Natalie Okri - Britain's Got Talent

Britain's Got Talent singer Natalie Okri says school bullies make her 'cry'

The ten year old, dubbed 'baby Beyonce', appeared on the ITV talent show with a rendition of Alicia Keys' 'No One' which won over the judges and led to the audience giving her a standing ovation.

The schoolgirl, who has been singing since the age of four, has admitted that she is bullied at school as a result of her singing ability.

Natalie, who lives with her mother and 20-year-old sister Michelle in South London, said: "There is one girl who makes fun of me because I wear ordinary clothes and she wears fashion stuff.

 "But I know I can win and show them all what I can do," she told the Daily Mail.

Her mother Tabeth Mupondihunga confirmed the youngster had been physically and verbally abused since auditioning for the show.

The youngster, who is estranged from her father, said she wanted to win the competition and £100,000 prize money to buy a new house for her mother and sister.

Simon Cowell described her as "totally and utterly adorable" and Piers Morgan said she was a "a very very little girl with a very very big voice".

There is one more audition show for Britain's Got Talent, which will air next Saturday before a week of live shows culminating in the grand final on May 30.

However, Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle still remains the favourite to win the competition and the chance to entertain the Queen at the Royal Variety Performance this year.

The 48-year-old spinster first stunned viewers and judges with her rendition of I Dreamed A Dream from musical Les Miserables.

Her performance on the first episode of this year's Britain's Got Talent has been viewed almost 200 million times after it was posted on YouTube. Now an international star, Boyle has appeared on Oprah Winfrey's US chat show.

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Britain's Got Talent Final 2011 - Ronan Parke - (HD)

Ronan's talent hasn't once fallen on deaf ears, as it was clear right from his very first audition that he was gifted with an incredible voice. Even guest judge Louis Walsh said that he was one to watch! On Monday night he proved his talent when his performance won him the most public votes which secured his place in tonight's final. Although he's had this week to rehearse, it's not a very long time! Is Ronan's natural talent strong enough to prove that he deserves to be in tonight's final and even perform for the Queen?

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Michael Collings - Britain's Got Talent

He is being hailed as this year's Susan Boyle.

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Razy Gogonea - Britain's Got Talent

(Amazing: Romanian dancer Razy Gogonea wowed the judges on Britain's Got Talent with his Matrix-inspired dance routine )

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New Bounce - Britain's Got Talent 2011

New talent: Boyband New Bounce are now being tipped to win Britain's Got Talent after winning the second semi final

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Les Gibson - Britain's Got Talent 2011

Britain’s Got Talent 2011: Les Gibson the next Paul Burling? (VIDEO)

41-year-old impressionist Les Gibson will be seen wowing the judges on tomorrow night’s Britain’s Got Talent pane; .

Before his audition Les explains his talent saying:

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Ted and Grace - Britain's Got Talent

One audition stole the show on Saturday night - 92 year old Ted Hall and his granddaughter Grace join us live

NAMES: Ted & Grace (Ted Hall and Grace Bower)

AGE: 92 & 21

FROM: Scunthorpe

TALENT: Singers

BACKGROUND: Ted, a retired Army recruit, and Grace, a Lady Gaga tribute act, are grandfather and granddaughter who first started singing as a duo when Grace was little. They are very close and Ted is very proud of Grace and says she follows his attributes and loves to show off like him! Ted loves pop music and Grace is inspired by people like Gwen Stefani and Lady Gaga.

Ted is originally from Sheffield but now lives in Scunthorpe near to his daughter and her family who he says looks after him tremendously. Grace has lived in Scunthorpe all her life apart from when she moved to university to study police and criminal investigation; she now lives back with her parents and brother.

QUESTIONS:

Are you nervous about performing in front of Simon Cowell?

Ted: I’m scared, but not petrified. These hands have made parts for spitfires so there’s nothing he can chuck at me that I can’t handle.

Grace: I’m nervous, but good nervous – excited nervous. Every female singer LOVES Simon Cowell and wants the opportunity to perform in front of him.

What would you do with £100,000 prize money if you won?

Ted: Give something to the poor. And I’d make sure all my friends had a drink with me.

Grace: Pay off my student debt and buy myself a record deal!!!

Why should you win Britain’s Got Talent?

Ted: I don’t think we should win, I hope the other people and the judges should think we should win! I worked 15 hard years in the entertainment industry & hope it has paid off to be able to win something like this.

Grace: Because our act is a typical British, eccentric, variety act and I hope it can touch all members of the public, from young to old hearts.

How would you feel if you won?

Ted: Elated!

Grace: So proud of us and thrilled to share such an experience with my granddad on what could be his last chance!

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Jai McDowall - Britain's Got Talent

Singer Jai McDowall won "Britain's Got Talent" series 5 and his victory, at the same time, debunks the story that the show is fixed. McDowall, the 24-year-old who is called the "dark horse" by judge Amanda Holden, beat 12-year-old favorite Ronan Parke who reportedly has been groomed by Simon Cowell to win the show.

McDowall won by 2.5 percentage points. "I feel absolutely amazing, fantastic," the Scottish singer said, "it's so much more." Parke himself who is compared to Justin Bieber did not hold a bitter feeling. "I loved it, thank you to everyone who voted. Congratulations Jai," he said.

