Saturday 24 April 2010: Britain's Got Talent

...but let's start with the good stuff: here's Christopher, a singing accountant. It's hardly Susan Boyle levels of amazing transformation, but he does have a great voice Photograph: Talkback Thames Photograph: guardian.co.uk Unlike Max, a Lady Gaga impersonator who does have impressive wristwear and a nice line in lace gloves - and was put through to the next round against Simon's better judgement Photograph: Talkback Thames Photograph: guardian.co.uk Michael Jackson impersonator Christine didn't fare quite so well, with the added castanets really clinching the resounding 'no' Photograph: Talkback Thames Photograph: guardian.co.uk Would Simon find his beloved superstar animal act? There were a few to choose from, including Laika, the dog who "played the guitar". Really badly Photograph: Talkback Thames Photograph: guardian.co.uk And Ali the horse, with his gymnastic partner Louise Sinclair. The pair didn't get through to the next round … Photograph: Talkback Thames Photograph: guardian.co.uk The snails didn't make it, either, a snail race arguably not being the most exciting example of live entertainment Photograph: Talkback Thames Photograph: guardian.co.uk Star the pig, however, had more potential. Until he ignored his act completely and ran offstage to back Ant McPartlin into a corner Photograph: Talkback Thames/PA Photograph: Talkback Thames/guardian.co.uk So what could cheer the judges up? Stevie Starr's frankly revolting act - involving swallowing and regurgitating coins and billiard balls – was a surprise hit Photograph: Talkback Thames Photograph: guardian.co.uk Unlike pogo-guitarist Sinead Carroll, who was dismissed with a Cowell put-down of "Just stupid!" Photograph: Talkback Thames Photograph: guardian.co.uk And James Aitchenson, the singing bodybuilder, who performed in shorts. And a beanie hat Photograph: Talkback Thames Photograph: guardian.co.uk This picture might look like it's of a BGT reject - but in fact the Arrangement went through to the next round with their classical/Lady Gaga mash-up Photograph: Talkback Thames Photograph: guardian.co.uk Where they will join the evening's stars, Spellbound - a gymnastic troupe with an incredible head for heights Photograph: Talkback Thames Photograph: guardian.co.uk