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By Emily Sheridan<\/a><\/p>\n

Last updated at 10:04 PM on 29th May 2011<\/p>\n

It involved a lot of tough decisions – but the Britain’s Got Talent judges have managed to whittle down a list of 220 acts to 40 for the semi-finals.<\/p>\n

Opera singer Pippa\u00a0 Langhorne and her dog Buddy, Romanian dancer Razy Gogonea and dancing fire act Girl Roc all made it through to the live semis – which kick off on Monday night.<\/p>\n

Monday’s live show will also Simon Cowell return to the panel alongside Amanda Holden, Michael McIntyre and David Hasselhoff.<\/p>\n

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Going through to the live semi-finals: Pippa Langhorne and her dog Buddy (left) and Romanian dancer Razy Gogonea were chosen by the judges<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"Roc<\/p>\n

Roc ‘n’ roll: Fire dancing act Girl Roc celebrated getting to the final with Ant and Dec<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Among the acts vying for a place in Saturday’s grand final are singer Ronan Parke, ballet dancer James Hobley, junior boy band New Bounce, bell ringers Gay And Alan and impressionist Les Gibson.<\/p>\n

Razy ended up breaking into tears after he was told of his place in the semis after going head-to-head with French dancer Michael Moral.<\/p>\n

She told him: ‘You blew us away. You’re one of the best dancers we’ve ever seen.’<\/p>\n

Holden ended up calling Razy off stage so she could give him a big hug.<\/p>\n

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Pulling it out of the bag: Dancer Razy pulled off another stunning routine as he fought for his place in the semi-finals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"Comfort:<\/p>\n

Comfort: Amanda Holden gave Razy a hug after he broke down in tears after being chosen over rival dancer Michael Moral<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"Guess<\/p>\n

Guess who’s back: Simon Cowell will rejoin the judging panel for the live semi-finals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Other dancers going through the Celtic Colleens, Dance Angels, Two & A Half Men, Abyss and Up And Over It.<\/p>\n

Tonight’s episode started with a host of untalented acts, leaving the judging panel exasperated.<\/p>\n

Many of the acts were so bizarre it was difficult to explain exactly what they were.<\/p>\n

German-born Navy Commander Hendrick Huelsman, 39, surprised the judges with his quirky performance of Love Lift Us Up Where We Belong.<\/p>\n

Huelsman flitted between high pitched for Jennifer Warnes and a deep throaty voice for Joe Cocker as he sang the duet.<\/p>\n

He received ‘no’ from all three judges.<\/p>\n

The first act to receive a unanimous yes from all three judges was Nottingham teenager Joe Oakley.<\/p>\n

The 19-year-old performed a stunt act on a bike to the Mission: Impossible soundtrack.<\/p>\n

The audience were amazed when he got his father and a friend to lie down on the floor as he jumped over them on the bike without managing to hurt them.<\/p>\n

He then hopped up on a series of oil drums and managed to leap from one of the other, before balancing on a climbing frame made of scaffolding.<\/p>\n

McIntyre said: ‘It was sensational. It was like you and the bike were one. Very very exciting.’<\/p>\n

Hasselhoff was stunned: ‘You were absolutely original, unique and fantastic for this show.’<\/p>\n

\"Flying<\/p>\n

Flying high: Joe Oakley amazed the audience with his bike stunt tricks and progressed to the semis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"Nerve-wracking:<\/p>\n

Nerve-wracking: Oakley persuaded his father and a friend to lie on the floor while he jumped over them on his bike<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Several singers, including keyboardist Jessica Hobson, 19, and teen soprano Georgia Odette, 13, both made it through with their renditions of Billie Jean and You’ll Never Walk Alone respectively.<\/p>\n

Singing duo Mr and Mrs – who were an actual married couple comprising of a school teacher and social worker also went through.<\/p>\n

Dividing the judges was teenage ventriloquist Reece Daly, 15, from Liverpool.<\/p>\n

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Singing their hearts out: Georgia Odette, 13, (left) got past the first audition, but missed out on the semi-finals, but singer\/keyboardist Jessica Hobson sailed through<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

His puppet flirted with Holden, telling her: ‘Once you’ve had a puppet, you’ll never go back.’<\/p>\n

While Holden was supportive from the start, McIntyre and Hasselhoff weren’t so sure.<\/p>\n

She said: ‘When you started doing your act, you’re really good. I think you’ve got potential.’<\/p>\n

\"Not<\/p>\n

Not ready yet: Ventriloquist Reece Daly got through the initial audition stage, but missed out on a place in the semi-finals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

But Hasselhoff gave him a no, explaining: ‘I don’t think you’re ready yet… it’s a tough competition. Are you ready? Not yet, my answer is no.’<\/p>\n

McIntyre looked like he was also set to give a no, before Holden reminded him that once upon a time he was starting out as a stand-up comedian and waiting for someone to take a chance on him.<\/p>\n

The comedian said: ‘ I don’t think it’s doing you a favour to put you through… You are young and it needs work… but I want you to carry on and get better so I’m gonna say yes.’<\/p>\n

\"Infectious<\/p>\n

Infectious personality: Former school music teacher Jean Martyn wowed the audience with her rock ‘n’ roll piano playing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

But the next act received three yeses after receiving a standing ovation from the audience.<\/p>\n

Former music school teacher Jean Martyn, 59, got the whole audience moving with her energetic rock ‘n’ roll piano routine to Great Balls Of Fire.<\/p>\n

Mcintyre said: ‘Your smile is infectious. Wildly entertaining.’<\/p>\n

\u2022 The first Britain’s Got Final semi-final is on Monday 30th May at 7:30pm.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Decision<\/p>\n

Decision time: The Britain’s Got Talent judges had to whittle down 220 acts to 40 ahead of this week’s semi-finals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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