Meet 'Diversity': The Dance Troupe That Stomped Susan Boyle
Posted on May 30, 2009 @ 05:53PM - Add a comment
To defeat the cultural juggernaut that was Susan Boyle, one would suspect it would take ten men from the streets of East London.
And that's precisely what did it on Saturday, when the dance troupe Diversity bested Boyle for the crown on season three of Britain's Got Talent.
The ten, consisting of three sets or brothers and four friends, hail from the Dagenham, Leytonstone and Essex neighborhoods of London. Their intricate routine sampling various high octane beats floored judged and, obviously, the country.
Watch their winning performance above!
Even runner-up Susan Boyle gave credit where it was due.
"They're very entertaining," she told judges.
Some of the men in Diversity are still students, while older members hold down ordinary day jobs such as telesales and IT support.
The boys claimed about $160,000 in prize money, and will perform for The Queen of England at her annual Royal Variety Show.
Susan Boyle Loses 'Britain's Got Talent'
Posted on May 30, 2009 @ 05:04PM - Add a comment
She dreamed a dream, but came second place in reality--Susan Boyle has been named runner-up in Britain's Got Talent.
Dance team Diversity stole top prize-- a 100,000 GBP purse and the chance to sing before The Queen of England at her annual Royal Variety Show.
In mid-April, the 48-year-old first won hearts on the nationally televised hit before judges Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden.
"It's the most important night of my life. When I step on that stage it's the culmination of 40 years of dreaming - a lifelong ambition," Boyle said before her performance.
Hailing from the Blackburn, West Lothian region of Scotland, Boyle became a YouTube sensation when she surprised the world with a stunning vocal performance despite her spinsterish appearance.
Not fixing what wasn't broken, Boyle repeated the song today for her last shot at the title.
The always-fickle Cowell told Boyle, "Whatever happens, I've got to know the real Susan Boyle, who isn't the person portrayed in the media. She's still a very nice shy person who just wants a break."
"You can walk away, win or lose, with your head held high - I absolutely adore you."
Rounding out the top three was Julian Smith, a saxophonist.
(Photo: Rex USA)
