming to an end next year, or do you think there's room on TV for both ilks? I meant that to win BGT you need a talent, to win BB you just need to be less mad than the others. I think our show encourages people to pursue a real ability, whereas BB encourages imbeciles to be imbecilic. 2. With the influx of fantastic dance acts on Britain's Got Talent, do you think that there's scope for a 'Best Dance Act' show similar to the one currently airing in America - America's Best Dance Crew? Would it be something you would be interested in producing? Yes, and I think Simon’s having the very same thought. 3. Are you really going to manage DJ Talent? Of course, globally, and possibly inter-galactically. 4. As many tabloids have claimed are you easily swayed during the auditions by pity, a sob story or pretty face? ...and if so, do you regret any of the selections you've made? It’s human nature to be swayed by the personality of the performers. If they are dull, they stand less chance of going through than if they are great characters. Talent is only two thirds of what we’re looking for. Charm and humility and a sense of humour go a long way too. 5. Finally, do you think it's a good idea to add a 'wildcard' show onto the end of the semi-final stage? This way you could bring back the acts that you feel deserved another chance (such as MD Showgroup and Natalie Okri) - Acts which you've admitted should have been in the final. Yes, I do actually. And I’d have had that little drummer boy back if we did that. Did his answers cut the mustard?
Click 'add a comment' below to leave your views... Selena x Diversity Mania!Where’s Perri?
 He's everywhere! (Well really he's the one in purple in the middle but you can see what I mean)
Britain’s Got Talent star, Perri Kiely, came face to face with his fans today. Literally hundreds of shoppers at Lakeside Shopping Centre, Essex, donned masks of the Diversity dancer to show their support for the boys. The 13 year old member of the Essex street dance group is a regular visitor to Lakeside, where Diversity has been performing to shoppers for many years. Perri says, “Lakeside is like a second home to us so it was amazing to come back and find such great support from local fans. It’s a bit wierd having so many clones though!” One supporter said: "We've known Diversity for years - they're local guys who come down and do our children's dance workshops for us during half term. They have given loads of fantastic performances for them over the years too." Don't miss Diversity's showstopping performance on Saturday's Final - From what I've heard it'll knock your socks off!
You've got to love them!
You know what I''m gonna say don't you?
DIVERSITY TO WIN! WOOHOO!
See you tonight for the Live Blob when the show airs...
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 Morgan told ITV News at Ten that Susan had packed her bags in preparation to leave the show. He said: "I've been told she's been in floods of tears. On Wednesday she was actually going to leave the show, packed her bags to go, because she couldn't see the point in going on if all she was going to get was all this sniping. 'I think there's a lot of cynicism now building up about Susan, a lot of unnecessary criticism about her and we should give her a break. She's two days away from the biggest show of her life, the biggest moment of her life." The Sun recently quoted a source as saying, "The last thing bosses want is a meltdown on national TV. It's been made clear that if she's not right mentally, she won't appear in the final." There have also been rumours that Susan has a 'quiet place' to head to whenever she feels overwhelmed.
Personally, I hope Susan can work through her nerves. I know she has an amazing performance inside her for Saturday night. To be honest, I don't think anybody has the right to judge. She's a real contender for the final and you can understand how any negative press can cause extra pressure. I do think that Piers needs to stop talking about her though. It can be taken by some as favouring one of the acts and it's just drawing the media eye back to Susan. If someone wants to be left alone, it just makes matters worse to talk about them and draw additional attention. Just my view. what do you think? Love this blog?
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WOW!! he duznt look 12!! im 12!! i agree wif aisling (shes 1 of my best frends in real life) 
i would go wif him anyday!! hehe!!!!! and ACTUALLY aisling, perri is married to ME so you can bugger of....i love perri. x i think that little brat holly shouldnt have got a second chance just coz she threw a temper tantrum.
i thought natalie was class but i think she got put out coz of her song choice. FLAWLESS ARE BETTER THAN DIVERSITY!! i love perri and all, but i really think flawless are much better, althogh their last performance let us all down..grr!!
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