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Thursday, 28 May 2015

Amanda Holden goes braless in plunging dress as fellow judge Alesha Dixon covers up for BGT semi-final

Amanda Holden goes braless in dangerously plunging dress as fellow judge Alesha Dixon covers up in wide-legged trousers for BGT semi-final

Another night, another fashion face-off for Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon and the pair did not disappoint. 
On Wednesday's Britain's Got Talent semi-final, the judge's showed off their very different styles as they took to the stage. 
Amanda, 44, wowed in a plunging silk dress which was slashed to the thigh, one of her favourite styles. 
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Fashion face off: Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon both wowed in very different outfits as they arrived for the third semifinal of Britain's Got Talent on Wednesday 

Fashion face off: Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon both wowed in very different outfits as they arrived for the third semifinal of Britain's Got Talent on Wednesday 
She wore her hair loose over her shoulders and appeared to be going braless in her racy outfit. 
However, Alesha, 36, covered up in a pair of wide-legged trousers with a high waist and a cropped top which displayed just a hint of toned tum. 
While viewers love to see the fashion face-off each night between the pair, Amanda recently revealed their styles are very different. 
From sexy to demure: Amanda flashed the flesh in a plunging dress while Alesha covered up in wide-legged trousers

From sexy to demure: Amanda flashed the flesh in a plunging dress while Alesha covered up in wide-legged trousers

From sexy to demure: Amanda flashed the flesh in a plunging dress while Alesha covered up in wide-legged trousers 
Total opposites: Amanda recently explained, 'She's really tall and thin. I have to wear massive platforms so for me there's no competition'
Total opposites: Amanda recently explained, 'She's really tall and thin. I have to wear massive platforms so for me there's no competition'


She told now magazine: 'People make a rivalry when it comes to the fashion. But then we are completely different in every way. She's really tall and thin. I have to wear massive platforms so for me there's no competition.'
And she insisted there is no rivalry between them, saying: 'Before she started I told her, 'I'm not going to play any games and hope you feel the same.'
Meanwhile, it was a big night on BGT as two of the youngest acts set the bar.
Glamorous: The pair looked glam as they arrived on stage with fellow judges Simon Cowell and David Walliams

