DEC: Please welcome the awesome foursome,
it's the Britain's Got Talent judges!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
AMANDA: Every moment of that was epic.
ALESHA: This is one of those acts that just takes your breath away.
DAVID: Such an incredible, moving moment.
ASHLEY: You really are so special. My heart is full.
Thank you.
I've stolen the hearts of the nation.
LAUGHTER
ASHLEY: This is amazing, I absolutely love that.
Everything about it was fantastic.
Hey!
Now!
DAVID: Best magic act I've ever seen in my life. Just ever.
DEC: Would you please give us the name of the act
you want to see in the final?
Magical Bones. Magical Bones.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
That routine was practically flawless.
What is there not to love about this orchestra?
KEVIN: This is my chance to show that science can be show-stopping.
DAVID: It's just so disturbing to watch someone be that bendy.
JON: I'm literally living my dream right now.
I just don't want this to stop.
ALESHA: I want to see the name Belinda Davids in lights.
You are amazing.
You were charming, you were witty, you were cool.
I mean, you ticked every single box and you're only 14.
KATHERINE: We've finally made it to the semi-final,
and now we've got to bring the house down.
JOE: Get ready for the performance of a lifetime!
MUSIC: 'Good As Hell' by Lizzo
# I do my hair toss Check my nails
# Baby, how you feeling? Feeling good as hell
# Hair toss, check my nails Baby, how you feeling?
# Feeling good as hell Feeling good as hell... #
Shoo! Shoo!
Let's go, let's go!
Hello. Hi.
ANT: This is Britain's Got Talent. DEC: Please welcome your hosts,
Anthony McPartlin... And Declan Donnelly.
# Do your hair toss Check my nails
# Baby, how you feeling? Feeling good as hell. #
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Thank you very much.
Hello and welcome to the fourth semi-final of Britain's Got Talent!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
We've now filled six spots in this year's final, and tonight,
we've got eight more incredible acts
determined to get their hands on the prize of a lifetime.
£250,000 and that spot on the bill at the Royal Variety...
AUDIENCE: Ooh! Oh, thank you.
..Royal Variety Performance.
And as you probably know by now, this year,
the judges send their favourite acts straight through to the final.
And then the fate of the remaining seven is in your hands.
We've got a jam-packed show tonight, including music from Michael Ball
and the cast of Hairspray. Looking forward to that.
So let's get down to business, shall we,
and say hello to the Britain's Got Talent judges!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
It's Ashley Banjo! CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
David Walliams! CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Alesha Dixon! CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
And Amanda Holden! CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Let's hear it for the judges, everybody. Thank you, judges.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Now, every act you see tonight
will be following current guidelines to keep everyone safe.
Some acts have formed bubbles especially for the show,
and some acts will be distanced.
Fortunately, Dec and I are in a cohort together,
which means we can get as close to each other as possible.
That's absolutely true.
We had a lovely lunch together today, didn't we?
We did. I still don't see why you had to sit on my lap to eat yours.
Well, we're allowed, you're comfy, let's make the most of it.
I suppose. Um, let's catch up
and have a quick word with our judges, shall we?
Judges, lovely to see you all looking gorgeous this evening.
Ashley, what does it take to blow you four away
and become the judges' choice and get through to the final?
Oh, big question. Um, I think, for me, it's about connecting -
with us, with the audience. It's not even necessarily
about doing something we've never seen before.
It's about making us feel something we've never felt,
so that is literally it.
Just, kind of, like, delve in and hit us right in the heart.
Ooh. Easier said than done. It is, it is.
Amanda, have we seen the winner of this year's BGT yet?
Um, I have a feeling we might be seeing the winner this evening.
Oh!
If it goes as well as the audition, we will all be blown away
and this people, person, could win.
OK, a little bit vague, I like it.
Wow. Miss Marple.
Alesha, is there a certain type of act
that's doing better than others this year?
The good ones. The good ones, yeah.
I mean, I wouldn't say there's a specific type of act,
but I think the acts that are coming out with that
extra bit of confidence... Yeah. ..that really own the stage
and prove to us that, under these unusual circumstances,
that they can really rise to the occasion. You know?
Now, David, our Golden Buzzer act, comedian Jon Courtenay,
is performing tonight, are you looking forward to seeing him again?
Yeah, I thought he was super special.
He seemed like such a lovely guy. I think for me,
he's the act I'm most looking forward to seeing tonight.
Great. That's a good sign. Thank you for the moment, judges.
Let's kick off, then, semi-final number four.
And we kick off tonight with a dancing duo
that are freakishly in sync with each other.
We're exactly the same.
We've been working together so long that we instinctively know
when the other one is going to... Sleep.
..speak. Speak. Speak.
Yeah, because after 30 years together,
it's no surprise we share a certain kind of...
Deodorant? Telepathy.
Telepathy.
Sometimes, two people enjoy a special kind of...
Connection? ..curry! We love a curry.
Curry! Curry. Come on.
I barely know him at all. It's Billy and Chantelle.
'I'm Billy.' 'And I'm Chantelle.
'And we're a dance duo from Birmingham.'
'Since lockdown, we haven't been able to see each other much.'
'Which has been really hard.'
# It's been a long day
# Without you, my friend
# And I'll tell you all about it When I see you again
# Oh-oh-ooh-oh... #
'We've had to rehearse on our own. After being apart for so long,
'we're looking forward to reuniting on the Britain's Got Talent stage.'
# When I see you again. #
'We are best friends and wouldn't want to experience
'Britain's Got Talent without each other.'
'Dancing is what we love to do.
'We will do whatever it takes to dance together for the nation.'
# Oh, I'll tell you All about it... #
'And we hope that our dance will get us to the final.'
# When I see you again. #
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
HAUNTING FAIRGROUND-STYLE MUSIC
THUNDERCLAP
MUSIC INTENSIFIES
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Well done. That's how you start a show. David.
Wow, you started the show with a bang.
That was incredible. And I didn't expect that from you at all.
I remember your audition being really rather different to that.
And here you are in these amazing characters,
telling this story that's actually very dark as well.
The toymaker and the toy, and then the toy getting its revenge.
I thought it was fantastic.
You know, I couldn't have asked for anything more from the pair of you.
You did something really original, so well done, you.
Thank you.
I totally agree with David. I was pleasantly surprised.
I thought you were gonna come out again all serene and elegant
and graceful, and you showed us
a dark, more sinister side to the both of you.
Your chemistry together is fantastic. We can see that
you're best friends and you've worked so hard.
And I have to say, performance-wise,
you really attacked it from start to finish.
There was never a moment where it got shaky or went a bit funny.
The whole thing was just perfection. I really loved it.
Thank you for upping your game from the auditions.
You should be really proud of yourselves.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Absolutely. I think, for me, it was... it felt fearless.
And really mature. I mean, you didn't put a foot wrong.
Like David, I enjoyed the entire story
and how the tables were turned.
It was kind of like a, sort of, ghostly version
of The Greatest Showman, or something like that.
It was utterly brilliant. You should be very proud of yourselves.
Thank you.
Yes, that's what I'm talking about. Dance on that stage is not easy.
Especially as a solo or a duo.
But if I'm honest, you guys came with more impact and more power
and more energy than we've seen entire groups have on that stage.
Just the two of you, what you hit us with was so strong.
The story, the execution, and as a dancer, the technique.
Really solid. Like, honestly, great performance, guys.
Great performance. Thank you, judges.
Wow. You don't get better than those comments, do you?
You pleased with that? Yes. Very.
Very pleased.
Um, and it was such a different performance to your audition,
like the judges touched on. Did you do that...
