Featuring the series' ultimate winner, this is your chance to see the nation's biggest and best variety show.

The live stage spectacular captures all the excitement of the much-loved TV show and there's entertainment for the whole family as all the big names from the final will also appear!

Paul Potts emerge from last year's Britain's Got Talent and springboard onto the international scene, perhaps this year's winner will be even bigger! Wouldn't you love to share the excitement of seeing them up there, live on stage?

We don't know who the Britain's Got Talent winner will be yet, but you can bet the final will leave you wanting more!

The tour dates and venues are listed below:

Friday 6 June             London Hammersmith Apollo
Saturday 7 June        Bournemouth BIC
Sunday 8 June          Liverpool Echo Arena
Monday 9 June          Brighton Centre
Friday 13 June          Manchester Apollo
Saturday 14 June     Sheffield Arena
Sunday 15 June        Nottingham Trent FM Arena
Monday 16 June        Birmingham NIA
Tuesday 17 June      Cardiff International Area
Thursday 19 June    Glasgow Clyde Auditorium
Friday 20 June          Newcastle City Hall
Saturday 21 June     Aberdeen E&CC
Sunday 22 June       Edinburgh Playhouse

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As always, I wanted to find you footage of my favourite acts from this week's show. If I'm honest it wasn't that difficult this week as (in my humble opinion) four acts stood head and shoulders above the rest.

 

I love making these highlight posts because I can pop back throughout the week and have another look at my favourite acts!

 

Do you agree with my top four or is there another act you would like to see again?

 

 
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First up is Alex Lees and he has to be the most confident 8 year old I've ever seen. He tells Ant and Dec that he's "amazing" and when Amanda asks if he's nervous he says "no, I'm really confident!" Alex sings Kids by Robbie and Kylie and although he bops around the stage and gives it his all, the judges aren't sold. Simon says that he can't sing, but is the most confident boy he's ever seen. Amanda is impressed by his charm and agrees with Simon, yes to talent but no to singing! Fortunately for Alex, Simon takes a shine to him and invites him back to another city. "Why don't you come back and be a comic. Do what you do best and make us laugh". I agree, his singing voice was forced but he's a sweet kid. Go for it Alex, not everyone gets a second chance!

 

Ouch! No second chances for the balloon act who didn't actually make any balloon sculptures on stage... NEXT!

 

Next is Brenda Isaacs (74) who sings Over The Rainbow, or should I say she tries to sing it (the music boffins are playing the wrong track). Sadly for Brenda the correct music doesn't help and Simon buzzes after two bars. "I don't think your music helped sweetheart". As Brenda leaves the stage she discovers that her husband has wrote the wrong tracks in the wrong order on her CD - She storms off and I think she's looking to wallop him with the CD case... Run Brenda's husband, run!

Suleman and his dancing counterpart were fabulous! His Michael Jackson impression was spot on and I couldn't stop laughing when the guy with the broom came on and started dancing too. Did you see Ant and Dec? They didn't have a clue what was going on - It was hilarious! I am interested to see what else these guys can come up with for the next round... Simon wants something more... What do you think?

 

I loved Sam and Vicky! I haven't seen a quick change act for years and it needs reviving right quick - so much fun! Simon agrees with me, but he isn't a fan of Vicky's voice. "You can't sing and there's not many people who could do that act like that. The act was great but the singing cheapened it!" Piers tells them straight, "if you tell me you're gonna stop singing then I'll put you through". Simon backs him up, "It's your act and you shouldn't compromise. What are you going to do?"

Vicky hesitates... I have to say I admire her guts. "Nobody has ever said I can't sing. We've made a living doing this for six years and we've done alright... I guess we'll continue to do so!" The crowd explode, they're right behind her and cheer on the duo's commitment. The judges seem oblivious... Piers says no, but Amanda can't bring herself to do it. "I think you've made the wrong decision, but I have to admire your balls. I'm saying yes". In a shocking twist of fate, Simon agrees with Amanda and they're through! How did Piers come out looking the bad guy?

 

 

Praise be for Par Diem! Blackpool earns redemption in the shape of a real band, who can play well and sing. I couldn't have said it better than Simon who loves their likeability and thinks they'll go far. I love genuine talent don't you? Look out for these guys over the next few weeks!

 

 

 

 

Alex Lees returns with a comedy act and makes it through... I think he's a sweet little guy and don't get me wrong he's full of charm, but I'm not convinced. I think the judges pushed themselves into a corner by inviting him back and let's be honest he would have been heartbroken to have gone out again!

