Susan Boyle pipped at the post

Tonight's show was excellent. It is a love hate retationship with me. I find it compelling at times. In fact, without the judges it wouldn't be the same. As all three are opinionated characters, with the audience baying and barracking, they can easily massage their rhinocerous hides. Flashes of genuine appreciation come out and I feel tonight they let themselves speak from the heart rather than the showbusiness psyche. The acts were true testament to the fact that Britain Has Got Talent. Simon Cowell can rightly be proud of the fact that he has provided the forum for it to shine.

And Piers Morgan was dead right to suggest that this show is an antedote to greedy bankers and corrupt politicians. I must be going a bit in the head. I'm warming to him!

Susan Boyle was gracious in defeat and she put on a great performance. Confidence certainly drives out nerves and wobbly moves. Diversity were worthy winners. A great show all round. Well done.