FANFARE
Welcome to Britain's Got Talent: The Champions!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
ALESHA: I could not believe what I was just witnessing!
SIMON: This is why we made the show.
Utterly extraordinary.
That was sensational.
Amazing, guys.
What's got into you tonight? Your hand!
Kseniya Simonova!
Bello and Annaliese Nock!
MerseyGirls!
Alexa Lauenburger!
Paddy and Nico!
Darcy Oake!
FOREIGN ANNOUNCERS SPEAK
Representing Great Britain...
Representing the USA...
Winner of Australia's Got Talent...
Representing the UK and Cyprus...
Representing Slovakia...
Winner of Britain's Got Talent...
Representing the USA...
Representing Great Britain...
Winner of Britain's Got Talent...
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
A feast for the eyes!
The crowd went crazy!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Isn't it great that Britain is hosting the champions?
It is great, but you have to remember what we talked about.
Getting those shoes that make you look taller?
Eh...n-no, no, remembering that we are the host nation,
and we need to make all of our international acts feel welcome.
Yes, give them a Great British welcome!
Show them what a proud nation we are!
But also, stay humble.
"Humble" is my middle name.
Nothing over the top.
"Nothing over the top" is also my middle name.
Just think small and simple.
Small and simple, your middle names!
Shut up. Right!
I get it. Nothing fancy, keep it low-key. Got it?Got it!
Good!Good! Idiot!Idiot!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY PLAYS
'My lords, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome your hosts,
'Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.'
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Hello and welcome to Britain's Got Talent: The Champions!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
I actually quite enjoyed that! Good!
It was really good!
Things are shaping up really nicely here
with some great acts already through to our final,
and tonight nine more are hoping to join them.
The pick of 13 series of BGT are up against
some of the best Got Talent acts from around the world.
Two more places in the final are up for grabs tonight,
one for the act that receives the Golden Buzzer,
and the other will be chosen by the superfans
here on the arena floor, hi, superfans!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
So let's get cracking, shall we, and bring out the Fantastic Four?
It's the Britain's Got Talent judges!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
David Walliams!
Alesha Dixon!
Amanda Holden!
And Simon Cowell!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
ALESHA: Hi there! Hi, judges!
Don't you all look lovely?
It's so nice to be back with you.
Well, remember, there is one Golden Buzzer each week,
shared by us and our judges.
And we can now reveal that tonight's Golden Buzzer...I know who it is.
..is in the custody of...
Mr Simon Cowell.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
He loves it! He loves it!
Simon, please buzz responsibly!
I will, I really, really will! Use it wisely!
OK. OK?
Thank you for the moment, judges, we'll catch up during the show.
Try and behave yourselves tonight. Enjoy the show. Thank you.
Come with me, this is the walk each act will do
when they finish their performance. They'll come down these steps,
they'll make their way down this aisle to see their friends
and family and supporters who are all waiting for them in the pods.
Hello, friends, families and supporters!
Hi, everybody! CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Good to see you all.
Tonight we've got supporters from Australia!
Slovakia!
America!
I'm expecting a big cheer for this one... Great Britain!
WILD CHEERING
Yes, now first up tonight is the street dancer
who won Series Two of Britain's Got Talent.
Who can forget him dancing in the pouring rain back in 2008?
He left here a champion with a huge cash prize.
Although he did have to spend most of it on tissues and Lemsip.
Silly boy.Yes. LAUGHTER
It's George Sampson! CHEERING
'I was a 13-year-old busker
'when I decided to audition for Series One of Britain's Got Talent.
'But I didn't get through to the live shows.
'When you're told you're not good enough,
'the only answer is to get good enough.
'And so I trained and trained and trained,
'and I went back and I auditioned for Series Two.
'I rolled my lino out, the music played, I just gave everything.
'I literally felt so amazing.
'My family, we had no money.
'We didn't have a lot.'
If I win tonight, not only will it change my life,
it will save my life.
'I want to use my talents
'as a driving force to change everything for us.
'As soon as the music played, I came alive.'
The winner is...
George Sampson!
CHEERING
'It was the greatest moment of my life.
'Life changed overnight. Suddenly people knew who I was.
'People wanted me to sign things,
'I did an arena tour,
'there was thousands of people coming to see us,
'I got into acting, and I joined Emmerdale in 2016...'
You need to stay away from us.
I will, when I get the money Liz promised me.
'I was doing things I'd never dreamt I'd do.
'Around a year after winning Britain's Got Talent,
'I sustained a really bad back injury, and doctors told me
'that I might not be able to ever dance again.
'To be told, bluntly, "no", was... was devastating.
'I'm stubborn. There was no chance that I was gonna stop dancing.
'It's been a long road to recovery, but I've worked hard, and I'm back.
'This is another two minutes of my life that could change everything,
'and so I've given everything, and you'll see everything.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
MUSIC: 'Singing In The Rain' By Bing Crosby
HIP HOP BEAT OVERLAYS
THUNDER ROARS
'The winner of Britain's Got Talent is...
'..George Sampson! CHEERING
MUSIC: 'Feeling Good' By Nina Simone
# It's a new dawn It's a new day
# It's a new life for me
# And I'm feeling good
BOTH: Yeah!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
NEWSREADER: 'Britain's Got Talent winner, George Sampson,
'was told by doctors today that due to a back injury
'he may never be able to dance again...'
VOICE DISTORTS MUSIC PLAYS
# Gravity, gravity
# No gravity can't hold us down
# Gravity, gravity
# Gravity can't hold us
# Ain't no gravity can't hold us down. #
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Hi, George!
You've made it rain again!
We've come prepared!
David, how about that?
Oh, George!
I adore you!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
I never saw you first time round
because when you won the show 12 years ago
I was still at primary school.
LAUGHTER Um...!
And you're the real-life Billy Elliot.
And at the end of the film you see that he's quite literally
turned into a beautiful swan,
and that is exactly what has happened to you.
You are a superstar.
Thank you. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
I felt so emotional watching you there,
I can't imagine the journey you've been on for the last 12 years.
And a bit like the first time everybody watched you,
it was almost like you were dancing for your life.