 

GO George GO! I remember George from last year and he was fantastic - What a dancer! Simon recognises him straight away too... "You didn't make it through to the live shows last year, but I always thought you should have". The problem at the time was that Piers and Amanda had their favourites and George wasn't up there for them. Simon fought his corner last year, but Piers and Amand wouldn't fold.

 

George explains that he's been dancing on the streets of Manchester to improve his moves, pay for lessons and so his mum can drive him to auditions. He struts his stuff and I can only describe his dancing as s***hot! He rocks! The judges love him and Simon gushes, "Last year I thought you were fantastic but I didn't think that this time... I thought you were phenomenal!" The crowd go wild and so does George. As well as being super-talented, he's so loveable and humble - I'm sure he'll go far.

 

So who was your fave tonight?

Leave your comments...

Selena x

 

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Join me tomorrow night for the LIVE blog...

I'll be here when the show airs to give my opinion on the acts and I can't wait to hear what you think.

 

Tomorrow the judges are in Blackpool and as Simon sees the golden mile as our Las Vegas, he's expecting a lot!

 

But will things work out the way the judges hope?

 

The ones to watch are... an escapologist who needs rescuing, a phenomenal Michael Jackson tribute act, the world’s most confident 8-year old and a pensioner who tells it like it is.

 

See you then! Selena x

 

Hi guys!

 

Check out my photo album for all the latest back stage pics from show 2.

 

I've added my 3 highlights from Saturday's show below, just incase you missed them...

Enya was too funny!

 

 

Charlie was a little sensation...

 

 

and Madonna, well she's a finalist if you ask me.

 

 

Who do you think topped the bill on Saturday?
Leave your comments...

Selena x

Put the flags out people, Amanda Holden has managed to hold back the tears for four days! It has to be a record...

In a recent interview she said that she was determined not to cry this series, but it all went to pot on Saturday's show when Madonna graced the stage.

 

"The reason I was so moved by Madonna's story is because she had to move to this country to make a living. Every penny she makes she sends back to her children and she hasn't seen them for a year. When she told us that I thought okay that's fine, hold it together. I mean lots of women go out to work...

 

...But when she started to sing I Will Always Love You, I knew she was singing it for her children. I completely lost it, like really badly and I haven't cried for four days (which is quite good for me) - but with her, I absolutely lost it".

 

I think it's great that Amanda shows her emotions. I mean if it was left to Simon and Piers there'd be no emotional connection at all and everyone ON the stage would  probably be in tears.

 

Has anybody brought you to tears this series?

Selena x

 

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Caroline the poet is no better... She actually seems insulted by the judges buzzes. Simon says, "When she watches that back she will see how bad they are". Ouch!

 

Little Charlie Green is the cutest! The crowd fall for him straight away and as he sings Summer Wind so do the judges. His swing style is unbelievable, a little unatural for such a young lad but great. Piers thought he had it all, Amanda predicts he could win and Simon thought he was "just fantastic". It was obvious that Charlie loves this style of music, he's a little star in the making - Finally some talent! He sails through... 

 

Enya Sparks is full of life, but sadly no Britney Spears when it comes to dancing (bless her!) - She bops away to Toxic and to Simon's dismay, Piers and Amanda refuse to buzz and cheer her on. In the end Simon walks behind the desk and buzzes on their behalf. Simon asks, "What he bloody hell was that?" Enya replies, "That was big girl power!" Simon hates it... "The dancing was hideous", Amanda disagrees "You're one hot mamma" and Piers says he's been waiting all life for a girl like Enya. Two to one, Enya is through to the next round.

 

Cheeky Charlie is a confident little nipper. He's a young boy (going on 40) and he acts like he's been doing this for years - his delivery and timing are fantastic! You don't see many stand up comics anymore, good for you lad! Simon says, "if your nan discovered you then I want her to come and work for me!" Charlie tells Cowell that she died last year and he cringes under the desk... But Charlie's not phased, in fact he bursts out laughing because he panicked Simon. He gets a standing ovation from the crowd and laughs his way into the next round. After his audition the judges are in awe of his confidence.

 

Next up are two ladies with five ferrets (yes you heard me right). They advise the judges that the ferrets are going to dance (although they've never done the act LIVE before). As Barbie Girl plays it's a ferret disaster! One runs away, one hides backstage and Ant and Dec spend the whole audition chasing after them. I can't believe the ladies look disappointed when the judges say no! The whole thing was rubbish, but the ferrets were cute!

 

Is it just me or do most animal acts suck?

