Britain's Got Talent Review: The Zimmers Impress Simon Cowell

The Huffington Post UK/PA  |  Posted: 7/04/2012 21:09 Updated: 7/04/2012 21:09

Simon Cowell took a shine to an older woman on Britain's Got Talent on Saturday night, when OAP singers The Zimmers took to the stage.

The 15-strong group, who are all aged between 66 and 88, performed their unique take on the Beastie Boys' (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!).

Their oldest member, Londoner Grace Cooke, impressed Cowell, who told her: "You on the right, you're a little tiger aren't you?"

Less impressive were Twisted Disco, a dance troupe from York, who were dismissed by Cowell as being "like eight Jodie Marshes on a normal day out shopping."

Also on the ITV1 talent show was violinist Analiza Ching, from Beaconsfield, Enfield student Richard Bolongi and 16-year-old Ashleigh Butler, from Northampton, and her dancing dog, Pudsey.

Another act to impress the judges was Chelsea Redfern, whose version of Prince's Purple Rain leaves David Walliams predicting she could be a "superstar."

Cowell told the 18-year-old office worker from Chesterfield, who made it to the bootcamp stage in last year's X Factor, that "not only do you sound like a pop star, you look like a pop star."

And one of the most popular comedy contestants of the night was Mr Zip. The 49-year-old plasterer from Manchester won over the hearts of the audience with an impersonation of Prince Charles before diving into his self-written song Lost My Keys, Lost My Phone.

A bemused-looking Cowell admitted: "When you started I thought you were annoying, then you got more annoying, and then I liked you."

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Simon Cowell took a shine to an older woman on Britain's Got Talent on Saturday night, when OAP singers The Zimmers took to the stage. The 15-strong group, who are all aged between 66 and 88, perfo...
Simon Cowell took a shine to an older woman on Britain's Got Talent on Saturday night, when OAP singers The Zimmers took to the stage. The 15-strong group, who are all aged between 66 and 88, perfo...
 
 
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09:50 AM on 04/09/2012
For more information and other videos of The Zimmers have a look at the official website at http:\\www.thezimmers.co.uk.
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lillian12130
09:30 AM on 04/09/2012
If that rapper get a hits from loosing his keys and his phone then we will win the european song contest and Englad will win the world cup but knowing a majority of X factor voting numpties he may just do that
09:20 AM on 04/09/2012
The Voice will win out until BGT loses And and Dec, and the time wasting personality stuff, and concentrates on the entrants.
08:33 AM on 04/09/2012
Does,nt Amanda look shocking, she used to be a right stunner, would,nt touch her with any ones barge pole.
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stevesheff
09:17 PM on 04/11/2012
I think you're being a bit harsh - I'd be willing to give her a chance!
04:41 PM on 04/08/2012
No wonder BGT is getting a trowncing from the VOICE
04:29 PM on 04/08/2012
Would be a brilliant show if that ant and dec didnt keep poppin up just when the contestants are doing their act . its about britain having talent not about how these two can impersenate the acts . its a great idea and should have more acts like the older ones and the rapper .the dog was fantastic and should go far .
03:47 PM on 04/08/2012
Plenty of talent coming on stage what a shame the judges spoil it by trying to steal the limelight and make it all about themselves instead of the performers
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stevesheff
09:21 PM on 04/11/2012
yes, it irritates me when certain judges 'dance' in their chairs and thereby draw attention away fron the contestents,
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10:01 AM on 04/08/2012
As much as I enjoyed their performance, should a group who had a hit 5 years ago with 'My Generation' be on this talent show? I thought it was for unknown acts or artists.
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stevesheff
09:27 PM on 04/11/2012
It was difficult for the judges - if they judged the Zimmers using normal criteria, they would have been thrown out and the audiences would have been disapointed. So instead they adopted a patronising approach and let them through as a novelty act. But don't worry Simon will throw them out at a later stage when they no longer draw many viewers,
09:40 PM on 04/11/2012
I agree. It did come across as patronising and I can't see them going through to the live shows next month.
09:30 AM on 04/08/2012
Have already posted my comment so apologies if it's repeated:
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I loved this great Bunch of O.A.P's and the Queen will love them too! GOOD LUCK!! :) x
09:28 AM on 04/08/2012
I LOVED them all :) and really enjoyed the solo singer ...Good Luck!! you are a great Bunch and the Queen will love you..:) x
09:09 AM on 04/08/2012
Very entertaining
01:44 AM on 04/08/2012
I loved these people.. so original...