Did you really want to do that and show a different side of yourselves?
Yeah, we wanted to show to the judges and to all the audience,
even if they're at home, that we can pull it off
and do something different.
You certainly did that very, very well. Congratulations.
If you want to see Billy and Chantelle in the final,
the details are on the screen.
But remember, you can't vote until we've seen all eight performances
and the judges have decided
which act they are sending through to the final.
One more time, opening the show,
let's hear it for Billy and Chantelle.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Right, it's time to walk to a separate part of the stage
and tell you about the big star this year's show - the BGT app!
Yes!
No-o-o-o! Yes, David, deal with it.
We've got our own buzzer, and so have all the judges.
There is even a brand-new Ashley Banjo buzzer. He's got one.
He's getting his... Probably bigger than the rest.
He's getting his feet under the table, isn't he?
Yes, he is.
You also get five free votes sponsored by M&S Food.
I only wish we had more time to spend talking about it,
but sadly, we have to take a break.
We'll be right back with the unique Katherine and Joe O'Malley,
and music from Chineke! Junior Orchestra.
And more stuff about the app? No!
I'm not promising anything. No more stuff about the app!
Let's just... Let's see. We'll see you in a few minutes.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Welcome back to the fourth semi-final of Britain's Got Talent,
and can I just say how happy I am
that you haven't started this part of the show
wearing a mask of my face in the name of current guidelines.
Me? No. I wouldn't dream of it. Isn't that right, judges?
LAUGHTER What? No, no.
See, you've gone too far. You're idiots. You're all i...
You're an idiot. No, calm down.
I think you need to step back and look at the bigger picture here.
What? You're not thinking about the merch opportunities.
I can cut you in if you want. 10%.
10% of profits on a mask made from my own face? 10%?!
Mm-hm. I'm in.
OK, good. Good. I've got one here, as well.
Yeah. OK. Let's do it.
Next up tonight is an orchestra who are humble, likeable,
but, above all, incredibly talented.
It's Chineke! Junior Orchestra!
'Music. It connects us.
'It inspires us. It creates opportunity.'
'Whoever you are, wherever you're from,
'music is a universal language that speaks to us all.'
'I play the trumpet.
'I like classical music
'cos there's a wide range that you can play.'
'I got my first violin when I was five years old.
'Now, it's become a really big passion.'
'I first heard the harp at a concert.
'As soon as I heard it, I knew that's what I wanted to play.'
'In the orchestra, most of the musicians are still at school.
'Some are at university, and some have even got jobs.'
'We're from all different backgrounds,
'different walks of life,
'but we all have one thing in common: music.'
We want to spread classical music to the world
and show that it's something that's cool,
and show Black and ethnic minorities in mainstream orchestra.
That's the perfect answer. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
SONG: 'Crazy In Love'
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
'Your talent is off the chart.'
I mean, where you go is limitless, actually.
'I can't wait to perform in the semi-finals,
'to inspire children of all races to pick up an instrument.'
'Tonight, we want to show everyone what we're capable of doing.'
'We know we can do it, and we've just got to deliver.'
'Chineke! champions change
'and celebrates diversity within classical music.'
ALL: 'We are the Chineke! Junior Orchestra.'
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Now, due to current guidelines,
we've only got ten members of the orchestra on stage.
The rest of them will be joining us via the big screen.
And here they are - it's Chineke! Junior Orchestra.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
MUSIC: 'Symphony No 5 in C minor'
AUDIENCE WHOOP AND APPLAUD
TRANSITIONS INTO: 'Uptown Funk'
TRANSITIONS INTO: 'Shape Of You'
TRANSITIONS INTO: 'Rather Be'
TRANSITIONS INTO: '1812 Overture'
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Wow. Well done.
Whoa.
Well done. Judges!
Alesha, we'll start with you. How about that?
Oh, I really, really enjoyed that, guys.
I absolutely loved it from start to finish.
I loved the way you topped and tailed it
with the classic music in there, but, in the middle,
you threw in the modern, contemporary sounds of Bruno
and Ed and Jess, it was fantastic.
The drums really gave it that vibe,
and it makes you wanna get up and dance to this kind of music.
And, as I said to you in the auditions,
you guys really will change the way people look at this music,
so bravo to you.
I could see you were having a great time, and we were, too.
Brilliant. Absolutely.
And I... And I have to say, not only did it sound good,
but with your friends behind you,
sort of swishing around and going up,
it felt absolutely epic.
This was far better than your audition, which was amazing,
so congratulations on doing that, well done.
What I love about this is the way you put it together,
because, on paper, it kind of should be a bit jarring.
You've got so many tracks in such a short space of time,
but the transitions and the way you play through is so seamless,
so smooth, you never lost me for a second, and I looked down the line,
and Alesha's right - the whole panel was just vibing,
and I'm like, this is an orchestra of classical instruments
making me bop my head. Mm.
And I love that, so well done.
I always like to get up and dance to classical music myself,
but, er... LAUGHTER
..it was brilliant, and I was thinking,
"Wow, I could see this orchestra
"sort of on stage at the Glastonbury Festival."
And loads of youngsters getting down to this music, because...
God, you sound old, David. I am old.
And, uh, having all the contemporary references
makes it relevant to absolutely everyone, so well done you.
Give yourselves a pat on the back.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Thank you, judges.
Your first audition was great, like the judges said,
but this tonight was really good.
You should be very, very proud of yourselves. Well done.
And, if you want to send these guys to the final,
the details are on screen.
But you can't vote until the judges have chosen their favourite acts.
One more time, Chineke! Junior Orchestra!
Brilliant. Well done, well done.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Next up tonight are a unique couple
whose audition saw them perform their tribute
to The Little Mermaid.
She's Ariel... The little mermaid.
..and he's Sebastian. Crab.
Hey, come on, I thought it was quite good.
Hmm? You try dancing around in red make-up and the suit on.
It's Katherine and Joe O'Malley!
'Once upon a time in Manchester, Princess Katherine was singing...'
# Some day, my prince will come... #
'..when Prince Joe spotted her.
'It was love at first sight.
'Katherine would sing...' # To be happy... #
'..and Joe would dance.' # Forever, I know... #
'And soon, they were husband and wife.'
WHOOPING AND CHEERING
'But something was missing.
'They wanted to win Britain's Got Talent.
'So they tried...' HE SINGS
BUZZER DRONES It's a no.
AUDIENCE BOOS '..and tried...'
# Let it go, let it go... #
I'm afraid that you are going home.
'..and tried again...' # Under the sea
# Under the sea... # 'Until...'
I'm gonna say yes! CHEERING
'Tonight, will Katherine and Joe have their happy ever after?'
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
SONG: 'Into The Unknown'
# I can hear you, but I won't
# Some look for trouble While others don't
# There's a thousand reasons I should go about my day
# And ignore your whispers Which I wish would go away, oh... #
APPLAUSE
# You're not a voice You're just a ringing in my ear
# And if I heard you, which I don't I'm spoken for, I fear
# Everyone I've ever loved Is here within these walls
# I'm sorry, secret siren But I'm blocking out your calls
# I've had my adventure I don't need something new
# I'm afraid of what I'm risking If I follow you
# Into the unknown
# Whoa, oh, oh
# Are you out there? Do you know me?
# Can you feel me? Can you show me?
# Ah-ah, ah-ah
# Ah-ah-ah-ah
# Where are you going? Don't leave me alone
# How do I follow you
# Into the unknown? #
BUZZER DRONES What?
What?! Ridiculous.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Ridiculous.
Come and join us.
The people are speaking. Come on over.
