Spectacular gymnastic troupe Spelbound flipped their way to victory in the final of Britain's Got Talent on Saturday night. The group had relied on their parents' financial support to keep them going to the final --and now they are hoping the determination will pay off.Sources at the show say showbiz offers are 'flooding in'. But there are doubts Spelbound can achieve the same success as previous winners of the show - leading many viewers to wonder if the talent pool is running dry. It is a view shared by our expert columnist...
Tonight, there could be a surprise in store, I've got a feeling,' declared Simon Cowell at the start of Saturday Britain's Got Talent final.
'This is the best and strongest line-up of talent we've ever had,' agreed fellow judge Amanda Holden. 'A night to be proud of Britain,' chimed Piers Morgan.
Alas, a more honest introduction would have been: 'Tune in for tonight's largely lacklustre line-up.....oh, and by the way, the result is a foregone conclusion'
Spelbound
Spelbound: 1 Abigail Ralph, 2 Nicholas Illingworth, 3 Adam McAssey, 4 Alex Uttley, 5 Adam Buckingham, 6 Douglas Fordyce, 7 Leighanne Cowler, 8 Jonathan Strainks, 9 Amy Mackenzie, 10 Katie Axten, 11 Lauren Kemp, 12 Edward Upcott, 13 Hollianne Wood
The simple truth was, too many of the finalists just didn't deserve to be there. And though the best act won on the night, the evens-favourite Spellbound were technically superb but lacking much in the way of showbiz charisma.
More Vorsprung Durch Technik than Va-va-va-voom.
With their skimpy PVC costumes, perfectlyrippled torsos and plastinated hair they resembled the cloned product of some twisted genius desperate for world domination. But that's enough about Simon Cowell.
Spelbound
Strongest act: Spelbound take the Britain's Got Talent crown
Yes, their routine took guts - at one point, catapulting a young gymnast over the heads of the judges (no mean achievement, given the size of Piers Morgan's ego) - but have they got staying power?
God knows, the rest of us certainly needed it. Two-and-a-half hours! A marathon of Cowell's botoxed brow struggling to form a frown, Holden's 'my-eyes-are-so-wide-open-I'm-going-to-fall-over' gaze and Morgan's practised ' sincerity' look.
And, of course, the small matter of ten of the nation's (allegedly) finest acts competing for £100,000 and a place in the next Royal Variety Performance.
In fact, throughout this series, there wasn't much evidence that Britain's Got Talent at all.
Rather, it was proof that Britain's Got Lots of Oddballs Down the Pub.
Performers with the sort of obscure aptitude that's hard to acquire but dull to watch for more than 30 seconds.
Earlier on in the auditions process, we'd been treated to an egg swallower, a woman who plays the teapot using a washing-up glove and a man with a floppy grey elephant's trunk fixed over his private parts.
Then there was the 'kindling king', a bloke with a trestle table and a big knife, who sang and, er, chopped wood.
And Kevin Cruise, a camp singer and dancer who performed next to a 6ft bubble-blowing model of a cruise ship and whose main achievement was to make Graham Norton seem butch. An excruciating BBC sitcom surely beckons.
During previous BGT series, fruitcakes like these were brought in to provide fleeting comedy moments amid the high drama - and to give a sense of superiority to us couch potatoes at home.
Britains Got Talent
Britains Got Talent: A marathon of Cowell's botoxed brow, Holden's 'my-eyes-are-so-wide-open-I'm-going-to-fall-over' gaze and Morgan's practised ' sincerity' look
But this year, someone forgot to tell the judges and the voting public to weed out all the pub acts before the final.
Thus we had Twist and Pulse (who inexplicably came second on Saturday) - two cockney dancers, dressed as playing-card jokers, who performed comedy streetdance to snatches of the theme tunes from Scooby Doo and The Simpsons.
Then there was the impressionist. Paul Burlong has been a holiday camp entertainer for 25 years and looks like the Pontin's workhorse that he is.
Kevin Cruise
Fruitcake: Camp singer and dancer Kevin Cruise
When he began imitating Billy Connolly (at least, I think it was supposed to be him) we were transported back more than 30 years to ITV's last 'anyone can enter' talent show, New Faces.
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It would have been impolitic for Amanda Holden to make the comparison with the old programme - she'd hardly want to admit that BGT is Mickie Most with a shinier floor, some dry ice, and operatic music - but she gave the game away somewhat when she congratulated Burlong for the fact that there was 'no Frank Spencer' during his act.
Is that what it takes to impress the judges nowadays?
To forego the 'do a whoopsie' schtick?
The evening, more than anything else, was a celebration of the staying power of the British cliche industry. These days TV contestants - the 'real people', who conveniently don't ask for a fee - are so schooled in the language of the medium that they know what they're expected to say, how they're expected to say it and usually when to shed a tear (though mercifully there weren't many this time).
Twist and Pulse
Runners up: Twist and Pulse -two cockney dancers, dressed as playing-card jokers
Their script could have come from any one of Alan Sugar's '110-percenters' on The Apprentice or the pre-match interviews we're about to endure at the World Cup. Everyone is 'about to embark on the most important night' of his or her life... they 'know there are no second chances'... they're to 'go out there and give it their all'.
Alas, sometimes even that's not enough. The most poignant moment of the night was its biggest disaster. White-haired Scottish granny Janey Cutler, 81, was supposed to be this year's Susan Boyle.
But it didn't quite turn out like that. Singing an English translation of Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien - that managed to strip the song of all its mystique and grace - she performed virtually the whole song out of sync, a full phrase behind the backing track. Then ended the screeching performance on a painful flat note.
Janey Cutler
White-haired Scottish granny Janey Cutler, 81,singing an English translation of Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien - that managed to strip the song of all its mystique and grace
The judges, as one, treated her with uncharacteristic mercy. Cowell told her what a 'gutsy lady' she is and how well she'd done to catch up with where she should have been all along.
