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4月28日 Has Susan Quit?
What would we do without our Susan in the final? So has Susan quit? Fortunately ITV got straight on the phone to find out. In today’s papers the Daily Star has reported that you want to quit the show – is this true? No! There is absolutely no truth in that, there is no way I am quitting the show. The only way I’d leave the show is if Simon Cowell kicked me out! Your fans have no need to worry then? They don’t need to worry about me quitting that’s for sure! All I can say to everybody is some of the stories about me in the papers are just untrue… I’m not going anywhere; I just want to concentrate on my singing. Click here to visit the home of Britain's Got Talent for the full interview... Click here to leave your views... Selena x
Other blogs currently running... Selena Ledgerton Cooper  Share It Shaheen Tops Susan!He's done it! Shaheen Jafargholi has overtaken Susan Boyle as the most popular video on the official Britain's Got Talent website.
If you ask me, I'm surprised that Diversity hasn't wiped them all off the chart - I mean how entertaining can you get? I just loved those guys...
Here I was thinking that I'd be writing about a singing ballerina this week, but no. Much as young Hollie was a cracker, I was blown away by Diversity. Such creativity, sensational musicality and they even threw some comedy in for crying out loud - Is there anthing thye can't do? I can't wait to see what they come up with for the semi-final.
Sorry... Back to the point.
Fortunately for Susan Boyle she's still miles ahead when it comes to 'non-official' video views. Shaheen's combined totals roll in at around the 5 million mark so far, but one of Susan's clips has hit a whopping 47 million worldwide!
Can you believe that? ...and another has just passed 17 million. That's more total hits than Barack Obama's victory speech!
Take a look back at the two top contenders on MSN Video...
So what do you think of Susan's amazing figures? As a nation are we now voting for who lands second place?
Is it a done deal?
Are we wasting our time even talking about it? Click 'add a comment' to leave your views...
Selena x
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Sadly, the producers decided that the concept just didn't work with four judges, so it was bye bye Brookie...
But I think we'll be the judge tonight don't you?
As always click 'add a comment' below to leave your views on each auditionee, but I would especially love to hear what you think of Ms Brook. This should be an interesting one...
SHOW STARTS: Click F5 to refresh your screen as we go along, I can't wait to see the wild and wacky characters that turn up! Feel free to take a sneak peek at tonight's auditionees... They're all in my photo album for you! So we're visiting London first..
Health worker Claire Morton loves nothing more than to sing and it's been her dream for 49 years. "I would love to sing at the Royal Variety and I would like to be number one in the charts!"
 The theme from Fame blares and as the crowd clap, Claire gets so carried away with her bouncy dancing that she misses the start of the song! Then to top it off, she's off key and needs a ruddy sheet to remember the words. Bless...
Amanda loved how she was so shy and then exploded when the music began. Piers and Simon disagreed and thought the act "needed a lot of work". Claire tries to point out that the audience loved it, but Simon just explains that "they're not the cleverest lot".
Ouch! The dragon and the trolley pusher were buzzed in seconds!
The dragon act because they kept falling over and the trolley pusher because he was just too out there. Experimental poetic theatre is not for BTG, least of all with shopping trollies - End of. Maybe they could start a double act where the trolley dude catches the falling dragon? There's always next year guys...
One act that does impress Simon and Amanda is Alexandria Craig. She's an acrobat who performs within a huge white wheel and it's amazing to watch, especially when she does the splits on top of it.
I can't help thinking of The Fifth Element when I watch her, can you? Leelu Dallas Multi-pass! It's all those John-Paul Gaultier bandages.
Piers, buzzes her early on and Simon is shocked. He was amazed and tells Piers that he's never seen anything like that. "Oh come on" moans Piers "Anyone could do that”.Simon offers Piers a thousand pounds to attempt it so Piers strips off his jacket and jumps onstage...
He only tries to move the wheel and he's sweating like crazy!