Whoa! Wow, what a performance.
Erm... Come on over.
We could see your face when the, er...
when the buzzer went from Alesha - explain yourself!
SHE LAUGHS
Bring back the crab!
LAUGHTER
I really missed the crab tonight, I have to say.
Erm, I was willing Olaf down,
because the last time we saw you, Olaf,
er, you were going crazy,
and that was what made it so, so funny,
and you just didn't quite do that for me tonight.
I'm sorry, my darling. There was a little stumble at the end.
It did make me laugh, you are great fun,
erm, but, yeah, I missed the crab.
APPLAUSE, SHE LAUGHS
Amanda, it's your favourite-ever film, isn't it?
It is my favourite-ever film, and, actually, I wanna say, Elsa,
you have a good voice.
It was good. Thank you.
I think Olaf let you down this evening, I'm gonna say.
I know you're happily married and he's the love of your life, but,
for me, I wonder whether you should consider going solo after this.
DAVID: No! Never!
Sorry, David. Never.
Sorry.
Erm... I'm kind of deeply confused.
LAUGHTER But...
But I will... I will say this. Elsa, you can bang out a song.
It really surprised me. I was like, "Wow, you can belt!"
And then... And then Olaf came out.
Now, Olaf, if you're gonna tap dance, the tap is rhythmic,
so just try and do it in time... LAUGHTER
..but then you had one job, and you fell over at the end,
so, that, for me, was just like, "Oh!"
Olaf, you did kind of ruin the end a little bit,
but... I don't know why I enjoyed it, but I kind of did?
AUDIENCE CHEER
David, you were on your feet at the end there.
Don't... Don't listen to him, Olaf.
He knows nothing about dance whatsoever.
LAUGHTER Erm...
I think this is the perfect act.
This is the perfect fusion of song and dance together.
And I think it's amazing. I mean, you've got the tap shoes.
All you need to do now is learn how to tap dance, and you're there.
DEC: Amazing. Thank you, judges.
Listen, well done tonight.
Olaf, Joe, you came in for a bit of stick there.
Yeah.
Can I just say, erm, part of his tap...
his tap came off in that routine.
Oh, did it? I don't know whether you've seen it.
That was it!
He's melting in there. Look, he's sweating.
He's melting.
Listen, thank you very much. It was... It was brilliant.
It is what Britain's Got Talent is all about.
It was fantastic.
To see Katherine and Joe come back for the final,
follow the instructions on screen,
but not until after the judges have chosen their favourite.
One more time, let's hear it for them.
Katherine and Joe O'Malley!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
I'll take... I'll take as much of that as you've got.
I mean, we've got one very upset snowman, that's all I can say.
Right, time for a break. When we come back,
we've got magic and science and danger from Kevin Quantum!
See you in a few minutes! CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Welcome back to Britain's Got Talent and semi-final number four,
where all eight acts have got their eyes on the same incredible prize -
£250,000 and a spot on the bill at the Royal Variety Performance.
Ooh la la. Mm!
Next up tonight is a daredevil Scotsman
whose audition proved he's got balls of steel.
Not only that, he set fire to his balls of steel...
LAUGHTER
..then walked through them wearing a blindfold.
It's Kevin Quantum. APPLAUSE
KEVIN: 'I've been fascinated by science from a young age.'
ELECTRICITY CRACKLES
'It's a discipline that many people consider at odds to magic.'
'Yet, throughout history, some of our nation's greatest inventions
'have come about through magical moments.
'Penicillin. Television. The steam engine.
'The stuff of science fiction has now become reality.
'Scientists have made huge sacrifices
'for the simple goal of making the planet a better place.
'Risking their lives for the greater good of the people.'
'Now I take risks...'
'..and blur the lines between reality and imagination.
'Science and illusion.
'Well, tonight, I'll be putting my life on the line,
'to show you some of the magic behind the science.'
'Because, right now,
'the world needs a little more magic.'
APPLAUSE
At school, we all learned about static electricity.
This invisible build-up of electrical energy
that manifests as a spark when discharged.
I'm sure we've all walked across a nylon carpet
or been on an escalator,
only to have received a shock when our finger touched...
SPARK CRACKLES Ooh! Wow.
..the handrail. APPLAUSE
Now, as a kid, I learned how to harness static electricity
and then use it to perform a number of experiments
that looked almost magical to my friends.
I realised that a small amount of electrical charge...
could make certain objects behave in strange and unusual ways.
MYSTICAL MUSIC
APPLAUSE
Can almost feel the electricity in the air.
Thank you. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Much greater voltage can of course be created with machinery.
The greater the voltage, the greater the power and the greater the risk.
This device creates and then delivers
charges of up to 1.2 million volts onto anyone who touches it.
Very much the same thing that happens in nature
when massive invisible electrical discharges create lightning.
Ant McPartlin, could I ask you to join me on stage, please?
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Lightning, on that note.
Stand right there for me, please, if you don't mind, on my left.
Turn and face me, hold your right arm out,
point your finger towards me, if that's OK.
In a moment, I'm going to ask you to bring your finger
as close as you can to the palm of my hand
without touching. Does that make sense?
Yes. OK, here we go.
What was that? You feel that? Yes.
No more shocks, no more shocks, I promise.
Now, this device allows me to do so much more.
On the table beside you, there's a light bulb.
Grab that for me, please, if you don't mind. OK.
Hold it in your left hand by the base.
Stand just in front of the table there, like that.
Just in front of your face, so we can all see it. OK. Lovely,
then, again, hold your finger out, point it towards me, please.
OK.
ELECTRICITY BUZZES
BUZZING STOPS
Once more.
BUZZING RESUMES
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Wow. Pop it down behind you.
Now, judges, just to ensure stringent scientific test conditions
for this next experiment,
I'd like to ask you all to give your hands a quick sanitise for me,
please, and then if you would all join me up on the stage.
Thank you very much, indeed. APPLAUSE
Ant, if you could take a small step forward for me.
Yep. I really enjoy playing with static electricity,
but the scientist inside me has wondered -
could I harness that excess electrical energy and then use it,
maybe, to bring something about?
Alesha, please, right over here.
If you could stand on that green cross right there for me.
Amanda, if you could stand right here for me, please,
if you don't mind.
Ashley, if you could stand just over here for me, please,
if you don't mind.
And David, if you could stand just over there for me,
please, on that green cross.
Lovely. Just as in nature...
Lightning is invisible until it physically sparks.
I wondered - can I reverse the process
and take a physical object and turn it back into invisible energy?
Um, turn and face the centre of the cen... the circle.
Ant, turn and face me. There's a jug there.
Grab that for me with your left hand, if you don't mind.
My left hand? Your left hand.
Lift it up, make sure there's no water in it.
Water conducts, we absolutely don't want that.
Then hold it just in the centre of the box for me, just about there.
Judges, could you hold your fingers out like this for me, please,
if you don't mind? Lovely. Point your fingers for me.
And Alesha, could you place your left hand for me on the orb.
Just like this, lovely. ORB CRACKLES
Ashley, if you could place your right hand on the orb for me.
Ashley, David, you touch fingers now, please.
DAVID GIGGLES He's got big fingers.
Can you touch fingers now, please?
And Alesha, Amanda?
ELECTRICITY CRACKLES
Amanda, you ready?
Yep. Mm, here we go.
Now, if my calculations are correct and we maintain contact,
this jug SHOULD turn invisible.
JUG SMASHES, ANT SCREAMS
CHEERING
ANT: Oh!
APPLAUSE
Ant, you can pop that back in the box and return to safety.
Thank you very much indeed.