I felt like you were doing that again tonight,
and so I could feel your passion, feel you energy,
brilliantly creative, really strong start to the show.
Well done, George.
Thank you. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
George, you are the comeback kid. I mean, you literally are a fighter.
Simon referred to people that come on this show as champions,
and you came back tonight. It was a fantastic nod back
to your first audition, and your final that you won,
so lovely to see you all grown-up, and happy, and successful.
Fantastic, well done.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
You know what, George?
For me, I remember so many singing moments
on these shows over the years, and your performance as a dancer
always sticks in my head as one of the most iconic performances,
after all the years we've done these shows.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE What was so great tonight
is that you told your story about what's happened to you,
you took us all those years back again,
and you've come back as a man, as a champion,
as a great guy.
I'm absolutely thrilled that you're here, it was absolutely amazing.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Thank you, judges.
George, I think we're all so proud of you.
Absolutely. We really are.
How has it been for you? It's been a roller-coaster.
Up and down, up and down, but you know what?
I wouldn't change it for anything. Nothing.
It's been the most amazing time of me life,
and I owe it all to this show, and... thank you.
No, thank you.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
George, well done, kiddo.
Absolutely brilliant start to the show.
And remember, superfans down there, if you loved George Sampson
you can vote for him after we've seen all of tonight's acts.
Let's hear it for our first act, the fantastic George Sampson, everybody!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
MUSIC: 'Safe Inside' By James Arthur
Time for a break now, but coming up,
the first ever winner of Australia's Got Talent,
and sensational magic from Britain's Issy Simpson.
Don't forget, you can let us know who you're getting behind tonight
at home on social media,
use the hashtag BGTChampions, thank you very much.
See you in a few minutes!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Welcome back to Britain's Got Talent: The Champions,
where the very best of BGT are taking on Got Talent acts
from around the world for a place in the big final.
Up next is an amazing singer who won the first series
of Australia's Got Talent in 2007,
at the tender age of just 12 years old.
Yeah, since then she's gone on to write songs, perform in theatre,
and won an award for acting in the classic soap, Neighbours.
Yes, Got Talent really has been a springboard for so many careers.
I was thinking, do you get much work out of it?Me?
Yeah. I do, yes, yes.
I mow Alesha's lawn once a fortnight,
I walk David's dogs when he's away... Right.
..and on Monday I'm unblocking Simon Cowell's drains.
LAUGHTER
Ah, been shaving his chest again, has he?Yes, yes, and his feet.
It's Bonnie Anderson!
My name is Bonnie Anderson.
I'm 24 and I'm from Australia - Melbourne.
Since I was young, I wanted to be a singer.
There was nothing else in my mind that I was going to do.
I'm Bonnie Anderson, and I'm 12 years old,
and I love to sing.
I was on the first year of Australia's Got Talent.
We didn't know how big it was gonna be.
I just thought I was gonna sing a little bit.
The winner of Australia's Got Talent is...
Bonnie Anderson! CHEERING
And I won!
It was really weird and awesome!
I was just in shock. It didn't feel real.
Then the big giant cheque...
It was a very special time of my life.
So my life since I won Australia's Got Talent has been a whirlwind.
I was 17, and I was touring with Olly Murs,
and I'm delving into acting,
I just wanna pinch myself all the time.
Neighbours is a new thing to me. Being on set is really special.
It kind of makes me feel like, "Whoo!" Ha-ha!
I wanna move on, I really do.
Good. Then let it out.
I get to be Karl and Susan's niece, it's just awesome.
I'm going on Britain's Got Talent: The Champions!
What?! Yes!
Britain's Got Talent: The Champions. This moment is pretty big for me.
To perform will be the highlight of my career.
It'll be a dream.
I'm putting in a lot of practice.
I'm starting to feel like I'm 12 again, going, "Argh, it's scary!"
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
# I keep fighting voices
# In my mind that say I'm not enough
# Every single lie that tells me
# I will never measure up
# Am I more than just the sum
# Of every high and every low?
# Remind me once again just who I am
# Because I need to know
# You say I am loved
# When I can't feel a thing
# You say I am strong
# When I think I am weak
# You say I am held
# When I am falling short
# When I don't belong, oh
# You say I am yours
# And, oh, I believe
# Oh, I believe
# What you say of me
# Oh, I believe
# Taking all I have and now
# I'm laying it at your feet
# Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
# You say I am loved
# When I can't feel a thing
# You say I am strong
# When I can't do a thing
# Oh-oh-oh
# Whoa, I believe
# Oh, I believe
# What you say to me
# Yeah-ah-ah. #
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Alesha. Bonnie, so lovely to meet you.
That was an amazing performance.
I actually loved every second of it. Thank you.
Sounds like you've had the most incredible career so far,
but I have the feeling this might be the beginning of something special,
because your voice is so soulful,
you're a great performer, you're beautiful.
I think we're gonna really love you.
That was a very polished, beautiful performance, so well done.
Thanks.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
You look great, you smashed it out the park.
Welcome to the UK, cos this is just the start for you, I think.
Thank you so much for having me.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
You are a ready-made star.
I mean, you look like a star,
you sound like a star, you act like a star.
All right, Louis Walsh (!) All right (!)
LAUGHTER You are a pop star!
LAUGHTER
This was something very, very special. Well done.
Thank you! CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Bonnie, let me tell you something, uh...
Your lower tone is stunning.
CHEERING
The only thing I didn't like, it's just one of those tracks,
I know where the snare drum's gonna come in,
I know when the choir's gonna come in...
What I would have loved is the song in the lower tone,
just for you to sing it
and explain what the song meant to you,
cos that I believe was a moment waiting to happen.
Having said that, I'm with you guys.
This is really important for you that you've come on this show,
and shown not just Australia, but the world, how good you are,
cos you've got a real presence about you,
that was a very, very, very great performance.
Thank you, Simon. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Thank you so much for coming all that way, because it is a long way!
Thank you for coming and being with us on BGT: Champions.
Let's hear it one more time for the brilliant Bonnie Anderson!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
BOTH GIGGLE
The next act is a spellbinding young magician
who was runner-up in Britain's Got Talent
when she was just eight years old.
