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tammyy2j
15-07-2010, 14:14
Piers Morgan has signed a £5.5m deal to replace Larry King.
The Britain's Got Talent judge agreed to the four-year contract with US network CNN and will work for 30 weeks of the year so is expected to move to the States.
Chat show legend Larry is due to step down from Larry King Live later this year and rumours had been rife as to who would replace the 76-year-old interviewer.
American presenters Ryan Seacrest and Katie Couric were said to be in the running but producers thought former newspaper editor Piers would make the ideal replacement.
However, Piers' new deal means he will have to quit his role on the Britain's Got Talent judging panel because he will not have enough time to commit to the programme.
So no Piers next year
Paul O'Grady is reportedly being lined up to replace Simon Cowell on the judging panel of Britain's Got Talent.
O'Grady, who moved to ITV last year, will allegedly replace Cowell after he quit the audition stage of the show.
A source told The Sun: "Paul is famous for being a no-nonsense operator. He'd be perfect."
Piers Morgan is also said to be leaving the show, after being rumoured to have signed a US chat show deal.
tammyy2j
13-09-2010, 12:55
James Corden and Peter Kay are being tipped to join 'Britain's Got Talent' after reports that both Piers Morgan and Simon Cowell will quit to concentrate on their US TV careers.
'Gavin and Stacey' star James reportedly 'caught the eye' of Simon when he performed a World Cup song during one of the live shows earlier this year.
A source told the News of the World: "James is up for doing it. And Simon thinks he has the charisma and humour to carry the panel, especially if Simon leaves the show as well."
Meanwhile, comedian Peter Kay is being considered as a replacement for Simon Cowell if he quits, as widely expected, to work on the US version of 'The X Factor'.
The Sunday Mirror claims that if Simon goes, Amanda Holden may also be axed to make way for an all-new panel, with Paul O'Grady joining Peter Kay and James Corden as the final new judge.
A show insider told the paper: "Amanda loves ‘BGT’ and she will be devastated if she is dropped. But this isn't personal, it's business.
"As far as viewers are concerned, the panel comes as a trio. So, with two-thirds of them leaving, the opportunity for a complete overhaul was too good to miss and unfortunately Amanda could be a casualty in that."
Piers Morgan has reportedly signed a new two-year deal with ITV.
The Sun claims that the contract, said to be worth £2.6m, will cover 12 new episodes of Piers Morgan's Life Stories.
The new deal will reportedly also see Morgan host six other shows similar to Piers Morgan On..., although he will allegedly not return as a judge on Britain's Got Talent.
The contract comes shortly after American news channel CNN confirmed that Morgan will replace Larry King on the network.
"ITV are mad keen on Piers and he has told them he can fit in his Life Stories show around his new CNN gig," a source claimed. "He can't do Got Talent though, so he's had to give that up, but I think he knew he probably wasn't going to get asked back next year anyway. But he will be doing America's Got Talent, so he'll still have his fair share of idiots."
Meanwhile, an ITV insider reportedly said: "We're delighted to have secured Piers for another two years. Unfortunately he will not be around to do Britain's Got Talent but this gives us a good opportunity to refresh the panel."
Morgan will start hosting his new CNN programme in January.
Piers Morgan has confirmed that he will be leaving Britain's Got Talent in favour of his new CNN chatshow.
The Life Stories host, who has appeared on the talent show's judging panel since its debut in 2007, told the Daily Mail that his forthcoming role as replacement for veteran CNN anchor Larry King will make it impossible to film the next series of Britain's Got Talent.
Morgan said: "There's been considerable speculation about what my new CNN job means for my role on Britain's Got Talent.
"Well, sadly, I can now confirm that I will have to quit BGT, as I will be ensconced in New York interviewing popes, presidents, pugilists and popstars when the auditions are filmed next year."
He added: "I'll miss the late-night drinking sessions with Amanda [Holden], and Ant and Dec - for Geordie midgets, they can pack it away... Most of all, I'll miss winding up my co-judges, and being wound up by them.
