Singers and dancers steal the show. Actresses and impressionists do not.
Episode three of Britain's Got Talent 2014 provided the usual dose of laugh-out-loud and mouth-open-wide moments that we've come to expect from the show, with singers and dancers stealing the show over the variety acts. Here we pick the acts we loved, and the acts we also kind of loved but for completely different reasons:
The Good
Bailey McConnell
The show ended on the highest of highs when 14 year old Bailey McConnell performed a self-penned song. Paperboy Bailey wrote 'Dying Hole' after being betrayed by a friend, and although he was gutted that Simon Cowell couldn't be there to see him (the auditions took place on the day his girlfriend went into labour) the other three judges were in awe of the young performer. "What is there not to like about you? Fantastic voice, you played beautifully and you can write really incredible songs," was David Walliams critique, and one we couldn't have said better ourselves.
Did Bailey have you crying as much as his Mum? (ITV Pictures.)
Innova Irish Dance Company
For their first visit to Northern Ireland, the judges were treated to a very modern twist on a traditional style of dance. By blending Riverdance with streetdance, the Innova Irish Dance Company – dressed in red and gold – gave hits including LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem' and Labrinth's 'Earthquake' the Michael Flatley treatment, much to the pleasure of Simon, Amanda, Alesha and David. "This is why I wanted to come to Belfast," Simon told the group, before adding, "Easiest yes I've given today." But they weren't the only act to shake things up...
Kings and Queens
Kai Widrington (who reached the finals in 2012 as part of a Latin/ballroom duo) appeared as part of dance group Kings and Queens. The couples mixed Latin ballroom moves with streetdance samples to create something completely unique. Amanda told the contestants: "We have a lot of this sort of dance on the show and it always feels dated and old fashioned but I think you've just shown us a glimpse into the future of what this should be." Meanwhile, Alesha – no stranger to the dancefloor herself – gave it the more to the point critique: "If you're not in the final I'll eat my arm."
Andrew Derbyshire
"You've auditioned for me before, haven't you?" Simon asked 31-year old Andrew Derbyshire, and –as is often the case - he was right. Andrew auditioned for Pop Idol over a decade ago, and while he currently works in a call centre, he may soon be making a living out of his powerhouse of a voice. His rendition of Jocelyn Brown's 'Someone Else's Guy' earned a standing ovation from all four judges (with Simon standing fashionably late), with Alesha telling him, "You really did just own the whole stage and I'm so please for you because your personality is wonderful and your talent is fantastic."
The Bad
Shakespeare Remix
Shakespeare on Britain's Got Talent? It might not be the sort of act the you'd expect to see on the show, but then again it wasn't the sort of Shakespeare performance you'd expect to see at The Globe either. Actresses Cordell, Samantha and Shant'e performed a version of Hamlet with modern-day language, much to the horror of all three judges, except Simon! "Shakespeare done well is brilliant but this wasn't done well I'm afraid. If I'm really honest I don't think any of you can act." Amanda told the trio, while Simon added: "I hate Shakespeare but in a weird way I quite liked that."
Oliver Moroney
While Northern Ireland gave BGT the Innova Irish Dance Company, it also provided dancers with twists that didn't shout out "yes"! 43-year old Oliver Moronoey's broom dance (that's a dance with a broom) didn't quite "blow the socks off" as he'd hoped, but despite that he received yeses from all acts except Simon. He might have travelled a long way (Tipperary to be exact) but it was clearly worth the distance.
"You plonker!" Gary James as Del Boy (ITV Pictures.)
Gary James
After keeping the judges, the audience and Ant and Dec waiting (with Dec eventually gaining the biggest cheer of the night by walking on stage to check that he was alright), Gary James eventually emerged from the on-stage bar he'd changed behind to reveal his act. Dressed as Only Fools And Horses' Del Boy, James gave a couple of mediocre impressions, with Alesha arguing that hers was better. It's not always good things that come to those who wait, apparently.
Source : http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/147663/Only-Fools-And-Shakespeare-Remixes-Britains-Got-Talent-Goes-To-Northern-Ireland-And-Beyond
