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'''Damon Scott''' (born 1979) is a British entertainer known for his appearance in the first series of the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] variety talent show ''[[Britain's Got Talent]]''.<ref>[https://archive.is/20120917115229/http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/reality/britains-got-talent-2008/news/britains-got-talent-is-a-tv-ratings-smash/3385 ITV Ratings Smash<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://talent.itv.com/page.asp?partid=331 ITV – Britain's Got Talent – Damon Scott<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Scott is best known for his performances with monkey puppets, earning him the nickname ''The Monkey Man'' which became the title of a [[BBC]] documentary<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GuPiosiS-Q Documentary In 1999<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> about him.<ref>[https://www.myspace.com/damo_scott MySpace.com – Damon – 28 – Garçon – Andover/Salisbury, UK – www.myspace.com/damo_scott<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
'''Damon Scott''' (born 18 October 1979) is a British entertainer known for his appearance in the first series of the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] variety talent show ''[[Britain's Got Talent]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/reality/britains-got-talent/news/britains-got-talent-is-a-tv-ratings-smash/3385|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120917115229/http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/reality/britains-got-talent/news/britains-got-talent-is-a-tv-ratings-smash/3385|url-status=dead|title=Britain's Got Talent is a TV ratings smash &#124; News &#124; Britains Got Talent &#124; Reality TV &#124; What's on TV|archive-date=17 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/britainsgottalent|title=Britain's Got Talent|website=Itv.com|access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref> Scott is best known for his performances with monkey puppets, earning him the nickname ''The Monkey Man'' which became the title of a [[BBC]] documentary<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GuPiosiS-Q|title=Documentary In 1999<!-- Bot generated title -->|publisher=[[YouTube]]|access-date=1 August 2020}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref> about him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://myspace.com/damo_scott|title=Damon Scott (damo_scott) on Myspace|website=Myspace.com|access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Openly gay, in October 2013, it was revealed that he was in a relationship with TV judge [[Craig Revel Horwood]], known for his role on ''[[Strictly Come Dancing]]''.<ref>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2481005/Craig-Revel-Horwood-steps-hip-surgery-new-boyfriend-BGT-star-Damon-Scott.html</ref> They split in early 2016. [https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/celebrity-news/strictly-star-craig-revel-horwoods-7921109.amp]
He was in a relationship with TV judge [[Craig Revel Horwood]], known for his role on ''[[Strictly Come Dancing]]''; they split in early 2016. He has been in a relationship with Matt Eden since April 13, 2016. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/celebrity-news/strictly-star-craig-revel-horwoods-7921109|title=Strictly star Craig Revel Horwood's heartbreak as he splits with partner|first1=Emma|last1=Pryer|date=7 May 2016|website=Irishmirror.ie|access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref>
<ref> https://www.facebook.com/damon.scott?mibextid=LQQJ4d</ref>


==En-Masse==
==En-Masse==
[[File:CDenmassemassive-sm.jpg|thumb|left|En-Masse logo.]]
[[File:CDenmassemassive-sm.jpg|thumb|left|En-Masse logo.]]
Before becoming better known for his monkey routines Scott was part of a 40-strong group of singers from Southampton and Salisbury who come together to put on concerts twice a year under the name "En-Masse".<ref>[http://www.enmasse.org.uk/ En-Masse<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Before becoming better known for his monkey routines Scott was part of a 40-strong group of singers from Southampton and Salisbury who come together to put on concerts twice a year under the name "En-Masse".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.enmasse.org.uk/ |title=En Masse group of popular singing |website=www.enmasse.org.uk |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051103215844/http://www.enmasse.org.uk/ |archive-date=3 November 2005 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
The pop and soul collective covers a wide variety of music ranging from disco to Motown and rock to soul. As well as performing at the 900-capacity Salisbury City Hall twice a year, En-Masse toured many locations and released three albums and one single.
The pop and soul collective covers a wide variety of music ranging from disco to Motown and rock to soul. As well as performing at the 900-capacity Salisbury City Hall twice a year, En-Masse toured many locations and released three albums and one single.