"Amanda, please stop crying; I'll still find time to see you in my American trailer. And Simon, thanks - sincerely - for the ride. It's been a blast."
tammyy2j
01-11-2010, 19:54
Sharon Osbourne is reportedly being considered to join the Britain's Got Talent judging panel.
According to the News of the World, the former X Factor judge is in advanced talks to replace Piers Morgan, who is leaving to host a chatshow on CNN.
A source said: "This is a big move for Sharon because things are going so well for her in America but she really wants to do it. Simon has always loved Sharon and they have remained very close despite her leaving The X Factor.
"She has proved she is popular on the US version of BGT - and he promised her when an opening came up here she'd be first in line. He is keen to make sure he doesn't repeat the embarrassment of when Kelly Brook flopped on the panel. Sharon is tried and tested."
Paul O'Grady is also rumoured to be joining the panel to replace Simon Cowell during the audition stage of the talent competition.
CAMP comic David Walliams has been offered a staggering £500,000 to be a judge on the next series of Britain's Got Talent.
The Little Britain star, 39, was formally approached by ITV chiefs on Friday.
But David, married to supermodel Lara Stone, 26, has told pals he is holding off to find out the final line-up before he signs a contract.
A friend told The Sun: "David is a huge fan of the show. It's a big offer, but he's holding out for more.
"He won't commit until he knows exactly who else is on board."
Simon Cowell, 51, is quitting the auditions to focus on X Factor USA, but should return for the live finals. And Piers Morgan, 45, has left the show which produced Susan Boyle to replace US talk show star Larry King in a multi-million pound deal.
Comic Paul O'Grady, 55, has been linked with one of the empty seats next to Amanda Holden, 39.
But the source added: "David's unsure about being on the panel with another comedian. He wouldn't want to be in a battle for the limelight with another quick-fire joker."
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/3229455/Little-Britains-Got-Talent.html#ixzz15OzHixNu
THE SUN revealed yesterday how DAVID WALLIAMS has been tapped up to be a new judge on Britain's Got Talent with a £500,000 salary.
Well, here's more gossip about other names being linked with a new panel on the hit ITV1 show.
SIMON COWELL swapped numbers with actress PATSY KENSIT and they have been texting to meet up for dinner. Meanwhile, AMANDA HOLDEN is struggling to juggle BGT with playing Princess Fiona in the musical of Shrek. I wonder, I wonder.
A source said: "Simon is working hard to finalise the judges. There may be wholesale changes. MICHAEL McINTYRE and PETER KAY are also on a list but they'd break the bank."
Patsy on Britain's Got Talent? She's definitely got a good eye for spotting rock stars...
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/3232015/Patsy-Kensit-to-be-judge-on-Britains-Got-Talent.html#ixzz15W7aUoYS
There is already a thread on this http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?115256-Britain-s-Got-Talent-2011
There is already a thread on this http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?115256-Britain-s-Got-Talent-2011
We can use this one as there was more response on this one.. have deleted the other thread
Chloe O'brien
19-11-2010, 12:32
I'd like to see Paul O'Grady, Cilla Black and David Williams for the new panel.
David Hasselhoff could take Simon Cowell's seat on Britain's Got Talent, whilst Simon focuses on launching US X Factor.
Hasselhoff was a judge on America's Got Talent for four years but quit in January, saying he wanted to embark on his own reality show project.
However, there were reports that TV chiefs did not renew his contract amid claims his battle with alcohol had made his position untenable.
The former Baywatch star is currently in London rehearsing for his role as Captain Hook in the New Wimbledon Theatre's Peter Pan pantomime.
Auditions for Britain's Got Talent 2011 are due to start next month.
Wagner Carrilho apparently wants to try out for Britain's Got Talent.
The former X Factor contestant believes that he can be the next singing sensation, according to The Sun.
"He thinks he could be as big as Susan Boyle," a source said.
