4:34PM, May 29, 2009
The pressure is seriously on for Susan Boyle and it has shown this week in a serious of outbursts from the Scottish singer.
If this is how she behaves in the lead up to the finals, how the heck will she cope with fame if she goes on to win?
She's been getting slated this week with singer Lily Allen saying that she thinks Susan "is so overrated". Lil ranted on Twitter: "I thought her timing was off, no control and I don't think she has an amazing voice."
Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood also blasted Boyle saying she "sings as bad as she looks," and he felt like "smashing the TV" after her semi-final performance. Blimey! No need for violence, Craig.
But Piers Morgan has come to Su-Bo's defence and bitched on his blog: "Perhaps Craig’s just sore that his own dream of having any kind of career in America has never reached first base as they say in baseball.
"Either way, pick on someone your own size Horwood - like me, if you’ve got the guts." Ooh, sounds like there's a fight brewing.
Piers added: "Susan's going to be a major star whatever happens tomorrow. And I for one hope she absolutely nails it on the night, and shoves all these vile critics' disgraceful attacks down their throats."
We're not sure the show is totally sewn up yet but bookies' are still giving Susan 5/4 odds to win.
Callum Cheated?
There's a bit of hoo-ha going on about 2 Grand going into the final over 12 year old Callum Francis. Despite the judges raving about Callum's Jungle Book medley performance he was voted out by Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden (although Piers said he would've chosen Callum).
Fans have been up in arms and made their feelings known on a couple of internet forums. One said: "It's a joke. Callum could have gone places making the final."
Another commented "Amanda and Piers said he was West End material. 2 Grand will be playing old folks homes in a year." Ouch.
Will The Kids Be Alright?
Another child who will be in the spotlight is Hollie Steele who hopes to get through to the final.
The only youngster who has got through so far has been Shaheen Jafargholi and that was only due to the judges vote, so things could be tough for the 10 year old.
She's going to really have to pull out the stops if she wants a coveted place and she'll face stiff competition from super cool dancer Aidan Davies, 11, who wowed the crowd with his self-taught dance moves. Simon said: "I think you are better than any dancer on this show. You are super, super, super talented."
We'd like to think he'll go through over Hollie but can the final really take three dance acts?
Will He Rock It?
We'd love Greg Pritchard to win a place in the final.
The unexpectedness of his act and the fact that even Simon was stunned: "That shouldn't have happened. It was like a dog meowing," means he's got everything going for him.
But now we know that underneath Greg's rock exterior is a male soprano he's going to have to choose one hell of a song to wow everyone again. And considering the rest of the competition isn't particularly strong, let's hope he has a cat's chance in hell. Or should that be a dog's?
Friday's Show
Not the strongest semi final tonight and who knows who will go through, but whoever they are they'll be joining Susan Boyle, Diversity, Flawless, Shaun Smith, Stavros Flately and Shaheen Jafargholi. We wish them all the best of luck.
Find out when Britain’s Got Talent is next on TV.