Even the meanest man on TV knows there are no points to be gained by being beastly to a sweet old lady trying her best.
There was another moment of mercy later in the show, when seven of the 10 contestants were told that they had not made it into the final.
Six obediently left the stage, resigned to their fate, but either confusion or defiance meant that Tina and her dancing dog Chandi did not budge.
'Tina, Tina. Just out the back, pet,' said Ant, ushering the poor woman towards the exit with the same tone of voice you'd use before putting your dog out last thing at night.
Earlier in the evening, Cowell had voiced concerns that Chandi - at one time, a hot favourite to win - was looking old and tired and that perhaps the kindest thing would be for the night to serve as the swansong of the mutt's career.
On the evidence of this series, one might say the same thing about Britain's Got Talent.
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The show was flagging and then 'suddenly' in come Spelbound who are magnificent, many of them gymnastic champions in their individual disciplines. Worthy winners and certainly wonderful ambassadors for youth, dedication and the 2012 Olympics to demonstrate the SportsAcro. Coinidence? Saved the show that is for sure but I suppose whatever at least they put in the work to become as breathtaking as they are
- amazonmothe, hastings, 7/6/2010 16:55
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Well I thought the show was brilliant and good on all the people who entered it. If the knockers of this and other shows like it are so against them then they know where the 'off' button is. It's called entertainment folks, and unlike some of the people who've posted here us who enjoy these shows see them as entertainment and don't try to read too much into the motives behind them. I hope the contestants get a decent living out of it - I doubt any of them will be superstars but if their quality of life is improved by participating then good luck to them - all of them!
- jackie, manchester, 7/6/2010 16:37
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I always record this show and then use the fast forward button a lot !!
- ubuntuphil, Lancashire, 7/6/2010 16:36
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The only 'act' they could have given Spelbound a run for their money never appeared in the final. I am talking about Olivia Archibold. How on earth, why on earth, the judges passed her over for Tobias Meade is beyond me. She has the most gorgeous voice. Surely a promoter worth his/her salt will sign her up otherwise what's life living for?
- Barry Chick, Edmonton, London, N9, 7/6/2010 13:27
Barry
I dont know why you got red arrowed (they can give me purple) But I totally agree with you. It happened on X factor 2009 too when he passed up Lucie for Jedward with a very lame excuse.
I am happy for Spellbound, but if you follow gymnastics especially in the olympics and want to be truthful, spellbound is not as good as chinese,russian and american and other east european gymnasts.
THAT IS IF ONE WANTS TO BE TRUTHFUL
- andrea shane, bedford, 7/6/2010 16:31
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I'm definitely going to audition for BGT next year as a Cheryl Cole tribute act. I'd wear a copy of her sparkly leotard which I ran up on my sewing machine. I'm sure the audience will absolutely love my performance as the great lady and I'd get a standing ovation from everyone in the theatre including all 3 judges. Simon will be left smiling with utter admiration for me. I would then easily sail through my semi-final to get to the big final.
Chavina - a star is born.
- Chavina, UK, 7/6/2010 16:29
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That Janey woman was terrible. She was only in the final so we can say how it doesn't matter about age and isn't she "gutsy". Her translated version of Edith Piaf's classic was just embarrassing.
- Goosey, Lincs, 7/6/2010 16:29
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I always record this show and then use the fast forward button, a lot !!!
- PB, Lancashire, 7/6/2010 16:21
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I think that the judges already have a good idea of who they want to win and deliberately push through some of the "less talented" so that the wanted winners will have more of a chance.
- Emma, Brighton, 7/6/2010 16:18
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you sound quite jealous mr graff, i think you should trying being a bit nicer and as for tina and chandi you could see she was confused as to where she was meant to go, and wasnt being defiant. stop trying to influence how people see someone, and to tarnish their reputation.
- susan, blackburn, 7/6/2010 15:56
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These programmes are part of the subtle dumbing down of society. While we are concentrating on endless reality shows, getting personally involved in who wins etc we are ignoring what is really going on in the real world around us. We don't get a breather nowadays as soon as one show ends another one starts. We have endless celebs & every detail fed to us daily, and there are many people who buy into it, and feel its just a harmless past-time, but is it? simon is making money by the bucketload for this for old rope, just pushing it from all angles via the media, shows, merchandise etc.
Something the last government no doubt were grateful for. Even the guy who works on Heat mag and does sky paper reviews used to work for Labour. While people were reading about celebs our country was getting into debt without anyone noticing.
Read 1984, you will be shocked at the similarties fo today. BB cameras, indifference. Noone is a loser, all the stuff we have ingrained into us today.
- anon, uk, 7/6/2010 15:54
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Spellbound are very talented and they no doubt have to work hard for it. They deserved to win.
It just puts to shame Ant & Dec and and the medicore judges who earn all this money for having very little talent at all. If you look past all the hype.
All we do nowadays is celebrate and overpay the mediocre whilst finding something to criticise in genuine talent..
- a, uk, 7/6/2010 15:35
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For once I agree with this DM editorial. Apart from Spelbound some acts were just about good enough for a Butlin's summer season, the rest were just a bit of fun at best.
We're in danger of celebrating mediocrity, especially when the judges use very complimentary words to describe the essentially poor acts. Amanda Holden obviously doesn't have a clue and is there for a bit of sparkle and botox. I don't understand Piers Morgan though, as an ex-editor of the Mirror you wouldn't have thought he'd be afraid of making honest cutting comments. Simon is the only remotely honest one but he's going a bit soft.
Britain has got incedible talent, way above what has been shown in this series. ITV should be searching them out and putting them on our Saturday night screens instead of this dated over-rated talent-less show.
- Ed, Manchester, UK, 7/6/2010 15:30
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They would make good gymnasts cry. Air-head Holden her usual self ,talentless and boring.
