The dancing dog and the Asian Michael Jackson make final of Britain's Got Talent

After thousands of hopefuls auditioned, they were among the last 40 acts to battle it out for a place in Saturday night’s grand final. Two acts will be voted through every day this week.

Four-legged finalist: Dancing dog Gin and Kate, 16, have made it through to Saturday's finalist

Thriller: Michael Jackson tribute act Signature - Suleman Mirza and Madhu Singh - also won through to compete for the big cash prize and the chance to perform in front of the Queen

Judges: Piers Morgan, Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell confirmed their first two finalists in the first heat of Britain's Got Talent last night

The ultimate winners will take home £100,00 prize money and a coveted slot on this year’s Royal Variety Performance.

Signature, a Michael Jackson tribute band who combined lyrics and dance moves from the singer with traditional Indian dancing, were voted into the final by the public.

The pair wore red outfits in tribute Michael Jackson's iconic Thriller video as they fused Bhangra beats and dance moves with the 1980s classic track.

Signature are a two-man Michael Jackson tribute band which combines the singer's lyrics and dance moves with traditional Indian dancing

Signature. comprising of Michael Jackson impersonator Suleman Mirza and his partner Madhu Singh, were praised for their "originality."

Even sharp-tongued judge Simon Cowell could not find fault with their act ,and he said: " I had one issue which was could you come back here and do it better? The answer is yes, you did it. It was fantastic.

"That was one of the best acts because you have something so important, originality. Guys  - three yeses."

Scary: The boys were praised for their originality and will appear in Saturday's final

Piers Morgan said: " I think you guys sum up Britain’s Got Talent. You’re two ordinary guys doing ordinary day jobs and by night you do this crazy act.

"I think what was a test for you tonight was could you do what you did in your audition on a bigger scale. And you came and nailed it guys. It was brilliant."

Meanwhile 16-year-old Kate Nicholas and her collie Gin were voted the favourite act of judges Piers Morgan, Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden, with their performance to the Scissor Sisters song 'I Don't Feel Like Dancing'.

Kate and Gin were voted the judges favourite act with their performance to the Scissor Sisters song I Don't Feel Like Dancing

Piers Morgan said: "Simon Cowell said that’s the most talented dog in Britian I don’t agree, I think that is the most talented dog in the world. He reminds me of Amanda, he just does everything you tell it to do.

Fellow judge Amanda Holden said: "I thought once again it was outstanding. Forget about being the most talented dog in the world. It’s one of the most talented performers in the world. Congratulations."

Kate from Whitchurch, Shropshire, left school last year after completing her GCSEs and is now at college studying for a national diploma in animal management. She even takes Gin with her to college one day a week for classes.

Kate Nicholas and her border collie Gin who Simon called the 'most talented dog in Britain'

Other hopefuls to miss out included belly dancer Sophie Mei and singer Dean Wilson.

Contestant Phil Blackmore failed to impress the judges by juggling with fire and BBQs.

Piers Morgan was particularly harsh with his comments and said: "It may have been more entertaining if you had burnt yourself or died actually. We put you through to this stage because it was dangerous and there was a high risk, I thought it was a bit boring to be honest."

BBQ juggler Phil Blackmore failed to impress the judges by juggling with fire and BBQs