BGT: Shock Result!

Britain's Got Talent Final: Jai vs Ronan
I've missed most of this week's live semi-finals, mainly through boredom and partly through better things to do, I must confess.

This year has been very so-so, with no stand out acts and no Su-Bo's to carry it through.

Don't get me wrong, there has been some talent and the final was quite exciting, because I genuinely didn't know which way it was going to go.

Ronan was the obvious fave by the end of the show, Jai was definitely in with a shot, as were New Bounce and even crazy Jean could have snatched victory with the way things were going.

In the end it was a shock that Jai triumphed over cute little teary Ronan. Normally I can't stand child acts, but I really warmed to him and was very impressed with how professional he was when he didn't win.

No doubt he will do well from this, as will New Bounce- it really was all about the singers in the end. Although Paul and his magic piano fingers were amazing; I hope he makes it too, otherwise it will be such a waste of talent.

Until next year...

Britain's Got Talent is back!

Britain's Got Talent 2011
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!

Peter Kay & Susan Boyle: Musical Partners

Peter Kay & Susan Boyle: I know him so well!
I loved Peter Kay and Susan Boyle's rendition of 'I know him so well' on Comic Relief last Friday, and it seems I'm not alone as they have now released it as a single!

It was pure genius once again from Kay and shows how comedic Susan really is- If the singing ever gets dull, she has a career in the making right here!

Saying that, not to detract from the actual music, both she and Peter Kay's creation, Geraldine McQueen actually pulled off a decent duet.

Sure it was a hilarious parody and something which Susan totally relished in (remember her pulling off the wig at the end to reveal a bald head, or complaining to Kay she was due a cuppa?!) but still- they made musical magic in my view!

Here's hoping it sails to the top of the charts and provides us with another chance to see the two collaborate again!

Susan Boyle: Style Icon!

Susan Boyle on Piers Morgan's Life Stories. Copyright ITV
I got a shock on Saturday night when I watched Piers Morgan's Life Stories- it featured none other than Susan Boyle, aka the Hairy Angel.

Only, she wasn't hairy. She was radiant in a fitted pink dress, perfectly quaffed hair and subtle make-up. Gone were the bushy eyebrows, the crazy fashion sense and the home dyed hair.

In her place was a rather nice woman who giggled throughout, made the audience laugh and set the record straight about her 'mad' antics.

Her rise to fame hasn't been of much interest to me, to my mum maybe, but me- well I watched her audition and followed her to the final, but then lost interest. Every other person in the world though, well they just lapped her up.

She appeared on Oprah, sang for the Pope and had the biggest selling album of 2009. Not bad for someone who was nearly laughed off stage at the BGT auditions.

Anyway, I watched it not really caring too much about her story and found myself admiring her style and her poise.

Like Cheryl Cole a few weeks ago, she knew where to be guarded when difficult questions came her way, and like Chezza no doubt certain people will be lapping up her style from that hour long show.

Susan Boyle Christmas No.1 has quite a nice ring to it don't you think? Either way, Simon Cowell's not going to risk another fiasco like last year is he? X Factor or Susan, he's on to a winner here...

Fashion Flash: Susan Boyle to appear in Glee?!

Could Susan Boyle soon be joining our Gleeks?
OMG- the rumours that were circulating a few months back may actually be true; Susan Boyle is all set to appear in Glee as, wait for it, a dinner lady.

I can totally see Kurt taking her to one side and giving her a fabulous make-over, while unleashing her inner talent as a superdooper singer!

The episode, said to be screened at Christmas is also set to feature songs by Sir Paul McCartney too. Talk about a chance opportunity- here’s what I see happening…

Sir Paul is walking down the hall at McKinley high, you know as you do, when wait, he hears the voice of a (hairy) angel and decides to make her the next big thing!

Susan then flies off into the sunset to become a major star, leaving her dowdy dinner lady days behind her and thanking Kurt for believing in her.

Yes, I think that definitely has potential- Ryan Murphy, you know where I am if you need me for anymore creative input :)