This happened in the lab, too, and it got me thinking...
Not enough power.
So, that's why I invented this.
If you'd like to follow me, please, judges. Just over here, please.
You'll see four mats.
David, if you could stand on this mat here for me, please.
Alesha, if you could stand right beside David.
Amanda, this is your one, and Ashley, this is yours.
Thank you very much indeed.
These mats are here for your safety, so please don't step off them.
And absolutely don't touch anything on stage.
OK. In a moment, I'm going to charge myself to a dangerously high level.
Once charged, I'm going to cover myself with...
an anti-static blanket...
..which should contain the charge.
I'm then going to try and complete
this circuit.
DRAMATIC MUSIC
ELECTRICITY BUZZES
Charge up the pylons.
ELECTRICITY CRACKLES
Ready.
CRACKLING CONTINUES
ECHOING: Judges, please stay on your mats.
You should be safe there.
I'll complete the circuit in three... two... one...
CRACKLING INTENSIFIES AND CLIMAXES
CHEERING, LOUD DRAMATIC MUSIC
BUZZER SOUNDS
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
MUSIC: 'Game Of Survival' by Ruelle
Fantastic.
MUSIC FADES OUT
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE CONTINUES
Wow.
Ashley, what did you think?
Well, firstly, I love the fact that people are just making...
someone is making science cool.
Like, I kind of did a physics degree and I love science,
I'm a bit of a nerd, so any time I see people making science cool
and inspiring people to kind of get into science -
especially mixing it with performance -
I am just super excited, and your addition was literally
one of the most exciting moments I have ever seen.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
And, with this tonight, I can see how much prep and time and thought
has gone into it. But my honest opinion
is that whole act felt like one long introduction,
one long build-up without the really BIG pay-off moment.
Like, it was so well put together but the level of this competition,
some of the magic that we have seen so far,
has such hard-hitting punch lines.
Hm.
I think this just fell short.
APPLAUSE
David.
I enjoyed it.
I think-I think being part of it is often a bit distracting for us
judges, because obviously we're not watching it. We couldn't see it all.
But I thought you did some really amazing, um,
I don't know what you'd call them... scientific illusions in there.
I did feel sorry for Dec, though, who was not given any role
whatsoever. AMANDA: I know!
Shame, wasn't it? Shame. We all got involved.
What is... What is it about him? LAUGHTER
You don't like him? Is it because he's too small to conduct anything?
LAUGHTER
He's electricity as far as I'm concerned.
LAUGHTER
I-I think you did well.
I mean, I found it, at times, hard to follow,
but I think maybe just cos we were part of it,
and so we weren't looking at it. Yes.
I think you did very well. APPLAUSE
For me, if I'm being honest,
I did prefer the audition, but having said that,
I think you created a really, really good atmosphere in the room.
It was all mysterious, we didn't know
what was coming next and I really, really loved that.
And I love that you kept it interesting and different
and you mixed it up, so, I really appreciated that.
Following on from what Ashley said, I think you're making it cool,
and I think if there were more people like you in schools,
I think more children would be interested in science, as well,
because it's very educational and entertaining at the same time,
so thank you very much. APPLAUSE
AMANDA: Yes.
I couldn't agree more,
and nobody will remember this person except for me,
but I just loved watching Johnny Ball when I was little. Yes!
He made so many things SO interesting,
and you kind of have the same sort of energy,
and I agree with what everybody said here.
Personally, I preferred your audition
cos it felt very dangerous and very thrilling.
It was odd to be part of it,
but I do appreciate all the prep and all the intellect that it took
to put into this.
But I do see your career doing something completely fabulous
and going somewhere else. Thanks.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Thank you, judges.
Kevin, what IS your problem with Dec?
Why, what? I mean, everyone else was involved.
I have no problem at all with Dec.
Oh, good, good. I'm sure it's nothing personal.
It was more about symmetry than anything else. Oh, OK, of course.
Nothing personal?
No, nothing at all. No offence taken.
LAUGHTER Um, what was it like to be in it?
Was it quite weird to be in the middle...?
That really scared me. That really freaked me out when that went.
Oh, yeah, that was... Yeah, me too.
Thanks for that (!) LAUGHTER
You can make sure Kevin is back here for the final
by following the details on screen,
but not until the judges have chosen their favourite act.
One more time, let's hear it for him.
He said it's nothing personal. It's Kevin Quantum!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
He loves ya. He loves ya.
I don't think he likes me.
Still to come tonight, we've got our Golden Buzzer act, Jon Courtney,
and a magical schoolboy who will take your breath away,
Jasper Cheery. But first, it's competition time.
If you fancy winning a holiday home, a brand new car and some cash,
take a look at this. APPLAUSE
ANT AND DEC: It's competition time!
And this is a prize not to be missed.
It's worth over £180,000.
First off, we're giving one lucky winner
another chance to get their hands on their very own holiday home.
Courtesy of Haven.
This Willerby Waverley will be yours to keep
so you can enjoy holidays for years to come.
And the best bit is - you get to choose where to put it!
Plus, we're also throwing in a huge cash bonus of £30,000 -
just because we can.
And you won't have to spend a penny of it on brand new wheels.
As you could be one of the first owners of the brand new
Hybrid Honda Jazz Crosstar.
So, for another chance to win
the holiday home, the car and the cash, just...
Good luck!
APPLAUSE
Welcome back to Britain's Got Talent.
Now, as you'll all have seen, due to current guidelines,
we're keeping our distance from the acts,
which can make talking to them a little tricky.
Not anymore! LAUGHTER
Not anymore. What do you think?
Well, I mean, I think it looks pretty...
Talk into the mic.
What? Talk into the mic.
Is this absolutely necessary? Yes, it is.
Wanna introduce the next act? Of course, I...
Talk into the mic and do it. ANT SIGHS
Next up... Hang on a second.
LAUGHTER
Next up tonight is a truly incredible performer
who also happens to be our Golden Buzzer act.
It's the brilliant Jon Courtenay!
Well done, good boy, well done.
LAUGHTER
# Since Dad first taught me How to play
# And I learned my first song
# From the jokes That I began to write
# And the nights they went so wrong
# From an audience of five or six To driving home alone
# Finding a love that understood And having children of my own
# Just a bit of fun When my youngest son said... #
Give yourself a chance
# But never thought I'd be on BGT I'm not a dog and I can't dance
# In the Palladium, an ovation In front of my kids and wife
# Ant and Dec changed my life
# And now I'm standing in the wings
# With all the excitement That it brings
# Still finding gold confetti In my things
# My future's onstage when I sing
# It's been a long time coming And this is my career
# It's the chance That I've been waiting for
# Hoping for all these years
# And now it's here
# So push down the fear
# I need a hug
# But no-one can come near #
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
CAR UNLOCKING EFFECT, LAUGHTER
Hello, good evening.
Hi. Um, it's amazing to be here, obviously.
Um, so, for my audition, I sung a song about my kids
and about being a dad,
and, tonight, I want to take you back a bit further,
to when I was a kid and about my mum and dad.
I've written a song called When I Was a Boy.
We have a photo of when I was a boy. This is me when I was about three.
AUDIENCE: Aw! I know.
I'm the one on the right. But I met a very rich lady
after my audition at the London Palladium,
and she'd spent a lot of money to look like the one on the left.
LAUGHTER
PLAYS NOTES ON PIANO
# Here we are again For some more BGT
# Never dreamed the semis Would include me
# How could this be real? It must be a hoax
# I'm just a piano man With a bunch of bad dad jokes... #
My hamster died, he fell asleep at the wheel.
