HE'S A WINNER!
Colin Thackery wins Britain’s Got Talent beating Magician X and Ben Hart
COLIN Thackery has won Britain's Got Talent 2019.
The singing Chelsea Pensioner became emotional after he won the show, beating Magician X into second place and Ben Hart into third place.
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Emotional Colin was overwhelmed at his success, winning the £250k prize money and the opportunity to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in front of the Queen.
He told Ant and Dec: "I’m absolutely astonished. The backing I’ve had has been fantastic.”
On performing for the Queen, he added: "That’s the job. That’s what I wanted."
And he is already being lined up for a big money record deal.
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It was a jam-packed evening with Magician X revealing himself as last year's semi-finalist Marc Spelmann, escapologist Jonathan Goodwin almost dying after burying himself in gravel and Amanda Holden in yet another daring dress.
Pc Dave Wardell and his retired police dog Finn opened the Britain's Got Talent final with a magic act that earned them a standing ovation from the judges.
The duo have made it through to the finale with a series of performances based on the idea that Finn can read minds.
In Sunday night's final of the ITV show, Wardell said it was time to show that Finn could also perform magic.
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Britain's Got Talent final 2019: Dave and Finn surprised by vet who saved the brave police dog's life after horror stabbing
The dog then appeared to predict a series of choices made by judges David Walliams, Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden.
Cowell said the pair were one of his favourite acts, adding: "I love you and I am absolutely in love with Finn, he is adorable."
Wardell also announced that the Queen had signed off on Finn's Law, which will give service animals greater protection from attacks, after seeing him on the show.
Finn - who is now retired - saved Wardell's life when a robbery suspect they were pursuing turned on them with a knife in 2016. He suffered serious stab wounds to the chest and head but did not let go until reinforcements arrived.
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Wardell thanked everyone involved, telling the audience: "After our first audition aired the Queen stayed up late one night and she signed off on Finn's Law.
"So on June 8, Saturday next week, Finn's Law becomes a law."
And viewers were left gushing at the dishy vet who saved Finn's life when he surprised Dave after his performance.
Flakefleet Primary School choir followed with a lively rendition of Take That's Rule The World.
Walliams said he hoped the singers would win the show.
"It was joyous, it was magical," he said.
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Britain's Got Talent final 2019- Magician Ben Hart performs astonishing card trick during final live performance
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Holden said she was moved to tears, while Cowell said they were the most fun act to have made a Britain's Got Talent final.
Magician Ben Hart won over the panel by appearing to shrink a pack of cards over and over again - but fans spotted an issue.
Judge Alesha Dixon told him: "I felt hypnotised by your storytelling ... there is just something about you, you have magic eyes."
Cowell said Hart had continued to improve throughout the competition, telling him: "You are an act genuinely made for Vegas and for TV, you work on both."
Young dance duo Libby and Charlie pulled out a dazzling routine despite being a late addition to the final as the judges' wildcard pick.
Walliams said the pair were better than any adult dancers that had been on the show and Cowel told them: "You just light up the room."
Britain's Got Talent final 2019: Wildcard act Libby and Charlie amaze with a routine put together in less than 24 hours
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Magic act 4MG stunned Holden when they appeared to make a black X appear on the palm of her hand despite the fact she had her fist closed.
The foursome also seemed to make a drinking glass shatter just from Cowell staring at it.
Cowell said he thought the group needed more experience and to work on their presentation but predicted they had "a great career" ahead of them.
Walliams said the fact they were "fresh and exciting" was in their favour.
Mark McMullan impressed with his rendition of the Sara Bareilles track She Used To Be Mine.
Dixon told the singer: "The melodies were beautiful and you allowed the song to build.
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"It was so gentle at the beginning, you hit the powerful note.
"I think that is my favourite performance from you and you did it at the right time."
Escapologist and daredevil Jonathan Goodwin terrified the judges - and Cheryl Tweedy - with an idea he said his daughter came up with.
He had to escape from a box that was completely filled with gravel.
As time ticked by and he failed to appear, health and safety workers approached the box, before hanging back as he suddenly dropped out.
The stunt terrified the audience, which included pop star Cheryl.
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After the act, Dixon asked Goodwin: "What is wrong with you? It's not good for my nerves."
She added: "You could be the next David Blaine or something, you are brilliant."
Holden said it was "the most horrifically brilliant thing to watch".
Comedy singer-songwriter Siobhan Phillips entertained the audience with a song that touched on mothers and weight.
Walliams said: "You are in the tradition of all those great northern comedians I absolutely love - Les Dawson, Victoria Wood, Peter Kay.
"You are hilariously funny but more importantly in a way, you have got this tremendous warmth, and I think that is why the public are going to pick up the phone for you tonight."
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Philips said winning the show would make her dream come true.
"I can't explain in words what it means to me," she said.
Magician X drew gasps from the judges and audience when he took off his mask to reveal he was actually previous contestant Marc Spelmann.
The act has performed in a hood and white mask throughout the series.
But he revealed his true identity at the end of his finale, which centred on the word "Hope".
"It was always about hope and never giving up," he said.
Britain's Got Talent final 2019: Illusionist X reveals himself as Marc Spelmann from last year’s show during heart-stopping performance
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"It has been an honour sharing X with you. I am X."
Cowell told Spelmann he had pulled off something ";incredible".
"I never in a million years would have guessed," he said, while Walliams chimed in: "Wow, wow, wow."
Comedian Kojo Anim entertained the audience with jokes about holidays, lying and church.
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Cowell said it was "fantastic".
"You did the great performance we were waiting for," he said.
Chelsea pensioner Colin Thackery earned a standing ovation for his moving rendition of Love Changes Everything.
As his song came to an end, the crowd chanted his name.
"What a magic moment you have created on this show," Walliams said.
"I think tonight you are unbeatable."
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Britain's Got Talent final 2019: Chelsea Pensioner Colin Thackery performs the song Love Changes Everything
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Holden said she knew Thackery, 89, was not taking part because of the fame and glamour.
"I know that this is because you served your country and I hope tonight that they serve you," she said.
Asked what it would mean for him to sing at the Royal Variety Performance, Thackery said: "I served my Queen for 25 years and to think I could sing for her would be the end.
"I could die happy."
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