Britains got talent - semifinalists announced

[PizzaDrone]

Tonight's episode was very uncomfortable to watch for a certain act, very uncomfortable indeed and I think there'll be some sort of backlash against the show for it.

[One-Fang]

And for those of us in other nations who only have youtube to go on that would be ....?

[PizzaDrone]

Sorry, was the performance of the 10 year old girl, Holly Steel (sp?) where she broke down into tears and a tantrum to get herself another go. Very uncomfortable to watch Ant and Dec comforting her while her mother is starting to plead with Simon for another go.

[AdminAssistant]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijt3VpTzXb0

This is the performance PizzaDrone is referring to.

[One-Fang]

Hang on, this thread started a week ago with semifinalists announced, and it's over already? What'd they do - have an episode every night? Thought it was a weekly show?

[PepperElf]

yeah they even have a winner already.

I'll wait to say anything about it, to let others catch up.


but yeah they did a show each night for the semi finalists... and from each show they picked one from popular vote, and the judges got to pick a second person from the second and third place people.


i saw the video of her crying... eh, i can't fault her for crying. she's 10. sure she's suppose to be a star but that doesn't always turn them into miniature adults. now if she was 20 and acting like that i'd have an issue with it.

but heh... simon is a softie for the kids. won't buzz them even. i remember seeing an audition where piers buzzed a child who burst into tears afterwards. simon gave him a death glare... could tell he was thinking, "wtf is wrong with you?".

[Reyneth]

I agree with you re: Hollie - she must have felt tremendous pressure and she really wasn't ready for it. Even ice skaters and gymnasts who may be on a National or International stage by the age of 12-14 slowly work their way up.

Even without her lapse/breakdown though her first performance was much better.

[Gravekeeper]

but heh... simon is a softie for the kids. won't buzz them even. i remember seeing an audition where piers buzzed a child who burst into tears afterwards. simon gave him a death glare... could tell he was thinking, "wtf is wrong with you?".

No he doesn't, I've seen him destroy children too.

He seems to like breasts though... >.>

Though I will say the act that won was the one that should have. So <3

[AdminAssistant]

And now Susan is apparently in a mental health facility. Poor woman, I really feel for her. She went from practically being a hermit to being on the worldwide news, paparazzi following her everywhere....it's bound to cause a lot of stress. I hope she recovers quickly.

[Rapscallion]

I've got that Transvision Vamp song running through my head - Born to be Sold. Anyone else?

Rapscallion

[artifical sweetner]

And now Susan is apparently in a mental health facility. Poor woman, I really feel for her. She went from practically being a hermit to being on the worldwide news, paparazzi following her everywhere....it's bound to cause a lot of stress. I hope she recovers quickly.

yes she is, but you have to guess that kind of instant fame without much support at home would make you slightly frazzled

[PepperElf]

No he doesn't, I've seen him destroy children too.

oh? i haven't seen those yet
any links?

[Pagan]

yes she is, but you have to guess that kind of instant fame without much support at home would make you slightly frazzled

Sometimes, those places look very attractive. I think it's working with all the nuts we all have to deal with on a daily basis.

I can't blame the poor woman for needing a rest. Two months ago, nobody knew her and now the whole world does. Any normal person is, quite understandably, is going to freak out a bit. I found this to be one of the more balanced reports of what's going on with her. http://www.scotsman.com/latestnews/S...ope.5323360.jp