As the words 'bead on' spring to mind, Piers admits defeat before he embarrasses himself... "Okay it’s not as easy as it looks”. Are you ready for this?
It's time for the youngster I tipped you off about yesterday... Dressed in her lilac tutu Hollie starts her ballet routine to I Could Have Danced All Night from My Fair Lady. Simon rolls his eyes and is seconds away from buzzing when Hollie starts to sing... His jaw hits the deck!
WOW - Talk about a showstopper. One minute you thought she was a mediocre ballerina and then she opens her mouth...
The crowd are on their feet and guest Judge Kelly Brook is on the verge of tears. Amanda is singing along and Piers is gobsmacked, "We have seen a lot of children on our show over the last three series and I have never heard any of them sing as well as you do”.
Simon didn't like the song and wasn't happy that she came across as a ballerina wannabe, but he thought she was an amazing singer. "The fact that you don't know how good you are is what I like about you. I think this might be the tip of the iceberg for you, I think you're better than that!"
Backstage, Dad gushes to Ant and Dec... “I am so proud every time she performs, there’s no doubt about it”.
Anthony Ghosh is up next (AKA DJ Talent) and although he works for his dad's engineering firm by day, by night he trains to be a world class DJ. Mmmm... World class?
Bless him, he's wooed the judges already. He's polite, charming and engaging (even with the dodgy outfit, chunky bling and 7 grands worth of gold teeth!)
A thumpin' beat bangs out, the crowd are bouncin' and Anthony starts his PA... "I say Britain, you say talent... Britain's Got Talent it's the DJ Talent!" ...over and over. It's beyond lame, but the crowd love him - It's hard not to.
Simon thought it was "Horrific" but catchy and he beams as he asks DJ Talent to repeat the chorus - He obviously loves what he does and the crowd jump to their feet. Piers says "I'm feeling it bro!" and puts him through. Amanda and Kelly nod along too but the biggest shock is Simon, "Against my better judgement, it's four yeses".
He's a sweet guy, but I didn't think that he'd make the next round - Did you? Click 'add a comment' below to leave your views...
Swimming pool manager Mike Henderson has been doing his act for 20 years - Don't try this at home! “I handstand on knives and I’ve got another knife inverted, pointing upwards towards the throat, if the buzzers goes at the wrong time I really could hurt myself”. Ant and Dec are on pins, the medics are on standby and the judges prepare themselves...
Mike starts to balance...
Then moves on to the second blade... Then the third..
OH GOD HE'S FALLEN ON THE KNIFE!!! LOL! Amanda and Kelly scream and run away, but there's no need. Mike is a pro and he was just picking the smaller blade up with his mouth - It really looked like he'd fallen on the blade throat first - Frightening. I think it could be an error including that in the act.
The judges look totally freaked. Simon shakes his head, "Your hands were shaking and your body was shaking. This is something that should have ended 20 years ago. This is something that could go horribly wrong and I don't want that responsibility".
Kelly is the only judge to say yes and I think that's a shame. They shouldn't have been put off, he deserved more.
Daniel Kahn is female impersonator Tia Anna, well I say female impersonator but he's no Lily Savage! I mean you can pretty much tell from the make up and outfit how this is gonna go...
He performs Without You by Mariah Carey and good lord, my ears are bleeding. His saving grace is that he's genuinely a nice guy and he does actually make the final note - Good for him!
Amanda's torn, "Rubbish as you were, and you were beyond rubbish - You did hit that high note."
Simon is not, "A lot of drag acts sound and look like women, you do neither". Regardless of the negative comments, two judges put him through and it's all down to Amanda. If you ask me, she's a little unfair getting his hopes up... "Drag acts are my favourite... (he smiles) but you were rubbish, so NO!" - Charming!
I bet Daniel wishes she was back in that Wild At Heart bushfire now eh?
>>>>London
Diversity are a dance act that could give Flawless a run for thier money! They're exactly what is says on the tin - Diverse. They explain that they're different races, from different backgrounds, with different jobs, different ages and different lives - A love of dance brings them together.
