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 |
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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 |
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Buzzer | |
Judge's vote | |
Standing Ovation |
Semi Final 1[]
Main Article: Episode 508
Name | Act | David | Michael | Amanda | Simon | Result |
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1. Girls Roc | Fire Dancers | Eliminated (7th) | ||||
2. Donelda Guy | Dog Act | Eliminated (5th) | ||||
3. Stuart Arnold | Terminator Impersonator / Rapper | Eliminated (8th) | ||||
4. Paul Gbegbaje | Pianist | 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 | Eliminated (JC) (3rd) | ||||
8. Ronan Parke | Singer | 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 |
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1. Two and a Half Men | Dance Trio | Eliminated (4th) | ||||
2. Enchantment | Acrobatic Troupe | Eliminated (7th) | ||||
3. Herbie Armstrong | Singer | Eliminated (5th) | ||||
4. Lorna Bliss | Britney Spears Impersonator | Eliminated (8th) | ||||
5. New Bounce | Boyband | Moved On | ||||
6. Jean Martyn | Singer | Moved On (JC) (2nd) | ||||
7. David and Karen | Illusionist Duo | Eliminated (JC) (3rd) | ||||
8. Up & Over It | Table-based Hand Dance Duo | 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 |
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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 | Eliminated (8th) | ||||
6. Les Gibson | Impressionist | Moved On | ||||
7. James Hobley | Dancer | Moved On (JC) (2nd) | ||||
8. Gay and Alan | Bell Ringers | 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 |
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1 . Dance Angels Elite | Dance Troupe | Eliminated (6th) | ||||
2. Jessica Hobson | Singer | Eliminated (5th) | ||||
3. Mexican Mayhem | Dog Act | 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 | Moved On (JC) (2nd) | ||||
8. Edward Reid | Singer | 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 |
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1. Marawa | Hula Hoop Artist | Eliminated (7th) | ||||
2. Pip and Puppy | Singer / Dog Act | Eliminated (JC) (3rd) | ||||
3. Celtic Colleens | Dance Troupe | Eliminated (4th) | ||||
4. Mr and Mrs | Singer / Pianist | Eliminated (9th) | ||||
5. Follow The Right Path | Rapping Duo | Eliminated (6th) | ||||
6. Antonio Popeye | Eye Popper | Eliminated (8th) | ||||
7. Michael Moral | Dancer | Eliminated (5th) | ||||
8. Michael Collings | Singer / Guitarist | Moved On (JC) (2nd) | ||||
9. Razy Gogonea | Dancer | 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 |
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1. Steven Hall | Dancer | Finalist (7th) | ||||
2. Michael Collings | Singer / Guitarist | Finalist (5th) | ||||
3. Les Gibson | Impressionist | Finalist (9th) | ||||
4. James Hobley | Dancer | Finalist (8th) | ||||
5. Paul Gbegbaje | Pianist | Finalist (6th) | ||||
6. Ronan Parke | Singer | 2nd Place | ||||
7. Jean Martyn | Organist | Finalist (10th) | ||||
8. Jai McDowall | Singer | Winner | ||||
9. Razy Gogonea | Dancer | Finalist (4th) | ||||
10. New Bounce | Boyband | 3rd Place |