Glamorous: The pair looked glam as they arrived on stage with fellow judges Simon Cowell and David Walliams
Expectation levels were raised as singer Ella Shaw, 18, took to the stage with a rendering of dance anthem Everybody's Free (To Feel Good). 
Backed by a gospel choir the teenager, who sported a fitted salmon pink dress, impressed with the uplifting, soulful version of the track.  
Mesmerising: Expectation levels were raised as singer Ella Shaw took to the stage with a rendering of dance anthem Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)
Mesmerising: Expectation levels were raised as singer Ella Shaw took to the stage with a rendering of dance anthem Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)
Gracie Wickens-Sweet, 10, had high hopes of her own - and she did not disappoint with a version of Christina Aguilera's Reflection, despite stumbling over the track's opening line 
Gracie Wickens-Sweet, 10, had high hopes of her own - and she did not disappoint with a version of Christina Aguilera's Reflection, despite stumbling over the track's opening line 
'There's something about you, you've got a real star quality about you,' said Simon, who added that her nerves could be an issue. 
'I think you've got great stage presence and you're an incredible songwriter,' added Alesha. 'I'd love to see you do well in this competition.'
Gracie Wickens-Sweet, 10, had high hopes of her own - and she did not disappoint with a version of Christina Aguilera's Reflection, despite stumbling over the track's opening line.
Impressive:  Backed by a gospel choir the teenager, who sported a fitted salmon pink dress, impressed with the uplifting, soulful version of the track
Impressive:  Backed by a gospel choir the teenager, who sported a fitted salmon pink dress, impressed with the uplifting, soulful version of the track
Stepping out from the shadows: The singer-songwriter performed without her piano on Wednesday evening
Stepping out from the shadows: The singer-songwriter performed without her piano on Wednesday evening
Stepping out from the shadows: The singer-songwriter performed without her piano on Wednesday evening
Delight: Ella looked relieved as her performance came to an end 
Delight: Ella looked relieved as her performance came to an end 
'It was the sweetest, loveliest thing I've ever seen in my life,' said David. 'I was absolutely enraptured.'
'If you were my daughter now I would be a mess,' added Amanda. 'You did yourself proud.' 
Simon told her: 'Your control of that song was incredible, you didn't miss a note.' 
Stiff competition: Gracie Wickens-Sweet, 10, had high hopes of her own - and she did not disappoint with a version of Christina Aguilera's Reflection, despite stumbling over the track's opening line
Stiff competition: Gracie Wickens-Sweet, 10, had high hopes of her own - and she did not disappoint with a version of Christina Aguilera's Reflection, despite stumbling over the track's opening line
'It was the sweetest, loveliest thing I've ever seen in my life,' judge David Walliams told her. 'I was absolutely enraptured'
'It was the sweetest, loveliest thing I've ever seen in my life,' judge David Walliams told her. 'I was absolutely enraptured'
'It was the sweetest, loveliest thing I've ever seen in my life,' judge David Walliams told her. 'I was absolutely enraptured'
Hanging in the balance: The ten-year-old performed the Aguilera hit while sitting on a swing 
Hanging in the balance: The ten-year-old performed the Aguilera hit while sitting on a swing 
Taking to the stage as proceedings got under-way, sibling singing group The Sakyi Five hoped to impress judge Simon Cowell, who previously admitted their act needed a lot of work.
Performing a soulful cover of Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake duet Love Never Felt So Good - released after pop legend Jackson's death - the all singing, all dancing group impressed the audience with their polished moves.
Hopeful:  Four places in the final have already been filled and with another nine acts taking to the stage on Wednesday evening it was The Sakyi Five who set the bar
Hopeful:  Four places in the final have already been filled and with another nine acts taking to the stage on Wednesday evening it was The Sakyi Five who set the bar
Judge David Walliams agreed. 'Incredible from where you came from at the auditions,' he said. 'This was 100 times better! It was really really infectious. I wanted to get up there and sing and dance with you.'
Co-panellist Amanda Holden added: 'It was such a brilliant performance... leaps and bounds from the audition. We saw potential and tonight you proved us right. Amazing.'  
'I said it the first time you have great potential,' concluded Cowell. 'it's just you guts working out what you want to be.' 
Plenty to prove: Taking to the stage as proceedings got under-way, the sibling singing group had high hopes of impressing judge Simon Cowell, who previously admitted their act needed a lot of work
Plenty to prove: Taking to the stage as proceedings got under-way, the sibling singing group had high hopes of impressing judge Simon Cowell, who previously admitted their act needed a lot of work
Chuffed: Judges Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden approved of their performance on Wednesday evening 