 

Liam and Danny are Strike! They're extreme martial artists and Amanda's sold before they start (so am I). She asks what their dream is (and adds that she's gonna have a lovely dream later). The guys kick and punch to music and then all hell breaks loose when they remove their clothes. The girls go wild! Amanda smiles, "you look sensational, you were sensational, but it's a skill and I'm not sure if you can class it as entertainment. I was VERY entertained". Both Simon and Piers put them through too, they can hear the girls in the crowd go wild and they know these lads are gonna be popular.

 

David Watson freaks me out. He claims to be an impressionist, but you know when you just know it's gonna be car crash TV... I can't even look! He starts his act and there are no impressions - it's all in his own voice! The crowd scream to get him off and I can't help laughing - Piers and Amanda are yet to buzz... They just want him to carry on - It's so kack it's funny! The poor guy tries to say the crowd are putting him off. Amanda has no pity, "if the crowd shouting 'off' bothered you then you're in the wrong business!"

 

Madonna's up next and her children are on the other side of the world with there grandmother, she sings to send money home to them. She can't hold back the tears as she explains her situation to the judges and Amanda is in floods before she begins. She sings I Will Always Love You and Simon raises his eyebrows which is always a good sign. He has dollar signs flashing before his eyes if you ask me... Simon says "I didn't expect anything like that" and Amanda's still blubbing, "I know you were singing that for your babies... sniffle, sniff..." Piers is beaming from ear to ear, "I thought that was brilliant!"

 

Although Simon admits that Madonna's picked up some bad singing habits from the pubs and clubs, he's more than happy. "Just for that one act it was worth coming up here". I thought she was good, but I'm not sure if she's a winner!

 

So tonight's show is all over and there's been tears, talent and tantrums. Who was your favourite?
Leave your comments...

Selena x 

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I don't know about you, but I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's show. There has been so much press coverage about last week's auditions, especially when Andrew Johnston opened up about being bullied - It's been overkill!

 

As I said in my last post there's so much more talent to come and Saturday night has plenty! Watch out for another sensational contender and if you want real entertainment then don't miss Dec shaking his fists at the judges. Amanda, Simon and Piers manage to make a little girl cry this week by banging their buzzers and good old Declan is ready to fight her corner. The poor girl bursts into tears after the first buzz, but like a true professional she carries on (while still in floods).

 

 

 

Check out Andrew's audition...
He does THE BEST Gollum/Smeagol impression I have ever seen!

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The whole country may have gone Andrew Johnston crazy, but I'm not sure if it's all too much and it's not worth starting a slanging match over?

 

We've only had one audition show, one! I'm telling you there is so much talent to come and I think it's a little early to be screaming 'winner' and claiming Andrew is the next Paul Potts - Plus the fact that all this publicity can only get his hopes up.

 

Judge Piers Morgan said that Andrew's performance brought a genuine lump to his throat. He's also sympathetic of the young boys story and feels the need to defend him... In his blog he lashes out at Graham Norton for his Saturday night comments - Piers said, "how pathetic to see Graham Norton, over on the other side, pour scorn on him by sneering: "Is that his trick? That he was bullied? Ooh, well done…." Pick on someone your own size Norton, you mincing, talentless little tool".

Ouch! His words not mine!

 

 

 

Graham needs to choose his words more carefully, but I understand what he's trying to say. A lot of these shows are becoming more about the story than the talent. Andrew didn't appear insincere though... I believed him.

 

Next Saturday's show has some amazing talent and one auditionee blows the judges away... Who will win Britain's Got Talent? We shall see...

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Selena x

 

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Welcome to the new series of Britain's Got Talent. Ater the mania caused by Paul Potts last year, who will hug the nation's hearts this time around?

 

Things are slightly different this year... Rather than the auditions running daily over a week, they'll be every Saturday night for the next seven weeks. The finals will run throughout week eight and the winner will perform infront of Prince Charles at the Royal Variety Performance.

 

The judges are in place and so is the live audience, so let's see who's gonna be BUZZED first!

 

First up is Michael Maychall and he plays the theme from Star Wars. I know you're waiting for the hook, but I'm afraid there isn't one - That's it! He's buzzed repeatedly... Simon has no mercy and tells Michael, "if I was Prime Minister I would ban electronic keyboards. That was awful, I don't know anyone who would want to hear that again..." Michael is NOT impressed, "Simon - I'll be back!"

 

To Simon's dismay, Piers and Amanda both put Michael through. "You'll be back sooner than you think!" The audience cheer as Simon sits head in hands... I have to agree with him you know, they really shouldn't give contestants false hope like this. Mr Star Wars thinks he has a chance now - He doesn't!

