where no dog act before had won BGT ? Firstly, it was the best dog act, doing more sophisticated tricks in a more complex routine than any dog before. And also, the trainer, Ashleigh, had so much more appeal herself than any other trainer/co-performer. They really had a special quality compared to previous dog acts.
So, why did this dog act win ?
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Originally Posted by petertard:
“where no dog act before had won BGT ? Firstly, it was the best dog act, doing more sophisticated tricks in a more complex routine than any dog before. And also, the trainer, Ashleigh, had so much more appeal herself than any other trainer/co-performer. They really had a special quality compared to previous dog acts.”
“where no dog act before had won BGT ? Firstly, it was the best dog act, doing more sophisticated tricks in a more complex routine than any dog before. And also, the trainer, Ashleigh, had so much more appeal herself than any other trainer/co-performer. They really had a special quality compared to previous dog acts.”
I thought Kate and Gin were just as good, if not better.
Originally Posted by zx50:
“Because Jonathan's not as good a singer as Charlotte is.....in my opinion.”
“Because Jonathan's not as good a singer as Charlotte is.....in my opinion.”
he is fantastic singer & will go far
They won for a handful of reasons which all added up to a winning combination.
A cute looking dog
A young likeable girl (previous dog acts the 'trainer' has been much less likeable than the dog)
Inventive routines that were more than just a 'dancing' dog
Three different routines rather than regurgitation of a previous routine.
Ashleigh was as much part of the routine as the dog. They came across as very much a girl and her much loved pet rather than and 'act'
She made it look easy but getting a dog to do those things is incredibly difficult and takes hours and hours of work. The part where the dog is walking on its back legs is very difficult for a dog.
At the end of the day they were just an enormously likeable couple that people took to their hearts.
Most of the other acts will 'make it' anyway now they have had the BGT experience Ashleigh and Pudsey are never going to be huge world wide stars for years to come and half a million pounds will make a huge difference to Ashleigh's life I am sure.
A cute looking dog
A young likeable girl (previous dog acts the 'trainer' has been much less likeable than the dog)
Inventive routines that were more than just a 'dancing' dog
Three different routines rather than regurgitation of a previous routine.
Ashleigh was as much part of the routine as the dog. They came across as very much a girl and her much loved pet rather than and 'act'
She made it look easy but getting a dog to do those things is incredibly difficult and takes hours and hours of work. The part where the dog is walking on its back legs is very difficult for a dog.
At the end of the day they were just an enormously likeable couple that people took to their hearts.
Most of the other acts will 'make it' anyway now they have had the BGT experience Ashleigh and Pudsey are never going to be huge world wide stars for years to come and half a million pounds will make a huge difference to Ashleigh's life I am sure.
Originally Posted by tawny:
“he is fantastic singer & will go far”
“he is fantastic singer & will go far”
He didn't match her singing ability last night.
Originally Posted by Jan2555*GG*:
“They won for a handful of reasons which all added up to a winning combination.
A cute looking dog
A young likeable girl (previous dog acts the 'trainer' has been much less likeable than the dog)
Inventive routines that were more than just a 'dancing' dog
Three different routines rather than regurgitation of a previous routine.
Ashleigh was as much part of the routine as the dog. They came across as very much a girl and her much loved pet rather than and 'act'
She made it look easy but getting a dog to do those things is incredibly difficult and takes hours and hours of work. The part where the dog is walking on its back legs is very difficult for a dog.
At the end of the day they were just an enormously likeable couple that people took to their hearts.
Most of the other acts will 'make it' anyway now they have had the BGT experience Ashleigh and Pudsey are never going to be huge world wide stars for years to come and half a million pounds will make a huge difference to Ashleigh's life I am sure.”
“They won for a handful of reasons which all added up to a winning combination.
A cute looking dog
A young likeable girl (previous dog acts the 'trainer' has been much less likeable than the dog)
Inventive routines that were more than just a 'dancing' dog
Three different routines rather than regurgitation of a previous routine.
Ashleigh was as much part of the routine as the dog. They came across as very much a girl and her much loved pet rather than and 'act'
She made it look easy but getting a dog to do those things is incredibly difficult and takes hours and hours of work. The part where the dog is walking on its back legs is very difficult for a dog.
