Britain’s Got Talent 2016 semi-finalists revealed

Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams have decided and these 45 acts will all perform during this year's live semi-finals

The magicians

Christian Lee

Christian Lee with Amanda Holden on stage

Another act to make use of the judges, magician Christian Lee called upon Holden to help with his unique style of magic, which included comedy, a pack of cards a big balloon and a leaf blower.

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Richard Jones

25-year-old Richard Jones’ magic routine was quite literally electrifying. He’s an Army Bandsman of The Royal Household Cavalry (prior to this he was in the Parachute Regiment for four years) and managed to both read minds and turn a fizzy drink into a hot cup of tea.

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Next up… the impressionists