# We've got a virtual audience For the semi
# And you at home watching on TV
# We were one judge down So, thanks, Ashley
# Cycling for Simon is unhealthy
# Electrically, apparently
# As for me, I was outside Tesco Two metres apart
# Hand sanitiser, gloves and a mask
# So, I was unrecognisable For people who ask
# Were you on BGT? It's a pain in the
# Ask me why I do this And they understood
# Inspiration from Chaplin To Victoria Wood
# As a child, I saw variety shows On the screen
# Wanting to be Billy Connelly, Elton or Queen... #
PLAYS MELODY FROM BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
# My hair no longer grows
# Just out of my ears And out my nose
# My forehead now has met my neck
# But no forehead jokes In front of Ant and Dec
# Ant and Dec go together Like Robin and Batman
# Like Phil and Holly Like Simon and fake tan
# But the greatest double act The world ever had
# Was Carolyn and Ivan That's my mum and dad
# They were on stage Long before I was born
# As a child I would sit there Just shouting for more
# They'd take me backstage Naked dancers I'd see
# I decided showbusiness Was the business for me
# For 45 years They were barely apart
# But there wasn't a day When I didn't hear them laugh
# Like when Dad dropped a glass Of chocolate milk in the bath
# When we saw the mess He said, "I only meant to fart"
# Dad was still laughing Till his final bow
# And the memories of him Make us laugh even now
# Mum said, "Never give up" And she knows I love her
# But even she never dreamed I'd get a Golden Buzzer
# My children have watched me From their youngest age
# Bring music and laughter From up on the stage
# Just like I watched my mum And her dreams come true
# She gets to be on TV
# Virtually, Mum take a bow... #
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
# Your family may be crazy They may drive you round the bend
# Your kids may drive you insane It's a never-ending spend
# But my mum always told me Be proud of who you are
# So now I tell my children
# Always reach for the sta-a-ars! #
HE HOLDS NOTE
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
ALESHA: Oh, my God, I did not expect to feel emotional during that!
Oh, my god!
Yes, John! Oh!
How wonderful!
A standing ovation from the judges, from us, from everybody.
Thank you, thank you. Let's cross over to you guys.
We need another Golden Buzzer.
Cos we need to press it right now for John.
It's amazing, because what you're doing is so personal,
you're telling us about your life, but it's so universal, too,
and there's just such an incredible connection that you have.
It's funny, it's touching, it's unique to you.
I couldn't fault it.
And there's something so brilliant about singing a song
in the here and now, such a brilliant thing.
It's like, "I'm gonna sing a song
"about what it's like to be on the stage this moment."
It's so unusual, what you do. But it's brilliant.
You could be win Britain's Got Talent 2020, no doubt about that.
Wow. Thank you. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
It's just had absolutely everything. You tick every single box, you know?
I did not expect to be crying at your act,
because it was so funny in the beginning.
But just seeing your parents and telling that story,
and so beautifully told, and that full-circle moment for you
with your own children, it was just magical and done so simply.
You did it so beautifully,
and it just made me feel so warm inside.
I honestly feel so happy for you. Bless, thank you.
You nailed it, my friend. Wow. Well done.
AMANDA: You did. You did. Your mum floored me then at the end.
I mean, I'm treating this show like therapy. I just cry all the time.
You're very, very talented, and your piano playing's brilliant,
but I think it's just you.
You're just so lovely and so humble, and you can tell you're a great dad,
and I just really wanted for you.
I think this is one of the best Golden Buzzers
that we've ever had on the show.
Wow. Cos you feel like Britain's Got Talent.
You feel like what we try and epitomise.
And I just think, after the year we've had,
you would be an amazing, brilliant winner.
So well done. Thank you, thank you.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
You two looking so smug!
Proud, actually, that's proud. Like proud parents. OK, proud.
Well, you should be,
because we may be looking at the winner of this year's show.
It was that good.
Wow. And what I love about it is the fact that it is so brilliant
but it is so simple,
and the only performers that can do simply brilliant
are the ones with a real talent.
And not only a talent, like Amanda was saying,
it's how you can connect to people.
Because, no matter how talented you are, you have to connect,
and you, my friend, for me, you have it all.
So I think, right now, you have set the bar for this competition,
because that was unbelievable.
Honestly, well done. Thank you. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Thank you, judges. Amazing comments. John, you must be thrilled.
Oh... yeah, um, um, it was... It's the scariest thing...
I mean, this, obviously, is the scariest thing, anyway,
but then to do an original song for the first time,
in this environment...
Even the song I did in the audition, I'd managed to run it
a couple of times in small shows that I was doing, so, I had an idea.
This is the first time I've been on stage in five and a half months.
You know, you've got the Golden Buzzer back in January,
so the wait for this semi-final must have been torturous.
Well, it didn't help that you didn't phone, you didn't write...
LAUGHTER
You know, it was like a one-night stand.
Do you know what?
When your Golden Buzzer show went out, the amount of messages
that me and Dec got, "Great choice, lads, well done, lads."
And you know what? We couldn't be prouder right now.
Well done, mate. Brilliant. Thank you so much.
Really, really well done. if Jon is your winner,
the details are on screen,
but you can't vote till the judges have sent their choice to the final.
One more time, though, our Golden Buzzer Act, Jon Courtenay!
APPLAUSE
Brilliant stuff.
Next up tonight is a young magician whose audition ended
with him cracking a raw egg into glass,
And nobody quite knew what to make of it.
I did, an omelette! Or scrambled eggs.
No, I didn't mean... I didn't mean that, it's just a figure of speech.
Or fried eggs, poached egg. Egg mayonnaise, you could make.
Stop listing egg dishes. It's Jasper Cherry.
Then there's quiche, gotta have eggs in quiche. Shut up! Hey!
I'm Jasper Cherry, I'm a magician
and I'm 14 years old,
which is the same age as Britain's Got Talent.
Britain's Got Talent has been a huge part of my life growing up.
When I was little, I'd sit at home with my family
watching the different magicians each year.
DISTANT CHEERING
They all created a special moment in time.
Simon, what was your card?
It's the four of diamonds.
CHEERING
A moment that would leave the audience astounded.
A moment that would change their lives forever.
The winner is...
Richard Jones!
That's why I decided to learn magic.
I started performing at friends' parties and weddings,
and I loved seeing the look on people's faces
when I surprised them.
I've always said that I wanted to audition for BGT when I grew up.
So performing on their stage at that first audition
was absolutely amazing.
There's a hole in the back of the egg.
You can remove the hole.
That was a real egg!
I'm really, really excited for the semi-final tonight,
and I've seen how Britain's Got Talent
has changed the lives of magicians before me.
And, tonight, I hope it can do the same for.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Hi, everyone. It's great to be back.
Now, this show is all about creating a special moment in time
where people's lives can change forever.
So, tonight, I'd like to create my own special moment in time
and one that you'll hopefully all remember, too.
Now, over the past few months,
the world has changed, and so many of us
around the world have become connected using technology.
So, tonight, I'd like to make a special kind of connection
with just one judge.
So, Ashley, can we use you for this? Yeah, course.
Great. Can you please take my backstage pass
and place it around your neck?
Yeah. Great.
That's perfect.
And you've got your phone there, yes? Yep, all here.
OK. Can you please make sure it isn't on do-not-disturb
or silent or anything like that?
No, we're all good, man. Ready. Great, OK.
You can now set the phone down there.
That's perfect.
So, we're gonna use my phone for this as well.
And, Ashley, if you could please cover your hands
over the tops of the phones like that.
Yeah, you can move them back a bit as well. That's great.