- Molly Cule, UK, 7/6/2010 15:27
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Really talented people don't compete in such events, B.G.T. is a little like the Eurovision song contest, in that any artist, (who knows what they are about) wishing to have future credibility doesn't perform there.
- Ian Simms, Outer Limits, 7/6/2010 15:23
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I dont understand what Piers and Amanda are for. They provide NIL insight and NIL entertainment.
The endless "what does this mean to you? -- This means everything to me" interviews are bad enough; but there is a further half hour of padding when Amanda and Pompous Piers get to say absolutely nothing.
I like Simon, and I like the Talent Acts. Wouldn't it be a good idea to have two hours of "talent" and five minutes boring waffle; rather than the other way round.
- TP, Reading, 7/6/2010 15:22
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Sorry but 5 minutes of Spelbound is enough, there's only so much gymnastics a person can watch.
The drummer? how much of that could you stand?
My favourite act was Christopher Stone, I thought he had an amazing voice.
- chris, uk, 7/6/2010 15:22
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Merely the song-and-dance version of Big Brother!
- badger, Above the high water line, 7/6/2010 15:22
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Perhaps there should be two prizes. Best real talent and best "oddball"?
- David Rimington, Harrogate, North Yorks UK, 7/6/2010 15:17
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I thought it was a good final, I just wish Twist and Pulse or Gaffney (the drummer) had won. I wonder what mr Graff's ideal line up would have been. Nijinsky, Maria Callas, Maya Angelou, Einstein and Marie Curie perhaps could isolate some radioactive isotopes while clogging. (yes I know they aren't british-or alive except for Angelou, I am just using the names as an example of how mr Graff is apparently very hard to please).
- jen muir, london,uk, 7/6/2010 15:16
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Yes, Gymnastics has been around for years and you say "this has been done before many times" using Cirque du Soleil as an example. Well they are a French Troupe and I don't know of any British Troupes doing gymnastics in the same style of Spelbound. Twist & Pulse were great and were previously part of both Peridot and Mystikal but have managed to put a unique twist on their dancing.
- Kal, England, 7/6/2010 13:39
I agree with all your comments, Kal, but Cirque du Soliel are Canadian, not French.
- Janice, Manchester, 7/6/2010 14:51
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The best thing about this programme is the beautiful Amanda Holden. If she left it really would not be worth watching.
- Goosey, Lincs, 7/6/2010 14:44
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It is apparent from his article that DM correspondent Vincent Graff didn't enjoy the show.
I'm always puzzled why someone would sit and watch a program in its entire length when they are obviously not getting any pleasure from doing so.
Perhaps Vincent Graff couldn't think of any other way of amusing himself on Saturday evening...
- Andy, Frodsham, 7/6/2010 14:42
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Spelbound were amazing
But- does anyone else think it was irresponsible of the tanning salon to offer free unlimited sunbeds to them? Especially considering the age of some of them
- Angela, Saffron Walden, 7/6/2010 14:25
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Why does this article just completely slate absolutely everybody involved with the show? An 82 year old lady who is brave enough to put herself in front of millions of people and sing (and well at that!) doesn't really deserve to be slated.
I agree completely that some of the acts were completely shocking and shouldn't have been put through, they were there for the ratings.
But Spelbound were amazing and yes they are talented. Does it really matter if they're going to achieve the same success as the last lot of winners? They are on a talent show and the prize is to perform in at the Royal Variety Performance. Whatever happens after should be seen as a bonus.
- Helen, Yorkshire, 7/6/2010 13:59
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This isn't really a talent show. More a show to see how many crazy sad people can make fools of themselves. Yes I know they volunteer for it and yes some of them do need to be brought down a peg or two, but there are some 'acts' that genuinely seem mentally ill. Why is there no screening process before the auditions start?
Simon is the only one everyone listens to, as he's the only one who knows what he's talking about. Piers, Amanda and Louie just put rubbish acts through so they can laugh at them. They know these people don't have a hope in hell but it makes good ratings for everyone to tune in at home and have a good snigger at a confused old man dressed as a leprechaun. People with real talent don't need shows like this, or Simon for that matter.
- Katie, London, 7/6/2010 13:49
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@ Sally Austen, London, 07/6/2010 12:54
Yes, Gymnastics has been around for years and you say "this has been done before many times" using Cirque du Soleil as an example. Well they are a French Troupe and I don't know of any British Troupes doing gymnastics in the same style of Spelbound. Twist & Pulse were great and were previously part of both Peridot and Mystikal but have managed to put a unique twist on their dancing.
- Kal, England, 7/6/2010 13:39
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LOOK at the viewing figures for Saturday night!! Someone said that these sort of shows have had their day. I doubt it!! There are some bitter people writing comments on here. How can anyone say there is no talent on the show. Spelbound were fantastic. Half the people on here slating the show should perhaps enter next year and show the UK exactly what talent they have!!!
- Jen, Surrey, 7/6/2010 13:36
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I thought they were truly amazing! I am glad they won. Good luck to them. Im sure they will have no end of offers flooding in. Would love to see them perform live.
- Jake, South Coast, 7/6/2010 13:33
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The only 'act' they could have given Spelbound a run for their money never appeared in the final. I am talking about Olivia Archibold. How on earth, why on earth, the judges passed her over for Tobias Meade is beyond me. She has the most gorgeous voice. Surely a promoter worth his/her salt will sign her up otherwise what's life living for?
- Barry Chick, Edmonton, London, N9, 7/6/2010 13:28
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The only 'act' they could have given Spelbound a run for their money never appeared in the final. I am talking about Olivia Archibold. How on earth, why on earth, the judges passed her over for Tobias Meade is beyond me. She has the most gorgeous voice. Surely a promoter worth his/her salt will sign her up otherwise what's life living for?
- Barry Chick, Edmonton, London, N9, 7/6/2010 13:27
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what a brilliantly written article...BGT....was pants....i wonder what hughie green would think.......
