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Teenage breakdancer George Sampson has triumphed in this year's Britain's Got Talent. The 14-year-old had been knocked out in the preliminary stages of last year's contest but came back to snatch top prize this time around.
This is great news. Firstly, there's no way Simon Cowell's record label is going to sell 10 million copies of this worldwide. Secondly, how refreshing to see a TV variety show won by a non-musical act.
12-year-old opera singer Faryl Smith and string quartet Escala, favourites to win this year's series, didn't make the top three. While Andrew Johnston, the bulllied 13-year-old opera singer who made the most headlines, had to settle for third place.
Interestingly, it was another dance act - the highly original Signature - who finished second in the public vote.
Did George deserve to win? Well, there's no doubt that he is an incredibly talented dancer but strip away the special effects (an on-stage rain shower) of his winning performance and we do wonder if the act is really Britain's best new talent sensation.
However, maybe we are just bitter that our personal favourite act (Gin the dog) didn't storm to victory. Let's hope Gin will come back bigger and better next year - perhaps with a Singing In The Rain routine?
What did you think of the final? Did George deserve to win? Who were your favourite acts? Let us know your thoughts...
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Posted by: ewanjcksn on Sun Jun 01 10:53AM | Report abusegeorge sucks!! I prefer escala and signature
Posted by: twobarron on Sun Jun 01 10:53AM | Report abuseGeorge was good but other acts were better, Escala and Faryl Smith not even in the top 3 Strange!!!!
Posted by: leebrucesmith on Sun Jun 01 10:53AM | Report abuseLoved the show last night. Escala should have been in the top three, but not sure the right guy won. Getting bored of the hard luck stories from council estates. SIGNATURE were the MOST original, energentic, funny, in-time performance of the night. I'd pay to see them on their own just doing the dancing. Thriller is 20 years old, but this is fresh and fun. Bangla Rocks!
Posted by: paulwebb2005 on Sun Jun 01 10:53AM | Report abusegeorge was good, but i do honestly think that some of the other acts were a lot lot better than him
Posted by: karenbradshaw75 on Sun Jun 01 10:53AM | Report abuseWell done to a young guy with talent. This show was to allow other talents a showcase. Signature brilliant as well. More classical acts had their showcase and wil reappear in the future. Show was a bit dodgy at the start but really liked ALL the dancers, especially FLAVA(think that was the name) who hopefully will get the chance to show us more of what they can do. Wether you like Simon or not he does know the business. WELL DONE GEORGE YOU DESERVED TO WIN.
Posted by: jeandocherty01 on Sun Jun 01 10:54AM | Report abuseGeorge was amazing - he definately deserverd to win! He had brilliant determination and returned for a second attempt after not getting through last year, and also he is hugely talented gret act and well done!
Posted by: redlauryyellowlaury2 on Sun Jun 01 10:54AM | Report abusegin and kate and escala were much more deserved to win,
Posted by: stek59 on Sun Jun 01 10:54AM | Report abuseOD
Posted by: stargrove08 on Sun Jun 01 10:54AM | Report abuseI think the telephone voting system should be carefully scrutinised. How on earth could Escala not even be in the top three. If thousands of talented people have been auditioned and we end up with a 14 year old break dancer as our top offer to the World. Believe me BRITAIN HAS GOT VERY LITTLE TALENT
Posted by: petannim on Sun Jun 01 10:54AM | Report abuse