I remember her so well. She was amazing, and bless her,
back in 2017, when she was on the show,
she was only little. So were you, to be fair.
LAUGHTER It's Issy Simpson!
'When I was about six, I really, really wanted to be a singer,
'and sing princess songs.
'But then something changed.
'I discovered magic.
'It was not easy, but I loved it.
'My dream was to go on Britain's Got Talent.'
Simon, what was your card?
It's the four of diamonds.
AMANDA: OMG!
'I can't believe I got to the live finals.
'In was a runner-up last time,
'this time though, I'd really like to do better.
'I've been lucky enough to perform my magic shows all over the world,
'but I still have to make time for my homework.
'The standard is so high in this competition,
'and there are some incredible magicians.
'But I hope my hard work will pay off.'
Issy, your tea's ready! OK, coming!
'So what I'm really trying to say is if you work hard, and truly believe,
'you can make magical... things... happen.
'The end.'
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Two years ago I was lucky enough
to be runner-up on Britain's Got Talent.
I was just eight years old.
At the time, I thought that magic
was all about shocking and fooling people,
but since then I've realised it's about so much more.
It's about inspiring kids like me to be more confident,
and make adults feel like children once again.
Aaw!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Tonight, I want to do something
that hopefully will show you that magic
can be inspirational as well as amazing.
Over the past two years I've been lucky enough to travel the world,
thanks to Britain's Got Talent.
And during that time, I've taken photos with my family
to remind me of the fun times that I've had.
Some truly amazing memories.
Fun times with my mum,
first time getting on an aeroplane,
sneaking backstage into Simon's dressing room
without him knowing. Sorry, Simon!
No worries!
Walking our dog, Hoover.
Sometimes the simplest things can be the best.
You get the idea.
Simon, please touch the back of any one of my photos.
Any one at all? Any one at all.
Er... I'm gonna choose that one. That one?
Yeah. Hang on, that one there.
That one? That one.
OK. Yeah.
I'd like you to look at it, and hold it close to your heart.
But not show you? No, don't show anyone.
Hold it close to your heart.
We'll come back to that in a minute. OK.
I've been so lucky to experience these incredible things.
So tonight, out of nothing,
I'd like to try to create a positive message for everyone.
If I can do that, then it really would be magic.
Look how tiny she looks on that big stage.Tiny!
GENTLE, ATMOSPHERIC GUITAR STRUMS
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Simon, for the first time, can you hold up the photo
that you chose and let everyone see?
Well, of course!
AUDIENCE: Aaaw!
That's our dog, Hoover, who, as a family, we all loved very much.
He's a constant reminder to appreciate what you have today,
because tomorrow it may be gone forever.
This one's for you, Hoover.
AUDIENCE: Aaaw!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Wow! Did you see that?
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
AMANDA: That's amazing!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
I've been Issy Simpson, thank you, goodnight!
AMANDA LAUGHS
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
# Don't wake me if I'm sleeping... #
Oh, Issy, I'm in bits backstage!
What are you doing to us?!
Well done. Amanda.
Oh, Issy, I mean, you're super talented,
very charming, very clever girl, that magic had everything.
You know, it had sentiment, it had heart,
it had soul, it had absolutely everything.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
I can see why you're in demand all over the world,
because you're a real star.
And a brilliant, brilliant message in there.
Be kind. You could learn a lot. Yeah, such a good message.
I mean, Issy, I remember being your age and being so scared
just to do a school play, and here you are, so confident,
I admire you so much. Thank you.
That was beautifully put together. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
I'll bet your mum's so proud of you.
You've come out here and smashed it once again. Congratulations.
Simon.
Issy, you know how much I love dogs and animals, and I have to tell you,
I think the fact that you made this act more personal to you,
this is a massive progression.
And even though you looked tiny on that stage,
you belong on that stage. So this was amazing.
Congratulations. And this is for Hoover.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Thank you very much,
let's hear it one more time for Issy Simpson, everybody!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Time for another break, but we'll be right back
with dazzling dance from Slovakia,
and the New Zealand mime artist who took America by storm.
They'll be here in a few minutes!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
What this show is about is finding, hopefully, a star.
HE SHOUTS
'Auditions for the next series of Britain's Got Talent
'are open right now.'
This is what I love about this show!
'You may be an incredible dancer, an unbelievable singer,
'or an amazing comedian.'
DAVID: You just have funny bones! They come with a lot of meat!
'Then why not give it a go? What is there to be scared of?'
This is what Britain's Got Talent is all about.
SIMON: Apply now. It might just change your life forever.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Welcome back to Britain's Got Talent: The Champions!
Now this next act is a spectacular dance troupe
who dazzled their way to the final
of Czech-Slovak's Got Talent in 2015.
Since then, they have performed all over the world,
they even took part in the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix!
Wow! How'd they get on?
Well, they were leading for large parts of the race,
but they got overtaken on the last corner by Lewis Hamilton,
but he was in a car!
Ha! You're silly!
It's Mirror Family!
THEME FROM 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY
ROBOTIC VOICE: 'People of the UK.
'Prepare to be invaded...
'..by a family like no other.'
CHEERING
'We are Mirror Family,
'and in 2015, we were finalists in Czechoslovakia's Got Talent.
'Now we've come to the UK to show the world what we can do.'
DISCO MUSIC PLAYS
'What's this? This can't be right.
'This isn't the BGT: Champions stage.'
'We face some huge competition
'but there's no other dance group like us.
'Where are the judges?
'Oh, is that where Simon lives?
'This is a second chance for us to become champions.'
'We need to find our way to Wembley. Come on.
'We might have to swim there.'
'We are going to give the biggest performance of our lives.'
'Come on, family. Time to become champions.'
# We're only here to make you... Go! #
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
DANCE MUSIC PLAYS
MUSIC: '#thatPOWER' By will.i.am
# I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
# And I'm loving Every second, minute, hour
# Bigger, better, stronger
# Power... #
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
# You and I-I-I-I-I
# You and
# I-I-I
MUSIC: 'High Hopes' By Panic At The Disco
# Mama said Fulfil the prophecy
# Be something greater
# Go make a legacy
# Manifest destiny
# Back in the days We wanted everything
# Wanted everything... #
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Thank you very much. Amazing.
