Britain’s Got Talent

Shaheen Jafargholi performs in the final of Britains got Talent

Shaheen Jafargholi performs in the final of Britains got Talent

Diversity win ‘Talent’ final

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.

Shaheen mum denies ‘fix’ accusations

Shaheen Jafargholi’s mother has denied claims that her son’s first audition on Britain’s Got Talent was staged by producers.

During the performance, the 12-year-old started singing Amy Winehouse’s cover of The Zutons’ ‘Valerie’, but was interrupted by Simon Cowell and asked to sing another song, which he did successfully.

His mother Karen told the Daily Mail: “There’s no conspiracy. It’s ridiculous.

“Everyone has to have a back-up track anyway; they told us to bring two CDs or more, so it wasn’t like Shaheen was singled out.”

Shaheen, who has previously rejected accusations of a set-up, added: ‘It was scary. But Simon gave me another chance, which was really cool. I’m not sure why he did.

“I think maybe it was the fact that I sang ‘Valerie’ well and maybe he thought I could just sing something else better. I’m just glad he didn’t stop me altogether. Then, when I got all those brilliant comments, it was amazing.”

Shaheen Jafargholi performs his act on the Britains Got Talent 2009 Semi Final

Shaheen Jafargholi performs his act on the Britains Got Talent 2009 Semi Final and gives us an amazing performance on Britain’s Got Talent but amazingly the hotly tipped favourite goes to the vote

Shaheen Jafargholi singing on CBBC TV show last year

He wanted to enter Britain’s Got Talent to share his talent and his passion for music with the nation, but he is already an upcoming star and has been in many adverts and had tv roles. He is currently on a CBBC and Cbeebies program called Gandpa In My Pocket. Here is a song he perfoms as is character Troy in the show.