==British Resorts Association Search for a Star==
==British Resorts Association Search for a Star==
In 1999, Scott entered the nationwide British Resorts Association Search for a Star Contest, which was sponsored by the ''[[Southern Daily Echo]]''.<ref>[http://www.sefton.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=7251 Search For A Star<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> is open to any kind of act from singers to dancers and musicians. When Scott appeared in the semi-final at the Bournemouth Pavilion he received best speciality award, the Stan Sowden Memorial Trophy, £500 cash, the judges' and the audience vote.<ref>[http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/1.html Comic Damon Is Star Success<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/2.html Damon is all smiles as judges award his dazzling routines<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The national final saw Scott take first prize, and collect a trophy, a cheque for £2,750, a voucher for a £400 costume, and entries in two stage publications, again winning the audience vote and best speciality act award.<ref>[http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/6.html Damon’s dazzling debut earns praise<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
In 1999, Scott entered the nationwide British Resorts Association Search for a Star Contest, which was sponsored by the ''[[Southern Daily Echo]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sefton.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=7251|title=Sefton Home|first=Sefton|last=Council|date=28 March 2019|website=Sefton.gov.uk|access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref> is open to any kind of act from singers to dancers and musicians. When Scott appeared in the semi-final at the Bournemouth Pavilion he received best speciality award, the Stan Sowden Memorial Trophy, £500 cash, the judges' and the audience vote.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/1.html|title=Da'Monkey Productions LTD|website=Business.damonscott.co.uk|access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/2.html|title=Da'Monkey Productions LTD|website=Business.damonscott.co.uk|access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref> The national final saw Scott take first prize, and collect a trophy, a cheque for £2,750, a voucher for a £400 costume, and entries in two stage publications, again winning the audience vote and best speciality act award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/6.html|title=Da'Monkey Productions LTD|website=Business.damonscott.co.uk|access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref>


Following Scott's success he was spotted when the head cameraman from the BBC attended the ''Southern Daily Echo'' Star Trail semi-final and he suggested to fellow programme makers that Scott would be a perfect subject for a BBC2 real life series which profiles the lives and careers of people aged 18–25.
Following Scott's success he was spotted when the head cameraman from the BBC attended the ''Southern Daily Echo'' Star Trail semi-final and he suggested to fellow programme makers that Scott would be a perfect subject for a BBC2 real life series which profiles the lives and careers of people aged 18–25.
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When they started filming Scott they decided to make a special one-hour programme for BBC1 just about him and his puppets. In addition, they made a 20-minute pilot sitcom involving Damon playing a character called George, and his monkey puppet Bubbles. This was filmed over five days.
When they started filming Scott they decided to make a special one-hour programme for BBC1 just about him and his puppets. In addition, they made a 20-minute pilot sitcom involving Damon playing a character called George, and his monkey puppet Bubbles. This was filmed over five days.


For the documentary Scott was filmed around his home town of Salisbury with Bubbles.<ref>[http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/7.html Damon is set for show of his own<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
For the documentary Scott was filmed around his home town of Salisbury with Bubbles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/7.html|title=Da'Monkey Productions LTD|website=Business.damonscott.co.uk|access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref>


===Gene Pitney & Damon===
===Gene Pitney & Damon===
[[File:Pitney damon8.jpg|thumb|right| An article on Pitney's tour, featuring Scott.]]
[[File:Pitney damon8.jpg|thumb|right| An article on Pitney's tour, featuring Scott.]]
Scott later landed a major UK tour with music legend [[Gene Pitney]]. Scott was spotted by music promoter Derek Nicol after he won ''Southern Daily Echo'' Star Trail and went on to represent Bournemouth at the British Resorts Association national final in Leamington Spa. Nicol was one of the judges who awarded Scott not only first place but also the award for best speciality act. On the basis of an eight-minute performance, Nicol asked Scott to do the entire first half of each show on the 22-date tour. The tour started off at Southend's Cliffs Pavilion on 25 April 2000 and ended at the Bristol Hippodrome on 21 May 2000. A total audience of around 60,000 people saw him and many of the venues sold out. This was the third major British tour for the American singer in less than two years and came as a result of the demand for the tickets on the two previous outings.<ref>[http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/8.html Damon And Pitney<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/10.html Damon And Gene Pitney<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Scott later landed a major UK tour with [[Gene Pitney]]. Scott was spotted by music promoter Derek Nicol after he won ''Southern Daily Echo'' Star Trail and went on to represent Bournemouth at the British Resorts Association national final in Leamington Spa. Nicol was one of the judges who awarded Scott not only first place but also the award for best speciality act. On the basis of an eight-minute performance, Nicol asked Scott to do the entire first half of each show on the 22-date tour. The tour started off at Southend's Cliffs Pavilion on 25 April 2000 and ended at the Bristol Hippodrome on 21 May 2000. A total audience of around 60,000 people saw him and many of the venues sold out. This was the third major British tour for the American singer in less than two years, and came as a result of the demand for the tickets on the two previous outings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/8.html|title=Da'Monkey Productions LTD|website=Business.damonscott.co.uk|access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/10.html|title=Da'Monkey Productions LTD|website=Business.damonscott.co.uk|access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref>