Alesha.
Oh, wow, I've never seen anything like that before.
The costumes are outstanding!
It was a visual treat, I loved the music.
The choreography was brilliant. It was fantastic, well done.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
What I am loving about The Champions
is we get to see different countries, different tastes,
what makes champions and winners in other parts of the world,
and I can totally see why the Golden Buzzer was pressed for you,
you are extraordinary.
A real spectacle, a feast for the eyes.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
I agree. That's how you fill a stage at Wembley.
You use every part of it, and you did it brilliantly.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
I think what I loved most about this
was that I could see my own reflection
during the performance (!)
No, I mean, the thing we say we're always looking for,
we're looking for something original.
Something we haven't seen before. Well, this is it!
This is it, this is something really, really original.
I worry about chaffing, to be honest with you!
Cos it must be hot in those costumes.
But just for creating an incredible moment on this show, well done.
Thank you, judges. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
We haven't seen this many mirrors
since we last popped into Simon Cowell's dressing room.
This is absolutely stunning.
Thank you so much for coming and being part of BGT: Champions.
Let's hear it one more time for Mirror Family!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Next up is an incredible comedy mime act
who already has his own hit show in Las Vegas.
You know what they say, don't you?
"What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."
LAUGHTER Well that's clearly not true,
cos he's here. Oh, yeah, you're right.
Er, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,
unless you fly all the way over to the UK
to appear on Britain's Got Talent: The Champions.
Not quite as catchy, is it? It's not, no!
No, it doesn't work. Here's Tape Face.
BIRDS CAW, GUITAR TWANGS
DRUMS CRASH, UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC
MUSIC: 'A Little Less Conversation' By Elvis Presley
Oh, my God, you're Tape Face!
I saw you on America's Got Talent! Loved you, man!
Clever, unique, funny... brilliant.
Tonight it could win him a million dollars, expect the unexpected...
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
# A little less conversation A little more action please... #
You should go.
# All this aggravation Ain't satisfaction-ing me
# A little more bite A little less bark
# A little less fighting A little more spark
# Close your mouth and open up Your heart and baby satisfy me... #
You should go.
# Satisfy me, baby... #
Mr Face! The stage is set, the audience are ready to come in...
You should go.
This is a personal invitation from Britain's Got Talent: Champions! Go!
# A little less conversation A little more action please
# All this aggravation Ain't satisfaction-ing me... #
Wembley is that way.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
JAUNTY MUSIC
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
LAUGHTER
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
LAUGHTER
LAUGHTER AND APPLAUSE
# Whoa! I feel good... #
WHOOPING AND CHEERING
# I knew that I would now
# I feel good
# I knew that I would now
# So good
# I got you
# Whoa! RECORD SCRATCH
MUSIC: 'I'm Too Sexy' By Right Said Fred
# I'm too sexy for these shorts Too sexy for these shorts
# So sexy it hurts
# And I'm too sexy for Milan
# Too sexy for Milan, New York and Japan... #
RECORD SCRATCH
MUSIC: 'Let's Get It On' By Marvin Gaye
WHOOPING AND CHEERING # I been really trying, baby
# Trying to hold back this feeling
# For so long
# And if you feel
# Like I feel, baby... # LAUGHTER
# Come on Oh, come on
# Whoo
# Let's get it on
# Aaah, babe
# Let's get it on
# Let's go, baby... #
EXPLOSION, CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
MUSIC: 'Shut Up And Dance' By Walk The Moon
# I said you're holding back
# She said shut up And dance with me... #
Simon, let's start with you. Tape Face.
Uh...
We met, I think it was two or three years ago on America's Got Talent.
I have no idea who you are, I've never heard you talk normally.
You've become a total star in America.
You've got your own Las Vegas show.
My only problem is it was a bit short.
This is so crazy and nuts,
but every time I watch it I absolutely love you.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
David, you were in it, how was it for you?
Well, I thought I was wonderful!
LAUGHTER
No, I mean, you are a very special talent.
To make people laugh without speaking is something incredible.
You're one of those acts, once seen, never forgotten.
and it's really, really inventive, what you do.
So I take my hat off to you, you're a fantastic performer.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
I was a bit on-the-fence with it, really.
I didn't know if I was supposed to love it or hate it.
BOOING Love it. I love this guy.
I mean, it made me smile, but I was a bit confused,
I wasn't sure what was supposed to be happening.
I'm kind of with Alesha. I kind of don't know, really, what it was,
but I couldn't stop watching it. I was very entertained by it,
and I thought as a piece of entertainment it was fantastic.
So congratulations, and thank you for coming on the show.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
So you entertained yet confused the judges.
Is that a...? That's good?
You're happy? He's happy, that's good!
That's the reaction we were looking for.
He's done his job! Absolutely brilliant.
We are honoured to have you here
on Britain's Got Talent: The Champions,
thank you for coming to see us. Very funny.
One more time, let's hear it for the brilliant Tape Face!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Time for another break,
but we'll be right back with super-sharp comedy
from America's Got Talent finalist, Preacher Lawson, in a few minutes!
Welcome back to Britain's Got Talent: The Champions!
CHEERING
Next up is a brilliant comedian
who reached the final of America's Got Talent in 2017.
Now this is his first time outside of America,
and he says he's really excited about visiting London.
Oh, yeah, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben,
and the Tower of London are just three of the places
he's been able to Google whilst sat in a windowless dressing room
here in Wembley, eating crisps.
LAUGHTER He calls them potato chips.
Oh, does he? Yes! It's Preacher Lawson!
My name is Preacher Lawson, I'm 28 years old,
I'm from the United States of America!
And I'm a stand up comedian. I make you laugh. Ha!
Starting out in comedy was rough, because a lot of places you go.
The audience members that are there, they just kind of eating a sandwich,
and you start cracking jokes, and they like, "What...?"
It was eight years in before I started making money.
That's because of America's Got Talent!
