Britain's Got Talent (Series 2)
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Britain's Got Talent (series 2) | |
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Genre | Talent show |
Presented by | Britain's Got Talent: Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly Britain's Got More Talent: Stephen Mulhern |
Judges | Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Piers Morgan |
Production | |
Producer(s) | SYCO TV in association with talkbackTHAMES |
Running time | 60 minutes (inc. comms) |
Broadcast | |
Original channel | ITV |
Picture format | 16:9 |
Original run | 12 April 2008 – 31 May 2008 |
The 2008 series of Britain's Got Talent was the second series of the show. Notable differences from the 2007 series the included the fact that the auditions visited Scotland and that there were 40 in the live semi-finals. The series also ran for longer, this time airing seven weeks instead of one.
Ant and Dec returned as hosts, with Stephen Mulhern coming back to present Britain's Got More Talent. Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan returned as judges.
The first 7 shows were auditions that went to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Blackpool, Cardiff and for the first time Glasgow. They was shown from the 12 April to the 24 May. The next 7 Shows were the live semi-finals, the live final and the live final results show. They was shown from the 26 May to the 31 May
The series was ultimately won by street sancer George Sampson, with dance group Signature coming in second and singer Andrew Johnston in third.
Contents |
[edit] Semi-Final Acts
[edit] Semi-Final 1
Place Came | Artist | Age | From | Act | Buzzers |
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1st (Won Public Vote) | Signature | 29/34 | London | Michael Jackson / Bhangra crossover dance act | 0 |
2nd (Won Judges' Vote) | Kate and Gin | 16/6 | Whitchurch, Shropshire | Musical canine freestyle | 0 |
3rd (Lost Judges' Vote) | Dean Wilson | 18 | Middlesbrough | Musical Theatre Singer | 0 |
Unknown | Michael Machell | 57 | Wallasey | Electronic Keyboard Player | 1 (Simon Cowell) |
Unknown | Sophie Mei | 20 | Sheffield | Belly-dancing | 0 |
Unknown | Tracey Lee Collins | 44 | Leicester | Singer | 1 (Simon Cowell) |
Unknown | Phil Blackmore | 34 | Kingston-upon-Thames | Balancing / Alternative Juggling Act | 3* (All Judges) |
Unknown | Boogie Wonderland | 12-21 | Liverpool | 16-strong dance group | 0 |
- Simon Cowell buzzed Phil Blackmore's act just after it finished.
[edit] Semi-Final 2
Place Came | Artist | Age | From | Act | Buzzers |
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1st (Won Public Vote) | Andrew Johnston | 13 | Carlisle | Boy soprano | 0 |
2nd (Won Judges' Vote) | Cheeky Monkeys | 8/9 | Burnley | Junior Couples Dancers | 0 |
3rd (Lost Judges' Vote) | Flava | 17-28 | Cornwall | Hip-hop dance group | 0 |
Unknown | Kay & Harvey | 56/71 | Bristol | Opera and Electronic keyboard | 1 (Simon Cowell) |
Unknown | Sauris Nandi | 64 | ? | Deceptional & Illusional Magic | 1 (Simon Cowell) |
Unknown | Iona | 27 | London | Solo Contortionist | 0 |
Unknown | Bang On | 27/34 | Hounslow | Urban Percussionists | 2 (Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan) |
Unknown | Mandy Ellen Dancers | 10-24 | Maidstone | 39-strong dance group | 0 |
[edit] Semi-Final 3
Place Came | Artist | Age | From | Act | Buzzers |
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1st (Won Public Vote) | George Sampson | 14 | Warrington | Breakdancing | 0 |
2nd (Won Judges' Vote) | Strike | 22/19 | Sheffield | Martial arts demo | 0 |
3rd (Lost Judges' Vote) | Charlie Green | 10 | Worcestershire | Swing singer | 0 |
Unknown | The Deans Of Magic | 46/38 | Daventry | 'Erotic' magic | 3 (All Judges) |
Unknown | Irrestible | 21-23 | Tyne & Wear | Pop group | 0 |
Unknown | Mary Halford March | 6-9 | Liverpool | 24-strong dance group | 2 (Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan) |
