Dean Midas Maynard

Just over 5 months ago, X Factor crowned Little Mix as the winners of the 2011 show... On May 23rd in Liverpool the search started once again for the next act to take the 2012 crown. 
 
Yes, I know the search has already been underway at the...

After 8 weeks, the search for the 2012 winner of Britain's Got Talent is nearly over...people of the UK, get ready for one of the biggest shows of the year. It's the grand final of BGT. 

First up on this much anticipated show was The Mend.

The wildcard wouldn't have...

It's time for the BGT Final...who will win??
 
Simon Cowell at the start of the series:
"We are on a mission to find a star and I genuinely believe that person, that act, is out there. We just want to find the best."
 
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Before I review tonight's last semi final, I just want to compliment the whole of the BGT team, on producing a brilliant series, plenty of tears and laughter...and yes, I want a job Simon.

First up, is basketball acrobats, Face Team. These guys are awesome and totally unique. I could...

Three down, two to go. Let's see if Britain still has talent...

Chica Latina started the show and let's just say for the first time in a long time, I'm speechless. Next. 

Quicker than you can say hocus pocus, Brynolf and Ljung took to the stage. These guys are amazing,...

A dancing dog, ballroom dancers, opera stars and a Welsh choir. Who's next to make Saturdays Final?... let's find out, it's semi final number three.

Opening the show, we were treated to The Zimmers. How can you not love them? Ignore the negatives, they are harmless and fun. 

Call Mulder...

Wow, what a fantastic first semi-final that was last night. The second instalment had a lot to live up to...

First up on France's Got Talent, I mean Britain's Got Talent, was Cascade.

Brilliant choreography, sharp moves, they are the ultimate professionals. Not the winners, however, in my eyes....

After seven weeks of auditions, we now have the first live BGT semi final and it's time to face the mus...oh hold on.

Don't stop me now, I'm having such a good time. Thanks Ant & Dec. Their intro really got me ready for the show...now bring it on.

After...

Show seven is is all about the big reveal. Who has made it to the live semi finals...

But, before all of that, we still had a few more auditions to get through.

First up, were the synchronised swimming group, Emily, Zoe, Jazmine, Elizabeth, aka Aquabatique. 

The girls were fantastic,...

A group made up of rejected auditionees from the massive hit show The Voice, have got together to make a charity single. Today, I took a listen to the finished track and found out more...

The group called Full Circle is made up of singers that auditioned for The BBC...

Turning on to watch last night's audition show, you may have already chosen your favourites, the ones that you would want to watch again, the acts that you are routing for.  Then it may seem, BGT have been saving some of the best till last. They throw in a few more...

This weeks show was all about the talent with a capital T.
 
The adorable Lauren Thalia got the show off to a cracking start with her unique version of Turn my swag on. At just 12 years old, Lauren played her guitar and sang like a seasoned pro. A bright future...

I just can't believe we are already on week four of BGT. The time is flying faster than the 60 mile an hour blast-off on the Aerosmith rock'n roller coaster at Disneyland Paris (other great theme parks are available).

This weeks show kicked off with a small segment about how...

Week three of Britain's Got Talent arrived over the holiday period, so was it an Easter eggstravaganza or just a rotten egg...

A gang of pensioners called The Zimmers, got the show off to an interesting start. Their opening low key serenade, (cue Simon eye rolls) gave way to some...

When I was brought tickets for the new Diversity 'Digitized' tour, I have to admit, I was a little worried, as my Reality TV expertise has tended to be with singers and bands. However, as someone recently said, "I don't play the drums, but I know what a drum kit...

Following the fantastic opening show last week, Britain's Got Talent had a lot to live up to this week and Ant & Dec got the show off to a flying start.

The auditions opened in Blackpool and we were reminded that the last time Simon 'Jaws music' Cowell was here,...

The ITV hit show is back for a sixth series. Amanda Holden is joined on the new look panel by Alesha Dixon and David Walliams. And he's back. The king of all judges, Mr Simon Cowell. Thank heavens for that!

Even the prize money has gone up to a whopping...

The big battle is nearly upon us! On Saturday 24 March 2012, we will see the biggest clash of toe-to-toe reality TV shows ever - the BBC's The Voice and ITV's Britain's Got Talent go head to head and the power is in your hands...

So, as the two shows...

The Live X Factor Tour is in full swing and Monday night saw the tour roll into Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the home of so many past contestants. So was it top of the pops or top of the flops...
 
It's 6.45pm in the Metro Radio Arena and the crowd...

Back in 2010 I spotted something I knew was going to be very big at an early stage, I put my talent spotting reputation on the line and went to the media and told everyone... that prediction involved a certain One Direction. 

"Good strong voice but I can't help thinking...