What a performance! I loved it!
- Great musicality & movement - At one point the music cuts and they fake a race to Chariots Of Fire - Ingenious. - Then (to surprise everyone) another tiny dude jumps out of their kit bag and starts dancing!
It was unbelievable!
Amanda: "Just when I think I've seen it all and it couldn't get any better, you come along. It was dynamic, funny, imaginative... Your relationship was brilliant".
Simon: "That was so current. I've never seen dance so creative and entertaining..."
Simon commends lead dancer Ashley for his fantastic choreography. He asks about the group and Ashley explains that they are all 'normal guys', "He's a telecom engineer, I'm at university, he's a student and... (he points to his tiny counterpart with the kinky fro) ...he's just cute!"
They sail through and the crowd are on their feet.
There was no question if you ask me, these guys were so fresh. I just hope they come up with something as fun and entertaining for the semi-final. So that's it...
Who was your favourite tonight? ...and what did you think of Kelly Brook? Click 'add a comment' below and let me know.... I was waiting for Hollie, but it was Diversity who got me!
I'm still smiling thinking about it.
Selena x Funniest Moment:
When the magician's hand fell off!  Didn't see enough of: These guys! One second they were on and then they were gone. I'm glad they made it through so we can see them again How cool is this?  More soon... Selena x
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Other blogs currently running... Selena Ledgerton Cooper Share It 4月24日 The Next Sensation?Last year George Sampson was discovered in Manchester and he seems to have inspired young people everywhere.
One such hopeful is 10 year old Hollie Steel from Accrington in Lancashire. Hollie’s Mum and Dad both work for the NHS and Hollie’s dream of performing on stage seems a million miles away... Until Britain's Got Talent that is - Could this tiny tot be the next BIG thing?
Hollie has a real talent and without doubt one to watch.
As far as dancers go, she's not the usual hip-hop or jazz dancer that we're used to, she's a ballet dancer no less! That's right peeps, Britain's Got Talent shows off it's classical side this week as we finally get a huge helping of culture.  ...and just wait till you hear her sing!
Dressed in her lilac tutu Hollie starts her ballet routine to I Could Have Danced All Night from My Fair Lady. Simon rolls his eyes and is seconds away from buzzing when Hollie starts to sing... His jaw hits the deck!
The crowd are on their feet and guest Judge Kelly Brook is on the verge of tears. Amanda is singing along and Piers is gobsmacked, "We have seen a lot of children on our show over the last three series and I have never heard any of them sing as well as you do”.
Backstage, Dad gushes to Ant and Dec... “I am so proud every time she performs, there’s no doubt about it”. But Simon isn't sold on the song, so I guess we'll have to wait and see if she get's through.
If you ask me, I've got a feeling that we'll be seeing her again...
Can a singing ballet dancer take on Shaheen, Elliot and Susan Boyle? Click 'add a comment' below to leave your comments.
Join me tomorrow for the Live Blog when the show airs...
I can't wait to hear what you think of each act and as always I'll be here to give you my views.
Show starts at 8pm, see you then!
Selena x
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Think you've seen that face somewhere before? Well you have!
It's none other than our Susan Boyle and it looks as though she's folded and had that makeover after all. So much for Amanda Holden saying she'll stay the same eh?
As well as boasting tamed chestnut tresses, plucked eyebrows and a fresher complexion, Susan was sporting a blouse, skarf and jaunty leather jacket no less! How diferent from her plain jane audition look...
She literally looks ten years younger and can't help thinking, good for you girl! Thankfully the makeover is just enough to lift her spirits, but not too much so she's no longer her. We love her just the way she is don't we? Hollywood beckons Susan and don't you look ready to go! More soon... Selena x
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Selena x 4月21日 The Susan Boyle Sensation! After she bowled over all three judges and brought Amanda Holden to tears, it was time for her celebrity followers to step to the fore.