I was on America's Got Talent, Season 12.
I don't feel safe driving with my grandma, cos she's really spiritual.
She got that attitude, like, "If I die, I'm going to heaven,
"so it don't matter!" LAUGHTER
I'm like, "It does matter, cos I'm in the car! OK?"
I think you are unbelievably talented.
This could be your time.
I lost to a 12-year-old ventriloquist
that didn't open her mouth the whole time.
Darci Lynne!
What was that, America's Got Talent?!
She better not be here!
I don't wanna meet any Darcis!
Since being on America's Got Talent, I've got me a little bit of money,
and because of that money I do have
new friends and family members that I don't really know.
Yeah, it changed my life. I never thought it would amount to this.
First time in London, I'm so pumped,
I'm excited to try the tea, I don't even know what that's about!
I'm gonna go to the pub, I don't even drink like that,
I'm about to get turned up!
Know what else? I'm about to go see the sights.
Makes sure y'all watch Britain's Got Talent: The Champions! Do it!
The competition's gonna be crazy. Am I nervous? Pfft!
Yes.
Do I wanna get to the final? What d'you mean, finals?
I'm trying to... What d'you think I'm here for, girl?!
I'm trying to win! What is that, a win right there?
Mm! Get over here!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
R&B MUSIC PLAYS
Yeah! Hey! This is my song!
Thank you! Yeah! Yeah!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Good to see you.
All right, yeah. Let's get this out the way, obviously I'm from Brixton.
LAUGHTER
No, I'm joking. I'm from America, y'all! What's up?
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
HE CHUCKLES
Yeah, apparently Englanders think we're dumb!
And you right... we dumb.
But, uh, we got dentists, OK? You can't have everything.
LAUGHTER
I'm feeling good, man.
I'm feeling good. This jet lag, I drank some coffee,
I normally don't drink coffee, so when I did I was surprised.
I felt so energetic, I was like, man,
"I feel so energetic, I feel so energised and alert,
"why don't I drink more coffee?"
And then my booty was like, "This is why!"
And it snuck up on me, I was not ready!
You accidentally start to salsa to the bathroom,
like, "Where did I learn this?!"
It was bad! LAUGHTER
You ever go to the bathroom thinking you only gotta pee,
and then when you get there, your body's like,
"Nah, son, we got work to do!"?
LAUGHTER
I destroyed that bathroom, I couldn't breathe for 11 seconds!
LAUGHTER
I lost brain cells, I was like, "Why is my arm in the toilet?"
It was so big.
LAUGHTER Oh, my God!
This is brilliant!
Ha-ha!
Some of y'all had that experience, all right!
LAUGHTER
So, yeah, I was on a show named America's Got Talent,
this is how I know you, Simon, America's Got Talent.
Who's seen that? Who's seen me on America's Got Talent?
You seen me? You seen me? OK!
Who voted for ,me though? Of course you didn't, London!
I lost to a 12-year-old ventriloquist!
She didn't open her mouth the whole time!
LAUGHTER
You'll never know what it's like losing a million dollars
to someone who still has chores. You'll never know.
LAUGHTER AND APPLAUSE
People ask me all the time, like, "You still talk to Darci?"
I'm like, "She's 14, bro, no. I'm a grown man."
What am I gonna do, "Hey, Darci, how was school?" Like, no, man!
Plus she beat me, so I hate her. Why would I talk to someone I hate?
LAUGHTER AND APPLAUSE
"Don't hate Darci, she's an angel!"
So was the devil. OK, now...
LAUGHTER
I'm not...! She's not the devil, I love her.
And her family, they're great.
I don't feel like I lost on that show, for a couple of reasons.
First reason I don't feel like I lost on the show
is because I was homeless three-and-a-half years ago,
I'm far from that now. All right?
I'll never be homeless again in my life.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Thank you.
That's right!
That's right, I got money now,
I got way more friends and family members than I remember...
LAUGHTER
On the show, I dunno if y'all know who Tyra Banks is,
but she's pretty much...
CHEERING Yeah, you know who Tyra Banks is.
If you don't know, welcome to Earth.
She's pretty much the American version of Ant and Dec,
you know, they're both like, hosts on major shows,
and both supermodels, so they're the same people.
LAUGHTER
And on the show, she licked my face.
I could die tonight! You don't understand!
LAUGHTER She licked my face, y'all!
I licked her hand first, though, I licked her hand first.
What happened was, she was interviewing me, and I was like,
"I can't believe I'm talking to you, Tyra Banks!"
And she was like, "Yeah, it's me."
And she put her hand out, and she were like,
"You can pinch my hand and see if I'm real.
"Matter of fact, you can kiss it."
And I was like, "Kiss it? Pfft!"
LAUGHTER
Cos I don't know when I'm gonna get this opportunity again!
So I licked her! She started laughing, I was like,
"Thank you, Jesus, I'm not going to jail!"
LAUGHTER AND APPLAUSE
I went on stage, right, she was interviewing me, she was like,
"Are you ready to do this?" I was like, "I'm ready."
She was like, "Go get 'em, tiger!"
I was like, "Funny you call me a tiger, cos I'm feeling guh-reat!"
Like the cereal, it's... in America, don't worry about it.
So I went off stage, and you know how the judges on these shows,
they always ask you all these random questions,
like, "Hey, Preacher, what's your favourite colour?
"You got a favourite colour, huh? You got a girlfriend?"
And at the time, I had a girlfriend, so I was like,
"Yeah, I got a girl, she's dope."
I do my performance, I get off stage,
Tyra Banks is waiting for me. Everybody happy, but Tyra.
All right? I walk off, and she's made, she's like,
"Why would you let me lick your face
"on national television, Preacher?
"You got a girlfriend!"
And I replied, "I let you lick my face, Tyra,
"cos you're Tyra Banks, OK?"
Why would I not let Tyra Banks lick my face?
If my girl had a chance to let Ant and Dec lick her face
and she turned it down, I'm dumping her!
Cos I don't wanna date anybody that stupid! Are you serious?!
LAUGHTER
If I'd a chance to have Ant and Dec lick my face,
I am dressing up like an ice cream cone, you don't understand!
