Britain's Got Talent becomes the X Factor as Simon Cowell is bowled over by two very young (and very talented) female singers
By Marcus Barnes|
You could be mistaken for thinking you were watching the X Factor tonight, after two singers stormed their way through the auditions on Britain's Got Talent.
Teenagers Paige Hurley, 14, and Hope Murphy, 16, both brought the house down in their respective auditions both north and south of the border.
And Simon Cowell was left with a familiar knowing smile on his face after watching both girls in action.
Exciting: Hope Murphy and Paige Hurley brought the house down on tonight's Britain's Got Talent
She got off to a wobbly start after Simon stopped her a few seconds into her song and said he's heard it all before.
After requesting her her song choices he selected This Woman's Work by Maxwell for her to sing.
She powered her way through the emotional song, without a hint of nerves - Simon wearing that mischievous grin throughout her performance, which ended with a standing ovation from the audience.
Impressed: The Essex girl received a unanimous 'yes' from the judging panel
Amanda called her a 'Star in the making.'
While Simon said: 'You sang that very very well. I like your personality as well.'
Alesha gushed: 'I'm excited about you, that was a great audition.'
Teen sensation: 14-year-old Paige wowed the judges with her performance of Skinny Love by Birdy
Oddball Neil Lawson taking the biscuit when he stepped out on stage in a leather jacket and stripped down to suspenders and knee high boots.
Paige sang Skinny Love, by Birdy, and nailed it as her parents wept backstage and Simon sported another of his wry smiles.
Obviously impressed Alesha told her: 'You are adorable, I loved your song choice, it was different and surprising. You shopuld be proud and your family should be proud.'
Overcome: Paige meets Ant and Dec backstage and can't believe the positive response she's had
Amanda agreed, saying: 'Your voice is amazing. You've got a really bright future ahead of you.'
And Simon enhused: 'I think you are absolutely fantastic. I love the fact that you didn't do an exact copy of the song. You've got a unique voice, I really, really like you.'
It was a unanimous yes from the judging panel.
Earlier in the show the Showbears were first on and put on a highly entertaining performance, that ended up with David Walliams joining them on stage.
Shocking stockings: Neil Lawson was voted off the show within seconds
Davdi was heard to comment: 'Simon, they could be the new One Direction.'
They turned in a rib-tickling rendition of It's Raining Men, with their own take on The Weather Girls song, singing 'We're sailor men', in replacement of the original chorus.
David couldn't contain his inner gay man and told them: 'I wanna join and sing that song with you...'
Hello sailor! David Walliams joins the Showbears on stage
The boys beckoned him on to the stage, but he told them: 'If you get me an outfit.'
Though he said: 'I may be too camp and send it over the edge.'
He joined them on stage and awkwardly followed the boys with a glittery hat on his head, of course getting right into the camp show.
Alesha told them: 'The country's going to fall in love with you.'
And Amanda said: 'The royal family will love you.'
But despite Simon's comment that 'It was rubbish, but sort of good', the group made it through.
The Face Team acrobatic basketball team from Hungary followed with a spectacular display of basketball skills using a trampoline to pull off a series of increasingly complex dunks. Though he said: 'I may be too camp and send it over the edge.'
He joined them on stage and awkwardly followed the boys with a glittery hat on his head, of course getting right into the camp show.
Alesha told them: 'The country's going to fall in love with you.'
And Amanda said: 'The royal family will love you.'
But despite Simon's comment that 'It was rubbish, but sort of good', the group made it through.
Just couldn't help himself! The comedian camped it up as he usually does
Even Simon was seen mouthing 'Wow!' at one point.
Amanda told the team: 'I have never seen anything like it before.'
Alesha repeated Amanda's comments and added: 'I would love to see it again.'
Up in the air: The Face Team basketball acrobats impressed the panel
While Simon said: 'What you did in between wasn't great. You need to work on it.'
All the judges put the team through.
Next up were United We Stand a dance group from Stratford.
They say they'll put the winning money into a community centre, before launching into a very impressive routine.
Heartwarming: Paula and Gary of Strictly Wheels
Alesha said: 'You were so sharp and precise. You hit it hard we could feel that energy. You. Blew. Me. Away.'
Simon told them: 'We've seen a lot of dance acts and I mention Diversity, because they're the template. This was about as close as I've seen to that. Massive massive potential, I like everything you stand for.
Finally, Strictly Wheels hit the stage.
Turning dancing on its head: Strictly Wheels rock the stage
They dance to New York by Alicia Keys.
Their act started really slow but soon kicked in with a high energy version of the track which had the audience off their feet and clapping.
David told them: 'That was amazing. You turned what might have been a negative into a positive.'
Amanda said to Paula: 'Your control of that chair is unbelievable.'
And Simon said: 'I thought it would be uncomfortable. Suddenly Paula kicks off, you were better than Gary by the way. You're fun, I like you two.'
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