Susan is booked onto The Early Show and numerous American talk shows invite her to appear.
She is amazed by the reaction to her on Britain's Got Talent and told CBS's The Early Show, "It's breathtaking, unbelievable, awesome... You have to take yourself seriously, so what I did was concentrate on the song. I wanted to make this a tribute to my mother. I knew this was something I had to do."
Her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables has become a global sensation and since that defining moment she's been inundated with offers and invited to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Letterman and Leno. US TV reporters flocked to Susan's home in Blackburn, Scotland on Thursday. When she was told Oprah wanted her as a guest, she said: "Wow! Put me down for it. I'm shaking!"
Now, the latest celebrity to back Susan is none other than Rosie O'Donnell!
She wrote on her blog, www.rosie.com: She was pleased that nobody had messed with Susan's image, "Out she came, like Fiona in shrek, reminding us all how to shine inside...”
And she hopes that Susan will never receive the Hollywood treatment, “Susan Boyle, a woman I hope never gets a makeover, her brows forever bushy, reminding the world, where beauty lives."
Susan agrees, she has no plans to change her looks...
She told The Times, “Maybe I’ll consider a makeover later on. For now I’m happy the way I am — short and plump. I would not go in for Botox or anything like that. I’m content with the way I look. What’s wrong with looking like Susan Boyle? What’s the matter with that?”
Judge Amanda Holden agrees, s But while Holden, O'Donnell and Boyle are all happy with her appearance, Amanda may be right about the American audiences. In the largest vote ever recorded for AccessHollywood.com, a whopping 61% of readers would like Boyle to get a makeover - and that's a LOT of people in the U.S! Trouble is, I've no clue what they'd do with her? My question is... If she's so famous already, will the British public still vote for her on Britain's Got Talent? What do you think?
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Demi posted Shaheen's video clip yesterday on Twitter and added, "This boy is something else!" Yep, he is that Dems, he is that... In other news, Susan Boyle's latest fan is none other than Elaine Paige herself! In a message posted on her website, she wrote "Ever since Susan's appearance on 'Britain's Got Talent' my Radio 2 inbox has been flooded with emails. It seems her performance has really captured the hearts of everyone who saw it, me included... it looks like I have competition! Perhaps we should record a duet?" She described the Scottish singer as "a role model for everyone who has a dream". So who will come out on top?
Click here to visit the Britain's Got Talent Blog and relive Show 2 via my liveblog (or if you're already there, just scroll down...) Other blogs currently running...
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I'll be here to give my views on each performance and after all the excitement from last week, I'm looking forward to hearing what you think.
Click 'add a comment' to leave your views or chat and don't forget to click F5 to refresh your screen and keep up with the blog as it happens.
SHOW STARTS:
11.8 million viewers tuned in to watch last weeks launch episode of Britain’s Got Talent 2009 and in the last 7 days Susan Boyle alone has become a world wide phenomenon with over 20 million web hits and rising.
Who can impress the judges this week?
To Cardiff>>>
First up are are the Singing Souls (Louise, Tasha and Hannah), 3 students and lifelong friends from Wiltshire. They think they have what it takes to be the next Sugababes, but I'm getting the feeling that they're not going to sound like them.
“We’re going to show those judges what it takes to be better than the Pussycat Dolls and Sugababes. We’re all very powerful singers when we want to be and we're going to show the judges what it takes to win this competition."
Ouch! Simon Cowell thinks they’re called ‘The Singing Trolls’ and Hannah's not impressed! "Don’t make me come down there Simon”.
 The girls start singing Taking Over Me by Evanescence, but all three judges buzz in seconds and the girls are gobsmacked!
Simon shakes his head, “Girls, can I be honest with you? It’s one of the worst groups I’ve ever heard in my life”
Hanah's had enough, “You want to come up here and sing Simon? Because I’d like to see you face that lot.”
