Teen four-piece New Bounce melt audience's hearts but divide the judges on Britain's Got Talent

By ANDREA MAGRATH

Big dreams: New Bounce almost have their dreams dashed when their first song goes awry


They swaggered on to the stage with all the confidence of seasoned performers.

But cute four-piece troupe New Bounce came dangerously close to having their dreams dashed during their auditions on tonight's episode of Britain's Got Talent.

The Manchester friends, Mitchell, 16, James, 12, Kuan, 13 and MJ, 12, were introduced to the tune of The Jackson Five's ABC and described themselves as 'brothers from other mothers'.


Second chance: The cute youngsters were stopped, but had more success with their rendition of All My Life


But their ambition to 'be big stars, recording, on tours, number ones' was put in jeopardy when halfway through their audition number, Bruno Mars’ Just The Way You Are, was halted by Amanda Holden.

The judges were shown wincing as the boys' harmonies came across out of tune.

Amanda held up her hand to stop them and asked if they had another song.

New Bounce's second attempt, All My Life by K-C and JoJo, was received with cheers and wild applause by the audience.


Try again: The judges said they were 'frustrated' by the out-of-tune performance but put the boys through



Close bond: The four friends describe themselves as 'brothers from other mothers'


But even though the audience was won over, David Hasselhoff remained unconvinced.

'You, the lead singer, you were singing flat the whole time and the harmonies worked okay…when you came back with the last song, you guys were great.'

Amanda retorted: 'I didn’t think that you were that flat, you worked really, really well together and you can sing.'

Michael McIntyre said: 'I agree with David…I did think when you were singing that first song it was flat, I felt it really was…in the second song it was better.'


Raunch factor: Sexy dance troupe Girls Roc had David Hasselhoff hot under the collar


Too sexy for the Queen? Michael was concerned about their raunchy routine but Amanda and David loved it


The sweet-faced boys were left nervous after Michael told them no, while Amanda put them through.

It was left to David, who decided: 'You gotta work on your stuff, you were flat today…but I’m glad you sang that second son. Yes.'

Other acts who were left on the edge of their seat with indecisive judges were raunchy dance act Girls Roc.

The sexy girls gyrated with snakes and swallowed fire as part of their routine, which they performed in skimpy leotards.


Big moment: The violinist gets her chance to impress the judges on tonight's show


Talent: French dancer Michael stuns the dancers (and his translator, right) with his moves



Moves: David Hasselhoff said Michael was 'the best dancer we've seen on this show'


Moving: Dancer James, who revealed he was home-schooled after suffering autism, had Amanda close to tears with his emotional routine


Another raunchy auditionee is classically-trained musician Alexandra Parker, 22, who wows the judges in her skintight leather as she plays the violin.

The ex-busker from Doncaster struts out onto the stage in round four of the auditions round - and before she's said her name, comedian Michael, 35, jokes: 'You’re through.'

Former Baywatch smoothie David Hasselhoff, 58, - himself a fan of leather trousers - almost seems to lose his cool, and all he can think to say is 'You have a lovely string section.'

Amanda meanwhile attempts to keep the boys in check with some withering looks, and says: 'You are a very good violinist, I'm just trying to keep it real here.'


All over the world: An extremely flexible contestant shows off her skills and received three yes votes from the judges after David said she 'had gone around the world in 80 moves'


Tasty: fine art student Nathan thrilled Michael with his Marmite portrait


Glamorous Alex said afterwards: 'Michael just concentrated on the fact I didn’t have many clothes on and The Hoff just sat there with his mouth open. But Amanda said she needed to know if I could play!'

Unsurprisingly, she gets a standing ovation from David, as well as show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.

Also on the show are an 11-year-old Billy Elliot in the making, autistic ballet dancer James.


Clever canine: Angela and her dog teddy show off their skills on the BGT stage


Full of surprises: Robert Fulford's soprano voice stunned the judges, while Rachel takes a strange approach to musical talent with her loo-roll trumpet


There's also a burlesque dancer, Teddy the dancing dog, a body popper called Michael, 21, and student Nathan, 21, who makes a picture of Michael out of pieces of toast and Marmite.

Other acts include the rather improbable Sailor Pig .

Show four sees Britain’s Got Talent roll into Cardiff, Manchester and Birmingham with judges Michael McIntyre, Amanda Holden and David Hasselhoff.


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Britain's Got Talent male judges set to be wowed by sexy violinist in skintight leather

By JODY THOMPSON

Big moment: The violinist gets her chance to impress the judges on tonight's show


She takes to the stage in a sexy skintight leather outfit that leaves little to the imagination - so it's no surprise that this violinist is a hit tonight with Britain's Got Talent judges Michael McIntyre and David Hasselhoff.