At the end of the day they were just an enormously likeable couple that people took to their hearts.
Most of the other acts will 'make it' anyway now they have had the BGT experience Ashleigh and Pudsey are never going to be huge world wide stars for years to come and half a million pounds will make a huge difference to Ashleigh's life I am sure.”
You could be right because Kate and Gin weren't a big success after the show finished. They just made the odd appearance at Crufts and what not and that's it. Still, £500,000 is an absolute stack of cash for her. It MIGHT even be life changing if she's sensible with it and only touches the interest.
Originally Posted by zx50:
“You could be right because Kate and Gin weren't a big success after the show finished. They just made the odd appearance at Crufts and what not and that's it. Still, £500,000 is an absolute stack of cash for her. It MIGHT even be life changing if she's sensible with it and only touches the interest.”
“You could be right because Kate and Gin weren't a big success after the show finished. They just made the odd appearance at Crufts and what not and that's it. Still, £500,000 is an absolute stack of cash for her. It MIGHT even be life changing if she's sensible with it and only touches the interest.”
It already is! She could buy and furnish a really nice house without a mortgage if she didn't want to invest it - that's life changing for anyone let alone a 16 year old!
the dog was cute and fluffy. The girl was genuine and likeable.
And that picture of her squeezing him when they won their semi final endeared them to millions.
I would also add the production of their routine last night really was exceptional. Really above anything else seen before on the show
And that picture of her squeezing him when they won their semi final endeared them to millions.
I would also add the production of their routine last night really was exceptional. Really above anything else seen before on the show
if you step back its not such a big deal winning a popularity contest on tv. The show is about the show, not the winner. BGT is about ads and ratings first and foremost.
Originally Posted by Jan2555*GG*:
“Three different routines rather than regurgitation of a previous routine.”
“Three different routines rather than regurgitation of a previous routine.”
This to me is what I endeared me to them. I can't stand acts (particularly singing acts) who sing their audition song (or do their audition routine) in the final.
Originally Posted by theblueballoon:
“It already is! She could buy and furnish a really nice house without a mortgage if she didn't want to invest it - that's life changing for anyone let alone a 16 year old!”
“It already is! She could buy and furnish a really nice house without a mortgage if she didn't want to invest it - that's life changing for anyone let alone a 16 year old!”
She could even buy a second dog
Originally Posted by zx50:
“He didn't match her singing ability last night.”
“He didn't match her singing ability last night.”
He was much better than her in all 3 appearances - she is an ordinary singer - he is fantastic
Title of this topic " "So why did this dog act win"
Erm... Because the viewing public liked and enjoyed watching him so therefore they picked up the phone and voted .
Erm... Because the viewing public liked and enjoyed watching him so therefore they picked up the phone and voted .
Originally Posted by tawe:
“Title of this topic " "So why did this dog act win"
Erm... Because the viewing public liked and enjoyed watching him so therefore they picked up the phone and voted .”
“Title of this topic " "So why did this dog act win"
Erm... Because the viewing public liked and enjoyed watching him so therefore they picked up the phone and voted .”
You beat me to it.
They won because they got more votes than any of the other contenders.
Stupid question imho.:yawn:
Originally Posted by DiamondDoll:
“You beat me to it.
They won because they got more votes than any of the other contenders.
Stupid question imho.:yawn:”
“You beat me to it.
They won because they got more votes than any of the other contenders.
Stupid question imho.:yawn:”
makes me embarassed to be british that a prancing dog is what people think is talent
They were the most talented & entertaining act in the final & clearly deserved to win.
They were also the only real option for people who didn't want a singing or dancing act to win.
Also, previous dog acts have always been given a first-half slot in the final. Only one act (Twist & Pulse) has even got in the top 3 previously from being in the first half of the show.
Ashleigh originally tweeted that she was opening the final & it would have been interesting to see how close it would have been if that was where she had performed. I think they would probably still have had just enough votes anyway.
They were also the only real option for people who didn't want a singing or dancing act to win.
Also, previous dog acts have always been given a first-half slot in the final. Only one act (Twist & Pulse) has even got in the top 3 previously from being in the first half of the show.
Ashleigh originally tweeted that she was opening the final & it would have been interesting to see how close it would have been if that was where she had performed. I think they would probably still have had just enough votes anyway.
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