Carrilho - who reportedly plans to impress the Britain's Got Talent panel by performing classic opera tracks - is said to be a big fan of rumoured new judge David Hasselhoff.
"They've got so much in common," the source added. "They're both ladies' men
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David Hasselhoff is in line to replace Piers Morgan as a judge on Britain's Got Talent, it has been reported.
The former Baywatch actor left the equivalent position on America's Got Talent earlier this year - although it was alleged that Hasselhoff was dropped due to his well-publicised battle with alcohol.
Simon Cowell is now believed to have offered the 58-year-old a £500,000 deal to judge the next series of the ITV talent contest in place of Morgan, who has stepped down to concentrate on his new CNN anchor role.
A source told The Sun: "David was delighted to receive the call as he really enjoyed his time on America's Got Talent. He is popular in the UK and loves the country, so for him it is a dream opportunity.
"You might say it's ironic Simon asked David to replace him after he was dropped in America. But they are great pals and David is really looking forward to the auditions."
A show spokesperson confirmed that they were in negotiations with Hasselhoff but denied that a deal was already done. They said: "We are talking to David Hasselhoff. Nothing has been finalised."
Other stars rumoured to be in the running for a place on the judging panel include Patsy Kensit, David Walliams and Paul O'Grady.
ITV has confirmed that Michael McIntyre and David Hasselhoff will join Britain's Got Talent as judges for the next series.
The pair will appear on the panel alongside the returning Amanda Holden when the series comes to ITV in 2011. Simon Cowell will not be present for the auditions but will reprise his role for the live stages.
Elaine Bedell, ITV Director of Entertainment and Comedy, said: “Michael has established himself as one of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment in this country and, as someone who made his big breakthrough on the Royal Variety Performance, he knows exactly the pressures facing the acts on Britain’s Got Talent."
Of his new role, McIntyre said: “I'm a massive fan of Britain's Got Talent and am extremely excited to be a judge on the new series. I was so thrilled when Simon Cowell asked me that I immediately wanted to run in to Ant and Dec's arms to celebrate!”
Actor and television personality Hasselhoff previously served on the judging panel for NBC series America's Got Talent from 2006 to 2009.
“As an actor, singer and producer, David Hasselhoff has been immersed in show business for many years," said Bedell. "Alongside Michael, Amanda and of course Simon Cowell, he is a great addition to the judging panel for 2011.”
Ant and Dec will continue to present the hit show.
Britain's Got Talent is to feature guest judges on its next series, according to sources.
Producers on the ITV talent show apparently hope to replicate the success of this year's X Factor, in which guest stars such as Katy Perry and Pixie Lott appeared on the judging panel at the auditions stage.
The news follows last week's announcement that Michael McIntyre and David Hasselhoff will serve as new permanent judges alongside Amanda Holden on the upcoming series.
A source told the Daily Star: "Simon saw how bringing new people on board on The X Factor last summer, like Nicole Scherzinger and Geri Halliwell, really gave the show a lift. Now he wants to do the same on Britain's Got Talent.
"Viewers will already see two new faces on the panel - The Hoff and Michael. But Simon wants to mix things up and have more new faces.
"Last year, Louis stepped in for him on Britain's Got Talent because he was ill and it brought a new dimension to the show and the panel. He wants to do the same next year. It's going to be mega."
Celebrities in the frame for a guest judging role on the series are thought to include Sharon Osbourne, Paul O'Grady, Cilla Black and James Corden.
Britain's Got Talent auditions begin in London on January 4.
tammyy2j
04-01-2011, 11:31
Lulu Walsh confirmed he will be filling in for Hoff on some shows
Im going to see the auditions in a few weeks in cardiff, shame it wont be the same judges
David Hasselhoff will join the new-look Britain's Got Talent judging panel for the first time tomorrow.
The former Baywatch actor will team up with Amanda Holden and Michael McIntyre at the Manchester Opera House for auditions on Thursday and Friday.
Louis Walsh stood in for the US star last week while he was busy filming in Australia and appearing in pantomime in Wimbledon.
