Has Britain's Got Talent discovered the new Justin Bieber? Ronan Parke sails through to the final as he receives most public votes
By SARAH BULL and JODY THOMPSON
Last updated at 10:37 AM on 31st May 2011
The adorable 12-year-old wowed the judges with his heartfelt performance of Adele's Make You Feel My Love - a rendition which saw him sail through to Saturday night's final with the most public votes.
Wearing a blue shirt and beige trousers, with his hair tousled into an artfully crafted 'do, Ronan has already earned himself a likeness to teen heartthrob Justin Bieber.
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British Bieber: Ronan Parke sailed through to Saturday night's Britain's Got Talent final after earning the most public votes with his performance of Adele's Make You Feel My Love
Adorable: Ronan's modesty and artfully-crafted Bieber hair won over the audience and the judges
However, when commenting on Ronan's performance, Simon Cowell said it was the 12-year-old's contrast to Bieber - in terms of his choice of songs and the 'soul' in his voice - that made him stand out from the crowd.
Cowell's fellow judge David Hasselhoff tipped Ronan to win, saying: 'You sang your heart out and we all felt it. You're going to be really hard to beat in this competition.'
And Michael McIntyre concurred, saying: 'You're a total natural. You nailed that song and I think you've got even more in reserve.'
On song: Ronan is an early favourite to win £100,000 and a place on the Royal Variety Performance bill in December
Moved: Both Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell raved about young Ronan's assured performance
Well done: Ant and Dec congratulate Norfolk schoolboy Ronan on his sensational singing
A teary-eyed Amanda Holden, who gave Ronan a standing ovation after his performance, was even more positive, saying: 'It was effortless. You have the most gorgeous voice and your parents must be bursting with pride - as I think the whole nation will be after that performance.'
And Simon said: 'I wasn't crazy about your initial choice of song, but I have to say you totally and utterly nailed that.
'If Adele's watching now I think she'll be really happy.'
Spot the difference: Has BGT discovered the British Justin Bieber in Ronan?
Joining Ronan on Saturday night's final will be pianist Paul Gbegbaje.
Paul's performance of a medley of well-known piano compositions split the judging panel, with David and Michael both voting for BMX stunt rider Joe Oakley to go through.
However, when hosts Ant and Dec went to the public vote to decide, Paul went through with more votes.
But those who didn't make the cut included dance act Girls Roc, who opened the show's entertainment with a sexy rendition of Eurythmics' Sweet Dreams - complete with their trademark snake and firebreathing.
They got a resounding thumbs up from David, Michael and Amanda, with Simon enthusing: 'I thought it was fantastic, nothing missing, you blowing fire, snakes, dancing. Do you do home shows?'
Top three: (L-R) Paul Paul Gbegbaje, Joe Oakley and Ronan Parke were the three acts who got the most votes from the public on tonight's first live semi-final
Tense: Ronan was shocked to be voted through immediately, but Paul had to wait to hear if he'd been put through after his performance split the judging panel
He enthused: 'I would book you for my birthday party next year. I thought the staging was great, the dancing was a bit okay, but who cares? Terrific show girls.'
Other acts battling for the chance to win £100,000 and the chance to perform for The Queen at the Royal Variety Performance in December included long-shot Stuart Arnold, the self-styled Enter-Terminator, who failed to impress David or Simon, getting buzzed off by both.
Hot stuff: Fire-breathing, snake-charming dance troupe Girls Roc charmed Simon too, but didn't make it through to the final
Red hot: The Bruce Sistaz impressed the judges with their Kill Bill-style martial arts moves
Dog-lover Simon naturally loved canine dancers Mega and Biba with their owner Donelda Guy performing their routine to Shirley Bassey's cover of Pink's Get The Party Started.
Simon gushed: 'It worked more for the dogs than it did for you. But I like the facts the dogs were dancing in the middle', to which Donelda said: 'That was especially for you, Simon.'
Not enough: Stuart Arnold was voted out of the competition tonight after his bizarre act failed to impress viewers at home
Paws for thought: Dog fan Simon loved Donelda Guy and her dancing dogs Biba and Mega
Martial arts siblings Bruce Sistaz were also a hit with the judges with their inventively choreographed routine, which inspired Cowell to say: 'I think you should star in your own movie!'
One of the funniest performances of the evening, however, came from the grandfather and granddaughter double act Ted and Grace, who hit the stage with a mash-up of Eliza Doolittle's Pack Up and wartime favourite Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag.
Generations of talent: Grandfather and granddaughter act Ted And Grace provided a few laughs on the night
Piano man: Paul Gbegbaje was in tune with what the judges wanted and got a resounding thumbs up from all four
However, while the pair had been tipped to win with their first audition, 92-year-old Ted's lack of timing and Grace's desire to steal the show led to a somewhat shambolic performance, with only Ted's on-stage attitude saving the day.
Britain's Got Talent is on every day this week on ITV1 at 7.30pm and 9.30pm, as the further acts are whittled down to qualify for Saturday's show.
Daredevil: BMX stunt rider Joe Oakley was one of Simon's favourite acts on the night - and he managed not to fall off
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