After weeks of auditions, the Britain's Got Talent live shows kicked off last night - and Digital Spy was in the audience to get a first-hand look at Christian Spridon's ridiculous shirtless dancers. But what else did we see? Well, not much. But that won't stop us from bringing you a Behind-the-scenes look at all the action - here's what we spotted!
1. Simon Cowell sits on cushions to make himself look taller.
Well, we assume it's to make himself look taller. At the first ad break, a woman rushed in with a tower of cushions to put on the judges' chairs - but only Simon got two. For extra comfort or extra height? Who knows. What we do know is that he wouldn't stop leaning back in his chair like a naughty school boy. Sit up straight, Simon. We thought he was going to fall backwards, and then he'd be sorry.
1. Simon Cowell sits on cushions to make himself look taller.
Well, we assume it's to make himself look taller. At the first ad break, a woman rushed in with a tower of cushions to put on the judges' chairs - but only Simon got two. For extra comfort or extra height? Who knows. What we do know is that he wouldn't stop leaning back in his chair like a naughty school boy. Sit up straight, Simon. We thought he was going to fall backwards, and then he'd be sorry.
- 5/27/2014
- Digital Spy
Collabro and Darcy Oake have become the first acts to secure their places in the final of Britain's Got Talent 2014.
The operatic boyband topped the first public vote of the series to win their spot in the June 7 grand final.
Meanwhile, Darcy Oake and Jon Clegg split the judges, with David Walliams and Amanda Holden backing Clegg, and Alesha Dixon and Simon Cowell voted to send Oake through.
With two votes each the result reverted back to the public vote, with Oake confirmed as the second finalist.
Cowell described Oake as the performer with more "star quality", but added that he could "make a case" for each act.
After the result, the magician said: "I'm just trying really hard not to swear right now. It's insane."
Meanwhile, Collabro said they were "ecstatic" to make the final, adding that they don't think the result will "sink in for a while".
Six...
The operatic boyband topped the first public vote of the series to win their spot in the June 7 grand final.
Meanwhile, Darcy Oake and Jon Clegg split the judges, with David Walliams and Amanda Holden backing Clegg, and Alesha Dixon and Simon Cowell voted to send Oake through.
With two votes each the result reverted back to the public vote, with Oake confirmed as the second finalist.
Cowell described Oake as the performer with more "star quality", but added that he could "make a case" for each act.
After the result, the magician said: "I'm just trying really hard not to swear right now. It's insane."
Meanwhile, Collabro said they were "ecstatic" to make the final, adding that they don't think the result will "sink in for a while".
Six...
- 5/26/2014
- Digital Spy
You say Britain. We say Talent. Britain. Talent! Britain. Talent! You get the idea.
That catchy ditty from the unforgettable (ahem) DJ Talent can only mean one thing. The Britain's Got Talent Live Shows are upon us.
It might not be as exciting as The X Factor, but what else are you going to do on a miserable Bank Holiday Monday?
Expect tearful children, tearful Amanda Holden and a truly mixed bag of contestants who will help reformulate the dictionary definition of the word 'talent'.
Our live blog kicks off at 7.30pm. Join us then when all the action kicks off on ITV.
21:59Anyway, I'll be back again tomorrow for more singing, more dancing and possibly even more ad breaks. If that's possible!
21:59I now feel awful because Jon was a really gracious loser and dedicated his win to his brother. I feel a little bit mean. This...
That catchy ditty from the unforgettable (ahem) DJ Talent can only mean one thing. The Britain's Got Talent Live Shows are upon us.
It might not be as exciting as The X Factor, but what else are you going to do on a miserable Bank Holiday Monday?
Expect tearful children, tearful Amanda Holden and a truly mixed bag of contestants who will help reformulate the dictionary definition of the word 'talent'.
Our live blog kicks off at 7.30pm. Join us then when all the action kicks off on ITV.
21:59Anyway, I'll be back again tomorrow for more singing, more dancing and possibly even more ad breaks. If that's possible!
21:59I now feel awful because Jon was a really gracious loser and dedicated his win to his brother. I feel a little bit mean. This...
- 5/26/2014
- Digital Spy
You say Britain. We say Talent. Britain. Talent! Britain. Talent! You get the idea.