Hasselhoff, McIntyre and Holden will be joined on the judging panel by Simon Cowell when the Got Talent live shows start.
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Shirlena Johnson has revealed that she is hoping to compete on Britain's Got Talent.
Johnson was axed from last year's X Factor after it emerged that she suffered from mental health problems which may have affected her ability to care for her 3-year-old daughter.
However, Johnson now insists that she is "better" following her battles with depression and anxiety, and hopes that she can succeed on ITV's other reality talent show.
She told The Sun that she has already auditioned for a Britain's Got Talent producer, who will shortly decide whether to put her through to the judges.
She added: "I wanted to see if there was another opportunity for me. I'm not really worried about what happened before. I know I am better. I have a supportive family around me who can help with my daughter.
"I deserve a second chance. I hope I will make it to the next stage. It would mean a lot to me. I would be so happy. This is something I really want to do - it's my dream."
Johnson also revealed that she performed a 'toned down' version of her X Factor audition song 'Mercy' when she tried out in front of the Britain's Got Talent producer.
"I was crawling and rolling on the floor and dancing," she added. "I did tone it down a bit - it was not as wacky."
The 30-year-old went on to say that she has spoken with X Factor bosses, who have apparently encouraged the singer to reapply for the show if doctors give her medical clearance.
"If Britain's Got Talent doesn't work out then I will go for The X Factor again," she concluded.
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A spokeswoman for Amanda Holden has confirmed that the Britain's Got Talent judge has lost the baby boy she was expecting with husband Chris Hughes.
Holden, who was seven-months pregnant, suffered a miscarriage on Tuesday at West Middlesex Hospital in Isleworth, west London. The baby was reportedly stillborn following complications.
Agent Alison Griffin said: "They are utterly devastated.
"Amanda had been closely monitored throughout her pregnancy and it is not yet known what went wrong.
"Both Chris and Amanda would like to thank the midwives and staff at The Queen Mary Maternity unit at West Middlesex Hospital Isleworth for their tremendous support."
Holden - mum to 5-year-old Lexi - only announced the pregnancy last month after admitting to suffering a previous miscarriage last year.
Celebrity condolences have already started appearing on Twitter. Myleene Klass, who is expecting, said: "My sweetheart. I'm so very sorry. Please God, watch over your family and your little angel in heaven. X"
Fellow pregnant star Emma Bunton wrote: "Absolutely devastated for @Amanda_Holden and chris. Thinking of them and sending our prayers at this very sad time."
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tammyy2j
06-02-2011, 19:52
A spokeswoman for Amanda Holden has confirmed that the Britain's Got Talent judge has lost the baby boy she was expecting with husband Chris Hughes.
Holden, who was seven-months pregnant, suffered a miscarriage on Tuesday at West Middlesex Hospital in Isleworth, west London. The baby was reportedly stillborn following complications.
Agent Alison Griffin said: "They are utterly devastated.
"Amanda had been closely monitored throughout her pregnancy and it is not yet known what went wrong.
"Both Chris and Amanda would like to thank the midwives and staff at The Queen Mary Maternity unit at West Middlesex Hospital Isleworth for their tremendous support."
Holden - mum to 5-year-old Lexi - only announced the pregnancy last month after admitting to suffering a previous miscarriage last year.
Celebrity condolences have already started appearing on Twitter. Myleene Klass, who is expecting, said: "My sweetheart. I'm so very sorry. Please God, watch over your family and your little angel in heaven. X"
Fellow pregnant star Emma Bunton wrote: "Absolutely devastated for @Amanda_Holden and chris. Thinking of them and sending our prayers at this very sad time."
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Poor Amanda and Chris :(
Chloe O'brien
07-02-2011, 10:55
Poor Amanda and Chris. They must be utterly devasted. I know it's no consolation for any woman to suffer a miscarriage at any stages of pregnancy but to loose the a child at this stage in pregancy is unbearable to think about.
Simon Cowell has reportedly asked that more Britain's Got Talent auditions be held.
