Britain's Got Talent 2016 semi-finalists revealed

Balance Unity

Dancer Balance Unity (real name Taylor Goodridge) hit the nail on the head when it comes to auditioning for BGT: he was really good at his craft - offering up dance moves inspired by the decades - and adding a nod to BGT faves gone by, with his take on Susan Boyle. Insiders told me that had a Golden Buzzer still been available when the 17-year-old auditioned (by this point they'd all been hit) they think he would have bagged one.

Bollywest Fusion

Bollywest Fusion are a dance group who merge together two different styles of dance: Bollywood and Hip-hop. Simon Cowell was clearly impressed, moaning he was annoyed he didn't think of the idea first. The ages in the group range from 18-32 and they all live in London.

Chloe Fenton

10-year-old Chloe Fenton from Liverpool burst onto the stage with her high energy routine. Confident, good and adorable is a formidable mix.

Elite Squad Royalz

Described as "brilliantly imaginative" by David Walliams this group of friends seem like the perfect fit for the Royal Variety Performance given not only are most of them dressed as the Queen's Guard, the 'Queen' herself also joined in for the funky moves. OK, it was a young dancer dressed up as the Queen, but it totally worked.

Flying Bebop

Flying Bebop is a dance group led by art director and choreographer Antoine Marc, 32. The group is made up of dancers Nadia, 29, and Gavin, 32, with their mix of drone and funky moves an instant hit with the judges. Cowell wanted to see some aliens arrive at the end of the performance, but hey, so did they.

Jack Higgins

Jack, 14, earned comparisons to Billy Elliot for his stunning ballet performance. The Liverpool lad earned hoards of fans after admitting he'd overcome bullies to follow his dream. Higgins is cousins with fellow semi-finalist (and Golden Buzzer act) Beau Dermott.

Khronos Agoria

This dance group has serious sass and boast training from the Brit School. Their dream is to graduate and tour nationally. They're certainly on track for that, Holden describing their performance as like a "piece of theatre".

Mythical PSM (formerly Mythical Onez)

Best friends Miguel, 17, David, 18, and Stephan, 17, love to dance together the trio impressing with their mix of contemporary dance moves and clever comedy. Their judges said their energy was infectious, Dixon likening them to X Factor runners-up Reggie N Bollie.

Shannon and Peter

Husband and wife Shannon, 50, and Peter, 46, moved the judges and audience alike with their emotionally charged dance routine. The dance teachers have appeared on Got To Dance and made it to the finals, so they know what it takes to do well in a competition like this.

Spartan Resurrection

When you're compared to Game of Thrones you're onto a winner, right? These guys literally leapt their way around the stage with trampolines - an audition that Dixon described as "dangerous, thrilling and incredible".

Tumar KR

A robotic dance group from Kyrgystan Tumar KR are made up of Omurzakov, 25, Amazamt, 25, Salamt, 25, and Baiaman, 19. Their moves was so inventive Holden confessed she wasn't if sure if they were human.

Ystrad Fawr Dancers

Ystrad Fawr Dancers are a Latin and ballroom dance troupe from Ystrad Fawr in South Wales. The group consists of 13 girls and 3 boys aged 14-17 and is led by ballroom dancer Carol and her husband Phil. Although the judges weren’t fans of their music choice, they loved their style and stage presence.

Total TXS

Kieron,19, Ryan, 20, Oliver,18, Billy,18, and Charlie,16 earned four yeses for their funky moves. This Leicester-based group will be hoping its the first good news on the step to the final.

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