Amanda Holden leaves little to the imagination in dramatic plunging gown while Alesha Dixon vamps it up in bondage-inspired PVC dress for BGT live semi-final
Although Monday night's first Britain's Got Talent live final was supposed to be about the contestants, it was the judges who turned heads.
Amanda Holden, 44, went for full on wow factor in a dramatically plunging dress which left very little to the imagination.
The gown, which was also cut to show off almost every inch of the judge's long toned legs, was one of the talking points of the night.
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The wow factor: Amanda Holden went all out for the first semi-final on Britain's Got Talent on Monday, leaving little to the imagination in her flesh-baring outfit
Va va voom: Fellow judge Alesha Dixon vamped it up in a bondage-inspired PVC number
Amanda wore her hair loose around her shoulders and chose a pair of black sandals but the clear focus of the dress was to show off her incredible body, which it did with aplomb.
The mother of two knew she looked good, holding her dress out in order to show off her toned limbs and flashing a huge smile as she greeted the crowd.
But Amanda had some competition in the form of fellow judge Alesha Dixon, 36, who looked equally sensational, although in a very different way.
Showing off: Amanda wore her hair loose around her shoulders and chose a pair of black sandals but the clear focus of the dress was to show off her incredible body, which it did with aplomb
A helping hand: Alesha was guided down the stairs in her figure-hugging outfit by a handsome attendant
Alesha opted for a bondage-inspired PVC dress which flattered her slim figure.
With her hair pulled back into a high ponytail, it was a winning look for Alesha.
Meanwhile, after seeing hundreds of amazing and shocking acts at auditions held around the country, judges Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha and Amanda managed to whittle them down to just 45.
And on Monday night, things got even more interesting.
Stunning: Before the show Amanda shared a picture of herself on Twitter
Stepping out with a Guinness World Record adjudicator was Cally the Wonderdog and her owner Mitch, who pulled out all the stops to make history.
The adorable Jack Russell successfully managed to break a world record for a dog popping balloons, in this case 42 balloons in 60 seconds.
‘I am so proud of what she did,’ an elated Simon said. ‘She is a world champion. What you may not know is if she makes it through to the final is the previous world record holder’s has agreed to come across from America to have a balloon off. She did amazing!’
‘We witnessed history tonight,’ added David. ‘It’s strangely quite compelling to watch a dog burst balloons.’
‘That was so exciting. It’s why I love this show for moments like that. Cally you are a legend,’ said Alesha, while Amanda claimed, ‘That was barking mad, as David said we are part of television history tonight.’
'We witnessed history tonight': Mitch and Cally the Wonderdog broke a Guinness World Record on Britain's Got Talent first live semi-final on Monday night
Stepping out with a Guinness World Record adjudicator, the adorable Jack Russell successfully managed to break a world record for a dog popping balloons in 42 seconds
All rise: Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden all jumped out of their seats after the huge success
'It was barking mad': The cute pooch broke a record for the most balloons popped in one minute
Opening the show was Alesha’s Golden Buzzer, East-London based Entity Allstars, the young dance troupe with big ambitions to win the hit ITV1 show.
And it was X Factor star Lauren Platt's younger brother, Lewis, who stood out from the troupe, which also consisted his friends, all aged between 10-15.
Their lively performance which carried out a Harry Potter theme throughout consisted of the young hopefuls clad in school uniform while displaying their show-stopping moves.
An impressed and proud Alesha said: ‘You kicked off the live shows in style, people are always harping on about how boring dance acts are. But with the harry potter theme you killed it. You absolutely smashed it!
'You have a shot making the finals!': Entity Allstars kick off Britain's Got Talent first semi-final in spectacular fashion with Harry Potter theme performance
What a show: The group, East-London based Entity Allstars, opened the semi-finals with big ambitions to win the hit ITV1 show
'You killed it': Alesha Dixon was particularly impressed with her Golden Buzzer
‘It was magic but the person you need to hear from is Voldemort,’ teased Amanda.
‘Coming from the witch,’ Simon cheekily quipped. ‘You know what that was great, I really hope tonight… you have a shot at making the finals.
‘You really lived up to the name,’ added David. ‘You are Entity Allstars, I really loved the theme and I really hope people view for you tonight.’
‘That was death-defying': Next up were Roller-skating siblings Billy and Emily, from Birmingham, who were keen to impress the judges and audience as they took to the stage with a death-defying routine to Kiesza’s Hideaway
Mixed reaction: Although Amanda was impressed with the act, Simon claimed 'it wasn’t as good as your first audition'
Next up were Roller-skating siblings Billy and Emily, from Birmingham, who were keen to impress the judges and audience as they took to the stage with a death-defying routine to Kiesza’s Hideaway.
‘I was literally on the edge of my seat,’ confessed Amanda. ‘That was death-defying. You upped the game, everything about that was electrifying. I really hope people vote for you.’
However, Simon did not agree by saying: ‘Guys it was great, but it wasn’t as good as your first audition. I didn’t like this music, I just didn’t think it was good enough.’
Alesha concluded: ‘To follow on from Simon I could see that you both were very nervous, but aside from that you guys were great. Don’t be disheartened by that.’