The Daily Star claims that Cowell is unhappy with the level of talent chosen by the new judging panel, consisting of Amanda Holden, David Hasselhoff and Michael McIntyre.
However, the 51-year-old, who will return to the panel for the live finals, has allegedly planned to shake things up by allowing more acts to audition via YouTube.
"Cowell's announcement is going to turn the show on its head," a source told the paper. "Simon thinks this will be an exciting new dimension for the show for the younger generation."
Other insiders have insisted that the music mogul is "perfectly happy" with the acts which have been put through by the judges.
Britain's Got Talent will return to ITV later in the spring.
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Declan Donnelly has said Britain's Got Talent is more exciting now that the hit TV show has some new judges.
Speaking at the RTS Awards, Dec and co-host Ant McPartlin said they had really enjoyed this year's auditions.
And Dec revealed that new panellists Michael McIntyre and David Hasselhoff were letting more interesting acts through. The pair have replaced Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan as judges alongside Amanda Holden.
Dec said: "Famously comedians and magicians never really got much of a look in with Piers and Simon because neither of them have much of a sense of humour.
"So now with two new judges who do, comedians and magicians and variety acts finally have more of a chance.
"Dogs have less of a chance because Simon's gone. We all know he loves a dog. So they have less of a chance.
"But it's new and it's fresh and it's quite exciting and we're looking forward to getting the series under way and seeing what everybody makes of it."
Ant admitted the audition process was so crazy he hadn't spotted any potential winners yet. He said: "They all kind of blur into one because it's so manic on those audition days.
"We see so many people I couldn't single anybody out that I think is a winner or a finalist at the moment. But we had a hell of lot of fun and the new judges are great."
The presenting duo picked up the best entertainment performance gong at the RTS ceremony for their work on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
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ITV has confirmed that Britain's Got Talent will return to ITV1 on Saturday, April 16.
The date of the fifth series launch of the reality talent show was revealed today on the official Twitter feed of the broadcaster's press centre.
Michael McIntyre and David Hasselhoff have been added to the panel of this year's show, following the departure of Piers Morgan from the show and absence of Simon Cowell from the earlier phases.
They join Amanda Holden, who has retained her place on the show.
Host Ant and Dec have claimed that the audition phases have been "a lot fresher and much more exciting" without Morgan and Cowell.
Earlier this month, it was confirmed that a new online round had been added to the contest, with producers picking 20 acts from a shortlist of 50 to go through to the live shows.
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tammyy2j
19-04-2011, 10:36
I am not keen on the Hoff as a judge
moonstorm
19-04-2011, 11:28
Loving Michael but also not too sure about the Hoff.
I have a few favs already and its only the second week! :
http://youtu.be/ZAkdmsgkWoE
Chloe O'brien
24-04-2011, 12:30
Loved Grace and he.r Grandad he was so sweet. and the guy at the end singing nursery rhymes to snow patrol. Was not expecting that
Loved Grace and he.r Grandad he was so sweet. and the guy at the end singing nursery rhymes to snow patrol. Was not expecting that
He was brilliant.. never laughed so much!!!
That guy doing the matrix thing was brilliant too
tammyy2j
20-05-2011, 11:07
Simon Cowell has confirmed he will return to Britain's Got Talent for the semi-finals after missing the audition stages to concentrate on US X Factor.
Cowell, who quit the UK X Factor with Cheryl Cole to focus on the American version of the talent show, will judge the live stages of the ITV1 programme alongside current panellists Amanda Holden, Michael McIntyre and David Hasselhoff.
ITV said: "Simon Cowell will return for the Britain's Got Talent semi-finals, starting Monday 30 May."
ANT and Dec say they fear being sacked from Britain's Got Talent by Simon Cowell - because of their Geordie accents.
The duo joked that their days are numbered since Cheryl Cole was booted off the US X Factor show after Americans were baffled by her North East twang.
