Diversity have been voted as the winners of Britain’s Got Talent 2009, beating long-time bookies’ favourite Susan Boyle.

The Essex-based dance troupe, comprising of brothers and friends, triumphed in the live final following a performance which Simon Cowell described as “sheer and utter perfection”.

Speaking after the result was announced by show hosts Ant and Dec, group member and choreographer Ashley Banjo commented: “When you guys said our name, I thought: ‘I’m going to wake up in a minute’.”

The 20-year-old added: “Can I just thank everyone that’s voted – you’ve changed our lives and I can’t actually believe it.”

Scottish singer Boyle, 48, was the competition’s runner-up – despite being favourite to win since the first episode aired. She had earlier performed a rendition of Les Miserables number ‘I Dreamed A Dream’, the song which made her a YouTube sensation following her original audition.

Paying tribute to the winners, she insisted: “The best people won. They’re very entertaining. Lads, I wish you all the best.”

Meanwhile, saxophonist Julian Smith finished in third place after impressing the public with a performance of ‘Somewhere’ from West Side Story.

He revealed: “I’m just happy that I’ve been taking part in tonight and been part of the whole thing. It’s an honour.”

Diversity will now perform in front of the Queen at the Royal Variety Show later this year. They will also receive a cash prize of £100,000.

Without doubt in my mind Sue Sons semi final was the hardest so far, with the most concentrated group of stong contenders – just look at this lot. I am sure they all have there own fans but I am 100% sure Sue Son would be through in this group. I am not taking anything away from any of these acts but to me Sue Son is in a different league

Saxophone player Julian Smith, grandfather and granddaughter singing duo Two Grand, breakdancing OAP Fred Bowers and singer Callum Francis will appear on Thursday’s show.

Burlesque performer Fabia Cerra, dance troupe Sugarfree, dog act Tippy Toes and all-girl rock trio Brit Chix complete the bill.

Last year’s Britain’s Got Talent winner George Sampson will be the special guest performer before the results are announced.

Two acts from the semi-final will join Stavros Flatley, Flawless, Diversity, Shaun Smith, Susan Boyle and Shaheen Jafargholi in Saturday’s live final

Sue Son and Vanessa Mae

just a little update , I managed to find the Sue Son and Vanessa Mae clip, I hope you enjoy

I cant belive it, what a hard group as well

here is Sue Son`s performance tonight on Britains Got Talent

I really though she would go through.  Sue Son if you read this ever please know our harts go out to you because you are amazing.

I really do not understand where Simon Cowell was coming from although I don`t think it was the best song to show off your amazing talent.

Sue Son I would also like to ask if you ever read this site please get contact me asap as someone would like for you to perform for a major function in london and I would like to pass on the contact details

For all the people not in the UK I hope the like link worked.

Also a final note – it`s a bank holiday weekend in the UK and as i write I have more than a bit to drink so please excuse any spelling / grammar I will update the site in the morning

I really am sure this is not the end for Sue and I am sure we will be seeing her in the near future and if anyone has any information please let me know

For the  people who dont live in the uk here is a link to watch Britain`s got Talent live just let media player open and enjoy the show

OK, so we now know who the top 40 acts are who will compete in the LIVE Semi-Finals.

Only 10 acts can make it through to the Grand Final.

Below is the full top 40 list of acts who will perform over the 5 LIVE Semi-Final’s – 8 acts will perform each night:

Aidan Davis – Dancer

Ben and Becky – Ballroom Dancers

Brit Chix – Rock Band

Callum Francis – Musical Theatre

Darth Jackson – Michael Jackson/ Darth Vader Impersonator

DCD Seniors – Dance Troupe

Diversity – Street Dancers

DJ Talent – Rapper

Dream Bears- Comedy Dancers

Fabia Cerra – Burlesque Dancer

Faces of Disco – Comedy Dancers

Flawless – Street Dancers

Floral High Notes – Flower Arranging and Opera Singing

Fred Bowers – Breakdancer

Gareth Oliver – Comedy Impersonator

Good Evans – Family Singing Group

Greg Pritchard – Male Soprano

Harmony – Musical Theatre

Hollie Steel – Singer/ Dancer

Hot Honeyz – Dancers

Jackie Prescott and Tippy Toes – Dog Act

Jamie Pugh – Singer

Julia Naidenko – Belly Dancer

Julian Smith – Saxophonist

Kay Oresanya – The Living Saxophone

Luke Clements – Juggler/ Street Performer

Mama Trish – Drag Act

Martin Machum – Guitarist

MD Showgroup – Dancers

Merlin Cadogan – Physical Performer

Natalie Okri – Singer

Nick Hell – Street Performer

Shaheen Jafargholi – Singer

Shaun Smith – Singer

Stavros Flatly – Comedy Dancers

Sue Son – Violinist

Sugarfree – Street Dancers

The Barrow Boys – Wheelbarrow Dancing

2 Grand – Singers.

Two acts from each of the live shows will go through to perform in the Final. The act with the highest number of public votes goes through to the final automatically, with the second and third-placed performers vying for the crucial judges’ choice

Tomorrow nights Semi-Final line up to perform along with Susan is :

Darth Jackson – Michael Jackson/ Darth Vader Impersonator

Diversity – Street Dancers

Faces of Disco – Comedy Dancers

Julia Naidenko – Belly Dancer

Natalie Okri – Singer

Nick Hell – Street Performer

Sue Son – Violinist