When will they ever learn? “Look girls. Here’s the deal. You sing, and I’ll judge. That’s the way it goes.”
She replies, "No, you sing, and I’ll judge you. Simon smiles, "Trust me, I can be just be as bad as you lot.”
Amanda thinks they've stepped over the line, “You are grounded!” “Bite Me!” Hannah snipes. The argument concludes with Simon telling them they're awful and shouldn't compare themselves to the Spice Girls and Hannah telling him that "they couldn't sing anyway!" - So there! Frankly I would have to agree with Simon, they didn't float my boat and their attitude stinks. I mean never, and I mean never badmouth the judges - These guys can make you a star!
To Birmingham>>>
Good lord is that guy really gonna go on as Darth Vader?
Darth is keen to describe his act. “I think Darth Vadar is the greatest cinema baddie ever! He’s just the epitome of cool. Its outstanding, it’s exciting, it’s highly entertaining”
Needless to say Phillip's darkside emerges when Simon says "awful" and "one of the worst he's seen". I can't belive that Amanda and Piers put him through, in what way was that talent?
I've got a feeling that Julian Smith is going to be brilliant. but he could have a problem impressing Simon (as he's got an A1 bag on!)
Julian loves nothing more than to play Sax, “Playing Saxophone is my life, I’ve been playing this for 20 years and to just purely play it for a living would be the ultimate dream."
The crowd are behind him. They cheer him on when Simon complains that he's taking too long to set up...
He plays Somewhere Somehow from West Side Story and the audience give a standing ovation.
Piers describes the whole thing as "Cool" and Amanda is in tears. Simon thinks Julian has a shining future, "The whole idea of this show is not necessarily to find someone great, but to find someone with huge talent and I believe that we've found that with you. You've got something special!"
Julian is overjoyed when he leaves the stage and is bursts into tears as he hugs his partner. He played beautifully and his passion for this instrument floats in every note... Was that a bit gooey? Sorry, I'm trying to say it was crackin'.
Arrr... Poor Louise Moores. I felt so sorry for her when her parrot Harry wouldn't sing, but how funny was her rendition of Take On Me?
...She knew she was beat when he didn't make a peep and left the stage before the judges could speak. "I'm going home now, sorry Harry". Classic BTG!
Paws For Thought weren't much better... With all of the props and ramps I thought they were going to be a doggy spectacular - They weren't. I had to smile when that little Jack Russel turned away from the ramp though - You just knew what he was thinking... "You can woof-off if you think I'm jumping through that hoop of fire mate!"
I loved Peter Coghlan's attitude. When he took to the stage he was humble and polite, but gave just as good as he got.
He explained that he's been an entertainer and drag queen for 26 years and Simon is shocked when he says that he's married... Peter smiles, "We can all be camp can't we Simon?" Cowell can't help but laugh, he knows that Peter's having a crack and exactly what he's getting at.
His bellydancing act goes down a storm with Amanda and Piers, but SImon refuses to put him through after he plunges his finger into his bellybutton and then licks it. It reminds me of The Hopefuls on The Word! "If you think I'm going to let you stick your finger into parts of your body infront of the royal family..."
It's two to one though, he's through!
WOW! How many costume changes can one dance troop get through?
The DSD Seniors are rocking the stage and they have more energy than the national grid - They just don't stop. There's so many different styles of dance, they're on fire!
Apart from telling a young girl (fourth from the left) that she's one of the prettiest girls he's ever seen, Simon says one word... Sensational!
Talking of sensational, did you just hear Shaheen? I was nearly in tears when he started his second song.
He was so nervous to begin with and tried to sing Valerie but Simon stopped him after just one line. "You've got this so wrong. What else do you sing apart from that?" To be honest I think Simon was testing how strong he was...
"I can do Who's Loving You by Michael Jackson."
Shaheen opens his mouth and my lord, he nailed it. The crowd leapt to their feet with every line and I had to stop and listen (sorry about that... I'm back now).