They about to get all this!
My name is Preacher Lawson, thank you so much,
I appreciate it. I love you.
Thank you!
Hey!
Thank you.
I love you.
Hey! Right there!
Let's get this out the way, come here! Oh, OK!
Aaaah! Ow!
LAUGHTER AND APPLAUSE
Oh, well done.
You gonna leave me hanging, Dec?!
DEC LAUGHS Well done!
I just shook hands, that was it.
Never washing this side of my face again!
You taste good! Yeah, thank you, man!
Amanda.
Oh, do you know what? I am so excited for you.
You had me at "That's my arm in the toilet!"
LAUGHTER
And then from then on, I just thought, "I love this man",
it was like, bang, bang, bang,
every single thing hit on point, you got loads of laughs,
I mean, welcome to the UK. Thank you.
I feel like you might win the entire thing.
That's how confident I am about your performance tonight.
Wow, thank you. Seriously.
So excited about you.
Preacher, every time we have seen you audition
you've got this really naughty, naughty side about you.
And there's no filter, it landed, you landed tonight, Preacher,
as you did in America, and I've gotta tell you,
why is the show called Champions?
You're a champion because you've come all the way here,
you're competing with the best in the world, in my opinion
this is one of the best acts we've seen
throughout the whole series of this.
I really mean that.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
I'm thrilled you're here, really thrilled.
DAVID: Oh, well...
By the way, David isn't happy
when other comedians do well, so accept that.
LAUGHTER
It's not true! It is true.
When I was a teenager the most exciting comedian in the world
was Eddie Murphy, and I remember seeing Raw and Delirious,
his stand up shows,
and I just thought, you know what, there's never gonna be a comedian
as outrageous, as funny, as sexy as him.
But I think it's you, I think it's you!
Thank you, thank you. CHEERING
It's such an amazing skill, you've come here, no-one knows who you are,
but already we feel this connection with you.
You've made your mark, and I really hope you make the final,
cos you deserve to be there.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Thank you, judges. Thank you.
Once again, Preacher,
the problem is it was too short It wasn't long enough.
We were ready to settle down for an hour of that.
Thank you, man, I appreciate that.
I could talk for an hour, you gotta cut me off, actually!
I'll keep going! LAUGHTER
Listen, you are funny, they loved you,
the judges loved you, you taste so good...
Thank you...well done tonight. Very, very good.
One more time, let's hear it for him, Preacher Lawson!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Time for another break, but we'll be right back
with the ever popular BGT act from 2009
who put the joy into joyful, and the belly into belly-dancing.
Stavros Flatley will be here! CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
See you with those guys in a few minutes!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Welcome back to Britain's Got Talent: The Champions.
Next up is Stavros Flatley. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
AMANDA: Stavros Flatley!
They are the father-and-son duo
who were in instant hit when they appeared on this show back in 2009.
Since then, they've performed for the Queen,
and were even booked for Simon Cowell's birthday party!
Wow! That must have been a hoot! Yes.
How many people were at Simon Cowell's birthday party?Three.
Including Stavros Flatley? Yes.
Oh, wow.
BGT 2009 finalist, it's Stavros Flatley!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
You may have come here thinking you know all about
Greek gods and goddesses,
however, here in Cyprus resided
two of the most iconic heroes under the planet's gaze.
I'll tell you the story of Stavros Flatley!
In the ancient times of 2009,
there was a vast amphitheatre called the Hammersmith Apollo.
Inside was a god, a goddess, and a man named Piers Morgan.
This was to be the setting where one man and one boy
were to begin something that would send shockwaves
through the ancient and modern world.
JAUNTY STRING MUSIC PLAYS
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Their warrior-like physiques had the emblem
of this fair land, Cyprus, on their skin.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
He loves it!
He absolutely loves it!
One of my favourite ever dance acts.
You have the most fantastic relationship, don't you?
Do you look up to your dad and enjoy what he does?
I look up to him so much, he's just a role model.
Postcards, wigs, keyrings,
their popularity knows no bounds.
Although they were not victorious in the final battle,
the legends are returning for their second chance
to prove their place amongst the gods.
'Tonight Stavros Flatley is coming back.
'Fitter, faster... fatter.
'We're back!'
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
PLAYS HAUNTING MELODY
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
DRUMBEAT
JAUNTY STRING MUSIC
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
AMANDA LAUGHS
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
MUSIC: 'Fix You' By Coldplay
# When you lose something You cannot replace
# Tears stream
# Down your face
# And I... #
Are you all right?
You OK?
Just... just...
Just give the dancers a second to catch their breath, hold on!
LAUGHTER AND APPLAUSE
It's good to see you back, Stavros Flatley!
Have a drink!
Catch your breath.
David, let's start with you.
Wow!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Well, it... WILD CHEERING
I can't... I can't tell you
how much you going mad for us makes us feel.
But I wanna say, this show is amazing.
We've been all over the world,
we've done things in places we never thought we'd be.
And it's cos of you guys, thank you.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
I watched... I watched him grow up from here to here,
and I ain't never been so proud as I am now.
Thanks for everything. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
No, one more, one more!
We've got the judges! I know, I know,
but I gotta thank my dentist in Paphos!
He's amazing, I got the same teeth as Simon now, look!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
So, thanks to the Paphos dentist.
Judges, finally, it's over to you! David!
This, for me, is what this show is all about,
which is ordinary people getting up and having a go, right?
And it turns out you're two ordinary guys
with a huge talent to entertain people.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
The moment you walked out, every single person in this room
has got a great big smile on their face,
and they're laughing.
In my opinion, you may not have won Britain's Got Talent,
but you are probably the most iconic Britain's Got Talent act.
You're the heart and soul of this show.
And you make everyone feel good.
What a great thing, what a great performance,
I'm really emotional as well!
Funny, crying, everything. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
I will never forget the moment we first saw you.
Next to having my children,
it was probably one of the most joyous moments of my entire life.
LAUGHTER You smashed it again tonight, boys.
I adore you! I know!
You went and did it, I can't believe it!
I love you, I love you, I love you.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
I will never forget that moment when you guys came out.