Young singing sensation: Performing his very own song Lightning, Henry Gallagher won a rapturous applause - and positive critiques from the judging panel
Smitten: The lovestruck 12-year-old had initially impressed the judges in his first audition with the catchy tune, which was penned for an unnamed girl at school who pay him any attention
‘You should be proud of yourself': Although the girl remains a mystery, the judges were rather dazzled by the singing sensation
Performing his very own song Lightning, Henry Gallagher won a rapturous applause - and positive critiques from the judging panel.
The lovestruck 12-year-old had initially impressed the judges in his first audition with the catchy tune, which was penned for an unnamed girl at school who pay him any attention.
‘What an incredible performance,’ said David. ‘It was amazing for us too. You’re Britain’s youngest pop star. You’ll look back on this when you’re selling out stadiums and say this is where it all began. That was an incredible performance.’
Alesha said: ‘You should be proud of yourself. That was such a catchy song, you are a good song-writer. I hope this is the start of great things for you.’
‘I am so intrigued to know who she is,’ added Amanda. ‘You’re never going to name her though are you? Your performance was incredible. The song was amazing but I would love to see you sing something else but you will have a hit with that.’
‘We had a little chat earlier and you were so excited,’ continued Simon. ‘It is so important to be liked when you’re a singer and you have great likability so well done.’
Powerful: Fifth semi-finalist to take to the stage was Welsh choir group, Cor Glanaethwy , a 160-piece who gave a mesmerising vocal performance on Benedictus during their audition
'I have fallen in love with you even more': The group performed in Welsh and left judges speechless with their powerful rendition
Fifth semi-finalist to take to the stage was Welsh choir group, Cor Glanaethwy , a 160-piece who gave a mesmerising vocal performance on Benedictus during their audition.
David kicked off with: ‘I was sitting here listening to you all with tears in my eyes, not having the foggiest idea what you’re singing about. The only thing I worry is there is nobody left in Wales to pick up the phone and vote for you tonight.’
‘I have fallen in love with you even more,’ said Alesha. ‘It was heart wrenching. The hairs on my arms are stood up. You are all superb.’
Amanda added: ‘You made my heart burst with pride for you all. That swell of voices, it went right through me. It was one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard.’
‘That song, I have never heard it sang like that before,’ continued Simon. ‘The guy who wrote it is a very good friend of mine.
‘But I have to tell you, that version was unique, it was powerful, it was emotional. The way you have done the vocal arrangement with all these people is incredible.’
Playful: Burlesque dance troupe The Ruby Red Performers from Hull, whose ages range from 25 to 64, followed up next
Such a tease: They kicked off their performance dressed as lollipop ladies before stripping down into red lingerie
Burlesque dance troupe The Ruby Red Performers from Hull, whose ages range from 25 to 64, followed up next as they kicked off their performance dressed as lollipop ladies before stripping down into red lingerie.
‘It was a bit of fun ladies and I’m glad you’ve upgraded your nipple tassels,’ said Alesha, while Amanda agreed and said: ‘You have come out of your shell.’
‘You look like Madonna’s backing dancers,’ she added. ‘It was a fantastic celebration of women. You’ve shown what empowerment can do, being comfortable in your own skin.’
Oh dear: Impressionist Andrew Fleming was keen to win the judges praises but failed to do so after getting buzzed by both Alesha and Amanda
Trying his luck: The hopeful took to the stage with impressions including the Bee Gees, Dot Cotton and Jools Holland
'I don't blame you - I blame us': Simon was quick to defend the impressionist after his stint got buzzed
Impressionist Andrew Fleming was keen to win the judges praises but failed to do so after getting buzzed by both Alesha and Amanda.
The hopeful took to the stage with impressions including the Bee Gees, Dot Cotton and Jools Holland.
‘I’m gutted it didn’t go brilliantly for you tonight,’ said David. ‘You just have to pick yourself up and go out and entertain people tomorrow night.’
Alesha explained her decision to press the red button by saying: ‘I appreciate what you’re doing is not easy and I wanted to give you a chance, it wasn’t belly dancing and it felt very dated.’
Amanda tried to reason with: ‘I buzzed for the similar reasons, it felt sort of ten years ago. I just don't think you have it.’
However, Simon thought the comments were ‘harsh’ and added: ‘I really liked you the first time I saw you. I don't think we, as a show, did you any favours tonight. I don't blame you - I blame us.’
Elsewhere: Northampton mother of five Becky O’Brien tried to move the audience with a soulful rendition of If I Could
He's not happy: Although the singer won heaps of praise, Simon preferred her first audition and said, 'This performance felt like we’d made you over and it didn’t get to me. I think you could have done better'
Elsewhere, Northampton mother of five Becky O’Brien tried to move the audience with a soulful rendition of If I Could.
‘What an incredible transformation former first audition from being shy and nervous,’ claimed David. ‘It was really classy. I was really surprised as this show doesn’t normally do that.’
‘You have been on amazing journey and people are rooting for you,’ explained Alesha, while Amanda said: ‘Your interpretation was beautiful.’
But the performance did not move Simon as he concluded: ‘There was something naive and innocent about your first performance. This performance felt like we’d made you over and it didn’t get to me. I think you could have done better.’
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