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Official Judges Shot 2014

The 2014 Judging Panel.

Series 8 of Britain's Got Talent was held in 2014, and was won by opera group Collabro. The 2012 & 2013 judging panel - consisting of Simon Cowell , Amanda Holden , Alesha Dixon and David Walliams - returned. Ant & Dec returned to host the main show, whilst Stephen Mulhern returned to host More Talent. 2014 saw the introduction of a new 'Golden Buzzer' twist, where each judge (and Ant & Dec) could press a central, golden buzzer once to send an act straight through to the live shows. 

The Golden Buzzer was used throughout the series. In episode 1, Amanda Holden used hers for salsa dancing duo Paddy and Nico. In episode 2, David Walliams used his for singer Christian Spridon. In episode 4, Alesha Dixon used hers for girl band REAformed. In episode 5, Simon Cowell used his for singing duo Bars and Melody. In episode 7, Ant & Dec used theirs for comedian Toju.

In the Semi-Finals, Kony Puppets became the first act to receive 4 buzzes in the Semi-Finals since Antonio Popeye in Series 5.

In the Final, Yanis Marshall, Arnaud and Mehdi were the first act ever to receive a buzz in the final of Britain's Got Talent, after Simon pressed his buzzer. The other judges heavily criticised him for doing so, however it did not prevent the group from finishing last.

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Judging Panel[]

David Walliams Alesha Dixon Amanda Holden Simon Cowell
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Auditions[]

Main Article: Series 8 Auditions

The auditions for Series 8 were filmed between January and February 2014 in Belfast, Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham and London. Seven episodes of auditions were aired between the 12th April and the 25th May. 

Deliberation Day[]

45 acts were chosen to advance to the Semi-Finals.

Semi Finals[]

From the 45 Semi-Finalists, 9 acts performed over 5 days from the 26th May to the 31st May, with 2 acts moving on in each one. The show took a break on the 30th May to avoid clashing with England's international friendly with Peru.

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

Semi-Final 1[]

Main Article: Episode 808

Name Act David Alesha Amanda Simon Result
1. Countryvive Dance Troupe Eliminated (4th)
2. Mickey Dumoulin Singer Eliminated (5th)
3. Lauren and Terrell Street Dance Duo Eliminated (6th)
4. Patsy May Puppet Singer Eliminated (7th)
5. Henrietta Adewole Singer Eliminated (9th)
6. Jon Clegg Impressionist Ovation1Check Check Wildcard (3rd)
7. Darcy Oake Magician / Illusionist Ovation1 Check Ovation1 Check Moved On (JC) (2nd)
8. Christian Spridon Singer Ovation1 No Eliminated (8th)
9. Collabro Singing Quintet Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Moved On


Semi-Final 2[]

Main Article: Episode 809

Name Act David Alesha Amanda Simon Result
1. Mini Moves Dance Group Eliminated (4th)
2. Ed Drewett Singer Eliminated (5th)
3. Bolddog FMX Team Motorcycle Stunt Group Eliminated (6th)
4. Jodi Bird Singer Ovation1 Ovation1Check Eliminated (JC) (2nd)
5. SweetChix Girlband Eliminated (7th)
6. Ricky K Variety Act No Eliminated (8th)
7. Addict Initiative Dance Crew Check Check Check Moved On (JC) (3rd)
8. Kony Puppets Puppet Act No No No No Eliminated (9th)
9. James Smith Singer Ovation1 Moved On


Semi-Final 3[]

Main Article: Episode 810

Name Act David Alesha Amanda Simon Result
1. Crazy Rouge Dance Troupe Eliminated (5th)
2. Ellis Chick Singer Eliminated (4th)
3. Sam Jones Ventriloquist Eliminated (6th)
4. REAformed Girl Group Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Eliminated (5th)
5. Brian Chan Artist No No Eliminated (9th)
6. Cartel Dance Group Check Check Eliminated (JC) (3rd)
7. Kitty and Rosie Singing Duet Eliminated (7th)
8. Lucy Kay Opera Singer Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Moved On
9. Yanis Marshall, Arnaud and Mehdi Dance Trio Check Check Moved On (JC) (2nd)


Semi-Final 4[]

Main Article: Episode 811

Name Act David Alesha Amanda Simon Result
1. Innova Irish Dance Company Dance Troupe Check Check Eliminated (JC) (3rd)
2. Kieran and Sarah Operatic Singing Duo Eliminated (7th)
3. Pyroterra Fire Performers Eliminated (8th)
4. Toju Comedian Eliminated (6th)
5. Eva Iglesias Singer Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Eliminated (5th)
6. Allan Turner-Ward DJ No Eliminated (9th)
7. Light Balance Dance Troupe Eliminated (4th)
8. Bars and Melody Rapper / Singer Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Moved On
9. Lettice Rowbotham Violinist Check Check Moved On (JC) (2nd)


Semi-Final 5[]

Main Article: Episode 812

Name Act David Alesha Amanda Simon Result
1. La Voix and the London Gay Big Band Band Eliminated (6th)
2. Bailey McConnell Singer Check Eliminated (JC) (3rd)
3. Kings and Queens Dance Troupe Eliminated (5th)
4. Peat Loaf & Elaine Singing Duo Eliminated (9th)
5. Andrew Derbyshire Singer Ovation1 Eliminated (7th)
6. Jenson Zhu Impressionist Eliminated (4th)
7. Kieran Lai Breakdancer Eliminated (8th)
8. Paddy and Nico Salsa Dance Duo Ovation1Check Ovation1Check Ovation1Check Ovation1 Moved On (JC) (2nd)
9. Jack Pack Singing Group Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Moved On


Grand Final[]

Symbol Meaning
No Buzzer
Ovation1 Standing Ovation

Final[]

Main Article: Episode 813

Name Act David Alesha Amanda Simon Result
1. Addict Initiative Dance Crew Ovation1 Ovation1 Finalist (10th)
2. Jon Clegg Impressionist Ovation1 Finalist (7th)
3. Lettice Rowbotham Violinist Ovation1 Finalist (8th)
4. Yanis Marshall, Arnaud and Mehdi Dance Trio Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 No Finalist (11th)
5. Bars and Melody Rapper / Singer Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 3rd Place
6. James Smith Singer Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Finalist (6th)
7. Jack Pack Singing Group Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Finalist (4th)
8. Darcy Oake Magician / Illusionist Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Finalist (5th)
9. Paddy and Nico Salsa Dance Duo Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Finalist (9th)
10. Collabro Singing Quintet Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Winner
11. Lucy Kay Opera Singer Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 Ovation1 2nd Place
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