I'm thinking, "What the bloody hell is this?!"
And like tonight, the same thing happened.
It was like the crowd went crazy.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Look, I've wanted to say this to you for years,
I've really wanted to thank both of you
for everything you've done... No, no, forget me.
I wanna be able to thank you, and there's one way I can do this.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
MUSIC: 'Hold Back The River' By James Bay
# Stop for a minute And see where you hide
# Hold back the river Hold back... #
We've got the girls screaming in the wings.
Come on, girls!
Come here, boys, let me just say one thing to you,
it's gonna sound weird, but it's true,
you've just been given Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer.
CHEERING How do you feel?
Whenever you need us,
forever, we'll be there.
If I have to come on this stage on a mobility scooter, I will come.
LAUGHTER AND APPLAUSE
Can you do one more thing for us? Go on.
Can you come back and perform for us
in the grand final of Britain's Got Talent: The Champions?
It would be an honour and a pleasure.
Stavros Flatley, we'll see you in the final!
Let's hear it one more time, Stavros Flatley!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Thank you, judges!
Goodness me, they were moist!
Yeah, they were, weren't they?
There was a lot of sweat. Time for another break,
but we'll be right back
with this year's hugely popular BGT winner, Colin Thackery!
See you for that in a few minutes!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
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CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Welcome back to Britain's Got Talent: The Champions.
The next act is everyone's favourite singing Chelsea Pensioner,
and Britain's Got Talent's reigning champion.
And at the age of 89 he's also our oldest ever winner.
It's Colin Thackery!
CHEERING
The winner of Britain's Got Talent 2019 is...
Colin Thackery!
I still can't believe it. I'm completely gobsmacked,
to put a phrase to it.
I never thought for one minute I would get that far.
If Joan was here, she would have said to me, having won,
"Don't get above yourself, lad."
HE CHUCKLES
She had a good sense of humour, that girl.
I'm gonna sing you a song that is dedicated,
actually, to my late wife.
# Did you ever know that you're my hero? #
She really was the wind beneath my wings,
I miss her like mad, of course.
I've lived here at the Royal Hospital Chelsea
for two years next month.
I joined the army when I was 15.
Standing on stage with my colleagues behind me,
it was absolutely marvellous.
Britain's Got Talent has completely changed my life.
It's taken me into a new world.
I've been recognised in the street everywhere I go.
Everybody seems to want selfies.
I'm recording my own album.
I can't believe it, really. Life is pretty good now.
I'm very proud of myself, having achieved this at such a great age.
It would be an absolute honour to win
Britain's Got Talent: The Champions.
And I feel that I've got a chance,
so I'm gonna have a go.
I'm gonna do it for Britain.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
'Joan was a girl from a small mining village in County Durham.
'We'd met at a camp dance,
'when I'd spotted this pretty little brunette,
'and asked her to dance as soon as I saw her.
'And that was it.
'We were together for 66 years.'
APPLAUSE
'She was a good companion.
'And a very good wife.'
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
GENTLE PIANO MELODY
# I took the supermarket flask
# From the windowsill
# I threw the day-old tea From the cup
# Packed up the photo album Matthew had made
# Memories of a life That's been loved... #
It's good to have him back, innit?
# Oh, I'm in bits It's tearing me up
# But I know a heart that's broke Is a heart that's been loved
# So I say hallelujah
# You are an angel In the face of my love
# When I fell down You'd be there holding me up
# Spread your wings as you go
# And when God calls you back
# We'll say hallelujah You're home... #
Oh, Colin!
Good old Colin!
# Hallelujah You're home
# Hallelujah
# You were an angel In the shape of my love
# When I fell down You'd be there holding me up
# Spread your wings as you go
# And when God calls you back
# You'll sing hallelujah You're home. #
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Simon.
Oh, Ant, where do I start?
Colin, you are such a remarkable person.
The last time I spoke to you,
you told me what you did with the prize money,
which was to give it out...
It was your grandkids, some help in their life.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
That was such an inspiring, beautiful tribute to your wife,
and everything you stand for.
I could not be more proud of you, Colin.
Thank you very much.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Colin, you are such a special man.
And you bring so much to this show.
You bring such class, such dignity,
and such truth.
I mean, that is one of the most emotive performances
we've ever had on this show.
You've done yourself proud,
you've done your comrades at the Royal Hospital proud,
but you've done the nation proud tonight.Thank you.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
It was a beautiful tribute to Joan,
and I'm so inspired by the fact you are 89 years old,
and you are just getting started, a new chapter in your life!
There's not a single person here not in admiration for you.
Beautiful song, beautiful tribute, great man.
Well done, Colin.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Colin Thackery, you represent a generation of people
that have shown this country how to behave, how to be strong,
and great dignity.
For that, I salute you,
and that was an amazing performance, so congratulations.
Thank you, judges. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Colin, you're our reigning BGT winner. I am, yes.
What made you come back? Is it just you love the contest?
Just the challenge again, really.
Brilliant. At 89, he loves the challenge!
It was the challenge to go up to start with,
so I thought I'd have another go, just in case!
DEC LAUGHS
It's a pleasure to have you back.
thanks very much for coming back and competing.
Absolute gentleman, let's hear it one more time, Colin Thackery!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
MUSIC: 'Wind Beneath My Wings' By Bette Midler
# I will fly higher than an eagle
# You are the wind beneath my wings... #
Time for a quick break now, but we'll be right back
with a pair of amazing daredevil skating siblings.
And then the superfans here on the arena floor
will be voting for their winner. See you in a few minutes.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Welcome back to Britain's Got Talent: The Champions!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Our next act tonight
is a brother-and-sister extreme roller-skating duo,
who appeared on both Britain's Got Talent and America's Got Talent.
They've gone on to perform over 2,000 shows in Vegas
where they skate at speeds of up to 40 mph!
That's what they mean by "getting your skates on!"
Indeed, it's Billy and Emily England!
Me and my sister grew up in Birmingham,
and it's where we learnt to roller-skate originally.
Our dad performed in Vegas in the '60s,
it was a dream of ours to follow in his footsteps
and to maybe one day make it to Vegas.
