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Britain's Got Talent returned to ITV at the weekend and proved to be a ratings smash with more than 8 million viewers. But can it match last year's series and find another worldwide sensation like Paul Potts?
The show seems to have morphed into The X Factor since we last saw it - Simon Cowell is even using some of the same lines. If we all had a pound for every time he has declared someone 'the worst singer he has ever heard', then we'd all be as rich as he is. Well, almost.
There was definitely some genuine talent on display in the first episode, along with some true eccentrics and some acts that were just plain wrong.
74-year-old Joan and her neighbour Jim fall into the latter category with their act in which leotard-clad Joan broke a slab of concrete over Jim's back using a sledgehammer. Normally you would get an ASBO for doing that sort of thing to the people who live next door.
Teenager Kate and her dog Gin were another eccentric pair. The fun with animal acts is usually waiting for it all to go wrong, so there was total disbelief from the judges and audience when the pair performed an incredible dance routine. We think Gin is our favourite act so far and is definitely a strong contender to win the series.
There was no doubting the talent of contortionist Iona Luvsandorj, however, would anyone actually want to pay to watch such an eye-watering display? We found her whole act quite difficult to watch.
Most of the talk of the first episode has been about schoolboy Andrew Johnston who told the judges he was bullied for singing classical music and then wowed them with a performance which had Amanda Holden reaching for the tissues. Let's just hope his voice doesn't break before the next round!
What did you think of the first show? Who are your favourites to win?
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this is all rigt and i want kate and gin to win they were the best i hope they make it to they make it to the end and win.................GO KATE AND GIN................bye(i will post anoher agin soon it ther is eney other acts ok bye)
Posted by: patrickcantellow on Tue Apr 15 07:11AM | Report abuseAndrew Johnston brought a tear to my eye with his fantastic voice and his story of bullying..... I would like to see his confidence grow and sing more songs to the Final of the show - of which I'm sure he will indeed!!!!! Go on Andrew you were great!
Posted by: robwilson3 on Tue Apr 15 03:29PM | Report abusei think the show is good leave mr cowel alone at least he is trying to find people in britain not other countres
Posted by: dawnheaton1955 on Tue Apr 15 03:37PM | Report abuseu r classic stuff the bullies ur cute n amazing u can win it xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: rebeccastevenswood on Tue Apr 15 03:46PM | Report abusego andrew we luv u win it 4 u n show them bullies who r boss xxxxx luv ya xx
Posted by: rebeccastevenswood on Tue Apr 15 03:49PM | Report abuseGenerally speaking, its a terrible show, and it prooves that some people will do anything for their 5 minutes of fame. On the other hand though, it has surfaced some wonderful, diverse talents of all from all ages and backgrounds. Fair play to the good, genuine performers (Especially Kate and Gin and young Andrew Johnston).
Posted by: kjbentley on Tue Apr 15 04:03PM | Report abusenice easy family watching as always it was nice to be able to sit down with all my children youngest 7 eldest 13 to watch a programe together, which is a real hard thing for a family to do these days!!! However Amanda whats her name why on earth her !! I mean really she has the talent of marrying an 80's B rate older celeb got lucky on blind date !! How on esrth did this fake crying celeb wanna be get on our teles please please some explain!!!
Posted by: vikkijakeemily666 on Tue Apr 15 04:07PM | Report abuseOh Pleeeze not again with the whole bullying thing it was so contived I feel sorry for the little kid because he is definately going to be bullied now. I thought we had seen the end of this sort of thing at the last X factor when same difference used this tactic to try and win ( and lots of people know most of it wasn't true) Please please let people win on there talents not the sympathy vote!!!
Posted by: donegan1uk on Tue Apr 15 04:25PM | Report abuseAndrew Johnson then think of Charlotte Church at his ageTop marks to the Music master at Carlisle Cahedral.The boy should cut a disk or two before his voice breaks.Maybe Sony has that figured,and Simon Cowell.
Posted by: lexscar1 on Tue Apr 15 04:28PM | Report abusei'd love to see the faces of those bullies now!!! xx
Posted by: wings_holistic_therapies on Tue Apr 15 04:59PM | Report abuse