Speaking ahead of tonight's first semi-final - which sees the return of supremo Cowell to the ITV1 show - Dec quipped: "It would be foolish for us not to be worried. We're going to have to speak reeaally sloowwwly to make sure he can understand us." Ant added: "Why aye, man!"
Cheryl's axing will leave other Newcastle-bred stars - such as the wannabes on new MTV reality show Geordie Shore - wondering if their accents will hold them back from US TV careers.
Ant and Dec - 35-year-olds Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly - know all about trying to crack America themselves after making game show Wanna Bet? there in 2007.
Dec said: "A big deal was made of the accent thing when we went over there. But we encountered very few problems."
Simon, above, returns to the BGT judges panel tonight alongside David Hasselhoff, Michael McIntyre and Amanda Holden.
Ant said: "He's itching to get back. We've all kinda missed him, haven't we? He has a knack of saying exactly what everyone is really thinking. I'm gutted to say this because it will make his head even bigger."
Dec reckons not having Cowell and former judge Piers Morgan there made the show "warmer". He said: "It's had more heart and more laughs. We wanted people to have a good laugh."
The number of acts was last night whittled down to 40 - with scruffy Michael Collings, 19, who lives in a caravan, now being tipped to win.
Ant said: "He was brilliant. It's such a good story with him living in a 'posh trailer'."
The duo, above, also reckon bell-ringers Gay and Alan Cooper helped make it a vintage series. Ant said: "It was a love story. They were sweet."
Along with the uplifting stories, BGT has also tinged with sadness this year.
Judge Amanda Holden lost her baby as the show wrapped - and Dec had to deal with heartache after splitting from his long-term girlfriend, Sky Sports News presenter Georgie Thompson.
He said: "I don't want to go into why but I'll have fond memories."
Thankfully, Dec had best pal Ant to help him through it. Its a friendship they hope will see them into their old age. Dec said: "I see no reason for anything to change."
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/britain_got_talent/3607649/Ant-and-Dec-say-they-fear-being-sacked-from-Britains-Got-Talent-by-Simon-Cowell.html#ixzz1No9aoOhw
Cannot believe how some of the acts got through to the live semi finals, how on earth can a couple who ring handbells and a guy who pops his eyes out of his head be automatic yes's and yet they have to think about whether or not the french and romanian dancers were good enough to go through, neither of them should have been put in the position they were... I think its safe to say that Simon Cowell's gonna have a field day
One word Unbelievable
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Completely agree. Those two guys who had to face off against each other were 100 times better than those 2 acts you mention and yet the french guy was kicked out
So glad that Ronan Parke and Paul Gbegbaje got through, they are both brilliant!! :)
Anyone care to explain to me why that Lorna Bliss was bought back, 3 no's in the auditions and yet she was in the semi finals, agree with what Simon said about other dance acts deserving to be there but actually enjoyed watching up and over it.
Then there was the results agree New Bounce shoud have gone through but the other one I'm sorry but no, personally I wanted Two and a Half Men to go through
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No idea how the hell she came back except that she was scantly clad in her audition.. there were way better ones than her...
Delight Jean got through.. but I don't see any of the two last night winning this... so far only Ronan has impressed me
Who got through last night?? missed it as I was watching the Apprentice
Last night, impressionist Les Gibson and dancer James Hobley became the fifth and sixth acts to join the lineup for Saturday night's final of Britain's Got Talent.
Jai and Edward were absolutley brilliant tonight, loved both their performances, I actually could not stop laughing during Edward's performance and cannot understand how they put Steven Hall through
Although I must say that I think Simon got it spot on bringing that Micheal Moral back, should have been there in the first place
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couldn't agree more.. how Steven made it instead of Edward I don't know.. Jai was fantastic... and delighted Michael is back... he deserved this chance consider what else they put in the semi's this week
Chloe O'brien
04-06-2011, 19:06
There are a few acts who should never have made it through to the semi-finale. Acts like Mexican mayhem and the eye-popping guy. Great to see Diversity back last night they are still fantastic two years on.