Britain's Got Talent was definitely the start of a journey for us.
Four years ago, me and my brother
rolled out on the BGT stage and auditioned.
Take it away, the stage is yours.
We didn't expect our lives to change in that moment.
I've actually never seen an act like that in my life.
Five days later we got a phone call to come to Las Vegas.
Me and my sister are performing in Absinthe, at Cesar's Palace.
It is voted the best show in Vegas,
our dad would be so proud of us right now,
because he's been our inspiration to get here.
We were 14 and 15 when he passed away.
He'd be so proud that we're doing great for ourselves.
Me and my brother have a very dangerous act.
We're gonna go very, very fast,
and at times my sister will be gliding inches from the floor.
It's kind of like putting your life on the line,
but I trust my brother 100%.
We feel proud to bring our act back to Britain's Got Talent,
cos that's where we started.
Everything we've learned in the last four, five years
will be on display tonight.
The audience should be expecting speed, danger,
and death-defying stunts
that could make or break us.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
MUSIC: 'Friction' By Imagine Dragons
APPLAUSE
# When you've made it
# Won't you tell me what to do?
# Cos I'm playing it all wrong
# You can't fight the friction
# So ease it off
# Can't fight the pressure
# So ease it off
# Don't tell me to be strong
# Ease it off
# You can't fight the friction... #
How does she stop herself being sick?
Yeah!You spin me around like that, I'd be sick!
# When you've made it
# Will you tell me what to do?
# Cos I'm playing it all wrong
# You can't fight the friction
# So ease it off
# Can't take the pressure
# So ease it off... #
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
# So ease it off
# Oh, why can't you let go?
# Like a bird in the snow
# This is no place To build your home... #
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Do not try this at home!
# You can't fight the friction
# So ease it off
# Can't take the pressure
# So ease it off... #
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
# You can't fight the friction
# So... #
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Oh, well done, you two! What a way to end the night!
David, let's start with you.
Well, look, it's one of those acts you can't stop watching it,
and you'd like to stop watching it at exactly the same time,
because my goodness me, it's so dangerous!
Not just for you, I mean,
you could so very nearly have killed Stavros Flatley as well,
because if you let go of her hair there, they've gone as well!
LAUGHTER Look, it's incredible.
Your years of experience and hard work shine through.
This is something stunning, this is something unforgettable.
This is an amazing moment, guys.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE It's so good to see you again.
Welcome home, and congratulations on everything.
I just think the fact that you are brother and sister,
you've got this amazing relationship,
you completely trust each other.
I love how thrilling it is.
It's scary to watch,
but I couldn't take my eyes off either one of you.
It was so impressive.
You've got even better since the last time I saw you.
Congratulations on everything, well done!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
I think what's even more remarkable
is that you have had all that success, and you are in Vegas,
but you have chosen to come back tonight, to the UK,
to compete almost again from scratch against so much competition,
so for that I really applaud you,
because it's not something that you have to do.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
It was just another phenomenal act tonight, well done.
You guys, you are an amazing act,
and you put your lives on the line every time you compete.
I will never, ever get tired of this act.
You always push the boundaries up.
And I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to come back,
with what's going on in your life, to compete again.
It says everything about you as people, thank you.
Thank you, judges. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Brilliant stuff. Wonderful, absolutely brilliant.
Great to have you home.
Let's hear it one more time for Billy and Emily England!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
OK, we've now seen all of tonight's acts,
so superfans, it's down to you now.
It's time for you to vote for your winner.
Stavros Flatley, of course, have got Simon's Golden Buzzer.
They are already straight through to the finals.
So that leaves eight acts for you to choose from.
And the vote is now open!
SHOUTING AND CHEERING
That's it, time up, stop voting!
Thank you very much. The vote is closed.
Well done, everybody. Thank you.
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Those votes have now been counted and verified.
Only one of these eight acts can win a place in the final.
First of all we're gonna announce the three acts
that received the most votes.
If you hear your name, please take your place on the stage.
Good luck, everybody. Here we go.
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In no particular order, the first act in the top three is...
..Billy and Emily England!
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The second act in the top three tonight is...
..Colin Thackery!
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And the third act in the top three tonight is..
AMANDA:
..Preacher Lawson!
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For everybody else, you have all performed like champions tonight,
we have loved having you here.
Let's hear it one more time for all of tonight's incredible talent!
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OK, it's almost time to find out
which act has received the most votes and won a place in the final.
First up, we will reveal the act in third place.
The third place act in Britain's Got Talent: The Champions is...
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..Billy and Emily England.
AUDIENCE GROAN
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Thank you so much for coming home.
Don't leave it so long next time, come and visit, won't you?
Let's hear it one more time for Billy and Emily England!
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OK, come on over here, come and join me, Colin.
Get closer to us, Colin.
OK, this is it, Colin, and Preacher Lawson, you are the two acts
with the most votes, but only one of you can leave here
with a place in the final.
Good luck to the both of you.
Here we go.
The winner of tonight's vote, and going through to the final, is...
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..Preacher Lawson!
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Congratulations.
Aaaw!
Thank you! Quick, what do you wanna say?
I don't know what to say, man!
I love y'all, that's what I wanna say!
Thank you so much to the judges, all the kind words, and all the...
Man, I don't know what to say,
I'm just so happy, I can't believe I'm here right now.
When I said I was homeless
three-and-a-half years ago, I was not joking.
I can't believe the position I'm in, I can't believe y'all voted for me.
Thank you so much, I don't know what to say!
Thank you! Well done, congratulations.
Aaw, but Colin, runner-up this evening,
have you enjoyed it? Yes, very much so. Thank you.
Of course, we can see you at the Royal Variety Performance as well.
I look forward to that as well. We look forward to that too.
One more time, he's always a gentleman
when we have him on this show,
your reigning Britain's Got Talent champion,
Colin Thackery. Thank you, Colin!
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LAUGHTER Our Golden Buzzer, ha-ha!
Our Golden Buzzer act, they're in the grand final!
That is it from us.
We'll see you next time, goodnight.
Thanks for watching! Goodnight!
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