- jonn dobrowski, wpton england, 7/6/2010 13:19
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This years so-called talent were bunch of desperate losers!!! That old bag's singing was a joke! That kid playing the drums was nothing more than a noise, throw in a couple of average male singers, an old dog doing tricks, a Butlins impressionist and a group of gymnasts! BORING!!!!
- Adam, Glasgow, UK, 7/6/2010 13:14
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Twist and Pulse should have won. Their originality and talent is second to none. Gymnastics has been around for years and, although Spelbound are clearly a talented bunch, this has been done before many times. Cirque du Soleil for example. Twist and Pulse are new, fresh, highly amusing and it would be hard to compare them to anyone around at present. I honestly think Prince C would agree!
- Sally Austen, London, 7/6/2010 12:54
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The benchmark of any "winner is -
1. Could you go and watch ANY of them live for 2+ hours without being bored after the first 15 minutes ?
2. Would you go to the hastle of driving / parking for such a show and spending £100+ minimum for a pair of tickets?
So being totally honest, based upon the 2 mins snippet of 'talent' you get to see on the show...........would you?
The fact that barely anyone is still around from this show or the "X" Factor after, say, 18 months or 2 years says it all really.
- Gary, Stoke, 7/6/2010 12:45
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Although i enjoyed watching bgt up until the final i agree with some people on here some of the acts should not have got through in the first place (camp cruise, chopping wood, gaga and madonna impersonators) my god since when did they have any talent but on the night of the final i decided to watch something with more talent then anything else that was LOTR, best ever film made and in HD fantastic!!
- Kate field, Leeds, 7/6/2010 12:44
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This years final line up was no more than a bunch of pub entertainers.
None were/are worthy to be performing at the Royal Command. They are all summer fair cum pub acts.
They are at best novelty acts and nothing more. Most should not have been allowed to get through the first round let alone the final.
On this line up it would indicate sadly that, 'Britain Has Not Got Talent'.
- Pip Waller, North Yorkshire, 7/6/2010 12:33
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Spelbound? just a circus act.
- Gordon Bennett, Bristol UK, 7/6/2010 9:39
And what's wrong with circus acts?
Have you ever seen any of Cirque du Soleil's Vegas shows? Must be amongst the best theatrical entertainment in the world. I'm sure Spelbound have a glittering future and if people in the UK can't appreciate them then I'm sure the US will.
- Stella, Faversham, Kent, 7/6/2010 12:19
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Never watched it, can't be bothered...........
- Kevin kemp, Milton Keynes, 7/6/2010 12:18
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The talented people don't get through only the desperate one's make it so we can all laugh at them poor deluded souls only one winner here and we all know who he is.
- a sutherland, hartlepool england, 7/6/2010 12:11
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I am glad they won, but please spell their name correctly, its . . . SPELBOUND. Twist & Pulse were also good.
Can't we just be nice& pleased for them instead of moaning about their class background etc? Good on them, wish I could do what they do!
I thank you.
- NN, Bristol, 7/6/2010 12:07
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As usual ' Britain Knocks Winners', I thought they were great, and if Britain doesn't support them Europe will love them. I flicked in and out the show over the weeks, and think that its great that we can still make public fools of ourselves, and believe in ourselves completely. OK it makes a lot of money for Mr Cowell, but he's built himself up a great business, oh, of course we knock him too!
- Jools, Bristol, 7/6/2010 12:02
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There's lots of great entertainers in this country but the fact is that not one of them want to put themselves on a show like this, it's career death. My suggestion is to switch off the TV and go and support performers that have been training and performing their whole lives but usually end up playing to about a dozen people on a Saturday night.
- Anya, London, UK, 7/6/2010 11:57
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I'm surprised that so far no columnist has commented on the extraordinary stage sets and lighting. No doubt someone is paid a lot of money to mastermind the spotlights and pulses of smoke and flame.
Unfortunately the use of these effects, and also very often the overwhelming backdrops, managed to obscure the perfomers with flashing lights and flame, or if nothing else, to distract the viewer away from the actual performance.
I think the judges should have asked the producer to tone the whole thing down out of fairness to the performers.
- martin, Yeovil, UK, 7/6/2010 11:54
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Britains has got talent- but none of them would be seen dead on this show. The truly great talents of the last fifty years would never have succeeded if they'd come through the talent shows.
Talent shows are all about the lowest common denominator. Original talent wouldn't get a second glance. While it's true that talent shows have produced some stars, it could be argued that they'd have made it anyway.
The truly talented artists out there wouldn't touch BGT with a bargepole.
- Dave`, Kettering, 7/6/2010 11:53
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That's right. Start knocking everyone the minute they have a moment of success.
- Stella, London, 7/6/2010 11:50
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I will never know why they wasted semi final positions on wood chopper, lady gaga/madonna impersonators and the old Irish dancer. WASTE.
- CK, Sheff, 7/6/2010 11:49
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I intensely dislike it when you are editing my comments when there was absolutely no offence in them. The words "put the poisened pen away" are not offensive.
Either publish my comments as I wrote them or dont publish them at all.
Thank you!
- AM, brussels, 7/6/2010 11:44
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Appalling show. Like X Factor, just an excuse to laugh at some unfortunate deluded people. Simon Cowell is dominating television entertainment - and that's not a good thing.
- Ruth, Britain, 7/6/2010 11:35
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Britain has got a lot of talent, they just don't audition for this programme.
- Minxie, UK, 7/6/2010 11:28
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Simon Cowell uses the talentless to fill his show and make his millions-and that's just the judges.
- james c, london, 7/6/2010 11:27
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Talent shows have gone ahead leaps and bounds since the days of New Faces and Opportunity Knocks, though those shows did produce some worthy stars like Lenny Henry, Pam Ayres etc.
But this year,s Britain's Got Talent has produced some good acts who will no doubt go on to make a career in showbusiness.
Can't wait for the X-Factor.