Just watch both the phones.
PHONE RINGS
Ashley, go ahead, answer the phone, answer the phone.
Hello? Hello?
Hello, sorry, who is this?
LAUGHTER It's Ashley Banjo.
Oh, hi, Ashley. Er, sorry,
I'm actually a bit busy at the moment,
and recording with BGT,
so, can I give you a call back later?
No worries, man, call me when you're ready.
Great, OK. Thanks, bye.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Sorry about that. No worries, man, any time.
So, can you open up your camera app? Yeah.
And go on to video.
Yep. And then put the camera light on as well for me.
Great. Yep.
And then can you hit record and place the phone down on the table?
Front-facing, yeah? Yeah, yeah, yeah, that's fine.
Perfect. I'll take the phone.
Hi, everyone, it's Jasper Cherry here.
I'm here on BGT, and I've got the judges behind me.
So, judges, can you give me a big wave?
Hi! 'Sup?
Yeah, that's great. So, we've got David over here.
Hello!
We've got Alesha.
We've got Amanda. And we've got Ashley.
Ashley, can you give me a thumbs-up? Two thumbs up.
'Sup, man? Looks good.
Yeah, that's great. OK, give me a big smile.
Yeah, that's great.
And we stop the recording there.
Yeah, that's great, OK.
We'll come back to your phone in just a moment's time. OK.
Now, David, I need a deck of cards, but I've got this blank box here.
This is actually how all decks of cards start out.
I'm a magician, though, so watch.
APPLAUSE
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
As you can see, all of the cards are different.
David, can you please just tell me when to stop?
Stop. There?
Can you take the top card, show it around to everyone?
It doesn't matter if I see it as well.
The five of diamonds, a totally random choice.
Yeah. Can you now place it back into the deck?
This deck, not that Dec?
No, not that Dec.
I'm gonna give the cards a shuffle, and something amazing will happen.
Your card has vanished.
And it's appeared inside the pass.
Ashley, take a look in the pass.
No, no, no, not in the pass...
in the PAST.
Oh, no.
The magic actually happened over two minutes ago,
before David even chose his card.
Open up the phone, take it off mute,
and start playing it so that the cameraman can see it.
'Hi, everyone, it's Jasper Cherry here.
'I'm here on BGT and I've got the judges behind me.
'So, judges, can you give me a big wave?'
ASHLEY LAUGHS, CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
'We've got Alesha.
'We've got Amanda. And we've got Ashley.
'Ashley, can you give me a thumbs-up? Two thumbs up.
'Sup, man?'
ASHLEY LAUGHS In the past!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
It's in the past!
No!
Tonight, I wanted to create a special moment in time,
and that time is now.
We went to the past, and we're now back in the present.
Ashley... check your jacket pocket.
LAUGHTER Don't.
On the outside.
There's something inside. ALESHA: What is it?
AMANDA: No! He's done it.
Take it out and show it to everyone. He's done it!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
What?!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE CONTINUES
Oh!
Well done! We're all... We're all gobsmacked!
Look at their faces!
Especially the judges. Alesha, you look most gobsmacked.
We'll start with you.
You are unreal, you really, really are.
I mean... confidence in abundance, or what?
I mean, I've never felt so relaxed with somebody -
I don't even want to sound patronising, but you are so young,
and you're here just running the show!
It was so impressive to watch. You were fantastic.
You didn't falter or stumble, or trip up on a single word.
You were cool, calm, collected, and you delivered on a high level.
It was fantastic. Well done. Thank you.
Yes! AMANDA: Yes!
Alesha's right. You're so confident.
Like, when you spread the cards and you handed the thing,
your hand wasn't shaking.
We had none of what we normally experience.
You know, and that's understandable, cos this is a huge, huge show.
That trick was absolutely phenomenal.
I can't work it out, and I applaud you. Well done.
Thank you. APPLAUSE
Ashley, you didn't feel anything?
I just... I just don't, honestly... I just don't know what's going on!
LAUGHTER It's crazy!
Because I like to think I'm quite aware,
and I just had no idea it was happening!
But do you know what I loved the most about that?
I mean, this is Britain's Got Talent, this is showbiz.
Like, you know, we love the razzle-dazzle
and the big performance factor, but you were so composed,
almost deadpan, to-the-point.
But it was such a high-level, well-executed,
technical performance, and you pulled it off perfectly.
And you walked off and you were like, "Thanks."
LAUGHTER It's just second nature to you.
Honestly, I think you're a star now, but you're a star in the making.
If you're doing this at your age,
it scares me to think what you could do in the future. Incredible.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
You have magical powers,
and you need to go and live alone on an island,
and kept away from humanity,
because what you do is very dangerous.
It was dazzling, dazzling from start to finish.
So well thought out. I thought it was cool, too,
you know, cos so many kids, teenagers will be watching,
youngsters, watching the show tonight, and they'll be thinking,
"Yeah, I wanna do a trick with my phone."
It was, like, classic, and yet with a real modern twist.
I thought it was brilliant. I could not fault it.
And we were so busy, like, crowning Jon five minutes ago,
but I don't know, I think maybe you
could win this whole show. Fantastic.
You're so fickle, you guys. I know! So fickle.
Honestly, it was a great performance,
and we see, obviously, a lot of magic on the show,
but I was watching the judges' faces,
and their jaws were just... on the floor.
How does that make you feel when you see that reaction?
That's just my favourite part about magic.
It's just absolutely amazing.
You're very good at it, that's why. Thank you.
Very, very good at it.
Follow the details on screen to send Jasper to the final,
but not until the judges have chosen their favourite.
One more time, let's hear it for him. It's Jasper Cherry!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Oh! Still come to that, we've got contortionist Papi Flex.
Plus, stunning vocals with Belinda Davids.
See you in a few minutes.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Welcome back to the fourth semi-final of Britain's Got Talent.
We've got eight fantastic acts,
but only two of them will stay in the running
for that spot at the Royal Variety Performance.
Next up tonight is a contortionist... Oh!
..whose audition was not for the faint-hearted.
It made me feel sick. It made me gag, seriously.
I was at the side of the stage doing gag, after gag, after gag.
There's a first time for everything, isn't there?
It's Papi Flex! CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Who is that?
The cemetery's closing now. You don't wanna get locked in here.
We're actually curious. Papi Flex? Who is that?
Legend has it, Papi was a dancer.
He danced on all the greatest stages around the world.
Whenever Papi danced, the audience would applaud.
The more they applauded, the harder Papi danced.
It has been said that when the moon is full,
and the night is still,
he rises from the dead to dance again.
Searching for an audience,
longing to hear the sound of applause once more.
Boo! SHE SHRIEKS
HE LAUGHS AND CLAPS
RATTLING
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Now unfortunately, due to last-minute quarantine changes,
Papi couldn't be with us here in the UK,
so he filmed this performance in a graveyard in Belgium.
What? LAUGHTER
Get ready for something seriously spooky,
it's Papi Flex!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE, HOWLING
SPOOKY MUSIC PLAYING
GASPING
CREEPY NURSERY RHYME
DAVID GASPS, DEC CHUCKLES
DAVID GASPS
MUSIC INTENSIFIES
AMANDA YELLS
DAVID: Oh! Doing the finger thing!
AUDIENCE: Oh!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
LAUGHTER
NURSERY RHYME TUNE RESUMES
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
He's got such a lovely face! Wow!
Whoa-ho-ho!
Amanda, what did you think of that? Look how handsome he is!
LAUGHTER
I mean, he's a good-looking boy and he absolutely horrifies me
when I see him doing his act. I can't watch the finger thing.
