Saturday 21 May 2016

Britain's Got Talent judges choose their 45 semi-finalists as 'most dangerous act ever' sword swallower Alexandr Magala leads the eclectic list of performers

The Britain's Got Talent judges choose their 45 semi-finalists as 'most dangerous act ever' sword swallower Alexandr Magala leads the eclectic list of performers

They've seen their fair share of high-risk acts audition before them.
But Britain's Got Talent judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams have undoubtedly taken a risk putting sword-swallower Alexandr Magala through to the semi-finals. 
Described as the show's 'most dangerous' act to date, the Moldovan star will take to the stage alongside 44 other acts who impressed the panel. 
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The final countdown: Britain's Got Talent judges David Walliams, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Simon Cowell whittled down the 200 hopefuls to 45 semi-finalist acts on Saturday night's episode 
The final countdown: Britain's Got Talent judges David Walliams, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Simon Cowell whittled down the 200 hopefuls to 45 semi-finalist acts on Saturday night's episode 
Whittling down the 200 acts who received three or more yeses from the panel, the judges were understandably spoilt for choice as they deliberated who the chosen acts would be to perform in the live semi-finals. 
Straight through without deliberation were the five Golden Buzzer acts – 100 Voices of Gospel, Beau Dermott, Boogie Storm, Jasmine Elcock and Ian and Anne Marshall – who had all won automatic passes.
Also impressing on the night was former Coronation Street star - Rachael Wooding - who divided viewers when it was suggested she shouldn't be allowed to compete as a professional performer. 
Meet some of the Britain's Got Talent semi-finalists
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Do not try this at home: The judges have undoubtedly taken a risk putting sword-swallower Alexandr Magala through to the semi-finals, described as the 'most dangerous act ever' to appear on the show 
Do not try this at home: The judges have undoubtedly taken a risk putting sword-swallower Alexandr Magala through to the semi-finals, described as the 'most dangerous act ever' to appear on the show 
Arguing: Whittling down the acts who received three or more yeses from the panel, the judges were spoilt for choice as they deliberated who the chosen acts would be to perform in the live semi-finals
Arguing: Whittling down the acts who received three or more yeses from the panel, the judges were spoilt for choice as they deliberated who the chosen acts would be to perform in the live semi-finals
Golden buzzer: Alesha's act 100 Voices of Gospel were straight through to the semi-finals 
Golden buzzer: Alesha's act 100 Voices of Gospel were straight through to the semi-finals 
Straight through: David's golden buzzer act Ian and Anne Marshall will also be performing live 
Straight through: David's golden buzzer act Ian and Anne Marshall will also be performing live 
No turning back: Amanda's singing star Beau Dermott will take on Ant and Dec's golden buzzer act Jasmine Elcock when the talented pair perform at the live semi-finals
BGT's very own 'Billy Elliot' Jack Higgins also managed to bag a place on the live shows, alongside bubbly performer Chloe Fenton. 
Perhaps a more surprising entry was The Deep Space Deviants, which consisted of a man named Paul dressed as a dalek who dances alongside a moody policeman as part of his act. 
Vadik and The Bear were another eccentric entry to join the team - with Vadik Reketa from Belarus dancing with a giant polar bear.
Talented: BGT's very own 'Billy Elliot' Jack Higgins also managed to bag a place on the live shows
Talented: BGT's very own 'Billy Elliot' Jack Higgins also managed to bag a place on the live shows
Eccentric: A more surprising semi-finalist was The Deep Space Deviants, which consisted of a man named Paul dressed as a dalek who dances alongside a moody policeman as part of his act
Eccentric: A more surprising semi-finalist was The Deep Space Deviants, which consisted of a man named Paul dressed as a dalek who dances alongside a moody policeman as part of his act
Un-bear-able: Vadik and The Bear were another eccentric entry to join the team - with Vadik Reketa from Belarus dancing with a giant polar bear
Un-bear-able: Vadik and The Bear were another eccentric entry to join the team - with Vadik Reketa from Belarus dancing with a giant polar bear
But despite featuring a range of electic acts, the judges and showbosses will no doubt be most worried about sword-swallower Alexandr, who risks his life every time he performs. 
Speaking ahead of the show, David explained: ‘It really was thrilling and scary as well because we because we haven’t seen him before, ever. He could have died, which I think Simon would have liked for the head-lines. But he survived.’
Viewers around the world have already been treated to Alex's skills as he has appeared in a string of BGT spin-offs and even went on to win the Russian version.

BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT SEMI-FINALISTS 2016 

100 Voices Of Gospel (choir/Golden Buzzer Act)
Alex Magala (sword-swallower)
Ana and Fia (mother/daughter singing duo)
Another Kind of Blue (dancers/performers)
Balance (dancer)
Beau Dermott (12-year-old singer/Golden Buzzer Act)
Ben Blaque (crossbow expert)
Bespoke Candi (dancers/performers)
Bollywest Fusion (dance troupe)
Boogie Storm (dance troupe/Golden Buzzer Act)
Chloe Fenton (Dancer)
Christian Lee (magician/comedian)
Craig Ball (impressionist)
Danny Beard (drag act/singer)
Darren Altman (impressionist)
Elite Squad Royalz (dance troupe)
Flying Bebop (dancers/performers)
Ian and Anne Marshall (husband and wife singing duo/Golden Buzzer Act)
Jack Higgins (dancer)
Jasmine Elcock (14-year-old singer/Golden Buzzer Act)
Josh Curnow (singer)
Kathleen Jenkins (singer)
Khronos Agoria (dancers)
Mel and Jamie (mother/son singing duo)
Morgan Connie Smith (15-year-old singer)
Mythical PSM (dance trio)
Presentation School Choir (school choir)
Rachael Wooding (singer)
Richard Bayton (singer)
Richard Jones (magician)
Shannon and Peter (husband and wife ballet dancing duo)
Spartans Resurrection (gymnastics troupe)
The Collaborative Orchestra and singers (orchestra/choir)
The Deep Space Deviants (singing/comedy duo)
The Garnett Family (mother and daughters singing group)
The Togni Brothers (acrobatic duo)
Total TXS (dance troupe)
Lucy and Trip Hazzard (dancing dog act)
Tumar KR (dancers/performers)
Vadik (dancing clown and polar bear)
Vitaly Voronko (accordion player)
Vox Fortura (male vocal group)
Wayne Woodward (singer)
Ystrad Fawr Dancers (dance troupe)
Zyrah Rose (female vocal group)



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