I wondered how policemen, secretaries etc. could afford to fly to Paris to rehearse and discovered their website.

http://www.gospelpour100voix.com/english/spectacle.php

"More than 200,000 albums sold, 5 performances in the Palais Omnisports Paris Bercy, 9 performances in the Palais des Sports, more than 350 tour dates , and over 1,000,000 fans..."
"...The artists of "The 100 Voices of Gospel" are among the best Gospel singers in the world.
More than 1500 performers from all around the world have been auditioned for this show.
The selection process took several months and included auditions for vocal and dancing ability."

Would it really be in the spirit of BGT if such an act won? One that carries out worldwide auditions and is a long established professional show? If so should the Motown show cast on tonight audition next year?

Or would it just be the final nail in the BGT farce coffin?

I don't see what the problem is. And yes, if the Motown cast want to audition then let them.

If they have performed all over Europe and sold albums then surely they are professionals. It does not seem very fair but I don't know what the rules are.

I read that it's costing ITV thousands to put them up in hotel rooms. Had they not been a wildcard they may not have been put through to the final for that reason. Unfair maybe but they do consider logistics apparently.

The show has never been about strictly amateur performers - acts have been sourced and invited to perform from day one so in that respect, they've got just as much of a right to compete - and win - as anyone else.

Maybe so but to me it is the likes of Susan Boyle or Paul Potts who had no experience as such who so much more deserved to win., imo...

In one word 'YES'' and the GBP love them as was shown last night by the fact that they had the most votes. The only person standing in the way is young Jasmine, and I would be delighted if either one of these two acts win.

I thought they were great and they will win..............if they win the vote in the final.

Imo no they shouldn't win, a long standing professional act is not what bgt is supposed to be about, its supposed to be about finding unknown talent. The show however seems to be more about professional, established acts these days, which I don't agree with but this is just my personal opinion.

It just doesn't seem right for me for this act to win, when they are clearly very successful and quite well known already across Europe, is that really the type of act the show is all about? Is is not more about finding a Paul potts or susan Boyle?

Based on their performance I'd say no

No. And why are they on a programme like BGT when it seems they're already a successful professional act. If anything they should have been invited as guest performers in the show.

I don't like them, the woman shouts, she should quieten down and let the choir sing.

and there were only 75 of them last night!

A choir like that does not have the same amount of performers for each concert. It depends on who is available.

they are good but not winning criteria for me

The lead singer is very shouty - she seems very over confident aswell.

Given the number of families they have and the number of times the act can receive a phone vote I think they are nailed on certs to win.