There were plenty of acts that should not have gone through anywhere at all :(
moonstorm
04-06-2011, 22:11
Well done Jai, thought he was great!
Chloe O'brien
04-06-2011, 22:15
Yeah the judges thought Ronan had it in the bag, but Jai grabbed it. I was hoping Ant & Dec would quiz Nicole about X-factor, but they were probably warned not too.
Jai McDowall has been crowned winner of Britain's Got Talent 2011.
The support worker turned singer emerged victorious from the ITV contest after beating competition favourite Ronan Parke, young dance troupe New Bounce and seven other acts in tonight's public vote.
Speaking to hosts Ant & Dec after the result, McDowall described the competition as "absolutely amazing" and "much more, so much more" than he could have ever dreamed of.
Gracious in defeat, 12-year-old Parke claimed to have "loved" his time on Britain's Got Talent and added: "Thank you to everyone who voted, thank you so much... congratulations to Jai as well."
Commenting on the surprise poll, judge Simon Cowell asserted that the 24-year-old was a "worthy winner" for managing to outperform some of the bigger names in tonight's final.
He said: "We said tonight there was going to be a shock result, not doing [McDowall] any disservice, [but] he wasn't any of the favourites coming in tonight.
"But... he nailed the song, the public, we can always trust their decision and I think he's a worthy winner."
Fellow panellist Amanda Holden also congratulated McDowall, but confessed that she would have been more satisfied by Parke's victory after the fix claims that have plagued his appearance on the show.
"I'm thrilled for Jai, this is a massive, massive night for him, but I did really want Ronan to win," she said.
McDowall later revealed on Britain's Got More Talent that despite the win, he felt "calm inside". When asked if he now planned to give up his job as a support worker, he said: "I love my day job, but what I did on stage and what I did on Britain's Got Talent, that's what I love and I want to do."
McDowall will now receive £100,000 and the opportunity to perform on next year's Royal Variety Performance.
tammyy2j
05-06-2011, 17:56
Jai had to win imagine if Ronan had won all the media talk of fixes even though Ronan has a record deal with Simon
Jai had to win imagine if Ronan had won all the media talk of fixes even though Ronan has a record deal with Simon
Yes I think that The S*n would have had a field day if he had won (the bottom bit should explain as to why I censored the word S*n if not then please feel free to ask)
Pleased Jai won it
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I really really like Ronan... but I like Jai too so was pleased both were in the top two and didn't mind who won.. Was it just me or was it a bit of an anti climax when it was announced he won??? it seemed nobody was really behind him
moonstorm
06-06-2011, 13:06
Yeah Shiv, there was kind of a stunned silence for a few seconds whilst it sank in!
megan999
07-06-2011, 16:41
I wanted Paul the pianist or James the dancer to win.
Chloe O'brien
12-06-2011, 01:11
That's the Mr Cowell affect for you. I think a lot of people involved with BGT expected Ronan to walk away with the trophy. but the public had other ideas. If it had not been in the press about Simon's involvement with Ronan I think he would have won, but it looks like Mr Cowell's crown is slipping further each day.
tammyy2j
13-06-2011, 12:48
Britain's Got Talent winner Jai McDowall has still not signed a record deal.
The 24-year-old Scottish singer, who was the shock winner in last Saturday's final, is still waiting for a meeting with Simon Cowell about teaming up with Syco, reports the Daily Star.
"Simon spoke to me after the final but said he is very busy with American X Factor at the moment," said McDowall. "After the tour I will hopefully sit down with him and discuss what is going to happen."
McDowall won £100,000 and a slot at the Royal Variety, but reports suggest that runner-up 12-year-old Ronan Parke may go on to be the more successful act because of the buzz surrounding him in the industry.
Cowell championed boyband New Bounce and Parke during the competition, but after McDowall won, he claimed that he was already thinking about what he could do with the Scot.
Paul Potts and Susan Boyle, previous hit musical acts on the ITV1 show, have been snapped up with record deals within days.
A Syco rep said: "No decision's been made yet."
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