Singer, James Smith and dance troupe, The Addict Initiative are the second batch of Britain's Got Talent hopefuls to make it through to the final.
Competition was stiff, with nine diverse acts pleading for the public's votes, but ultimately it was 16-year-old James Smith, whose soulful tones and cheeky personality captured the nations' hearts and landed him a guaranteed place in the final.
After hearing the news, the Essex-born singer burst into joyful tears but later managed to announce that he was definitely "feeling good" about the result.
It then came between musical theatre singer, Jodi Bird and alternative dancers, The Addict Initiative, whose fate lay in the hands of the judges.
David was the first to cast his vote, describing both acts as "incredible", before ultimately deciding on the dancers.
James made it through the finals (ITV Pictures)
Alesha also voted for the troupe but revealed that she believed "both acts deserve to be in the final, equally."
As a champion of Jodi from the very beginning, the singer was able to secure Amanda's vote but echoed Simon's previous statement that The Addict Initiative were the best act since 2009's winners, Diversity.
Simon took his time in choosing his preferred act, praising Jodi for "toughening herself up" and describing the dancers as "one of the best acts ever had on the show", but eventually decided on The Addict Initiative, sending them through to the final.
James Smith and The Addict Initiative will join the contestants from Monday's show, magician, Darcy Oake and singing group, Collabro in the live grand final.
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