- Geoff Wall-Davis,, Longbridge, Birmingham, England., 7/6/2010 11:26
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The show is fun though. We don't believe a word the panel says (Cowell changing his mind from day to day)
Take the programme with a pinch of salt and enjoy ripping someones's act to bits. Bliss.
- CK, UK, 7/6/2010 11:24
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Couldn't have put it better myself. Going off what we saw in this programme, Britain's got naff all!
- SUSAN, OLDHAM, 7/6/2010 11:24
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timibob, Alicante Spain
Probably because someone dreamed up a title that would attract the dumbed down TV audiences to watch it! Get it? Lets think of a title that sounds good for people, no matter that we will be abusing people for money! I doubt if they called it what it really is 'The Simon Cowell Bank Balance increasing Show', that they would get many viewers, mind you, maybe they would, some people would watch any rubbish that has a 'Z' list celebrity panel!
- Nigel, Somerset, 7/6/2010 11:15
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It is not a lack of talent in this country that is a problem, it is the quality of the judges simon Cowell uses. Amanda and Piers!!!!!! what does either of them know about performing. That is why some of the acts in the semi finals were so poor, I think they just put them through for the laugh. It must have been hard for some of the good acts who didn't get through to the semis to see some that did! Once the public were allowed to vote the mediocre acts soon disappeared.
Why do they not have judges who know something about singing, dancing or performing of any sort. Instead of Pinky and The Brain????
- Rosie, Belfast, 7/6/2010 11:13
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It is surely notable that you don't get serious musicians performing classical music on the show. The bottom line is that there are numerous amateur singers out there on a level with Paul Potts or Susan Boyle or those two young choral singers who did so well last year, and countless singers vastly better than the 80 year old who, let's be honest, would have been straight out in the first round if she had been 30. It's not about who has the most talent, it only about who is the most marketable.
- Liz Ward, Huddersfield UK, 7/6/2010 11:09
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Joshua Croydon 11.05
If it's not a talent programme just an entertainment's programme why then is it called "Britain's Got Talent"?
- timibob, Alicante Spain, 7/6/2010 10:47
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The write of this article is so negative. Obviously only his opinion counts!
- Gab, London, 7/6/2010 10:35
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we have always had talent shows on tv and i think bgt is the best so far and i love watching it. If people want to do something on there why not even if they do not get anywhere. Only the other day Two grand were giving an interview on our local radio as they were performing at Scunthorpe. Yes, it is only a small town but they had enjoyed a wonderful time performing on BGT and getting work. The adverts inbetween bgt had one with stavros flatley and one with diversity in them. The daily mail had an interview with stavros flatley and what a fantastic year they had. The performers do not have to win to get work. Simon Cowell and his team do a fantastic job, the reviewer does not seem to understand. dontstopgoodentertainment.
- milly, hull east yorkshire, 7/6/2010 10:33
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Joshua, London
You have it wrong: this program, and it's sister shows, have the sole purpose to expand the bank account of Simon Cowell.
- bob, warrington, 7/6/2010 10:27
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Josh if this is not a talent programme, why is it called "Britain's Got Talent?"
- Elton, Brighton, 7/6/2010 10:22
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Britain does have talent - a lot of it, but they are, quite rightly, cautious of who they sell their soul to. Andrew Lloyd Webbers programmes have managed to gain the kudos due to previous contestents really making it where they want to be - in the West End. All SC does is use those he finds in the way he wishes and that may mean you are dumped after the tour rather than nurtured (as ALW and his cronies do with those who lose his shows but make the series)
My son has musical talent (not good enough for young musician of the year). I would never let him go for audition to BGT . Never in a million years. Life should be about freedom and creativity.
- Kez100, Plymouth, 7/6/2010 10:22
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Joshua, Croydon
None of these people has any real talent, it is all about Simon Cowell making money by humiliating poor deluded fools, who really think they have got a talent, whereas, truth be told they are mediocre to plain rubbish! Cowell uses them, as he has used every act he was ever involved with, to make millions.
He has brought the entertainment business down to his level, the gutter, he has no idea what talent is, he is just a marketing man! None of the, so called, judging panel has the slightest idea about talent, musical or any other, they are just pawns in his greedy little world!
As Victoria Wood says, it's not right to make money from the humiliation of others!
- Nigel, Somerset, 7/6/2010 10:21
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I cannot stand watching anything with Simon Cowell, Ant and Dec and Amanda Holden in. They make me cringe.
- jerry heath, brighton, sussex, 7/6/2010 10:19
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Useless article.
Count the amount of viewers to see whether the general public thought there was a lack of talent on show.
And please learn something about dance if you're seriously trying to criticise Twist and Pulse. Technically superb, not a foot out of place in all of their long, intricate routines, as well as some light-hearted humour to make us all laugh. Deserved second place without a doubt.
- don't worry, South London, 7/6/2010 10:16
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Bring back Gladiators (on normal TV), Cilla Black's Blind Date, Beadle's About and Noel's House Party....
Normal Saturday night TV, where you don't have to re-mortgage your house to pay for the telephone vote bill!
(or possibly sacarfice 10 Lambert and Butler and a four pack of Stella)
- Gem, London, 7/6/2010 10:10
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The reviewer doesn't understand the programme.
It is not a talent programme, but an entertainment programme. Its sole purpose is to entertain; whether that be that the audience are shocked, horrified or embarrassed.
The 'oddball' acts are put through to provide difference and entertainment - if they weren't it would be just another streetdance act.
ACCEPT that it's a TV show whose key purpose is to entertain - and this includes the showcasing of the 'oddball' acts.
- Joshua, Croydon, 7/6/2010 10:05
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I completely disagree with the article, I think Spellbound were great! They should be congratulated on doing so well and putting in all the hard work and long hours that they do. I was a gymnast once, not as good as them though, but even so I trained 4 days a week and I know how much practise and committment is required to be good at gymnastics; it's a tough sport. Wonder whether the writer of this article could do what they do - I very much doubt it. Out of all the other acts, they probably are the most professional and worked the hardest over the years to get to the level that they've got to. They seem quite polite and down to earth as well, so good to them.