Simon says , "That song could have just changed your life." Amanda is gushing... "I do the goosebump test. I got it with Paul Potts, I got it with George Sampson and I got it with you!"
Now that's a compliment, does Amanda think he can win this?
Bless him, he just can't believe it...
Selena x
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Last week it was Elliot, Flawless and Susan and this week Justin and Shaheen for me. It's going to be a fabulous final. See you throughout the week for all the latest news.. and back here on Saturday night for the liveblog. Thanks for all of your comments.. Keep them coming. Selena x
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The Sun has reported that burlesque dancer Fabia called Heart Radio in Oxford to say that she’d received hate mail and had been left feeling "mentally exhausted". Her saucy appearance on Saturday night had provoked viewers to complain to Ofcom and unfortunately the backlash from some had been harsh.
 Thankfully when she woke following day, she'd had a change of heart and decided to carry on with the reality series...
She called Heart Radio:
“I woke up this morning feeling refreshed and calm and looked at the bigger picture and thought to myself ‘d’ya know what girl? I am what I am and I’m going to keep going.’
I’m a strong enough woman, I’ve been through hell in my life so whatever I’ve been through I’ve learnt to deal with it and turn it around into a positive." Fabia revealed previously that she's been a victim of rape, a drug addict and suffers from bipolar disorder.
She continued, "It was 12.30am in the morning and I’ve had a really turbulent week. If anybody in my shoes can understand, it’s such an overwhelming thing to do and I didn’t realise how famous I’d become overnight. It’s quite frightening really – but exciting as well.
It’s really difficult and you have to be a really tough cookie.”
I'm sure ater everything that's happened to you, you'll stick with it Fabia. We know you're a little battler, so bring it on BGT!
What do you think of Fabia's rollercoaster ride?
Do you think she'll stick it out?
I hope so, she may have received some negative comments but she's got so many fans. Personally I admire her gusto and attitude to life, she's got just as much right to go for it as everybody else - so why not? You go Fabia!
Click 'add a comment' to leave your views.
Selena x
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Not only did she wow the judges and the British public, now she's moved on to wowing an international audience too.
Susan (a church worker, who admits she's never been kissed) entered the competition after singing locally for years without being discovered. She bowled the judges over with her rendition of I Dreamed A Dream from Les Miserables and it wasn't long before the Paul Potts Effect kicked in...
Between MSN Video and You Tube, her audition clip had two and a half million hits in the first 72 hours!
What on earth does that mean for the other contestants?
Do you think any of them stand a chance? If so, who? ...or is it a done deal now and Susan's the runaway winner? Click 'add a comment' below to leave your views...
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Simon: ”This is the most unpredictable show I’ve ever been on in my life, so its like going on a big dipper ride, scary but great fun."  Piers: “I’m very excited about this series, I’m really looking forward to finding some really unusual acts.”  Amanda: “I’m so excited to be back, it’s my favourite job in the world and it genuinely is an honour to be on the panel judging other people’s talents.” The audition doors open and we're off! First up to impress the Judges is 59 year old security officer Manjit Singh who has come to show off his strong man skills. Can you believe he's going to blow up a hot water bottle until it bursts and then pull a car with his ears? Simon's eyes nearly popped out of his head when he told them what he was going to do... I'm usually the first to say don't try this at home but just have a go at blowing up a hot wockybock and see how tough it is. The hot water bottle inflates (after what seems like forever) and you can cut the tension with a knife - The 3 thousand strong audience are wincing... It's about to blow!  Following the explosion, Manjit pulls his van onto the stage via his ears… I can't believe I just typed that. Piers can only describe him as an absolute lunatic!  Simon’s (as always) wants more, more, more. "What’s the biggest thing you could pull?” Manjit promises to pull a Boeing 747 in the next round and I actually believe him. Loving the skills, but not big on the whole strong man thing - How about you? I just don't think it's worth £100,000!  Father and Son act, Demetrios Demetriou and Lagi are hoping to impress the judges with their Greek Cypriot Riverdancing! Yes, you heard me, I nearly wet myself when Demetrios pranced on the stage - From their introduction Amanda was expecting something beyond boring and then this! This wonderfully hilarious Michael Flatley tribute is second to none and the audience are on their feet in fits of laughter.  