48-year-old Susan Boyle had been expected to win the 3rd season of the British reality talent competition. Her performance in April of “I Dreamed a Dream” catapulted her to international stardom.

She sang the same song in Saturday’s final but the public voted in favor of the dance group Diversity. Saxophonist Julian Smith was third.

The 10-member troupe from Essex, England and London receives 100,000 pounds ($160,000) and will perform at the Royal Variety Performance in front of the Queen.

Prior to the finals, Boyle appeared on U.S. talk shows hosted by Oprah Winfrey and Larry King.

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Susan Boyle – Britain’s Got Talent Finals

Diversity – Britain’s Got Talent Finals

10-year-old Charlie Green is perhaps best known for making it to the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent season 2 together with Madona Decena, a pinay lounge singer working in England.

Charlie arrived in Manila yesterday and he’s set to guest on various ABS-CBN shows like Pinoy Dream Academy’s “Uberture,” ASAP ’08, Wowowee, The Buzz, Boy & Kris and Sharon.

Charlie was hoping to be able to sing together with pinoy international singing sensation Charice who he finds a great singer.

“I would love to sing with her and I will ask her how is it like singing with Andrea Bocelli,” Charlie said.

This is the third time Charlie set foot in the Philippines. He is staying in Manila until August 10. This time, it’s not a vacation because his schedule is filled with television guestings, particularly on the said kapamilya shows.

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10-year-old Fil-Brit Wows Britain

Charlie Green on Britain’s Got Talent Semi-finals

George Samson – Britain’s Got More Talent Winner
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Just like Fil-Brit Charlie Green who did great in the semi-finals, the judges didn’t approve for Madonna Decena to advance in the finals.

It’s a bloody travesty!

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For his semi-finals performance, Charlie sang an original composition. He’s even done some scat singing and beatboxing in the middle of the song. He received thunderous applause and a standing ovation after his delightful performance.

Piers Morgan said “You’re incredibly confident at your age on stage. You’re a great singer. Everything about you says you’re a young star. I’ve got to be honest with you, I thought you took a big gamble tonight with that kind of style. I’m not entirely sure that i like it that much, but i do like you.”

Amanda Holden said “I have to say i think you’re absolutely delicious you have a face to die for and you’re such a pro and you have a wonderful wonderful voice but i completely agree with Piers. There was something wrong. It didn’t feel like you.”

Simon Cowell said “I’ll tell you what the problem was Charlie you had i think one of my favorite auditions and i think you’ve got real real potential. The problem was the song. The song was terrible. It really was, I mean i would never give a singer like you with a song like that.”

The crowd totally disagree with the three judges.

Green lost by a split decision from two of the three judges.

Charlie Green on TV Patrol
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18-year-old Dean Wilson performed a musical piece from Miss Saigon on Britain’s Got Talent Season 2. He received 3 yeses, including Simon’s, and will advance to the next round.

Dean Wilson – Britain’s Got Talent
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Dean Wilson – Britain’s Got Talent

Green’s father, Roger, said that his wife, Cecilia Surmargo, hails from the Philippines’ queen city – Cebu. That makes Charlie half-Filipino because Cecilia originated from Dumanjug is a Cebuana.

The 10-year-old boy from Droitwich, Worcestershire will advance to the semi-finals after receiving three “yeses” from the judges Simon Cowell, actress Amanda Holden and journalist Piers Morgan during the live audition at Manchester Theatre.

Charlie, born February 16, 1997, performed Frank Sinatra’s “Summer Wind” and got a standing ovation from the audience and was praised by the show’s judges.

Piers Morgan said, “You’re not just a brilliant singer, you’re also dancing… you got it all Charlie!”

Amanda Holden said, “I predict you can win this show.”

Simon Cowell said, “Charlie you are fantastic. Charlie, I think you are a little star, I really, really like you.”

Go Charlie!

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Trembling and a little unsure of herself, Madonna walked onto the stage and told everyone her reason for being there.

Six months ago she flew out to Britain in the hope of creating a better life for herself and two young daughters. Agonisingly she had to leave her precious children behind with their grandparents in the Philippines, until she had raised enough money to send for them.

Her rendition of I Will Always Love You brought a collective lump to the auditorium’s throat.

“I know you were singing that song for your babies” said a tearful Amanda.

This audition was no Holiday for Madonna, it was potentially life-changing, and when the panel told her she had made it to the next round… it was as if all her dreams had been answered, just Like A Prayer.

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Learn more about Madonna Decena.

Madonna Decena, a Filipino performing artist in England, is currently the crowd’s favorite in the second season of “Britain’s Got Talent,” a reality competition produced by American Idol judge Simon Cowell with the same format as its US counterpart, “America’s Got Talent.”

Madonna has reached the semi-finals of the judges’ auditions for “Britain’s Got Talent.” If she makes it to the voting round, she will compete in live telecast of the final round on May 31, 2008.

Madonna is a 32 year-old single parent with two daughters (aged 5 and 6) from Project 8, Quezon City. She is a communication arts graduate from Miriam College.

Madonna has become a crowd favorite in the ongoing search, especially after the three judges – Simon Cowell, actress Amanda Holdren and journalist Piers Morgan (who is also a judge in America’s Got Talent) – picked her for the semi-finals during the live audition at Manchester theatre.

When interviewed by Piers during the first round of audition, Madonna said she joined the show to be able to provide for her two young daughters, then cried uncontrollably before the gallery crowd.

The female judge, Amanda Holden, cried in sympathy which turned into awe as Madonna sang Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” and belted the last line with such emotion and conviction that knocked the audience off their feet.

Via Pinoy Power

Britain’s Got Talent is a British television show on ITV (also on TV3 in Ireland). The talent search premiered on June 9, 2007, and broadcast daily with a live final on June 17, 2007.

It is a search for Britain’s next best amateur talent act, featuring singers, dancers, comedians, variety acts, and other talents of all ages. Anyone who believed they have talent was encouraged to audition.

The winner of last year’s search received £100,000 and performed at the Royal Variety Performance in front of the Queen and members of the Royal Family at the Empire Theatre in Liverpool.