Unknown | Urban Gypsies | Unknown | Blackpool | 7-strong belly-dancing group | 1 (Piers Morgan) |
Unknown | Hoop La La! | 22/23/24 | Inverness | Hula hoop entertainment | 0 |
[edit] Semi-Final 4
Place Came | Artist | Age | From | Act | Buzzers |
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1st (Won Public Vote) | Faryl Smith | 12 | Kettering | Classical Singer | 0 |
2nd (Won Judges' Vote) | Andrew Muir | 24 | Fauldhouse, West Lothian | Pop singer | 0 |
3rd (Lost Judges' Vote) | Jeremy Lynch | 20 | Essex | Football player | 2 (Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan) |
Unknown | Vizage | 30/34 | Hull | Quick change artists | 3 (All Judges) |
Unknown | The Harlequins | ? | Worcester | 22-strong dance group | 0 |
Unknown | James Stone | 52 | Rhyl | Pop singer | 0 |
Unknown | The Boogie Babes | 8-12 | Appleby | 19-strong dance group | 0 |
Unknown | Charlie Wernham | 13 | Essex | Stand-up comedian | 0 |
[edit] Semi-Final 5
Place Came | Artist | Age | From | Act | Buzzers |
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1st (Won Public Vote) | Escala | 23-26 | London | String quartet | 0 |
2nd (Won Judges' Vote) | Nemisis | 18-22 | Milton Keynes | 6-strong troupe | 0 |
3rd (Lost Judges' Vote) | Craig Harper | 35 | Hull | Pop / Impersonator | 0 |
Unknown | Per Diem | 23/24 | Liverpool | Guitar and voice | 2 (Simon Cowell & Amanda Holden) |
Unknown | Madonna Decena | 32 | Manchester | Pop | 0 |
Unknown | Caburlesque | ? | London | Cabaret/Burlesque | 0 |
Unknown | Diva Las Vegas | ? | Runcorn | 7-strong cabaret act | 1 (Piers Morgan) |
Unknown | Anya Sparks | 42 | London | Solo Dance | 0 |
[edit] Final
Place Came | Artist | Age | From | Act | Buzzers |
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1st | George Sampson | 14 | Warrington | Breakdancing | 0 |
2nd | Signature | 29/34 | London | Michael Jackson / Bhangra crossover dance act | 0 |
3rd | Andrew Johnston | 13 | Carlisle | Boy soprano | 0 |
Unknown | Cheeky Monkeys | 8/9 | Burnley | Junior Couples Dancers | 0 |
Unknown | Kate and Gin | 16/6 | Whitchurch, Shropshire | Musical canine freestyle | 0 |
Unknown | Strike | 19/22 | Sheffield | Martial arts demo | 0 |
Unknown | Faryl Smith | 12 | Kettering | Classical Singer | 0 |
Unknown | Andrew Muir | 24 | Fauldhouse, West Lothian | Pop singer | 0 |
Unknown | Escala | 23-26 | London | String quartet | 0 |
Unknown | Nemisis 18-22 | 18-22 | Milton Keynes | 6-strong troupe | 0 |
[edit] Ratings
- Show 1 (Saturday, 12 April 2008 at 19:45) - 8.8 million (37.0% share) - peak: 9.8m (40.4%)[1]
- Show 2 (Saturday, 19 April 2008 at 20:05) - 10.3 million (43.3% share) - peak: 10.6m (43.4%)[2]
- Show 3 (Saturday, 26 April 2008 at 20:05) - 9.4 million (41.3% share) - peak: 9.8m (42.0%)[3]
- Show 4 (Saturday, 3 May 2008 at 20:05) - 8.5 million (39.1% share) - peak: 8.8m (39.8%)[4]
- Show 5 (Saturday, 10 May 2008 at 20:00) - 7.5 million (37.9% share) - peak: 8.5m (41.5%)[5]
- Show 6 (Saturday, 17 May 2008 at 20:00) - 8.6 million (37.5% share) - peak: 9.6m (42.4%)[6]
- Show 7 (Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 20:00) - 7.7 million (37.2% share) - peak: 8.2m (38.8%)[7]
- Show 8 - Semi Final 1 (Monday, 26 May 2008 at 21:00) - 10.9 million (42.0% share) - peak: 12.2m[8]
- Show 9 - Semi Final 2 (Tuesday, 27 May 2008 at 20:30) - 8.8 million (35.3% share) - peak: 9.6m (37.5%)[9]
- Show 10 - Semi Final 3 (Wednesday, 28 May 2008 at 20:30) - 9.3 million (35.9% share) - peak: 10.1m (39.2%)[10]
- Show 11 - Semi Final 4 (Thursday, 29 May 2008 at 20:30) - 9.7 million (41.9% share) - peak: 10.5m (44.5%)[11]
- Show 12 - Semi Final 5 (Friday, 30 May 2008 at 21:00) - 11.4 million (50% share) - peak: 12.5m [12]
- Show 13 - Final: Performances (Saturday, 31 May 2008 at 18:50) - 11.0 million (51.1% share) - peak: 14.0m (62%)[13]
- Show 14 - Final: Results (Saturday, 31 May 2008 at 21:30) - 13.1 million (55.1% share) - peak: 14.4m (60%)[14]
Series average - 9.6 Million (42% share).
The audition shows averaged 8.7m (39%). The live shows are averaged 10.5m (43%).