Er, but I thought it was beautifully executed, nicely staged.
It was just horrible. LAUGHTER
Absolutely horrible. APPLAUSE
Yeah, I sort of love being horrified.
Like, I love being shocked, and I've actually seen quite a lot
of this style of dance and performance,
but that shocked me.
When you turned your fingers to the side,
I was like, "No, I'm out! I'm done!"
Honestly, it was presented really well, performed really well.
And yeah, genuinely, probably the best type of that act
I've ever seen, so well done. APPLAUSE
David, your face throughout that was a picture.
DAVID SIGHS What are we thinking?
Children watch this show. He's so terrifying!
I mean, as if he wasn't scary enough at first,
you put him in a graveyard! LAUGHTER
I mean, it's an incredible talent.
But for me, it's not one you need to share with the world.
You just do it at home in your bedroom in front of the mirror!
LAUGHTER
It gives me a very, very funny feeling down below
that I don't like.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
It was a brilliant creative and I really appreciate your artistry.
I'm not freaked out by it any more.
I just think, "Wow, this guy is bendy!"
I mean, it's just unbelievable to watch,
you're very, very clever at what you do.
And well done for doing a great job under these circumstances.
APPLAUSE Thank you, judges.
Thank you. Thank you, Papi.
Thank you for that performance.
To vote for Papi Flex, follow the details on screen,
but not until the judges have chosen their favourite.
One more time, let's hear it for him.
Papi Flex! CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Oh, makes my bones ache. I love it, me.
Our last act of the night
is a lady whose voice is bursting with power and emotion.
She was the very last audition of the series,
and the moment she finished singing,
all four judges were up on their feet.
Didn't want to miss the last bus home, eh? Very wise.
It's Belinda Davids! CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
My name is Belinda Davids, I'm 43 years old, and I'm a singer.
Are you feeling OK, Belinda?
# As I lay me down... #
I remember falling in love with Whitney Houston
when I was eight years old.
And I remember being so excited to just sing along.
And that's when I knew this was this woman that I wanted to be like.
# I look to you... #
When I did my audition, it was all a blur.
It was almost like an out-of-body experience.
I wanna see the name Belinda Davids in lights.
You are amazing!
# I look to you... #
There was a time where I thought
that I'd never be on a show like this,
because I didn't think that I was good enough.
In South Africa, I live with my two beautiful boys.
Joshua is eight years old, Blake is 23.
Me being here is definitely a sacrifice,
not having my children with me.
BOTH: Bye! We love you!
While it's very important for me to do it for myself,
it's also very important for me to do it for my two sons.
To show them that they can do anything they put their minds to.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
SONG: 'I Have Nothing'
# Share my life
# Take me for what I am
# Cos I'll never change All my colours for you
# I don't really need to look Very much further
# I don't wanna have to go Where you don't follow
# I won't hold it back again This passion inside
# I can't run from myself
# There's nowhere to hide
# Well, don't make me close One more door
# I don't wanna hurt any more
# Stay in my arms if you dare
# Or must I imagine you there?
# Don't walk away from me
# I have nothing, nothing, nothing
# Don't make me
# Close one more door CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
# I don't wanna hurt any more
# Stay in my arms if you dare
# Or must I imagine you there?
# Don't walk away from me
# I have nothing, nothing, nothing
# If I don't have you
# You
# If I don't have you
# Oh, oh, you. #
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Are you OK? Yeah, I'm OK.
Yeah? Well done! Ashley?
Oh! I'm just blown away, honestly.
Do you know what's really interesting about this?
You asked me at the start of the show,
"What do you need to do to win?"
And I was like, "I don't know, you just need to hit me."
And that hit me, right down to, like, just my soul, my bones.
It was passionate, soulful, like, pure.
It was just incredible.
Honestly, they are some really, seriously big shoes to fill,
just you and the mic. And you were outstanding.
Honestly, tonight has been an incredible show.
And you held your own, well done. Thank you so much. Thank you.
David? Yeah, it was all right, erm...
LAUGHTER I'm joking with you!
It was absolutely electric from start to finish.
I mean, most of Whitney's songs are like mountains you have to climb.
You have to conquer them, don't you?
And if you falter for one moment, you're gonna lose it. You didn't.
And I just think this is such a wonderful way
to carry on her legacy, you know?
Because her story is a very sad one,
but what is wonderful is that her music lives on.
And tonight, you honoured her in the most beautiful way
you possibly could, so well done. Thank you so much.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Yeah, you did.
You honoured Whitney, who I love so much, in the most beautiful way.
But, controversially, I have to say it's time for you to step away
from Whitney and show us Belinda... Oh, Alesha!
..I mean, it's about you, my darling.
Like, you are just brilliant and good enough just as you.
Look at you, you're just wonderful.
It was like Ashley said, it just knocked us, knocked us for six.
Not many people like you come around often... It's true.
..and we are witnessing something special here.
It was magnificent, my darling. Well done!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Yeah.
I think, I think... I'm glad you sang Whitney tonight,
and I think that's one of her best-ever songs,
and you absolutely did it justice.
I think it was important for you to do it,
because I think that's... Well, I was expecting it,
and I wanted it to be that, and I was not disappointed.
I think Alesha's right.
You're definitely gonna be a singer and a huge star after this.
You were utterly spellbinding, very strong.
It is a terrifying thing to stand up there on your own
with literally nothing but a small sheet behind you.
Erm, so, I thought you did incredibly well tonight.
You knocked it out the park, well done.
Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you.
Aw, Belinda! What a way to end the show.
How was it for you? I... fought back tears so much.
Because it's a dream come true to even be on this beautiful stage.
You were great. You should be proud of yourself.
Thank you so much. Well done!
And if Belinda is your choice, follow the details on screen.
But don't forget, you can't cast your vote
until the judges have sent one act to the final.
We will find out very soon who that is.
One more time, though, last act of the night, Belinda Davids!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Wow! So that is it!
We've seen eight fantastic performances.
And when we come back,
the judges have got some big decisions to make.
Plus, we've got music from Michael Ball
and the cast of Hairspray.
See you for that in a few minutes!
Welcome back to Britain's Got Talent and semi-final number four.
We've seen of tonight's acts and very soon, the judges here
will have to decide
which one of them goes straight through to the final
and what happens to the other seven is up to you.
Right, time for some music now.
Performing Good Morning Baltimore and You Can't Stop The Beat,
it's Michael Ball and the case of Hairspray.
APPLAUSE
Oh, I'm so excited.
I can't quite believe this is happening.
Now, exclusively for Britain's Got Talent,
it's our own little bundle of happiness.
Tracy Turnblad.
In five...
Four...
Three... two, one.
# Oh, oh, oh, woke up today
# Feeling the way I always do
# Oh, oh, oh, hungry for something That I can't eat
# Then I hear the beat
# That rhythm uptown Starts calling me down
# It's like a message From high above
# Oh, oh, oh, Pulling me out
# To the smiles and the Streets that I love
# Good morning, Baltimore
# Every day's like an open door
# Every night is a fantasy
# Every sound's like a symphony
# And I promise Baltimore
# That some day When I take to the floor
# The world's gonna wake up And see
# Gonna wake up and see
# Baltimore and me! #
Mama! We're on BGT!
I know!
