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Series 5

Series 5 of Britain's Got Talent was held in 2011, and was won by singer Jai McDowall.

This was the first series after Piers Morgan had left the show; Simon Cowell was also not present for the auditions. New Judges Michael McIntyre and David Hasselhoff joined Amanda Holden for the auditions, with Cowell joining the three for the live shows. Neither Hasselhoff nor McIntyre returned for the sixth series with the former having been fired due to his lack of connection with the acts according to the press and the latter felt as if judging the show was too much of a departure from his career as a comedian, which he felt he needed to go back to focusing more upon.[1][2]

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Judging Panel[]

David Hasselhoff Michael McIntyre Amanda Holden Simon Cowell
Davidhs5 Michaelm5 Amanda5 Simon5

Auditions[]

Main Article: Series 5 Auditions

The auditions for Series 5 were filmed between January and February 2011 in Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham and London. Seven episodes of auditions were aired between the 16th April and the 29th May. 

Deliberation Day[]

After choosing 36 of the 40 acts to advance to the Semi-Finals, the Judges were unsure of who to give the remaining four spots to; as a result, eight acts were chosen to perform again, and the best of the two performers would advance. The results of this performance were as follows; New Bounce were chosen over B Minor, Abyss over High Definition, Jay Worley over Kevin, and Razy Gogonea over Michael Moral (however Moral was later reinstated). This was the first and last time the Semi-Finalists were decided in this manner. 40 acts were chosen to advance to the Semi-Finals however the number of acts in the Semi-Finals this series would later be increased to 41, after Michael Moral was added to the start list of the fifth Semi-Final.

Semi Finals[]

Symbol Meaning
No Buzzer
Check Judge's vote
Ovation1 Standing Ovation

Semi Final 1[]

Main Article: Episode 508

Name Act David Michael Amanda Simon Result
1. Girls Roc Fire Dancers Eliminated (7th)
2. Donelda Guy Dog Act Eliminated (5th)
3. Stuart Arnold Terminator Impersonator / Rapper No No Eliminated (8th)
4. Paul Gbegbaje Pianist Check Check Moved On (JC) (2nd)
5. Bruce Sistaz Martial Arts Duo Eliminated (4th)
6. Ted Hall and Grace Bower Singing Duo Eliminated (6th)
7. Joe Oakley Trial Biker Check Check Eliminated (JC) (3rd)
8. Ronan Parke Singer Ovation1 Moved On

Ronan Parke and Paul Gbegbaje made it through to the final.


Semi Final 2[]

Main Article: Episode 509

In semi-final 2, Lorna Bliss, who was originally sent home in the first round of auditions, was brought back to perform in the Semi-Finals.

Name Act David Michael Amanda Simon Result
1. Two and a Half Men Dance Trio Eliminated (4th)
2. Enchantment Acrobatic Troupe No No Eliminated (7th)
3. Herbie Armstrong Singer Eliminated (5th)
4. Lorna Bliss Britney Spears Impersonator No No No Eliminated (8th)
5. New Bounce Boyband Ovation1 Moved On
6. Jean Martyn Singer Check Check Check Check Moved On (JC) (2nd)
7. David and Karen Illusionist Duo Eliminated (JC) (3rd)
8. Up & Over It Table-based Hand Dance Duo No Eliminated (6th)

New Bounce and Jean Martyn made it through to the final.


Semi Final 3[]

Main Article: Episode 510

Name Act David Michael Amanda Simon Result
1. The Circus of Horrors Extreme Stunt Performers Eliminated (6th)
2. Jay Worley Singer Eliminated (4th)
3. Angela and Teddy Dog Act Eliminated (7th)
4. Abyss Dance Troupe Eliminated (5th)
5. Wachiraporn Tirpak Entertainer No No No Eliminated (8th)
6. Les Gibson Impressionist Moved On
7. James Hobley Dancer Ovation1 Check Check Check Moved On (JC) (2nd)
8. Gay and Alan Bell Ringers Check No Eliminated (JC) (3rd)

Les Gibson and James Hobley made it through to the final.


Semi Final 4[]

Main Article: Episode 511

Name Act David Michael Amanda Simon Result
1 . Dance Angels Elite Dance Troupe Eliminated (6th)
2. Jessica Hobson Singer Eliminated (5th)
3. Mexican Mayhem Dog Act No Eliminated (8th)
4. Out of the Blue Singing Group Eliminated (4th)
5. Nathan Wyburn Artist Eliminated (7th)
6. Jai McDowall Singer Moved On
7. Steven Hall Dancer Check Check Check Moved On (JC) (2nd)
8. Edward Reid Singer Check Ovation1 Eliminated (JC) (3rd)

Jai McDowall and Steven Hall made it through to the final.


Semi Final 5[]

Main Article: Episode 512

Name Act David Michael Amanda Simon Result
1. Marawa Hula Hoop Artist Eliminated (7th)
2. Pip and Puppy Singer / Dog Act Ovation1 Eliminated (JC) (3rd)
3. Celtic Colleens Dark Dancers Eliminated (4th)
4. Mr and Mrs Singer / Pianist No Eliminated (9th)
5. Follow The Right Path Rapping Duo Eliminated (6th)
6. Antonio Popeye Eye Popper No No No No Eliminated (8th)
7. Michael Moral Dancer Eliminated (5th)
8. Michael Collings Singer / Guitarist Ovation1 Check Check Check Check Moved On (JC) (2nd)
9. Razy Gogonea Dancer Ovation1 Moved On

Razy Gogonea and Michael Collings made it through to the final.


Final[]

Main Article: Episode 513

Name Act David Michael Amanda Simon Result
1. Steven Hall Dancer Finalist (7th)
2. Michael Collings Singer / Guitarist Ovation1 Finalist (5th)
3. Les Gibson Impressionist Finalist (9th)
4. James Hobley Dancer Finalist (8th)
5. Paul Gbegbaje Pianist Finalist (6th)
6. Ronan Parke Singer Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 2nd Place
7. Jean Martyn Organist Finalist (10th)
8. Jai McDowall Singer Winner
9. Razy Gogonea Dancer Finalist (4th)
10. New Bounce Boyband Ovation1 Ovation1 3rd Place
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