Celebrity Mobile: May 2009

Susan Boyle silenced her critics with a thrilling performance of I Dreamed A Dream from Les Miserables

Susan Boyle was a shock loser last night after being beaten by dance group Diversity in the Britain's Got Talent final.

Diversity dramatically snatched the glory amid high drama.

The 10-piece group was crowned winner in a shock result following an emotion-charged two-hour final.

Amid stunned gasps from the audience the Essex-based act jumped for joy as Susan at first looked on stunned, then congratulated them saying: “The best people won. That’s showbiz.” And she shimmied on stage, lifting her dress to show her leg as she exited the stage with a broad, radiant smile on her face.

Susan Boyle congratulated the winning dance troupe Diversity

Diversity took the £100,000 prize and a performance for the Queen at the Royal Variety show. Susan and Diversity made it into the final three of the show alongside saxophonist Julian Smith, 39, from Birmingham.

After the shock result was announced by Ant and Dec, one member of the troop said: “I was getting so excited thinking we were second. We feel electric. Words can’t describe it. I am genuinely shocked. We thought Susan was unstoppable. She’s an unbelievable talent. Can I just say, everyone who voted, you’ve changed her lives.”

Even the judges looked stunned by the result, as Susan graciously accepted defeat. Piers Morgan said: “I am officially a donut for saying Flawless were better. Diveristy were fantastic and a very worthy winner.”

Asked what she’ll do next, Susan added: “I hope to get an album out and I’ll just play it by ear. What a journey. It was unbelievable and very humbling. Thank you for everything.”

Earlier, BGT maestro Cowell had declared Diversity – who performed an urban dance routine – were the ONLY act he would award 10 out of 10 to, proving his knack for picking a winner.

He said: “I’ve got to tell you, all bets are off. If I had to give marks tonight, this would be the only one I would give 10. When I look at you now, there was not a step out of place. It was sheer perfection. I think you’ll win."

Amanda told them: “You have practically rendered me speechless. YOu’re choreography is second to none."

Shock upset as dance troupe Diversity snatch victory

Diversity are Ashley Banjo 20, Jordan Banjo 16, Ian McNaughton 25, Jamie McNaughton 23, Matthew McNaughton 16, Mitchell Craske 12, Sam Craske 19, Warren Russell 18, Terry Smith 24, Perri Luc Kiely 13.

Last night it emerged that they already have a film deal on the table, as their transformation into overnight celebrities begins.The group’s choreographer Ashley said: “We feel electric. Words can’t describe it. I’m genuinely shocked. We thought Susan was unstoppable - she’s an unbelievable talent.”

And Simon even hinted they could end up supporting Michael Jackson in his UK show’s in July. He added: Their performance was immaculate. This show is about finding talented people.

Sax player Julian gave a solid performance and the judges gave him a standing ovation.

After performing Somewhere from West Side Story, he said: “I’m just so happy.

The real winners: The judges make an entrance, with Amanda in her show-stopping red dress

Meanwhile breakdancer Aidan Davis was reduced to tears by Simon Cowell’s scathing comments in the amazing final of Britain’s Got Talent.

The 11-year-old wiped his eyes and had to be comforted by hosts Ant and Dec after Simon laid into his dance act.

It came just 24 hours after 10-year-old Hollie Steel left weeping after suffering a meltdown on stage in the semi-final.

Simon told Aidan his breathtaking body-popping act, in which he surfed conveyor belts, was not as good as his performance the previous night.

He told him: “To be honest with you it wasn’t as good. You had 24 hours and limited time to put it together. But you still have a huge future ahead of you.

“But I have to talk to you like I would anyone else. It didn’t quite have the impact it did last night. It was great but it wasn’t as good.”

Aidan then burst into tears, despite getting huge praise from the other two judges. He had just a day to prepare his complex dance act. And he said afterwards: “I’m a bit gutted at Simon.”

Aidan had been given a standing ovation from the audience for his dance to Flo Rida’s Low.

He told how he had prepared his complex routine in five hours after getting through to the final.

He said: “I came in today at 2.30pm that’s when I actually started practising and I only rehearsed this three times before.”

Later Simon urged Aidan not to take his comments to heart. He said: “Don’t listen to me – no one else does. There’s the public vote.”

Courageous Hollie conquered her nerves to deliver a note-perfect performance hailed by Simon as “fantastic”.

He told her: “You chose a really tough song. You handled it brilliantly. I was on the edge of my seat.”

Hollie had been nearly pulled out of the show because her mother feared another tearful meltdown.

But she insisted on taking the stage – showing the same courage which won her a place in the final. And she wowed the judges as she belted out Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again from Phantom Of The Opera.

Hollie had wilted on Friday night as nerves overcame her, then tearfully begged for another change to sing.

Fearing a repeat, mum Nina, 37, initially decided that would place too much pressure on her. She thought again, though, after plucky Hollie convinced her.

Proud Nina told the Sunday Mirror last night, shortly before the final began: “I have spoken to her at length and she is adamant that she wants to continue.”

Before taking to the stage the schoolgirl from Accrington, Lancs, told how winning the show would be “the bestest dream come true” and admitted she would love a record deal “so everyone can hear all the songs I can sing”.

Nina said: “It would be brilliant to get a record deal and record an album.”

In last night’s final Simon also praised Shaheen Jafargholi, saying his performance had convinced him it was right to put kids on stage. The lad was described as “absolutely unbelievable” by judge Piers Morgan.

The Swansea 12-year-old sang another Jackson Five classic, Smokey Robinson-penned Who’s Loving You.

Dressed in a blue shirt and waistcoat, he said: “Ever since I came out and sang in the semi-final I couldn’t wait to get back.” Simon said: “This debate about why we put kids on has really made me think this week.

“I was in two minds. But after that performance it made me realise if you’re talented, regardless of your age, why should we deny you your chance?

Amanda Holden said: “I can’t wait for you to back to school – they’ll say what did you do at half term and you’ll show them all your autographs.”

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