# You can't stop my happiness, Cos I like the way I am
# And you just can't stop My knife and fork
# When I see a Christmas ham
# If you don't like the way I look I just don't give a damn
# Cos the world keeps spinnin' Round and round
# And my heart's keepin' time To the speed of sound
# I was lost till I heard the drums Then I found my way
# Cos you can't stop the beat
# Ever since this whole world began
# A woman found out if she shook it She could shake up her man
# And so I'm gonna shake and Shimmy it the best that I can today
# Cos you can't stop The motion of the ocean
# Or the sun in the sky
# You can wonder if you wanna But I never ask why
# And if you try to hold me down
I'm gonna spit in your eye And say... #
Listen to my daughter, Tracy.
Everybody, this is my dance and I wanna dedicate it to the world.
CHEERING
# Oh, Oh, Oh you can't stop today
# As it comes speeding Round the track
# Yesterday is history And it's never comin' back
# Cos tomorrow is a brand new day And it sees both white and black
# Cos the world keeps spinnin' Round and round
# And my heart's keepin' time To the speed of sound
# I was lost till I heard the drums Then I found my way
# Cos you can't stop the beat
# Ever since we first saw the light
# A man and woman like to shake it On a Saturday night
# So I'm gonna shake and shimmy it With all of my might today
# Cos you can't stop The motion of the ocean
# Or the rain from above
# They can try to stop the paradise We're dreamin' of
# But you cannot stop the rhythm Of two hearts in love to stay
# Cos you can't stop the beat
# You can't stop the beat
# You can't stop the be-e-e-at. #
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Bravo! Bravo!
Ah, wonderful!
Ah, that was so good.
Can't tell you how good it felt! Oh, I bet!
Now, we are such huge fans and supporters
of theatre and musicals here at Britain's Got Talent,
so it was great to have that here in the studio.
How did it feel to be up there doing it?
It was the best feeling. We had one day of rehearsal
before we went into lockdown.
We've just been doing it on Zoom, learning this. Really?
To be back together, although we're distant,
is the best feeling and we can't wait to get back to the West End.
Well, that's the question.
When is the show going to go back to the West End?
Fingers crossed it looks like we're going to be opening
the end of April next year, running right through the summer.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Can't wait.
Thanks so much all of you for coming down to see us
and bringing us that little ray of sunshine.
It was absolutely fantastic. I'll see you our date later, yeah?
Let's hear it one more time for Michael Ball
and the cast of Hairspray. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Brilliant. Right, it's decision time for our judges.
They're now going to select their top three acts.
And while they do that, we're going to take a quick break.
We will be right back to find out
which acts have made the judges' top three
and who is heading to the final. We'll see you in a few minutes.
Welcome back to the fourth semi final of Britain's Got Talent,
where we've been joined by all of tonight's acts.
They are...
Kevin Quantum.
Katherine and Joe.
Belinda Davids.
Billy and Chantelle.
Jasper Cherry.
Jon Courtenay.
Papi Flex.
And Chineke! Junior Orchestra.
The judges have chosen their top three,
and it's time to reveal the result.
In no particular order.
Kevin Quantum. You...
..are up for the public vote.
Jon Courtenay.
You...
..are in the judges' top three.
CHEERING
Katherine and Joe O'Malley. You...
..are up for the public vote.
Papi Flex. You...
..are up for the public vote.
Billy and Chantelle. You...
..are up for the public vote.
Belinda Davids. You...
..are in the judges' top three.
CHEERING
So, we're down to two acts.
One of you will be facing the public vote,
one of you is in the judges' top three.
The last act in the judges' top three is...
Jasper Cherry. CHEERING
Thank you.
The rest of you are all still in with a chance in the public vote.
But for now, thank you so much
to tonight's Britain's Got Talent semi-finalists.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
So, we're left with Belinda Davids, Jasper Cherry, Jon Courtenay.
Judges, we're gonna ask you for one name each.
The act with the most votes will go straight through to the final.
In the event of a tie, as always,
as head judge, Amanda, you'll have the casting vote.
David, we'll start with you.
Give us the name of the act you want to see in the final.
Why do you make us do this? We don't like it.
It's horrible.
And especially when all these three were so incredibly talented.
Comparing them is impossible.
But...
The act that I thought
just really got me in every single way possible tonight...
..was Jon. APPLAUSE
One vote for Jon Courtenay.
Alesha. It is tough, but we need a name.
Who would you like to see in the final?
You know, like David said, you know, you can't compare these acts,
because you all stand out in your own way.
And I think all three of these acts deserve to be in the final.
That's what makes this so tough.
Erm...
Oh, my goodness.
OK, I'm gonna go with my heart.
The act that I would like to see in the final... is Belinda.
CHEERING
One vote for Jon, one vote for Belinda.
Ashley, we come to you. Who would you like to see in the final?
This is a hard one.
I know this is a semi-final, but in terms of quality,
you could be the final three. Like, you were all that good.
But we do have to pick.
And I think the thing that is edging it for me right now
is originality.
The act that I feel was more original to me... Ugh...
That act is Jon. CHEERING
Two votes for Jon, one for Belinda.
Amanda, we turn to you.
Big vote from you, this.
Yeah, it's horrendous.
And...
I mean, everybody said it,
you are all three amazingly talented people, very different skill sets.
But I am, I'm gonna go with my heart,
and the person that literally made me cry my eyes out this evening.
And that is Jon.
Congratulations, Jon! You're in the final!
CHEERING
Well, how does that sound, Jon?
Er... I'm only on this cos I want to be at the Palladium!
This wasn't really meant to get this far!
Amazing. Congratulations. Well done.
And can we just say, Jasper and Belinda,
don't worry about it, you're still in the running
for a place in the final,
because you both take your place in the public vote.
We wish you the very best of luck with that.
Let's hear it one more time for Belinda Davids and Jasper Cherry!
Thanks, guys. CHEERING
Jon, you're in the final! Yes!
Yeah, now I've got to write something else!
Yes, you do!
OK, all right, yeah.
It's probably gonna be...
I'm thinking something along the lines
of a love song to my favourite television duo...
Phil and Holly. LAUGHTER
Maybe something like that. I don't know.
Listen, anything you want to say to the judges for putting you through?
Erm, I... Er...
It sounds so flippant to say that I wasn't expecting it,
but for so many reasons, I wasn't expecting it.
The stuff you said at the end of my song, it blew me away.
I had to try and hold it together
cos I didn't want to look like an idiot.
But amazing. Thank you so much.
I'll try and up the game for the finals.
Congratulations, Jon. We're dead proud of you.
We'll see you in the final.
Let's hear it for Jon Courtenay, everybody!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Yes, yes, yes!
BOTH: Yes, yes!
Right, it's time for you at home to have your say,
because the vote is now open!
You know how it works by now.
It will close on Monday morning at 10am.
From a landline, 09020 44 24,
or from mobiles only, 6 44 24,
and then add...
01 for Billy and Chantelle.
02 for Chineke! Junior Orchestra.
03 for Katherine and Joe.
04 for Kevin Quantum.
06 for Jasper Cherry.
07 for Papi Flex.
And 08 for Belinda Davids.
Or you can vote for free via the Britain's Got Talent app,
where you get five free votes.
Voting closes on Monday morning at 10am.
We'll announce your winner in the big final on Saturday, October 10.
Here are your remaining semi-finalists.
There they are. If you want to see your favourite in the final,
you need to vote for them.
Yes, right now, any one of this lot could be joining Jon Courtenay
back here in two weeks' time.
And that's it for semi-final number four.
We'll be back next Saturday night at eight o'clock,
with more fantastic talent,
and the last chance to win a place in this year's big final.
Plus, we'll have music from our very own Amanda Holden!
She'll be performing for us.
Jonathan Ross's Comedy Club is up next.
We'll see you next Saturday.
Thanks for watching. Stay safe out there.
Good night, everybody! Bye-bye!
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