Classically-trained musician Alexandra Parker, 22, is such a hit in fact that the lads want to put her through before she's even picked up her bow.

The ex-busker from Doncaster struts out onto the stage in round four of the auditions round - and before she's said her name, comedian Michael, 35, jokes: 'You’re through.'


All white on the night: Alexandra, pictured here in her day job, is Doncaster's first ever licensed busker


Unsurprisingly, she gets a standing ovation from David, as well as show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.

he's not the only bit of raunch on tonight's show either - dance group Girls Roc get the judges hot under the collar with their routine using fire and snakes to Rihanna's Only Girl In The World.

Also on the show are an 11-year-old Billy Elliot in the making, autistic ballet dancer James.



There's also a burlesque dancer, Teddy the dancing dog, a body popper called Michael, 21, and student Nathan, 21, who makes a picture of Michael out of pieces of toast and Marmite.

Other acts include the rather improbable Sailor Pig .

Show four sees Britain’s Got Talent roll into Cardiff, Manchester and Birmingham with judges Michael McIntyre, Amanda Holden and David Hasselhoff.

Britain's Got Talent is on ITV1 tonight at 8pm followed by Britain’s Got More Talent, on ITV2 at 9pm.







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Have Britain's Got Talent judges found their winner?

By EMILY SHERIDAN

A little boy with a small voice: Ronan Parke, 12, received a standing ovation after his powerful rendition of Feeling Good at the London auditions of Britain's Got Talent


It's only the third week of auditions in this year's Britain's Got Talent - but it looks like the judges may have already found their winner.

Angelic schoolboy Ronan Parke was advised to 'not bother to go back to school' by Michael McIntyre after he wowed the audience at the London auditions.

The 12-year-old burst into tears when he was given three yesses after belting out a powerful rendition of Nina Simone's Feeling Good.


One to watch: Judges (L-R) Michael McIntyre, Amanda Holden and Louis Walsh all gave Ronan the thumbs up


Emotional: The cute singer burst into tears as the judges all gave him a yes


He had taken the day off school to go the audition with his mother Maggie and father Trevor, who watched anxiously from the wings.

Despite Maggie's fears of how he would be received, the judges and the audience gave him a huge applause - making him one of the most popular acts so far this series.

Judge Michael McIntyre said: 'So you took a day off school... I wouldn’t bother going back. You’re a little star. You’ve taken a room and blown the roof off it… You’re the best we’ve seen so far.'

Guest judge Louis Walsh, who had stepped in on behalf of David Hasselhoff, said: 'I’m gonna predict really big things for you. You’re so good.'

Speaking after Ronan's audition, Walsh tipped the boy to be the breakout star of this series: 'He’s the one to beat. Little Ronan could be the winner.'


And relax: Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly comfort his anxious mother Maggie



Not for the faint-hearted: Seven-year-old Olivia Binfield read a poem while her pet Boa constrictor Lucy wrapped herself around the her owner


Last chance: After years as a session musician, pub landlord Herbie Armstrong is hoping to make a name for himself as a singer/songwriter


Well we weren't expecting that: Male singing group Out Of The Blue surprised with a mash-up of Bad Romance and SexyBack


Mixed response: Martial arts and Bollywood dance trio TKD Remix, comprising of Harwinder, 25, Rajveer, 14, and Thangaes, 13, received two yesses and one np


Bizarre: Louis says he 'didn't get' a dance act based on Star Wars and Michael Jackson called Darth Dongle and the Princess



Mixed reviews: Michael and Louis disagree on an Edward Scissorhands-inspired act, leaving Amanda to decide their fate








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'You do things I've never seen humans do!' Body-popping breakdancer Razy Gogonea wows on Britain's Got Talent with his Matrix-inspired dance routine

By Sarah Bull


Amazing: Romanian dancer Razy Gogonea wowed the judges on Britain's Got Talent with his Matrix-inspired dance routine


A body-popping breakdancer was the star of the show on Britain's Got Talent tonight when he wowed the judges with his Matrix inspired dance routine.

Romanian dancer Razy Gogonea, 28, bounded onto the stage as he ran on on his knees, dressed as Keanu Reeves' character Neo from the infamous sci-fi movie.

Watched by his girlfriend in the audience, Razy amazed the judges with his unique performance, which saw him bend and move his body like nobody else.

