Series 6 of Britain's Got Talent was held in 2012, and was won by dog act

Ashleigh and Pudsey. Simon Cowell returned to the panel full-time, Amanda Holden returned and they were joined by new judges Alesha Dixon and David Walliams .
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Judging Panel
David Walliams | Alesha Dixon | Amanda Holden | Simon Cowell |
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Guest Judge
Because of a pregnancy during the auditions, Amanda had to drop out of both London, and Blackpool. This meant that Carmen Electra had to fill in for her.
Carmen Electra |
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Auditions
Main Article: Series 6 Auditions
The auditions for Series 6 were filmed between January and February 2012 in Blackpool, Edinburgh, Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham and London. Seven episodes of auditions were aired between the 24th March and the 5th May.
Semi Finals
45 acts from the auditions were chosen to perform in the Semi-Finals, the acts being revealed at the end of the second round on the 5th May.
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Buzzer |
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Judge's vote |
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Standing Ovation |
Semi Final 1
Name | Act | David | Alesha | Amanda | Simon | Result |
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1. Zipparah Tafari | Rapper | ![]() |
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Eliminated | ||
2. The Jive Aces | Band | Eliminated | ||||
3. Lauren Thalia | Singer & Guitarist | Eliminated | ||||
4. United We Stand | Dance Group | ![]() |
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Eliminated | ||
5. Analiza Ching | Violinist | ![]() |
Eliminated | |||
6. The Mend | Boyband | ![]() |
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7. Rachel Knowland | Singer | Eliminated | ||||
8. Ashleigh and Pudsey | Dog Act | ![]() |
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Moved On |
9. Only Boys Aloud | Welsh Choir | ![]() |
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Moved On (JC) |
Semi Final 2
Name | Act | David | Alesha | Amanda | Simon | Result |
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1. Cascade | Martial Arts Stunt Team | Eliminated | ||||
2. Paige Turley | Singer | ![]() |
Eliminated (JC) | |||
3. Karizma Krew | Dance Group | Eliminated | ||||
4. The Showbears | Singing Entertainers | ![]() |
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Eliminated | ||
5. Fish on Percussion | Percussionist | ![]() |
Eliminated | |||
6. Graham Blackledge | Organist & Singer | Eliminated | ||||
7. Kai and Natalia | Dance Duo | ![]() |
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Moved On (JC) | |
8. Four Corners | Dance Group | Eliminated | ||||
9. Jonathan and Charlotte | Opera Duo | ![]() |
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Moved On |
Semi Final 3
Name | Act | David | Alesha | Amanda | Simon | Result |
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1. The Zimmers | Comic Rap Group | Eliminated | ||||
2. Area 51 | Dance Group | Eliminated | ||||
3. Ashley Elliot | Xylophonist | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
4. Molly Rainford | Singer | ![]() |
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Moved On (JC) | ||
5. Lucky | Contortionist | Eliminated | ||||
6. Loveable Rogues | Acoustic Group | ![]() |
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Moved On | ||
7. Honey Shazad | Singer | Eliminated | ||||
8. Twist and Pulse Dance Company | Dance Group | ![]() ![]() |
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Eliminated (JC) | ||
9. Dennis Egel | Singer | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
Semi Final 4
Name | Act | David | Alesha | Amanda | Simon | Result |
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1. Chica Latina | Singer | Eliminated | ||||
2. Brynolf and Ljung | Illusionist Duo | Eliminated | ||||
3. Malaki Paul | Singer | ![]() |
Eliminated (JC) | |||
4. Gatis Kandis | Stand-up Comedian | Eliminated | ||||
5. The Sugar Dandies | Dance Duo | ![]() |
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6. Nu Sxool | Dance Group | ![]() |
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Moved On (JC) | |
7. Beatrix von Bourbon | Dancer | Eliminated | ||||
8. Sam Kelly | Singer & Guitarist | Moved On | ||||
9. B Minor | Girlgroup | Eliminated |
Semi Final 5
Name | Act | David | Alesha | Amanda | Simon | Result |
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1. Face Team | Basketball Stunt Team | ![]() |
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2. Greig Stewart | Laser Harpist | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
3. Billy George | Cyr Wheel Acrobat | ![]() |
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4. Martyn Crofts | Dalek Voice Impersonator | ![]() |
Eliminated | |||
5. Callum Oakley | Comedian | Eliminated | ||||
6. Hope Murphy | Singer | Eliminated | ||||
7. Strictly Wheels | Wheelchair Dancer | Eliminated | ||||
8. Aquabatique | Synchronised Swimmers | ![]() |
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Moved On (JC) | |
9. Ryan O'Shaughnessy | Singer & Guitarist | Moved On |
The Final
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Buzzer |
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Standing Ovation |
Name | Act | David | Alesha | Amanda | Simon | Result |
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1. The Mend | Boyband | Finalist (7th) | ||||
2. Sam Kelly | Singer & Guitarist | Finalist (9th) | ||||
3. Nu Sxool | Dance Group | ![]() |
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Finalist (8th) |
4. Molly Rainford | Singer | ![]() |
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Finalist (6th) |
5. Loveable Rogues | Acoustic Group | Finalist (4th) | ||||
6. Kai and Natalia | Dance Duo | Finalist (11th) | ||||
7. Aquabatique | Synchronised Swimmers | Finalist (10th) | ||||
8. Ryan O'Shaughnessy | Singer & Guitarist | ![]() |
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Finalist (5th) |
9. Only Boys Aloud | Welsh Choir | ![]() |
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Finalist (3rd) |
10. Ashleigh and Pudsey | Dog Act | ![]() |
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Winner |
11. Jonathan and Charlotte | Opera Duo | ![]() |
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2nd Place |