By Sarah Bull and Jody Thompson
Last updated at 10:37 AM on 31st May 2011
Last updated at 10:37 AM on 31st May 2011
Ronan Parke was undoubtedly the star of the show last night as he performed on the Britain's Got Talent semi-final.
The adorable 12-year-old wowed the judges with his heartfelt performance of Adele's Make You Feel My Love - a rendition which saw him sail through to Saturday night's final with the most public votes.
Wearing a blue shirt and beige trousers, with his hair tousled into an artfully crafted 'do, Ronan has already earned himself a likeness to teen heartthrob Justin Bieber.
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| British Bieber: Ronan Parke sailed through to Saturday night's Britain's Got Talent final after earning the most public votes with his performance of Adele's Make You Feel My Love |
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| Adorable: Ronan's modesty and artfully-crafted Bieber hair won over the audience and the judges |
However, when commenting on Ronan's performance, Simon Cowell said it was the 12-year-old's contrast to Bieber - in terms of his choice of songs and the 'soul' in his voice - that made him stand out from the crowd.
Cowell's fellow judge David Hasselhoff tipped Ronan to win, saying: 'You sang your heart out and we all felt it. You're going to be really hard to beat in this competition.'
And Michael McIntyre concurred, saying: 'You're a total natural. You nailed that song and I think you've got even more in reserve.'
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| On song: Ronan is an early favourite to win £100,000 and a place on the Royal Variety Performance bill in December |
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| Moved: Both Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell raved about young Ronan's assured performance |
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| Well done: Ant and Dec congratulate Norfolk schoolboy Ronan on his sensational singing |
A teary-eyed Amanda Holden, who gave Ronan a standing ovation after his performance, was even more positive, saying: 'It was effortless. You have the most gorgeous voice and your parents must be bursting with pride - as I think the whole nation will be after that performance.'
And Simon said: 'I wasn't crazy about your initial choice of song, but I have to say you totally and utterly nailed that.
'If Adele's watching now I think she'll be really happy.'
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| Spot the difference: Has BGT discovered the British Justin Bieber in Ronan? |
Joining Ronan on Saturday night's final will be pianist Paul Gbegbaje.
Paul's performance of a medley of well-known piano compositions split the judging panel, with David and Michael both voting for BMX stunt rider Joe Oakley to go through.
However, when hosts Ant and Dec went to the public vote to decide, Paul went through with more votes.
But those who didn't make the cut included dance act Girls Roc, who opened the show's entertainment with a sexy rendition of Eurythmics' Sweet Dreams - complete with their trademark snake and fire breathing.