- Louise, London, 7/6/2010 10:02
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I think you have become out of touch with the 'ordinary' person, it is just a TV show that all the family can watch with out worrying about inappropriate language and behaviour, and it IS enjoyable, viewing figures have proved the show is popular and that the general public enjoy it. I think your bosses should perhaps review your skills as a journalist and consider finding a journalist that is in touch with the general public and who's ego is not quite so huge
- sue c, Portsmouth Hants, 7/6/2010 10:00
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I will say what I always say about TV shows, if you don't enjoy it, do not watch it. If you think it is failing or not what you have come to expect, don't watch it. If you just want to see some good acts then that's the great thing about BGT, wait until the semis as most of them are brilliant acts. I do not like Big Brother anymore but I do not criticise those that do. Find something you like and enjoy it, but do not criticise what others watch. Especially as 19 million people tuned in to watch the BGT final.
- Lara, Berks, 7/6/2010 9:54
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The article mentions how all these people,like footballers, are schooled in what to say.....We all know the usual repetitive guff.......But I would say that if certain words were removed from the English language'brilliant' and 'amazing' (have you noticed how everything and everyone is or are 'amazing') then a whole generation of young people and tv presenters would be struck dumb......I know, be great wouldnt it....total silence from the 'amazing' generation.
As far as the contestants in BGT are concerned ...none of them were of any use as serious entertainers. Pub acts, novelty dog acts , jumping about the stage..yes yes all very well and good.....and where the hell have all these street dance troupes suddenly sprung up from......If there was anything that proved the saying..seen one you've seen 'em all....they are it....pathetic....
- RB, Brum, 7/6/2010 9:51
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Couldn't disagree with this article more.
The BGT final was fun and there was absolutely talent on show - Spelbound were wonderful & showed what dedication, hard work and imagination can achieve. Twist & Pulse and Tobias were fabulous. Liam was adorable and sang like an angel. Tina must have put in hours and hours of work with Chandi and their act was fabulous. Think Mr. Graff must have been watching another programme - or, as I suspect, he didn't watch it at all.
- Gerard, London, 7/6/2010 9:47
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I believe britain does have talent, however the production team who audition people in a pre audition before the ones you see on tv are looking for entertaining freaks who really we should not laugh at but get them help. Many talented people do not get through to see simon and the other judges. This show could go on for years because of all the talent that does not get seen. Many wonderful talented people who could have a fantastic career in entertainment dont get a chance any more.
- Annie Hughes, Wirral, 7/6/2010 9:38
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Mike from Petersfield, you must be an unemployed working class socialist with a chip on your shoulder the size of Petersfield. Get out of your armchair and get a life. At least Spelbound have motivation, energy and direction. What do you have to offer society? Who cares if they are middle or working class - why does that matter? Can you do what they can? Are you going to be competing in any type of sporting event? Darts don't count by the way, nor does your local pub quiz. Get a life.
- lawrence, bournemouth, 7/6/2010 9:37
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One thing this show served to highlight was just how little Simon Cowell knows about music - along with Piers and Amanda he raved about the drummer, Kieran saying how talented he was.
In reality all the kid did was play in 4/4 time, which is the standard for a drummer. As for the raised playing area. He didn't think of that himself - he ripped off the Rush drummer Neil Peart.
I think the problem was that when voting for him, people took into account the backing track rather than just his drumming ability - he was average at best.
- AB, Edinburgh, 7/6/2010 9:37
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If there were a lot of oddballs in the final then that is down to the judges and should not be used as a sly backward opportunity to have a go at everyday people trying to better themselves or make ends meet. It's just a cruel attempt at 'I'm bigger than you' and 'listen to me'. Your opinion was worth nothing to me, from the second you couldn't even be bothered to spell the winners name correctly.
Vincent Graff, whoever you are (probably some nobody), shut up and sit down. I hate it when people think they have the right to heckle someone else having a go.
- Catherine, Blackpool, 7/6/2010 9:36
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What a spiteful article.
I thought the BGT final provided a thoroughly entertaining evening of light-hearted TV. How can anyone say that the acts didn't show talent? Some more than others, of course, but with a couple of exceptions the standard was pretty high and the whole programme was easily as fun as the actual Royal Variety Show.
- Sara, Kent, 7/6/2010 9:34
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I think that this type of show, including ' Pop Idol' have run thier course. It used to be amusing watching the heats, however, this year it was very emarrasing veiwing. It appears that the so called talented public seem to think that no talent or limited talent will get you through, and the big break is waiting around the corner. What ever happened to hard graft and learning your trade. X Factor Pop Idol and BGT all give the impression that no work is required and celebrity status will be dropped in their laps. What individuals will do for 15 mins of fame and then cry when it does not happen. Did any of these finalists apart from Spellbund reherse, it did not look like it. Very very poor performance and NO TALENT.
- Nancy Burns, Glasgow, 7/6/2010 9:30
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Spelbound are just a shower of over-privileged middle-class hurrah henries. I bet there is not one girl or boy from an honest, working-class background. They are probably all called Rupert, Fabian and Felicity.
- Mike, Petersfield, 07/6/2010 08:50
And your point is what, exactly? Middle-class people can't be talented? Middle-class people can't work their socks off honing a skill in order to give a fantastic performance? I had hoped this bitter sort of class comment was dead.
- Stella, Faversham, Kent, 7/6/2010 9:26
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"Spelbound are just a shower of over-privileged middle-class hurrah henries. I bet there is not one girl or boy from an honest, working-class background. They are probably all called Rupert, Fabian and Felicity."
- Mike, Petersfield
I think you'll find Mike that they are not. One of them is a cousin of mine and I can assure you he does come from an honest, working class background.
Why make a comment like that when you obviously have no idea! Jealousy, I assume, is the problem.
