I didn't think it would work without Simon Cowell, but somehow The Hoff and Michael McIntyre managed to fill the media mogul's shoes with general wit and off the wall humour.
I'm not saying it always worked, but alongside Amanda Holden- who got hilariously mistaken for Joanna Lumley at one point- the trio were on the hole, pretty well matched.
So, with a new judging panel in place how would this year's hopefuls fare? Oh dear god is all I have to say about that. I spent most of the hour and a half hiding behind my cushion, while my boyf chuckled hilariously.
See, he can handle social humiliation. Me, well it just makes me squirm. The crazy lady who told stand up in her PJS, the man who played the electric keyboard painted head to toe in gold paint, oh and the financial advisor who pretended to be a seal were just some of the acts who had me sinking down my sofa.
Thank god for the rags-to-riches story that came near the end; the Su-Bo of 2011 possibly- a very talented guitarist/vocalist named Michael Collings.
Already a YouTube hit, he's suddenly become an overnight sensation thanks to looking like a total doss, but actually being uber talented with what appears to be a heart of gold. Ahh.
Although he was great to watch and I really hope he goes far, my favourite act of the night had to be the couple who played the hand bells to the Titanic theme.
Gay and Alan Cooper look completely barmy, but are actually are pretty lovely people and more importantly, know how to handle their bells.
I hope they make it to the semi finals, if only so Simon can have his say... now that would be worth watching!
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