==''Britain's Got Talent''==
==''Britain's Got Talent''==
In the early summer of 2007, ITV broadcast the first series of Britain's Got Talent.
In the early summer of 2007, ITV broadcast the first series of ''Britain's Got Talent''.


===Audition===
===Audition===
Scott entered the auditions with his act with a monkey puppet named Bubbles, lipsynching to [[Michael Jackson]] songs. Scott and his monkey puppet, which mimed Jackson's "[[Earth Song]]", was the first to be given the thumbs up from the judges after receiving a standing ovation from the 2,000-strong audience and rave reviews from the judges. [[Simon Cowell]] said "Your timing is perfect and that's the difference between being talented and entertaining. That was super entertaining"<ref>[http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/got_talent/15.html Simon's Verdict<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> then went on to joke that "It says a lot about the world today that I'm enjoying a monkey puppet more than Michael Jackson."<ref>[http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/got_talent/1.html Check Out The TALENT<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Scott entered the auditions with his act with a monkey puppet named Bubbles, lipsynching to [[Michael Jackson]] songs. Scott and his monkey puppet, which mimed Jackson's "[[Earth Song]]", was the first to be given the thumbs up from the judges after receiving a standing ovation from the 2,000-strong audience and rave reviews from the judges. [[Simon Cowell]] said "Your timing is perfect and that's the difference between being talented and entertaining. That was super entertaining"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/got_talent/15.html|title=Da'Monkey Productions LTD|website=Business.damonscott.co.uk|access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref> then went on to joke that "It says a lot about the world today that I'm enjoying a monkey puppet more than Michael Jackson."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/got_talent/1.html|title=Da'Monkey Productions LTD|website=Business.damonscott.co.uk|access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref>


===Semi-final===
===Semi-final===
On 14 June 2007, the first of three semi-finals was broadcast live. Scott was among eight acts to perform for a place in the final. His act brought a different monkey puppet, named Stephen which he performed the song "[[No Matter What (Boyzone song)|No Matter What]]" by [[Boyzone]], when Scott started singing as himself, Cowell hit his buzzer. Towards the end of the act, Scott sang with the puppet, getting the thumbs up from two of the three judges.<ref>[http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/got_talent/5.html Britains Hot Talent<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
On 14 June 2007, the first of three semi-finals was broadcast live. Scott was among eight acts to perform for a place in the final. His act brought a different monkey puppet, named Stephen which he performed the song "[[No Matter What (Boyzone song)|No Matter What]]" by [[Boyzone]], when Scott started singing as himself, Cowell hit his buzzer. Towards the end of the act, Scott sang with the puppet, getting the thumbs up from two of the three judges.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/got_talent/5.html|title=Da'Monkey Productions LTD|website=Business.damonscott.co.uk|access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref>


===After the semi-final===
===After the semi-final===
After the semi-final in her ''Daily Mirror'' column Amanda Holden went on to say "In the auditions Monkey Boy was my top choice one of my personal favourites. I championed him from the start.<ref>[http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/got_talent/3.html A Show To Go Ape For<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He's got the talent and he'll give everyone a run for their money. He wasn't just another vent act, he injected new life into this art form. I've got no hint of what he'll do in the final but he'll pull out all the stops."<ref>[http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/got_talent/2.html Amandas Top Six<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
After the semi-final in her ''Daily Mirror'' column Amanda Holden went on to say "In the auditions Monkey Boy was my top choice one of my personal favourites. I championed him from the start.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/got_talent/3.html|title=Da'Monkey Productions LTD|website=business.damonscott.co.uk|access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref> He's got the talent and he'll give everyone a run for their money. He wasn't just another vent act, he injected new life into this art form. I've got no hint of what he'll do in the final but he'll pull out all the stops."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://business.damonscott.co.uk/newsimages/got_talent/2.html|title=Da'Monkey Productions LTD|website=Business.damonscott.co.uk|access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref>


===Final===
===Final===
The final was broadcast live on 17 June 2007. Scott returned with Bubbles to the delight of the judges, however he came second to opera singer [[Paul Potts]].
The final was broadcast live on 17 June 2007. Scott returned with Bubbles to the delight of the judges, however he lost to opera singer [[Paul Potts]].