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Is that you, Neo? Afterwards, the judges praised the creativity of his audition and the beautiful choreography


Afterwards, judge Michael McIntyre said: 'I loved you Razy, there were things I never seen humans do. I thought it was excellent, I really enjoyed watching it. You are Neo from The Matrix.'

Amanda Holden said: 'I found it exciting, you used the whole stage which is very good. Beautifully choreographed, excellent job. Well done!'

And David Hasselhoff added: 'You're like a real life videogame, very very entertaining. Well done.'

Emotional: Ravy couldn't control himself as he received praise from the judges and a standing ovation from the audience

How was it? Asked how he felt by the experience by Ant McPartlin, Ravy replied: 'It was awesome!'


A tearful Razy struggled to contain himself as all three judges voted to send him through to the next round.

The show opened in Manchester, with the judges looking forward to the talent on offer in the city.

Before the auditions started, Amanda said: 'I'm always excited when I come to Manchester - for me it's like my second home.'

Michael then added: 'We're going to have some real genuine talent, I have no doubt that there will be.'

The auditions began with painter and decorator Micky Gooch kicking things off.

Nutter: Martial arts expert Micky said he had been practicing 'like a nutter' for his audition

Incredible: The 54-year-old did a one-fingered press up on top of a nail, but was said to not be entertaining enough for the judges


A 54-year-old martial arts expert, Micky said he 'trained like a nutter' before taking to the stage, boasting that he can 'throw a watermelon in the air and cut it with his fingers'.

Asked by David Hasselhoff what he was going to do, Micky said he would be performing a one-fingered press-up on top of a nail.

Micky managed a staggering 10 push ups on top of the nail, leaving the judges cringing, before his finger slipped off the nail.

Afterwards, Michael said: 'I did feel it's an amazing thing to do more than one of them but ultimately we're looking for entertainment and I wasn't entertained.'

Amanda added: 'It was amazing but I don't think it's enough to make it on to the Royal Variety show.'

Double act: Ted, 91, and his 21-year-old granddaughter Grace are the stars of the show with their double act

We love you! The audience gave the family double act huge applause and a standing ovation


Next up was granddaughter and grandfather duo Ted, 91, and 21-year-old Grace.

Ted revealed he used to be a professional entertainer and gave it up when his daughter was born.

Before hitting the stage, Ted admitted he was concerned about letting Grace down. Struggling to hear what the judges were saying, Ted misheard Amanda asking him if he was retired, saying: 'Yes, I am tired!'

The pair performed If I Was A Rich Man, with Ted things kicking off before Grace joined in with If I Was A Rich Girl. They then sang New York, New York, much to the delight of the judges and the audience.

What's that? Ted struggles to hear Amanda talking to him and uses Grace as his interpreter


And while Ted struggled at points, forgetting to hold the microphone up to his mouth, the pair thoroughly entertained with their performance.

After their audition, David said: 'I think the Queen will love this - this beats the hell out of America's Got Talent. Terrific job, well done.'

Amanda added: 'I really enjoyed it. I thought it was a brilliant, entertaining act.'

Michael concluded: 'I think you should be able to buy a Ted doll and you're holding a microphone but the arm never reaches the face.'

Impressionist Les Gibson, 41, was up next, admitting his ability to impersonate people helped him become more confident at school.

Who are you? Les Gibson stunned the audience with his celebrity impressions

I'm going to smash his head in: Dec was less than flattered by Les' impression


Before performing for the judges, Les said he had been performing impressions full-time for 13 years but sometimes struggled with the insecurity of being a self-employed impressionist.

Les opened his audition with an impression of Ant and Dec, much to the amusement of the Britain's Got Talent presenters.

And while Ant was thrilled with his impression, Dec said he was disappointed that he sounded so camp, laughing: 'I'm going to smash his face in!'

Les then threw in some more impressions of stars including Ross Kemp and Coronation Street's Kevin Webster - leaving the judges and audience in fits of laughter.

Not so good: Comedian Elaine Williams' act didn't go down too well and she was booed off the stage

I'm outta here: Elaine swore at the audience and stormed off the stage


However, while Amanda and Michael were impressed, David looked slightly out of his depth witht he Corrie impersonation.

Afterwards, Michael said: 'I think you were brilliant, I thoroughly enjoyed it. You obviously have a very diverse range.'

And David laughed: 'I had no idea what you were saying but I absolutely enjoyed it because you were confident and you took to the stage and that's what this show is about.'

Amanda added: 'I'm delighted for you because I thought you were fantastic.'

So Les was put through to the next round with three yeses from the judges. Supply teacher Linda and her dog Fen were up next, but failed to impress the panel and received three nos.