Cowell commented, "Despite this result Ronan has still got what it takes to go all the way. He's a great kid and I'm going to make him a star." Ronan then told Mirror, "I'm really happy I came second. I had the best time on the show and I've made some great friends especially New Bounce and Jai. I can't wait to release an­ album with both covers and my own songs. It's been my dream for as long as I can remember."

As the winner, McDowall is entitled to GBP100,000 prize and a gig in front of the Queen at the Royal Variety later this year.

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Britain's Got Talent 2011

Rumours had circulated for months suggesting that the duo were in contention to join Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden, and it has now been confirmed they will be joining the talent show for next year's series.

A tweet from ITV's press centre read: 'ITV signs Michael McIntyre and David Hasselhoff for Britain's Got Talent judging panel.'

The show, presented by comedy duo Ant and Dec, will have four judges for the first time when it returns next year.

Michael McIntyre has admitted that the appointment thrilled him.

'I'm a massive fan of Britain's Got Talent and am extremely excited to be a judge on the new series,' the comedian said.

He added: 'I was so thrilled when Simon Cowell asked me that I immediately wanted to run in to Ant and Dec's arms to celebrate.'

MORE: Michael McIntyre won't be leaving the country

Fans of the show were less than pleased, with many using Twitter to voice their disapproval of the appointment.

User alextenenbaum said: 'Michael McIntyre and The Hoff to join Amanda Holden for Britain's Got Talent. Bizarre from ITV. Who has credibility on that panel?'

Another user, shaungunner, said: 'The announcement that Michael McIntyre is to be a judge of Britain's Got Talent has made sure I NEVER watch the programme again.'

Source: metro.co.uk

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Steven Hall - Britain's Got Talent 2011 Audition

Britain's Got Talent judge David Hasselhoff has admitted that he is angry that comedy dancer Steven Hall made it through to the final.

The Hoff vented his anger of Britain's Got More Talent after his fellow judges votes to send home singer Edward Reid and let Hall through.

He said: "Steven got that act from YouTube. He can not sustain it. He could hardly get through it/.

"What else is Steven going to do? "

He added: "Edward is creative, he's got a fantastic voice, he's got fantastic charisma. He came on and wowed everybody. He deserves to be in the final.

"We've already got Jean Martyn in the final. We've already got one crazy lady. Now we've got another crazy guy. The Queen is going to think we're a bunch of wackos."

Hasselhoff added that acappella group Out of the Blue were unlucky not to make it through to the final.

He said: "I'm sick that they're not going through and I think the Queen would like them a lot more than dancing Steve."

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Robbie Firmin - Britain's Got Talent 2011 audition

It’s young blue eyes – Britain’s Got Talent hopeful Robbie Firmin is a pint-sized Frank Sinatra.

The seven-year-old wows the judges in tonight’s edition of the ITV1 show, performing his version of the Sinatra classic My Way.

And it looks like he is a long way from facing his final curtain after being heaped with praise by the judging panel.

The youngster from Chatham in Kent donned a suit and hat to complete his transformation into Sinatra – famed for songs such as You Make Me Feel So Young.

He also tried to turn matchmaker by telling audition judge Louis Walsh his aunt is looking for a new boyfriend.

“I think she would want you to be it,” he tells Walsh, before inviting his aunt on stage.

Young talent seems to meet the judges’ approval with his performance.

Amanda Holden tells him: “You were fantastic, it was fabulous.”

And fellow panellist Michael McIntyre says: “Robbie, I thought that was just brilliant, it had everything – you toyed with the audience, they were up, they were down, they were swaying. Robbie you’re a star.”

Also on the show is another youthful music act – duo Follow The Right Path, who impress the judges with a rap about their grandfathers.

And Walsh thinks pals Jamie, 14, and George, 13 – who met though playing football together – could have a bright future.

He tells them: “I thought it sounded like a hit record. I think your granddads would be very proud of you. You’re great role models for young kids.”

Also on the show is a performing dog act Mexican Mayhem, featuring Chihuahuas Twizzle and Tucker.

But one of the pets ignores the routine – to the frustration of sombrero-wearing owner Melanie.

She had earlier told judges: “These dogs have got a hundred times more talent than I have in my little finger. These little girls could go on stage in front of any member of the royal family, I’d be so proud of them.”

McIntyre reckons the act is even better because of Twizzle’s disobedience.

“If both the dogs did what they were supposed to do, it wouldn’t have been nearly as entertaining,” he says. “It was like they were a comedy double act.”

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Ronan Parke - Britain's Got Talent 2011 Audition

Meet Ronan Parke — Britain’s Got Talent’s new sensation!

Only 12-years-old, it was actually his own idea to audition for the UK talent competition.

Ronan recently told BBC about performing in front of Simon Cowell during the semi-finals last week, “When I was standing there on stage… I looked at Simon and he gave me a little wink and that really boosted my confidence. He gave me lovely comments - I couldn’t have asked for better comments from him.”

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Susan Boyle - Britains Got Talent 2009

Susan Boyle, the singing church worker who starred on Britain's Got Talent, has become a surprise YouTube hit

Miss Boyle, who admits she has never been kissed, astonished the judges at the auditions for ITV1 show with her rendition of I Dreamed A Dream from Les Miserables.

The clip of her audition has been viewed 2,485,245 times in 72 hours.

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