Britain's Got Talent - The semi-finalists

By Jason Wright (Entertainment Expert)

IT HAS been a very controversial and slated series so far.  However, regardless of the criticism, the semi-finals week of Britain’s Got Talent 2011 are still expected to draw high viewing figures and publicity as the battle to win a place at this year’s Royal Variety Performance heats up.  Last night, on the eve of the semi-finals, the new look judging panel of Amanda Holden, David Hasslehoff and Michael McIntyre announced which 40 acts would participate in these five live shows which in turn will decide who competes in next Saturday’s grand final.

     Out of those lucky to compete, this year’s line-up seems to be completely mismatched with several great acts axed for those who are just wrong and don’t have any kind of talent at all.  Despite this, the judges are somewhat convinced that this is the best field yet, that they decided to have a few acts perform again before finalising who should continue in the competition and who shouldn’t. Eventually, this is the final 40 they settled on;

The Semi-Finalists

ABYSS (Streetdance Troupe)

ANGELA & TEDDY (Dog Act)

ANTONIO POPEYE (Eye Popper)

BRUCE SISTAZ (Martial Arts Act)

CIRCUS OF HORRORS (Daredevil Act)

DANCE ANGELS ELITE (Dance Troupe)

DAVID & KAREN (Illusionist Duo)

DONELDA GUY (Dog Act)

EDWARD REID (Nursery Rhyme Singer)

ENCHANTMENT (Acrobatic Troupe)

FOLLOW THE RIGHT PATH (Rap Duo)

GAY & ALAN (Bell Players)

GIRLS ROC (Burlesque Dance Troupe)

HERBIE ARMSTRONG (Singer)

JAI McDOWALL (Singer)

JAMES HOBLEY (Ballet Dancer)

JAY WORLEY (Singer)

JEAN MARTYN (Pianist)

JESSICA HOBSON (Singer)

JOE OAKLEY (BMX Stunt Rider)

LES GIBSON (Impressionist)

LORNA BLISS

MARAWA (Hula Hoopist)

MEXICAN MAYHEM (Comedy Dog Act)

MICHAEL COLLINGS (Singer/Guitarist)

MR & MRS (Singing Duo)

NATHAN WYBURN (Artist)

NEW BOUNCE (Vocal-Dance Troupe)

OUT OF THE BLUE (Vocal-Dance Troupe)

PAUL GBEGBAJE (Pianist)

PIPPA & BUDDY (Dog Singing Act)

RAZY GOGONEA (Breakdancer)

RONAN PARKE (Singer)

STEVEN HALL (Dancer)

STUART ARNOLD (Terminator Impersonator)

TED & GRACE (Singing Duo)

THE CELTIC COLLEENS (Blacklight Dance Troupe)

TWO AND A HALF MEN (Dance Trio)

UP & OVER IT (Hand Dancers)

WACHIRAPORN TIRPAK (Entertainer)

      Overall, the list can certainly be a lot better than it has been but it doesn’t mean that competition won’t be a complete bore, it still promises to be a fierce as ever.

      The semi-finals get underway tonight at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITV1 HD.  The acts will of course now not only have to impress the judges, the audience but now also the voting public and, the return of….Simon Cowell!