- Jenny, Dorset, 7/6/2010 9:25
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There is plenty of talent in this country, but this show is not the best forum to bring it out. It's not the acts' fault they have to trot out those tired old cliches about journeys and biggest nights of their lives - they're probably coached by the production team, with the underlying implication that if they don't play ball, they don't have a chance. BGT is primarily about entertainment, and that which is entertaining is not necessarily based on acquired skill or natural ability arduously nurtured. Anyone who entered the competition only to be knocked out in favour of a man whose 'talent' was racing snails should get the message and look to furthering further his/her career by other means. BTW, Twist and Pulse were worthy runners-up, original, skilful and fun, and I for one wish them every success in the future.
- RAS, Bristol, England, 7/6/2010 9:17
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Spelbound are good and deserved to win but they have still have some way to go in achieving the sort of polished performances as exhibited by the Cirque Du Soleil acrobats. To watch the amazing 'banquine' act from the Quidam show just google 'cirque du soleil banqine'.
- Sarah, UK, 7/6/2010 9:14
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"Spelbound are just a shower of over-privileged middle-class hurrah henries. I bet there is not one girl or boy from an honest, working-class background. They are probably all called Rupert, Fabian and Felicity."
- Mike, Petersfield
Mike, because they are talented, are you saying they are from a dishonest non-working class background?
- Mikeyboy, Manchester, 7/6/2010 9:11
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I agree that it should be called "Britain's Got Freaks" because lordy, how we love the totally appalling acts in the auditions round of both "Britain's Got Talent" and the "X Factor". We love the terribly bad, the terminally deluded and the truly talentless. `
- sd, uk, 7/6/2010 9:07
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Actually I think the writer is missing the whole point. It's not really a talent show, it's a television programme to entertain the viewing public. Good old fashioned tv that the family can sit down and watch together. Cringe, shudder, gasp, laugh and cry together for a couple of hours. That generates a huge audience and massive advertising revenue for ITV. It's called television, well planned and rehearsed. That's why we have those boxes in our house, for entertainment. And when it comes to entertainment we all have different tastes, 19 million like this programme.
- Brian, Spain, 7/6/2010 9:06
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Spelbound are just a shower of over-privileged middle-class hurrah henries. I bet there is not one girl or boy from an honest, working-class background. They are probably all called Rupert, Fabian and Felicity.
- Mike, Petersfield, 7/6/2010 8:50
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english and welsh soldiers killed in A/gstan over w/end ........, and we have debate on this glorified talent show,,,,,,,,,
- rob, Scotland, 7/6/2010 8:49
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I think this review is slightly unfair. Yes there weren't as many talented acts this year as there previously have been but they weren't that bad! Twist and Pulse were original and fun and a good example of how not all teenagers are gang membered hooligans. Spellbound were amazing. This is a talent show to find a performer for the royal variety show, which is by nature slightly cheesy anyway. There was variety and I for one enjoyed all 2 .5 hours of it!!
- Kate, London, 7/6/2010 8:39
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Spelbound? just a circus act.
You can't blame Cowell and Co for taking the money and running.
It's all down to the potatoes that sit and watch this padded overblown garbage.
- Gordon Bennett, Bristol UK, 7/6/2010 8:39
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Maybe we can look forward to som edecent programmes being made...or more likely even more frequent showings of repeats of Porridge, Morecambe and Wise and Dad's Army ... all of which I would much prefer to these so called "Talent" shows!
- Jeremy, London, 7/6/2010 8:01
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The heats for this were ridiculous - they put through someone walked about the stage apparently dressed as Madonna and yet a musician who had spent 40 years perfecting his clarinet playing was rudely dismissed by Amanda Holden. I bet the Queen would have preferred to har a beautiful piece of music played well, rather than a daft bloke dressed as Madonna.
- fed - up, colchester, 7/6/2010 7:59
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what a load of rubbish on BGT and what the judges thinking of an 80 year old women not singing but shouting and screeching and not in tune .
he only decent group was spellbound and the singing accountent,now we cal look forward to the american rubbish next week
- colin, ellesmere port, 7/6/2010 7:58
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Itdoesn't matter whether the 'talent' is good enough or not. The show will survive as long as people are willing to continue paying Cowell via trheir phone bills.
- David, Bristol, 7/6/2010 7:54
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The finals were good, yes, Janey Cutler was out of sinc put I like to see you doing that at the age of 81.
- AM, brussels, 7/6/2010 7:53
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Why? Why? Why do you do it? BGT was brilliant there was loads of talent and it was fabulous. You are talking rubbish. So shut up if you havent got anything positive to say.
- Tilly, Monmouth, 7/6/2010 7:47
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Why is everyone always so negative?! It was a great show, full of talent, yet you newspapers just have to criticise. Is it because you're jealous of Simon Cowell? It just seems stupid that you are putting down something enjoyed by so many.
- Alex Potley, Leicester, 7/6/2010 7:46
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How cruel this article is. As regards Tina not leaving the stage quickly enough for Ant and Dec, with all the racket from a revved up audience Tina was probably concentrating on keeping her dog calm. Simon left it until the final to say he thought Chandi was getting too old. The sooner Cowell and co. return to oblivion the better.
- Max Davies, Aberdeen., 7/6/2010 7:38
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After watching the auditions I thought some of the finalists were very good but as soon as the live show came they were rubbish!
I think its time to scrap this poor excuse for a entertainment show and put something decent on!
- Mak D, London, 7/6/2010 7:33
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Couldn't agree more that Britain has NOT got talent according to what was on offer on Saturday night. The acts were dreadful it was painful to watch. I cannot understand why the 80 year old scottish lady was put through as she sang out of key. She shouldn't have been put through out of sympathy because of her age. What a talentless bunch apart from Spelbound who were fantastic and could actually entertain. Well Done to them and the rest were rubbish!!