The second series of Britain's Got Talent was a huge ratings success.[15] The final results episode was the most watched programme of 2008. It was also the most watched episode of any talent show this century. The previous record was the Pop Idol 1 final, which had an official average of 13.34m.[16] Furthermore, the final results episode was the most watched episode of any non-soap opera television show since 2004 (when I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! officially got 14.99m for its final).[17] The moment when George Sampson was announced winner, in front of 14.4 million viewers, was the 2nd most watched moment of 2008.[18] The most watched moment of 2008 was the penalty shootout in the Champions League final which attracted 14.6m viewers.[19] This series of Britain's Got Talent had the highest series average out of any talent show this century with an overnight average of 9.6m viewers. The previous best talent series was Dancing on Ice 2006 which officially averaged 9.12m viewers. The final results episode was the 13th most watched programme of the 21st Century. Excluding sports, it was the 10th most watched programme of the 21st Century.[20]
[edit] Controversy
[edit] Andrew Johnston
In a 18 April 2008 article by British newspaper the Daily Mail, the mother of young contestant Andrew Johnston admitted that their story had been "over-egged" and the truth in the reality is, they do not live in a stereotypical council estate - like he had claimed during a previous interview for the talent show. He pulled on even more heartstrings when he claimed he was bullied but in fact, the bullying he allegedly sustained was early on in his life, and it was not a recent and regular occurrence. The show's producers were accused of misleading the viewers and enhancing a "sob story".[21]
[edit] eScala
"Scala" (now eScala) also attracted attention from the press - the four members of the band are professional musicians who played for McFly as part of a large orchestra on their UK tour in 2006. They are signed to an entertainment agency, and were invited to audition for Britain's Got Talent by Simon Cowell after they played the X Factor wrap party in late 2007. An ITV1 spokesman refused claims this was unfair, stating "Scala went through the same application and audition process as everyone else. Britain's Got Talent is open to any performer be it professional or amateur, with any talent."[22] Two of the four members of eScala were part of a similar five-piece classical group called Wild, who were signed to EMI and released an album with the label in 2005.[23] The quartet were then required to change their name from Scala to eScala. According to a report published in the Daily Mirror. "Scala were forced to change their name because it belongs to a little-known female voice choir in Belgium. The girls changed to eScala after EMI threatened to sue, despite having used it for two years."[24]
[edit] Faryl Smith
The Sunday Mirror and Digital Spy both reported that Simon Cowell arranged for free singing lessons to be delivered by leading vocal coach Yvie Burnett to 12-year old vocalist Faryl Smith. Burnett previously coached 2007 BGT winner Paul Potts and 2006 The X Factor winner Leona Lewis.[25][26]
[edit] Voting
Britain's Got Talent bosses were accused of fixing the show by manipulating the viewers’ vote, by the fans. In all five semi-finals of series 2, the semi-finalist performing last won the public vote and made it through to the final. The same thing happened in the first series, with the last performer receiving the top acclaim, including in the final. Readers of the Daily Star say complaints have been flooding in, but bosses have denied all allegations. A spokeswoman for the hit TV show claimed that the pattern noticed by viewers was “nothing more than a coincidence”. She also added: "The judges have no say over the running order on the show."[27][28]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ TV ratings - April 12: Britain's Got Talent back with 8.8m | Media | guardian.co.uk
- ^ TV ratings - April 19: Ratings soar for Britain's Got Talent | Media | guardian.co.uk
- ^ http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/ratings/reevells/2008/04/international_formats_bolster_itv_weekend.html
- ^ TV ratings - May 3: Talent shines but viewers head outdoors | Media | guardian.co.uk
- ^ TV ratings - May 10: Talent sizzles as heat hits ratings | Media | guardian.co.uk
- ^ TV ratings - May 17: FA Cup final scores a ratings victory | Media | guardian.co.uk
- ^ TV ratings: 7.1m UK viewers tune in to Eurovision | Media | guardian.co.uk
- ^ TV ratings - May 26: Britain's Got Talent dances off with honours | Media | guardian.co.uk
- ^ http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/2008/05/itv1_delivers_masterclass_to_the_apprentice.html
- ^ http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/2008/05/28m_get_the_mary_whitehouse_experience.html
- ^ http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/2008/05/thursday_peaktime_blues_for_bbc1.html
- ^ Ratings Thread - Page 470 - TV Programmes - Digital Spy Forums
- ^ http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz/s/1052093_britains_got_talent_wins_ratings_war
- ^ http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz/s/1052093_britains_got_talent_wins_ratings_war
- ^ http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/wales-news/2008/05/31/reality-tv-hurts-too-much-91466-21002139/
- ^ http://www.barb.co.uk/25years/top10.php?section=events&callyear=2002
- ^ http://www.barb.co.uk/25years/top10.php?section=events&callyear=2004
- ^ http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz/s/1052093_britains_got_talent_wins_ratings_war
- ^ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/money/2008/05/22/bcnitv122.xml
- ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=508185&page=474
- ^ [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-560637/Is-Britains-Got-Talent-choirboy-REALLY-bullied-kid-sink-estate-His-mother-admits-The-pudding-egged.html Is the Britain's Got Talent choirboy REALLY a bullied kid from a sink estate?
- ^ Scala Are Bunch Of Real Pros
- ^ Scala on Britain's Got Talent electrify Simon Cowell
- ^ Britain's Got Talent: row over Scala's name
- ^ Simon Cowell's secret singing lessons for Britain's Got Talent's Faryl Smith
- ^ Young 'Talent' star gets secret coaching
- ^ TV Talent Show Rigged, Say Fans
- ^ Britain's Got Talent embroiled in rigging scandal: Viewers accuse bosses of fixing show
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