 

WOW! How amazing was Iona! This contortionist held her own weight using just her mouth, I really couldn't believe it could you? All of the judges were gobsmacked by her routine and Piers went as far as to ask if she had a boyfriend. Simon thought she was spellbinding and I have to agree. Iona has a lot to offer - strength, talent and brains no less, she's a trainee lawyer too!
If you missed it, just watch Simon's face before she grips the mouth stand. You just know he's thinking... She's not going to do THAT is she? Ant and Dec cracked me up throughout this one. Listen out for their quips... You've just gotta love em!

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Next up for a good buzzing is dad of two, Craig Harper. It's so sweet when he starts his act and he hears 'GO ON DAD' from the audience, the crowd explode - "Thanks son!" He performs a send up of Boyzone and impersonates Steven Gately and Ronan Keating. It's hilarious and the judges are sold... Simon gushes, "I thought it was a brilliant act. The reason guys like you don't get a shot is usually because of London snobbery. The only thing I would say is you should try to look more like a star - That's the third yes, you're through to the next round!" Craig is good fun, but I'm not sure how far he'll go???

 

 

 

 Piers can't hold his excitement, "I think this could be the first time we have a non-human winner" and Amanda just thinks he's adorable, "that was genius!" Gin jumps for joy right into Kates arms and Simon is impressed that he can't be phased. "I have never seen anything like that in my life. He's better than Rin Tin Tin".

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Next up is Jim and Joan and they're a strange duo. Jim begins by standing on Joan's back while she spreads herself across a bed of nails and Joan returns the favour by breaking concrete over Jim's back with a sledgehammer - What's all that about? Needless to say they're both buzzed and they're out of there... By the way, did I mention that Joan was 74 and in nothing but a leotard? NO? Let's just say it wasn't the one...

 

A group that DO tick all the boxes are Scala. These four girls are super-talented and lush (piers had to stop his eyes from popping out!) They perform as an electric string quartet and they're like a clutch of Vanessa Mae's - Great stuff! I think the only problem here is that this has been done before and the public may not respond as well to them as they do to others. Always one for the ladies, Simon thinks they are "incredible, fantastic and really, really good". Amanda agrees, "you have a great chance of going all the way!"

 

Donald tickled me! He was in a world of his own from the beginning and I couldn't stop laughing. When Simon asked why he was here, he replied "I'm here to entertain myself" and then Simon asked what do you do? "I'm 20 years old" was the reply - I have no idea what planet this guy's on, but I wouldn't mind visiting! Donald starts his act by singing Valerie and Simon buzzes him straight away. Amanda follows suit moments later, but the audience are behind young Donald and starting singing with him to try and aid his squeaky vocals. He stops and Ant and Dec egg him on, after all Piers is yet to buzz him and he happily claps along. Steam floods out of Simon's ears as Piers allows Donald to sing another song and it's Bleeding Love by Leona. The audience cheer him on and sing along, but Piers finally gives up. He puts Donald through but both Simon and Amanda aren't having it. "One hundred percent NO. You were pants" - Ouch!

After last years infamous magician cull (the judges hate magicians), I was surprised to see Rick Greene fly through the first stage with his magic act. I have to admit though, he was pretty good... NO David Copperfield by any means, but worth looking out for. The same goes for Irresistable. The judges loved the trio but it was all a bit old if you ask me. They sang Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy in uniform and I groaned before they started - Great voices, but I wasn't sold.

 

Finally, the last contestant took to the stage and I was taken back to that infamous Paul Potts audition. Andrew Johnson is 13, pale, nervous and bullied for singing... You know when you just know the story is gonna have the audience in tears? This was one of those times... He's been singing since he was 6 years old and his mum waits in the wings... Simon looks concerned as Andrew is shaking like a leaf, "what do you do when you get bullied Andrew?" He replies, "I just keep singing". The crowd erupt! Andrew expains that he lives on a council estate and does not want to hang around on the streets. He sings Pie Jesu and although his voice quivers with nerves his tone is perfect - phenominal! Amanda is in floods, "I promised myself I wouldnt cry. You could knock those bullies out with that voice". Piers agreed, "the thing with school bullies is you've got more talent than they could dream of". Simon wanted to give him a boost, "I think you've got more talent than you think you do, so hear it from me you're good. If you come back I want to see self belief, I want you to come out and tell me you can win this because your capable".

 

 

No offence, but if this young boy wins BGT then Simon will have to work fast to make his dough. As the new Aled Jones his voice could break anytime - tick tock Simon, tick tock!

 

I'm such a cynic aren't I?

 

So what did you think of the first show and who was your favourite? Leave your comments...

 

Selena x

 

 

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Who's the most talented tonight and who flopped?

 

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