That catchy ditty from the unforgettable (ahem) DJ Talent can only mean one thing. The Britain's Got Talent Live Shows are upon us.
It might not be as exciting as The X Factor, but what else are you going to do on a miserable Bank Holiday Monday?
Expect tearful children, tearful Amanda Holden and a truly mixed bag of contestants who will help reformulate the dictionary definition of the word 'talent'.
Our live blog kicks off at 7.30pm. Join us then when all the action kicks off on ITV.
21:59Anyway, I'll be back again tomorrow for more singing, more dancing and possibly even more ad breaks. If that's possible!
21:59I now feel awful because Jon was a really gracious loser and dedicated his win to his brother. I feel a little bit mean. This...
That catchy ditty from the unforgettable (ahem) DJ Talent can only mean one thing. The Britain's Got Talent Live Shows are upon us.
It might not be as exciting as The X Factor, but what else are you going to do on a miserable Bank Holiday Monday?
Expect tearful children, tearful Amanda Holden and a truly mixed bag of contestants who will help reformulate the dictionary definition of the word 'talent'.
Our live blog kicks off at 7.30pm. Join us then when all the action kicks off on ITV.
21:59Anyway, I'll be back again tomorrow for more singing, more dancing and possibly even more ad breaks. If that's possible!
21:59I now feel awful because Jon was a really gracious loser and dedicated his win to his brother. I feel a little bit mean. This...
- 5/26/2014
- Digital Spy
The line-up for tonight's (May 26) first Britain's Got Talent live semi-final has been revealed.
Nine acts will go on stage in front of Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon before members of the public vote for their favourite to advance to the live final on Saturday.
The two runners-up will then be at the mercy of the judges, who will decide which act joins the viewers' choice in the grand final.
The acts performing tonight are:
Darcy Oake
Darcy Oake is a professional magician from Canada who has been doing magic since the age of 10. He received four yeses from the judges after impressing them with his illusions and got a standing ovation from David, Amanda and Alesha. Oake admitted to Digital Spy recently that he has used magic to pick up girls in the past.
CountryVive
Although the judges were first a bit bemused, CountryVive won...
Nine acts will go on stage in front of Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon before members of the public vote for their favourite to advance to the live final on Saturday.
The two runners-up will then be at the mercy of the judges, who will decide which act joins the viewers' choice in the grand final.
The acts performing tonight are:
Darcy Oake
Darcy Oake is a professional magician from Canada who has been doing magic since the age of 10. He received four yeses from the judges after impressing them with his illusions and got a standing ovation from David, Amanda and Alesha. Oake admitted to Digital Spy recently that he has used magic to pick up girls in the past.
CountryVive
Although the judges were first a bit bemused, CountryVive won...
- 5/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Hurrah! The Britain's Got Talent auditions have finished, the live shows begin tomorrow, and we have our semi-finalists. It was all revealed tonight in a typically grand fashion, but you'd be forgiven for missing who actually made it through in amidst all the crying and hugging. Never fear, though, for Digital Spy is here to rescue you with a full list of the Bgt semi-finalists...
The Golden Buzzer Semi-Finalists
Bars and Melody: 13-year-old rapper Leondre and 15-year-old singer Charlie won Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer after their version of 'Hopeful'.
Christian Spridon: 35-year-old Christian from Romania won David's Golden Buzzer after his performance of 'Sex Bomb' - but the other judges had already buzzed him off, and Simon was aghast.
Paddy and Nico: 79-year-old Paddy wowed the judges with her energetic salsa with 39-year-old Nico, and won Amanda's Golden Buzzer.
REAformed: The girl band - aged between 15-21 -...
The Golden Buzzer Semi-Finalists
Bars and Melody: 13-year-old rapper Leondre and 15-year-old singer Charlie won Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer after their version of 'Hopeful'.
Christian Spridon: 35-year-old Christian from Romania won David's Golden Buzzer after his performance of 'Sex Bomb' - but the other judges had already buzzed him off, and Simon was aghast.
Paddy and Nico: 79-year-old Paddy wowed the judges with her energetic salsa with 39-year-old Nico, and won Amanda's Golden Buzzer.
REAformed: The girl band - aged between 15-21 -...
- 5/25/2014
- Digital Spy
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