Britain’s Got Talent’s Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon reveal incredible voices as Diversity return in heartwarming show

BRITAIN'S Got Talent returned for a heartwarming Christmas special tonight leaving viewers feeling emotional after a tough year.

All four judges performed on stage, with Ashley Banjo kicking off the show in another thought-provoking dance from Diversity.

9

The thunderous dance routine ended on plea to "reach out this Christmas" and he said about the routine: "We want to tell the story of Christmas magic, and why this time of the year everyone should be coming together."

Head judge Amanda Holden gushed about the performance: "Honestly there's just so much talent on that stage, especially the young ones coming through, you choreographed this so well Ashley."

Meanwhile, David Walliams was praised for his his alternative Queen's Speech in which he roasted all of his famous pals - mocking Alesha's music career, and even host Ant and Dec's Newcastle roots.

He mused: "Let's look now at the New Year and my honours list; Alesha Dixon will be made a CBE for her services to music - by which I mean she's retiring.

9

9

9

9

"Amanda Holden will be made an OBE for her environmental work, she always ensures her dresses use a quarter of the normal amount of fabric."

The comic continued: "Ashley Banjo will be made an MBE for his charity work for the elderly and infirm in taking over from Simon Cowell."

Veteran judge Alesha Dixon sang alongside former winner and pianist Tokio Myers.

The former Mis-teeq star Alesha’s performance showcased her vocal talent on a moving rendition of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas on piano.

9

9

9

9

Most read in Reality

BOOZY BLUNDER

Alison Hammond demands water and stumbles on her words after drinking alcohol

cracks show

Watch the moment new Traitors feud kicks off and Armani is slammed

host swap

Stacey Solomon replaced by Vogue Williams and Love Island star on C4 show

UNMASKED?

The Masked Singer's Giant Joel gives three huge clues to who is under the mask

Amanda, who sparkled on stage in sequin dresses, was joined by Collabro for a heartwarming duet of Home For Christmas.

The BGT special unfortunately had to film without big boss Simon Cowell.

Other performances on the night came from singer Calum Scott and dance troupe MerseyGirls, singer Colin Thackery and magicians Ben Hart, Richard Jones and Marc Spellman.