Ghetto Kids, the Ugandan dance group of six youngsters, came out top in the public vote on Britain's Got Talent tonight and will be joined in the final by Welsh singer Travis George.
The dancers were one of the golden buzzer acts during the audition stages of the popular ITV show, making history when judge Bruno Tonioli became the first person to hit the golden buzzer before the act had even finished.
They were joined in the final by Travis George, who got through on the public vote after the judges were divided 2-2 on whether to choose him or 11-year-old guitarist Harry Churchill.
But the night belonged to Ghetto Kids, whose ages range from five to 13 and who were born in Kampala and raised in the slums of Uganda, forming the act after they met in an orphanage. Ghetto Kids first shot to fame nine years ago when a video of the original line-up dancing to Eddy Kenzo's Sitya Loss went viral. After that, they toured Africa and beyond, and now include P Diddy and Nicki Minaj among their fans.
Travis George and Ghetto Kids are now confirmed finalists, along with Tuesday's winner, comedian Viggo Venn from Norway and runner-up 11-year-old Olivia Lynes, from Bath. Monday's winner was amputee dancer Musa Motha from London, and the runner-up was singer Amy Lou from Tipton, West Midlands.
Public opinion appeared to be divided on who should have gone through, with many taking to social media to say that the Japanese yo-yo act Toy Toy Toy should have secured a place. One Twitter user commented: "Shocking call. Nice guy but this ain't X factor, toy toy toy were robbed. That's real unique talent." Another said: "Young dude on guitar should have gone through!"
But there were many congratulations for Travis George, including from Able, a day opportunities provider based in Torfaen, South East Wales, where he spent a number of years. They said: "We are so proud of Travis, he is part of our story. He is breaking barriers every day, such an inspiration."
Ghetto Kids won many plaudits from the public, including from Claudette LLB, who stated on Twitter: "Well done GK! Had me dancing like crazy. Love their story. Deserving cause, amazing talents and I hope that they win."
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