- Peggy, Broadstairs, Kent, 7/6/2010 7:27
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I thought Janey's performance was dreadful. It was the worst act of the night and she should never have been put in that position. At 80 she is a remarkable women who is obviously going DEAF and could not hear the music properly hence she was behind the beat and struggled through her whole song. The same thing happened during her performance in the Semi-Final and I thought she would have had a "spotter" to tell her when to start singing. Her best performance was the audition!! Why did Simon and Co put thru Chandi if they thought she was old and past her best. BGT this year has been very poor indeed. No excitement at all for the Final.
Itdoesn't matter whether the 'talent' is good enough or not. The show will survive as long as people are willing to continue paying Cowell via trheir phone bills.
- David, Bristol, 7/6/2010 7:54
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The finals were good, yes, Janey Cutler was out of sinc put I like to see you doing that at the age of 81.
- AM, brussels, 7/6/2010 7:53
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Why? Why? Why do you do it? BGT was brilliant there was loads of talent and it was fabulous. You are talking rubbish. So shut up if you havent got anything positive to say.
- Tilly, Monmouth, 7/6/2010 7:47
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Why is everyone always so negative?! It was a great show, full of talent, yet you newspapers just have to criticise. Is it because you're jealous of Simon Cowell? It just seems stupid that you are putting down something enjoyed by so many.
- Alex Potley, Leicester, 7/6/2010 7:46
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How cruel this article is. As regards Tina not leaving the stage quickly enough for Ant and Dec, with all the racket from a revved up audience Tina was probably concentrating on keeping her dog calm. Simon left it until the final to say he thought Chandi was getting too old. The sooner Cowell and co. return to oblivion the better.
- Max Davies, Aberdeen., 7/6/2010 7:38
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After watching the auditions I thought some of the finalists were very good but as soon as the live show came they were rubbish!
I think its time to scrap this poor excuse for a entertainment show and put something decent on!
- Mak D, London, 7/6/2010 7:33
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Couldn't agree more that Britain has NOT got talent according to what was on offer on Saturday night. The acts were dreadful it was painful to watch. I cannot understand why the 80 year old scottish lady was put through as she sang out of key. She shouldn't have been put through out of sympathy because of her age. What a talentless bunch apart from Spelbound who were fantastic and could actually entertain. Well Done to them and the rest were rubbish!!
- Peggy, Broadstairs, Kent, 7/6/2010 7:27
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I thought Janey's performance was dreadful. It was the worst act of the night and she should never have been put in that position. At 80 she is a remarkable women who is obviously going DEAF and could not hear the music properly hence she was behind the beat and struggled through her whole song. The same thing happened during her performance in the Semi-Final and I thought she would have had a "spotter" to tell her when to start singing. Her best performance was the audition!! Why did Simon and Co put thru Chandi if they thought she was old and past her best. BGT this year has been very poor indeed. No excitement at all for the Final.
- Rita Ex Pat, Bonn Germany, 7/6/2010 7:14
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Sounds like someone has a grudge against people trying to go for something they believe in. Janey Cutler is 81 years old for god sake, id praise her for just getting on stage and humming to a song, yea she might have lost her way with the song, it werent terrible but for a person of that age to at least attempt a song like that, then you have to give her credit. I actually think the line up was ok just the fact that i think there were a few people that should have come through instead of some of the other contestants.
all in all, i enjoyed watching the show, if anything, they should be given respect for going up on stage and doing what they believe in
- Dan, Hong Kong, China, 7/6/2010 7:09
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The winners were fine! The probelm is this kind of trail by tv show! Give them this then all of the council; estates will come running! Was so much better when they under control by Ted Rogers.
- simon kk, Higuey DR, 7/6/2010 6:41
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It was a great show and thoroughly deserved last nights Bafta . All the acts gave 100% and were more than qualified to be in the final. A few of them will, I am sure, go on to make brilliant careers.
Well done to you all, and thank you.
- Linda, Maida Vale, 7/6/2010 6:00
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A funny, but well-written article.
- Pip, United Kingdom, 7/6/2010 5:52
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Oh, don't be so miserable! It was a fun show and a nice treat for kids, too, allowed to stay up a bit later during half-term.
Personally, I'm missing it already and no, I'm not an uneducated slob with no life, just in case you're wondering, I'm a lecturer in English Literature.
(psst! I love Big Brother, X Factor and Jeremy Kyle, too - shocking isn't it?)
- Sue, UK, 7/6/2010 4:59
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Although I don't do dance, I was amused by Twist & Pulse, and admired the effort they must have put in to attain such a high standard. That being said, this was, to me, their worst performance.
The granny was, simply, dire. Out of tune, and using someone else's teeth.
The boy band were cute, I guess. But they, too, had difficulties holding tune, and have the added problem of puberty and changing voices. Or so they hope.
- Chris, Southampton, 7/6/2010 4:30
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Britain's Got Talent is entertaining because we need a respite from what's happening around the world.! It's amazing that Twist & Pulse came in second when someone so incredibley talented like Christopher Stone wasn't even mentioned . I guess the British masses have really poor taste????? Who do you think is voting for these untalented oddballs?
My grandchildren loved watching Tina & Chandi, and so did my husband. I spent nearly an hour letting them watch Tina & Chandi on the internet after we saw it the first time. There have also been numerous young singers on BGT who have been extremely talented. I was thinking that America doesn't have many talented people after watching BGT for the last several years. Adam Lambert was definitely a star, but this year's performer's wern't terribly impressive.
- cjay, Indianapolis, IN USA, 7/6/2010 4:19
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bring back tobias.. least his act was entertaining...while spellbound have a lot of talent (and yes i know its britains got TALENT) they just werent exciting enough for me. Whereas acts like tobias mead, twist and pull, tina and chandi or even paul burling were entertaining and fun..surely thats what makes an act worthy of winning...bit disappointed really, but good luck to all of them for the future
- lauren, watford, 7/6/2010 3:09
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