Nooooo: Judges David Hasselhoff and Michael McIntyre were not impressed by Elaine's act

Why did you do that? Elaine told Ant and Dec she couldn't cope with being booed by the audience


Musician James Kingg played the keyboard but was quickly buzzed by the judges and was sent home.

Lollipop lady Margaret Austin was also unsuccessful with her audition.

Elaine Williams took to the stage next with a comedy act, after admitting previously that she was in college doing a course on soup and sauces.

However, before her performance, Elaine said she had only performed stand-up comedy about six times.

Cute: Pipp and her puppy Buddy amazed the audience with their performance of Pie Jesu

Say hi, Buddy! The six-month-old dog took his new-found fame in his stride


And she certainly failed to impress the audience, who started chanting for her to get off the stage, to which Elaine said 'f*** off' and left the stage, not even giving the judges chance to say no.

The next segment of the show opened in Birmingham, where the first act up was Pipp and her puppy Buddy.

The pair performed Pie Jesu, with Pipp singing opera and Buddy joining in howling at the highest points.

After receiving a standing ovation from the audience, Pipp gave Buddy a big hug and kiss before waiting for the comments from the judges.

An audience with Edward Reid: Scottish singer Edward performed nursery rhymes to the soundtrack of Snow Patrol's Run

Hitting the high notes: Edward stunned the audience with his humorous performance


Michael said: 'You never know what to expect but this was very surprising.

Congratulations, well done!' David added: 'Very entertaining.'

And when Amanda asked if she would ever consider doing a pop track with Buddy, Pipp replied: 'I could definitely try but he's quite fussy - it's up to him.'

With three yeses, the pair moved on to the next round of the competition.

Drama teacher Edward Reid, 35, was first up when the auditions moved to Glasgow.

Asked what his dreams are, Edward replied: 'This might sound really cheesy but ever since I was a little boy I have wanted to have An audience with Edward Reid.'

Hilarious: David, who missed the point of some of the acts, was thoroughly entertained by the act

Brilliant: And Ant and Dec also joined in applauding the hilarious drama teacher


And Edward left the audience in stitches as he performed Old McDonald Had A Farm and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to the soundtrack of Snow Patrol's Run.

Afterwards, Michael said: 'Edward Reid - nobody saw that coming. I don't know what's going to happen to you after this competition but I can definitely see you being booked for Elton John's child's first birthday party. I didn't think it would come in this form but Glasgow has got talent!'

Amanda added: 'I have a five-year-old daughter and I would so buy your album for her.'

And David concluded: 'Really creative and very funny. Thank God for you. Terrific job.'

Needless to say, Edward got three yeses from the judges and will be seen again later in the competition.

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We are family! Grandfather-and-granddaughter double act wow the judges on Britain's Got Talent

By LIZ THOMAS

Double act: Ted, 92, and his 21-year-old granddaughter Grace are the stars of the show with their double act


With a 70-year age gap they are perhaps the most unlikely of musical duos.
But 92-year-old singer Ted and his 21-year-old granddaughter are set to steal the show tonight.

The pair have developed a singing double act that plays to both their strengths in a bid to appeal across the generations.


Strong man: The judges are amazed by 54-year-old Micky, who does a one-fingered press-up on a nail


Dressed in a tweed hat, gray cardigan, and chino trousers the pensioner drew cheers from the crowd as he explained how he wanted to make his granddaughter proud.

Ted said: ‘I used to be a professional singer in pubs and clubs and I gave it up when my first daughter was born. When Grace came along I was unearthed again. I don’t want to let her down.’

Viewers will see him perform If I Were A Rich Man from musical classic Fiddler on the Roof and then dance as his granddaughter arrives on stage and sings Gwen Stefani’s If I was a Rich Girl’.


Dog act: Linda and her dog Fenn perform a routine to Shirley Bassey's Big Spender


The show is facing an uphill struggle after losing a million viewers for the opening show - compared to last year.

According to ITV1 figures, the first show of the fifth series drew a peak audience of 10.9million on Saturday - 1.3million down on last year’s opening night.

The beginning of the 2010 series drew a peak of 12.2million and captured almost half the television audience, pulling in an average of 10.6million. This time the prime-time average was 9.9million.

Many fans felt that the programme has been weakened by Cowell’s absence.

The music mogul has pulled out as a judge during the audition rounds to focus on the launch of his U.S. X Factor series. He will return for next month’s live shows.


Competition: But there is competition from Pippa and her dog Buddy, who get a standing ovation from the audience after their act



Funny man: Les impresses with his impressions








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