===After the show===
===After the show===
Scott was invited to the Grand Order of the Water Rats Annual ball 2007 as a guest in the Great Room of the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, and was delighted to not only be nominated for the 'Serge Ganjou Award' but to win it and collect the £4,000 prize.<ref>[http://www.damonscott.co.uk/fans/news.html News.<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080606190631/http://www.damonscott.co.uk/fans/news.html |date=6 June 2008 }}</ref>
Scott was invited to the Grand Order of the Water Rats Annual ball 2007 as a guest in the Great Room of the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, and was delighted to not only be nominated for the 'Serge Ganjou Award' but to win it and collect the £4,000 prize.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.damonscott.co.uk/fans/news.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080606190631/http://www.damonscott.co.uk/fans/news.html|url-status=dead|title=News.<!-- Bot generated title -->|archive-date=6 June 2008|access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref>
After the show, Damon performed at Amanda Holden’s wedding to Chris Hughes held at Babington House, Somerset, on 10 December 2008.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/5132543/Interview-Amanda-Holden-on-the-return-of-Britains-Got-Talent.html]
After the show, Damon performed at Amanda Holden's wedding to Chris Hughes held at Babington House, Somerset, on 10 December 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/5132543/Interview-Amanda-Holden-on-the-return-of-Britains-Got-Talent.html |title=Interview: Amanda Holden on the return of Britain's Got Talent|website=Telegraph.co.uk|date=9 April 2009 |access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{official website}}
*{{official website}}
*[https://www.myspace.com/damo_scott Damon Scott] on Myspace.
*[https://www.myspace.com/damo_scott Damon Scott] on Myspace
*[https://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Damon-Scott/12398632109 Damon Scott] on Facebook Fan Page
*[https://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=738200359 Damon Scott] on Facebook
*[http://video.itv.com/default.aspx?page=talent&categoryid=12&galleryid=37&action=ViewGallery&VideoID=872 Damon Scott]{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} – Britain's Got Talent Final Performance
*[http://video.itv.com/default.aspx?page=talent&categoryid=12&galleryid=38&action=ViewGallery&VideoID=806 Damon Scott]{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} – ITV interview
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080304223249/http://www.gambianenterprise.com/ Gambian Enterprise] – UK charity Gambian Enterprise
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080304223249/http://www.gambianenterprise.com/ Gambian Enterprise] – UK charity Gambian Enterprise


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Latest revision as of 06:02, 25 September 2024

Damon Scott
Scott on Britain's Got Talent in June 2007
Scott on Britain's Got Talent in June 2007
Background information
Birth nameDamon Charles Scott
Also known asThe Monkey Man
Born (1979-10-18) 18 October 1979 (age 45)
Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Occupations
  • Singer
  • comedian
  • puppeteer
Years active1996–present
Websitewww.damonscott.co.uk

Damon Scott (born 18 October 1979) is a British entertainer known for his appearance in the first series of the ITV variety talent show Britain's Got Talent.[1][2] Scott is best known for his performances with monkey puppets, earning him the nickname The Monkey Man which became the title of a BBC documentary[3] about him.[4]

Personal life

[edit]

He was in a relationship with TV judge Craig Revel Horwood, known for his role on Strictly Come Dancing; they split in early 2016. He has been in a relationship with Matt Eden since April 13, 2016. [5] [6]

En-Masse

[edit]
En-Masse logo.

Before becoming better known for his monkey routines Scott was part of a 40-strong group of singers from Southampton and Salisbury who come together to put on concerts twice a year under the name "En-Masse".[7] The pop and soul collective covers a wide variety of music ranging from disco to Motown and rock to soul. As well as performing at the 900-capacity Salisbury City Hall twice a year, En-Masse toured many locations and released three albums and one single.