Chuffed: Judges Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden approved of their performance on Wednesday evening 
Popular: Performing a soulful cover of Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake duet Love Never Felt So Good - released after pop legend Jackson's death - the all singing, all dancing group impressed the audience with their polished moves
Popular: Performing a soulful cover of Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake duet Love Never Felt So Good - released after pop legend Jackson's death - the all singing, all dancing group impressed the audience with their polished moves
Next up was Russian dance and light group Udi, and the pals had high hopes of following their stunning audition with another memorable performance. 
Once again their intricately choreographed act, awash with blue neon lighting across a solid black backdrop, went down a storm with viewers, audience members and judges alike. 
'That was such a spectacle!' raved Alesha Dixon. 'You've upped your game again tonight and I think that was powerful from start to finish.' 
Vote for us: The sibling singers had plenty to prove during Wednesday's semi-final 
Vote for us: The sibling singers had plenty to prove during Wednesday's semi-final 
That's better: Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell both agreed that Wednesday's performance was an improvement on the audition
That's better: Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell both agreed that Wednesday's performance was an improvement on the audition
That's better: Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell both agreed that Wednesday's performance was an improvement on the audition
Listen up: : 'It was such a brilliant performance... leaps and bounds from the audition,' said Amanda. 'We saw potential and tonight you proved us right. Amazing'
Listen up: : 'It was such a brilliant performance... leaps and bounds from the audition,' said Amanda. 'We saw potential and tonight you proved us right. Amazing'
Amanda agreed, telling the Siberian friends their performance was 'life affirming.'
'There's not much more to say,' said David, adding: 'It was truly spectacular.' 
Young Irish contestant Dylan Byrd - an outsider for this year's crown - delighted by performing to a mash up of hits. 
Ray of light: Next up was Russian dance and light group Udi, and the pals had high hopes of following their stunning audition with another memorable performance 
Ray of light: Next up was Russian dance and light group Udi, and the pals had high hopes of following their stunning audition with another memorable performance 
Amazing: Once again their intricately choreographed act, awash with blue neon lighting across a solid black backdrop, went down a storm with viewers, audience members and judges alike 
Amazing: Once again their intricately choreographed act, awash with blue neon lighting across a solid black backdrop, went down a storm with viewers, audience members and judges alike 
Hard to miss: The stage was awash in vibrant colours during Udi's performance 
Hard to miss: The stage was awash in vibrant colours during Udi's performance 
On their feet: The performance got a standing ovation from the judging panel, who praised their innovation 
On their feet: The performance got a standing ovation from the judging panel, who praised their innovation 
Accompanied by a troupe of backing dancers he danced to a combination of tracks including Meghan Trainor's Lip's Are Movin' and Alesha's The Boy Does Nothing. 
'I'm not going to say you're the best dancer in the world because you're not, but I think you have so much fun, so much energy and you enjoy it so much. I really like you.' said Simon as the act came to an end. 
A tongue-in-cheek David added: 'You're like a real life Billy Elliot, if Billy Elliot did hip hop dancing.'
It's a yes from me: Amanda told the Siberian friends their performance was 'life affirming'

It's a yes from me: Amanda told the Siberian friends their performance was 'life affirming'
Thumb's up: The group were ecstatic following unanimous praise from the judging panel on Wednesday evening 
Thumb's up: The group were ecstatic following unanimous praise from the judging panel on Wednesday evening 
East London dance crew IMD Legion added a distinctly urban flavour to proceedings with another high-energy performance that had the judges on their feet. 
Their appearance was all the more impressive given that band-member Ayan was unable to rehearse after injuring herself backstage earlier that day.  
'You just came here and attacked it from start to finish,' said Alesha. 'You know what? Entity All-stars have got some stiff competion.' 
Next up: Young Irish contestant Dylan Byrd - an outsider for this year's crown - delighted by performing to a mash up of hits
Next up: Young Irish contestant Dylan Byrd - an outsider for this year's crown - delighted by performing to a mash up of hits
Overjoyed: Alesha Dixon was delighted by the Irish youngster's performance on Wednesday evening
Overjoyed: Alesha Dixon was delighted by the Irish youngster's performance on Wednesday evening
Overjoyed: Alesha Dixon was delighted by the Irish youngster's performance on Wednesday evening 
Lightening the mood: Accompanied by a troupe of backing dancers he danced to a combination of tracks including Meghan Trainor's Lip's Are Movin' and Alesha's The Boy Does Nothing
Lightening the mood: Accompanied by a troupe of backing dancers he danced to a combination of tracks including Meghan Trainor's Lip's Are Movin' and Alesha's The Boy Does Nothing
Upbeat: It was a fun performance from Dylan and his team of dancers 
Upbeat: It was a fun performance from Dylan and his team of dancers 
The road less travelled: Dylan admitted he had not left Ireland prior to appearing on Britain's Got Talent
The road less travelled: Dylan admitted he had not left Ireland prior to appearing on Britain's Got Talent
The road less travelled: Dylan admitted he had not left Ireland prior to appearing on Britain's Got Talent
'I'm not going to say you're the best dancer in the world because you're not, but I think you have so much fun, so much energy and you enjoy it so much. I really like you,' Simon told the youngster as his act came to an end
'I'm not going to say you're the best dancer in the world because you're not, but I think you have so much fun, so much energy and you enjoy it so much. I really like you,' Simon told the youngster as his act came to an end
'What can I say?' added Simon. 'It was like watching some kind of superhero movie. You came on, you took these two minutes and you tore it apart and made it all about you.' 
'If you don't get into the final there is no justice,' concluded David. 
The tone changed significantly with the arrival of Narinder Dhani and his musical comb. 
Group effort: East London dance crew IMD Legion added a distinctly urban flavour to proceedings with another high-energy performance that had the judges on their feet 
Group effort: East London dance crew IMD Legion added a distinctly urban flavour to proceedings with another high-energy performance that had the judges on their feet 
Finger to temple: The group's popular move was on display during their semi-final performance 
Finger to temple: The group's popular move was on display during their semi-final performance 
We salute you: The judging panel appeared to mimic the gesture on Wednesday evening 

