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.
Opera singer Pippa 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.
Monday's live show will also Simon Cowell return to the panel alongside Amanda Holden, Michael McIntyre and David Hasselhoff. 
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.
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.
She told him: 'You blew us away. You're one of the best dancers we've ever seen.' 
Holden ended up calling Razy off stage so she could give him a big hug.
Other dancers going through the Celtic Colleens, Dance Angels, Two & A Half Men, Abyss and Up And Over It.
Tonight's episode started with a host of untalented acts, leaving the judging panel exasperated.
Many of the acts were so bizarre it was difficult to explain exactly what they were.
German-born Navy Commander Hendrick Huelsman, 39, surprised the judges with his quirky performance of Love Lift Us Up Where We Belong.
Huelsman flitted between high pitched for Jennifer Warnes and a deep throaty voice for Joe Cocker as he sang the duet.
He received 'no' from all three judges.
The first act to receive a unanimous yes from all three judges was Nottingham teenager Joe Oakley.
The 19-year-old performed a stunt act on a bike to the Mission: Impossible soundtrack. 
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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.
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.
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McIntyre said: 'It was sensational. It was like you and the bike were one. Very very exciting.'
Hasselhoff was stunned: 'You were absolutely original, unique and fantastic for this show.' 
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.
Singing duo Mr and Mrs - who were an actual married couple comprising of a school teacher and social worker also went through.
Dividing the judges was teenage ventriloquist Reece Daly, 15, from Liverpool. 
His puppet flirted with Holden, telling her: 'Once you've had a puppet, you'll never go back.'
While Holden was supportive from the start, McIntyre and Hasselhoff weren't so sure.
She said: 'When you started doing your act, you're really good. I think you've got potential.' 
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.'
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.
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.' 
Opera singer Pippa 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.
Monday's live show will also Simon Cowell return to the panel alongside Amanda Holden, Michael McIntyre and David Hasselhoff.
Going through to the live semi-finals: Pippa Langhorne and her dog Buddy (left) and Romanian dancer Razy Gogonea were chosen by the judges
Roc 'n' roll: Fire dancing act Girl Roc celebrated getting to the final with Ant and Dec
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.
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.
She told him: 'You blew us away. You're one of the best dancers we've ever seen.'
Pulling it out of the bag: Dancer Razy pulled off another stunning routine as he fought for his place in the semi-finals
Comfort: Amanda Holden gave Razy a hug after he broke down in tears after being chosen over rival dancer Michael Moral
Guess who's back: Simon Cowell will rejoin the judging panel for the live semi-finals
Holden ended up calling Razy off stage so she could give him a big hug.
Other dancers going through the Celtic Colleens, Dance Angels, Two & A Half Men, Abyss and Up And Over It.
Tonight's episode started with a host of untalented acts, leaving the judging panel exasperated.
Many of the acts were so bizarre it was difficult to explain exactly what they were.
German-born Navy Commander Hendrick Huelsman, 39, surprised the judges with his quirky performance of Love Lift Us Up Where We Belong.
Huelsman flitted between high pitched for Jennifer Warnes and a deep throaty voice for Joe Cocker as he sang the duet.
He received 'no' from all three judges.
The first act to receive a unanimous yes from all three judges was Nottingham teenager Joe Oakley.
The 19-year-old performed a stunt act on a bike to the Mission: Impossible soundtrack.
Shock: Little Ronan Parke reacts when he's told her's through, while Herbie Armstrong (right) looks thrilled
Jubilation: Singing duo Ted & Grace, aka Ted Hall, 92, and Grace Bower, 21, can't wait to celebrate
Mum, we're in the semi-finals: One member of dance troupe Abyss can't wait to spread the good newsThe 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.
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.
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McIntyre said: 'It was sensational. It was like you and the bike were one. Very very exciting.'
Hasselhoff was stunned: 'You were absolutely original, unique and fantastic for this show.'
Flying high: Joe Oakley amazed the audience with his bike stunt tricks and progressed to the semis
Nerve-wracking: Oakley persuaded his father and a friend to lie on the floor while he jumped over them on his bike
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.
Singing duo Mr and Mrs - who were an actual married couple comprising of a school teacher and social worker also went through.
Dividing the judges was teenage ventriloquist Reece Daly, 15, from Liverpool.
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
His puppet flirted with Holden, telling her: 'Once you've had a puppet, you'll never go back.'
While Holden was supportive from the start, McIntyre and Hasselhoff weren't so sure.
She said: 'When you started doing your act, you're really good. I think you've got potential.'
Not ready yet: Ventriloquist Reece Daly got through the initial audition stage, but missed out on a place in the semi-finals
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.'
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.
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.'
Infectious personality: Former school music teacher Jean Martyn wowed the audience with her rock 'n' roll piano playing
But the next act received three yeses after receiving a standing ovation from the audience.
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.
Mcintyre said: 'Your smile is infectious. Wildly entertaining.'
• The first Britain's Got Final semi-final is on Monday 30th May at 7:30pm.
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.
Mcintyre said: 'Your smile is infectious. Wildly entertaining.'
• The first Britain's Got Final semi-final is on Monday 30th May at 7:30pm.
Decision time: The Britain's Got Talent judges had to whittle down 220 acts to 40 ahead of this week's semi-finals
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