British Resorts Association Search for a Star

[edit]

In 1999, Scott entered the nationwide British Resorts Association Search for a Star Contest, which was sponsored by the Southern Daily Echo.[8] is open to any kind of act from singers to dancers and musicians. When Scott appeared in the semi-final at the Bournemouth Pavilion he received best speciality award, the Stan Sowden Memorial Trophy, £500 cash, the judges' and the audience vote.[9][10] The national final saw Scott take first prize, and collect a trophy, a cheque for £2,750, a voucher for a £400 costume, and entries in two stage publications, again winning the audience vote and best speciality act award.[11]

Following Scott's success he was spotted when the head cameraman from the BBC attended the Southern Daily Echo Star Trail semi-final and he suggested to fellow programme makers that Scott would be a perfect subject for a BBC2 real life series which profiles the lives and careers of people aged 18–25.

When they started filming Scott they decided to make a special one-hour programme for BBC1 just about him and his puppets. In addition, they made a 20-minute pilot sitcom involving Damon playing a character called George, and his monkey puppet Bubbles. This was filmed over five days.

For the documentary Scott was filmed around his home town of Salisbury with Bubbles.[12]

Gene Pitney & Damon

[edit]
An article on Pitney's tour, featuring Scott.

Scott later landed a major UK tour with Gene Pitney. Scott was spotted by music promoter Derek Nicol after he won Southern Daily Echo Star Trail and went on to represent Bournemouth at the British Resorts Association national final in Leamington Spa. Nicol was one of the judges who awarded Scott not only first place but also the award for best speciality act. On the basis of an eight-minute performance, Nicol asked Scott to do the entire first half of each show on the 22-date tour. The tour started off at Southend's Cliffs Pavilion on 25 April 2000 and ended at the Bristol Hippodrome on 21 May 2000. A total audience of around 60,000 people saw him and many of the venues sold out. This was the third major British tour for the American singer in less than two years, and came as a result of the demand for the tickets on the two previous outings.[13][14]

Britain's Got Talent

[edit]

In the early summer of 2007, ITV broadcast the first series of Britain's Got Talent.

Audition

[edit]

Scott entered the auditions with his act with a monkey puppet named Bubbles, lipsynching to Michael Jackson songs. Scott and his monkey puppet, which mimed Jackson's "Earth Song", was the first to be given the thumbs up from the judges after receiving a standing ovation from the 2,000-strong audience and rave reviews from the judges. Simon Cowell said "Your timing is perfect and that's the difference between being talented and entertaining. That was super entertaining"[15] then went on to joke that "It says a lot about the world today that I'm enjoying a monkey puppet more than Michael Jackson."[16]

Semi-final

[edit]

On 14 June 2007, the first of three semi-finals was broadcast live. Scott was among eight acts to perform for a place in the final. His act brought a different monkey puppet, named Stephen which he performed the song "No Matter What" by Boyzone, when Scott started singing as himself, Cowell hit his buzzer. Towards the end of the act, Scott sang with the puppet, getting the thumbs up from two of the three judges.[17]

After the semi-final

[edit]

After the semi-final in her Daily Mirror column Amanda Holden went on to say "In the auditions Monkey Boy was my top choice one of my personal favourites. I championed him from the start.[18] He's got the talent and he'll give everyone a run for their money. He wasn't just another vent act, he injected new life into this art form. I've got no hint of what he'll do in the final but he'll pull out all the stops."[19]

Final

[edit]

The final was broadcast live on 17 June 2007. Scott returned with Bubbles to the delight of the judges, however he lost to opera singer Paul Potts.

After the show

[edit]

Scott was invited to the Grand Order of the Water Rats Annual ball 2007 as a guest in the Great Room of the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, and was delighted to not only be nominated for the 'Serge Ganjou Award' but to win it and collect the £4,000 prize.[20] After the show, Damon performed at Amanda Holden's wedding to Chris Hughes held at Babington House, Somerset, on 10 December 2008.[21]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Britain's Got Talent is a TV ratings smash | News | Britains Got Talent | Reality TV | What's on TV". Archived from the original on 17 September 2012.
  2. ^ "Britain's Got Talent". Itv.com. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Documentary In 1999". YouTube. Retrieved 1 August 2020.[dead YouTube link]
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