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Britain's Got Talent semi-final: Top 10 to watch

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Darren Altman© Photo: ITV

NAME – Darren AltmanAGE - 42FROM - SurreyTALENT – ImpressionistJUDGES VOTE – 4 yeses

Darren Altman is a 42 year old voice over artist and impressionist, who lives in Surrey with his wife Emma and young daughters Callie and Jessica. He has lent his voice for various projects across radio and TV including the 118 adverts but he has never done anything like Britain's Got Talent. He made the judges laugh with his impressions of Jeremy Clarkson, Gok Wan, Boris Johnson and our very own Declan Donnelly.

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NAME – Alexandr Magala AGE - 26FROM - MoldovaTALENT – Sword Swallower JUDGES VOTE – 4 yeses

Alexandr Magala, 26, is a professional sword swallower, originally from Moldova. He moved to America when he was 21, where he perfected his act. He has since entered a number of Got Talent shows in America, Italy, Russia, Ukraine, and France but he wants to conquer the British show as he thinks it is the best and he wants to impress Simon. He astounded the judges and the audience alike with his dangerous combination of sword swallowing and acrobatics.

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NAME – Elite Squad RoyalzAGE - 8 - 13FROM - Oxford TALENT – DancersJUDGES VOTE - 4 yeses

Elite Squad Royalz are a street dance group from Oxford, who have all been friends from a young age. They are big fans of The Royal Family and performed on stage dressed as Queen's Guards, with a very special appearance from the 'Queen' herself. They surprised the judges with their routine which David Walliams described as "brilliantly imaginative".

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NAME – Jack Higgins AGE - 14FROM - LiverpoolTALENT – DancerJUDGES VOTE – 4 yeses

Jack is a 14-year-old student and dancer from Liverpool, where he lives with his mum Debbie, his dad Garry and his older brother. He started dancing aged 5, when his mum signed him up for breakdancing lessons and he has since moved on to ballet. Jack attends a vocational school, where he studies in the morning and spends the rest of the afternoon dancing. He impressed the judges with his moving routine.

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NAME – Kathleen JenkinsAGE - 25FROM - South WalesTALENT – Singer JUDGES VOTE - 4 yeses

Kathleen is a 25 year old cleaner from Newport in South Wales, where she lives with her husband Shaun and her parents. Her family is very supportive of her, especially her dad, who tears up every time he hears her sing. Her performance of Wild Horses by the Rolling Stones received a standing ovation from the judges and the audience with Simon saying "I think you are very special."

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NAME – Lucy and Trip HazardAGE - Lucy, 30FROM - Lincolnshire TALENT – Dancing dogJUDGES VOTE – 4 yeses

30-year-old Lucy Heath is a dog trainer from Lincolnshire, where she lives with her fiancé Craig, four dogs and three cats. Lucy is competing with her dog Trip, a Maltese and Pomeranian mix. Lucy has competed in other talent shows with one of her other dogs Indie, including That Dog Can't Dance. The judges and the audience all fell in love with the adorable Trip and his impressive tricks.

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NAME – Richard JonesAGE - 25FROM - Essex TALENT – MagicianJUDGES VOTE – 4 yeses Richard, 25, is from Essex and is an Army Bandsman of The Royal Household Cavalry. Prior to this he was in the Parachute Regiment for 4 years. His mind reading and electric shocks wowed the judges with Alesha describing his audition as "fantastic, funny and engaging."

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NAME – Ruby MurrayAGE - 34FROM - ManchesterTALENT – DragJUDGES VOTE – 4 yeses Ruby Murry (Tom Lee) is a 34 year old drag act originally from Manchester. After studying at drama school in London, Tom went straight into entertainment, singing on cruise ships and performing in other holiday destinations. He surprised the judges with his rousing performance of Nessun Dorma.

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NAME – Saulo SarmientoAGE - 28FROM - Gran CanariaTALENT – Aerial PerformerJUDGES VOTE - 4 yeses Saulo Sarmiento, 28, is a gymnast from Gran Canaria, Spain. He trained as a gymnast when he was 13 and has pursued this as a career ever since. The judges, in particularly David, were very impressed with his strength and unique aerial performance.

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NAME – Shannon and PeterAGE - Shannon 50, Peter 46 FROM - Nottinghamshire / USATALENT – DancersJUDGES VOTE - 4 yeses

Shannon (50) and Peter (46) Parker are dance teachers. They have been married for 15 years and live in Nottinghamshire with their son and daughter. Shannon moved to the UK from America when she was in her twenties and met Peter when she joined the Northern Ballet. The pair have previously appeared on Got To Dance where they made it to the finals. They performed a touching routine which impressed the judges, moving Amanda in particular.

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