We salute you: The judging panel appeared to mimic the gesture on Wednesday evening 
Soldiering on: Their appearance was all the more impressive given that band-member Ayan was unable to rehearse after injuring herself backstage earlier that day
Soldiering on: Their appearance was all the more impressive given that band-member Ayan was unable to rehearse after injuring herself backstage earlier that day
Standing atop a high platform, the Londoner attempted to perform arena classics Eye of The Tiger and The Final Countdown - and the response was mixed, with Simon pressing his buzzer. 
'The reason I buzzed you was God forbid you go any further and do that at the Royal Variety,' he said. 'You sound terrible. There's a reason why no-one's ever made an album with a comb.'
Penultimate act The Kingdom Tenors hoped to atone for what they believed to be a disappointing audition by performing an operatic version of One Direction hit Story of My Life.
Oh no: The tone changed significantly with the arrival of Narinder Dhani and his musical comb 
Oh no: The tone changed significantly with the arrival of Narinder Dhani and his musical comb 
Hard to miss: Standing atop a high platform, the Londoner attempted to perform arena classics Eye of The Tiger and The Final Countdown
Hard to miss: Standing atop a high platform, the Londoner attempted to perform arena classics Eye of The Tiger and The Final Countdown
Enough: But the response was mixed, with Simon pressing his buzzer 
Enough: But the response was mixed, with Simon pressing his buzzer 
'I'm sorry to swear but it was b****y brilliant', Amanda told them. 'And what a strokle of genuius to close with a One Direction song. 
'This is how one song can change your life' added Simon. 'The difference between that and your audition was chalk and cheese. It just worked.  
'I wasn't thinking about you guys making the final, but I've changed my mind after that.' 
Hopeful: Penultimate act The Kingdom Tenors hoped to atone for what they believed to be a disappointing audition by performing an operatic version of One Direction hit Story of My Life
Hopeful: Penultimate act The Kingdom Tenors hoped to atone for what they believed to be a disappointing audition by performing an operatic version of One Direction hit Story of My Life
Impressed: 'This is how one song can change your life' Simoon told them. 'The difference between that and your audition was chalk and cheese. It just worked' 
Impressed: 'This is how one song can change your life' Simoon told them. 'The difference between that and your audition was chalk and cheese. It just worked' 
Magician Jamie Raven took to the stage with a carefully orchestrated act that involved each judge choosing a word at random from a card. 
After duly producing a helicopter - Amanda's chosen word - the panel was left speechless. 
'Thank you so much for the opportunity to have me here,' he told the stunned audience before leaving to rapturous applause. 
Look and learn: Magician Jamie Raven took to the stage with a carefully orchestrated act that involved each judge choosing a word at random from a card
Look and learn: Magician Jamie Raven took to the stage with a carefully orchestrated act that involved each judge choosing a word at random from a card
Wow: After duly producing a helicopter - Amanda's chosen word - the panel was left speechless
Wow: After duly producing a helicopter - Amanda's chosen word - the panel was left speechless


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