Simon is beaming and declares it as “one of my favourite dance acts ever." Amanda squeals, "I'm ecstatic, it came completely out of the blue and I had no idea it was going to happen - Yes, yes, yes!" - All of the judges agree and so do I. They make the perfect pair, but if I'm honest Lagi stole the show with his poses. Cracking stuff! It's all been good fun so far, but I'm hoping to see some real vocal or dance talent soon... I did catch a glimpse of can-can dancers Cherry On Top earlier and they seemed to know their stuff. They made it through and after seeing those ladies perform somersaults and splits, I'm not surprised. I thought Piers and Simon were going to hop onstage with them at one point.  Glasgow>>>> Betty Delight is up first from Scotland and as she parades around with her parasol, it's obvious that Simon's not sold on mime. "Nobody actually likes clowns, I never liked them as a child and I hate them even more now!" Simon, you're such a sourpuss. I thought she looked great!  Eugh! Ferrero Rocher's are so sticky... James Boyd is from Dumferline and he’s going to attempt to set a new World Record, by eating as many Ferrero Rocher’s as possible in one minute… James explains, “The world record stands at 7. Everyone thinks it will be easy but I’ve been practicing for the last 6 – 7 months, nobody else has done it throughout the world.”  He manages to scoff 4 (which is pitiful) and the judges poo-poo his chocolate fun in seconds. James is even more gutted when he leaves the stage and Ant reveals that he managed to eat 5 in the same amount of time. Try it yourself... Quick one: Jason the unicyclist was unlucky wasn't he? You get the feeling it was the nerves that threw him. How many unicyclists would set up huge steps like that just to fall off them? He should have a second bite of the cherry.  Susan Boyle from West Lothian rocks! She came on stage looking frumpy and 'claiming' she was in her forties, she even gyrated her hips at the judges and you could see they weren't impressed. Then she opened her mouth and they just couldn't believe it! Talk about your Paul Potts moment...  ...She belts out a fantastic rendition of I Dream A Dream from Les Mis' and I'm in awe. Piers was totally shocked, "Without a doubt that is the biggest surprise I have ever had in three years. When you came out and said you wanted to be like Elaine Paige we were all laughing at you." Amanda agrees, "We were being cynical and that is the biggest wake up call ever. That was a complete pleasure." I'm laughing as Simon says, "I knew exactly what was going to happen.." Yeah right Cowell! He continues, "You're a tiger aren't you?" All of the judges put her through and Piers adds that it's the biggest "YES" he's ever given. London>>>>> I can't understand a word that Andrew's singing, but he's obviously impressed Simon. "I think you have a fabulous voice, I really do." - Me, I couldn't judge. There were lots of runs, wiggles and warbles, but I'd need to hear him sing something else.  Vicki and the All Star Display Team are a sensation. The crowd screams and cheers as they split, flip and lift (do I sound like a bra advert there or is it just me?). Anyway... It's like gymnastics meets cheerleading, but the heights they reach - WOW! Andy Demetriou manages to rally the audience even though the judges want him removed from the stage. He's a Gene Kelly fan but sadly when he starts his routine, it's apparent he's no twinkle toes. He just sways and waves his arms.  Ant and Dec crack me up! As Amanda says that Andy's act is appalling and Simon points to stage right so he'll bog off, he starts waving his arms again and swaying... "Andy, now you're becoming annoying." - It's hilarious as he continues to sway and wave regardless of the judges and then to top it off, Ant and Dec play his music again (just to egg on the crowd and keep him going!) - Before you know it the whole crowd are 'doing the dance' and shazam, Ant & Dec appear and join in too! Let's all do 'The Andy'. Even with a new craze born (NOT!) he still doesn't make it through. Flawless are a first on Britain's Got Talent. They brought Simon to his feet and he stood to applaud before anyone else. They're by far the best hip-hop dance group I've ever seen - I mean did you see that guy flip up onto his head from laying down? The choreography was unbelievable and the synchronization - WOW!  Piers says, "Electrifying" and Amanda gushes too... "That was jaw droppingly outstanding. Just breathtaking. I couldn't take my eyes off you and I didn't want it to end." It's Simon that gets me, he obviously loves them. "I always believe that people in this country have talent, especially in these tough times it's hard. It's obvious that you are all really good friends and it shows that with hard work, talent and effort, this is what you can achieve." Needless to say, the boys sail through... I think half the battle is being a genuinely nice group of people and with these guys, there was no question. Birmingham>>>>> Cha-Ching! Now right there is the money shot! No offence to the other acts, but I think we've just seen the winner of this year's Britain's Got Talent! No, it wasn't the Witch of Woolamaloo who cursed Simon for not getting through...
