The final ten who will compete for the Britain's Got Talent 2009 crown have been decided. Here's a guide to who'll be appearing. In (as they say on TV) no particular order...
Susan Boyle - singer
48-year-old Susan really needs no introduction. Since her audition in Glasgow when she wowed the audience with her rendition of I Dream a Dream from Les Miserables, the church volunteer has become world famous. Susan has been singing since she was 12 years old. Susan went through to the final automatically with the highest public vote after her semi-final rendition of Memory from the musical Cats. Even this morning, BGT judge Piers Morgan told the BBC's Breakfast programme that Susan is the one to beat.
Aidan Davis - street dancer
Aged 11, from Birmingham. Aidan wowed the judges with his dancing despite never having had a dance lesson in his life. He is entirely self-taught and learnt his moves over the past six months through watching MTV and using the Internet. Aidan also plays football and rugby for his school. Simon Cowell told Aidan, “I think you’re better than any dancer on this show, you are super super, super talented.” Piers Morgan said that he was better than last year’s winner George Sampson. Aidan made it through in the last semi-final, winning the public vote for his dance to Justin Timberlake's Dance With Me. A very strong contender.
Diversity - dance troupe
The troupe consists of ten boys aged between 12 and 25. From Essex, most of the group are brothers and have grown up together. They formed Diversity in 2007 and won the UK dance championships. Ashley, who is the group’s choreographer, tries to create a dance style that is eye catching and entertaining using films such as Transformers for inspiration. Piers Morgan said of them, “Genius. Right up there with the best of the dancers we have seen.” The favourite of the dance troupes, can the ten boys beat single dancer Aidan?
Stavros Flatley - comedy dancers
Demetrios and Michalakis Andreas (aka Lagi) Demetriou are father and son aged 41 and 12 from Enfield, North London. They describe their act as two fat versions of Michael Flatley with a Greek element. This act originates from when Demetrios owned a Greek restaurant and would provide entertainment to his customers after their meal. The duo have a wide appeal and their personalities alone will be sure to win them votes.
Flawless - dance troupe
The troupe consists of ten guys aged 20 to 32. Formed four years ago by Marlon the choreographer and main dancer, they entered the competition to show that Britain does have talented dance groups that are better than the Americans. They want to inspire children from problem communities, such as their own in North London, to channel their aggression and energy into something positive. In 2005, they won the UK dance championships and in 2006 they won the World Championships. In a year with less dancers, they would be outstanding. In fact, they are outstanding, but will have to pull off something amazing to stand out amongst this crowd.
Hollie Steel - singer
Ten-year-old Hollie from Lancashire was the auditionee who everyone thought would be ballet dancing, but ended up wowing everyone with her sophisticated singing voice when she performed I Could Have Danced All Night. Hollie started dancing lessons when she was four and joined a theatre group aged six. Despite breaking down and begging for a second chance in her semi-final, Hollie made it to the end of her rendition of Edelweiss and was put through to the final by the judges.
Shaun Smith - singer
Shaun is a 17-year-old student from Lichfield. He has been performing on stage since the age of 12 but he has always been a performer and was doing Elvis impressions when he was four. Shaun wants to be known for having a good voice and would love to perform at the Carling Academy in Birmingham. He just wants to make people happy through his singing. Shaun’s other big love is rugby which he plays three times a week. Possibly more suited to the X Factor, he's got female-appeal and will get the thumbs up from the teenage girl audience.
Julian Smith - saxophonist
The 39-year-old from Birmingham is a private music teacher and freelance musician. Julian has been playing the tenor sax since he was 14. He had a couple of lessons at school to learn the basics before teaching himself from there. Julian has been working for years to become successful and has performed at pubs and restaurants in and around Birmingham. His main influence is Kenny G and would love to be as well known. Julian was put through to the final by receiving the highest public vote in his semi-final. One for those with a sophisticated palate.
Shaheen Jafargholi - singer
Shaheen Jafargholi is a twelve-year-old schoolboy from Swansea. He has been singing all his life. His mum took him to his first singing lesson when he was seven and has never looked back. Shaheen attends stage school every Saturday which he has been doing since he was five. He loves the stage and performs regularly as part of his stage school and also at local charity shows and school plays. A young Michael Jackson, whatever happens tonight, Shaheen's got a great future ahead of him.
Two Grand - singers
John Neill and Sallie Lax from Doncaster are a family duo aged 76 and 12. They have been singing together for two and a half years. John is part of a male voice choir, and Sallie has performed with the choir on a couple of occasions. John was a former club and performed all over the country and even worked for two summer seasons in Blackpool. Sallie and her mum entered John and Sallie without John knowing. Probably outsiders to win, but this is Britain's Got Talent, so anything could happen.
The BGT final can be seen on tonight on STV at 6.45pm, with the results show on at 9.30pm.
Last updated: 30 May 2009, 10:27
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