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Britain's Got Talent: The bizarre Britney wannabe that had Simon Cowell lunging for all three buzzers
Last updated at 10:29am on 22.04.08Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell arrived in Birmingham looking for a "unique" act, and hopefuls certainly didn't disappoint.
The city turned out a strong quota of bizarre acts, including 42-year-old Anya Sparks, who's dance routine to Britney Spears' Toxic left the horrified svengali smacking down not only his buzzer, but Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden's too.
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Mover and shaker: Anya Sparks failed to impress Simon Cowell with her dance routine to Britney Spears' hit Toxic
After calling time on her act, which hosts Ant and Dec feared may feature some cleavage "spillage", Simon noted: "There is not one person on the planet that would pay to see that show."
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Muscles: Liam Richards and Daniel Boyle's martial arts act left judge Amanda Holden swooning
Animal magnetism: Caz and Judy bought along the dancing ferrets
In Manchester, Caz and Judy promised their ferrets would perform a "weasel war dance," while extreme martial arts duo Liam Richards and Daniel Boyle certainly impressed judge Amanda Holden.
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Double act: this set of twins put their lung-power to the test
Cute factor: the 'Cheeky Monkeys' give their routine a jump start
Even Simon was impressed, saying the act was "spot on" while Piers just thought it was reminiscent of his "workout in the gym".
More than 10 million viewers tuned in to the season debut last week to see hopefuls compete for £100,000 and the chance to perform in front of HRH Prince Wales at this year's Royal Variety Performance.
Britain's Got Talent airs at 8pm ITV1 on Saturday.
Buzzer happy: Piers Morgan, Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell
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