It was Elliot from Good Evans! Slap bang in the middle of this rather twee little family act is a voice that made Simon Cowell's eyes flash dollar signs!
Good Evans (a play on the family name) performed I'll Be There by the Jackson 5 and although Georgia and Olivia were adorable and Mum and Dad tried their best, only one person stood out and that was Elliot. Simon reeled from his solos, "I think you are a star young man!" Dad seemed a little wounded to be asked to take a back stage role, but Mum agreed that Elliot has an unbelievable tone. One to watch me thinks... Stand aside, you have a winner in the making. Bless... Favia is what this show is all about. She's always dreamed of being a dancer and in her younger years she was a real talent (a VT runs of her training). Now, regardless of age, she wants to do it anyway... Go on girl!
The crowd scream as the music rings out...
I think Piers is in love - You know how much he loves the larger lady! "You are my kind of woman. If I had my way you would be in the final right now." Amanda adds, "I think if you were performing for all of the curvy women out there, you made your point love!" - The most important thing is, the crowd loved her... and so did I. What a great night's entertainment! So who was your favourite tonight? Selena x Other blogs currently running... Dancing On Ice Blog Celebrity Big Brother Blog Eurovision Blog The Apprentice Blog Are you a member of facebook? Click here to become a fan of MSN Reality TV Blogs Selena Ledgerton Cooper Don't miss a trick - Add MSN Reality TV Bot to your IM contacts: Share It
4月8日 It's Coming... Show 1 Sneak PeekBritain's Got Talent 2009 is on it's way and from what I've seen so far, it's going to be a cracking series!
Just four days until we're laughing, booing and screaming at our TV's and the country winces at the guy who hangs bins from his ears (I kid you not) and then smiles at the latest cute doggy act. How do you fancy a sneak peak at the first show? Yes?
My funniest favourites include...
Boobs...
A Big Boffer...
...and a Buffed Bronze!
But if you're here for acts that stand out, check out...
These...
  Her...
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Him...
 and him.
 ...and I'm sure that the male judges just loved this Dita Von Teese style routine - I wonder if she'll go through? (Well duh!)
 Just click here to take a look in my photo album if that taster left you wanting... There's so many great acts this year and so much action. Prepare yourself for a moonwalking Darth Vader, a dog act that nearly burns the theatre down, a magician with serious dropsy and BMX riders who nearly squash their mums! All combined with the usual twenty thousand sob stories... Great stuff!
Join me from 7pm on Saturday for the Live Blog and every day for all the latest news and gossip. I'll be here to give my opinion on the acts and I'm looking forward to hearing what you think. Feel free to post throughout the show and after each audition to let me know your views - That's exactly what I'll be doing.
Who will be dancing their way to the final in George Sampson's shoes? Will it be a singer, a novelty act or even an animal this year?
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