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Spelbound, a 13-strong group of acrobatic gymnasts from Ashford, Middlesex
Acrobatic act Spelbound are jumping with joy after winning the final of Britain's Got Talent.

The gymnast group wowed the reality show's judges and were hailed by Simon Cowell as the "most astonishing" thing he has seen on live television.

Spelbound, who were the bookies' favourites for success, secured the public vote with a routine involving one of the dancers being launched over judge Amanda Holden.

The group fought off competition from dancing duo Twist And Pulse and 13-year-old drummer Kieran Gaffney - who came second and third - to take home the £100,000 prize and secure the chance to show off their skills at the Royal Variety Performance.

Simon Cowell said voters were "absolutely" right to vote Spelbound as winners. After watching the scantily-clad group perform to the soundtrack Carmina Burana, the judges queued up to pay tribute to the act.

Piers Morgan said the purpose of the show was to unearth hidden gems and added: "You are that talent." Amanda added: "We are hosting the Olympics games and I can only think 'what a brilliant opening act'."

Simon said they were worth a "gold medal" at the games, adding: "I can only say on live television that that was one of the most astonishing things I have ever seen. Seriously."

Drummer Kieran had the judges singing his praises after performing on his set while elevated from the ceiling.

Twist and Pulse were first to perform before the judges with their medley of fast-pace moves.

Piers said of the pair: "You have set the bar tonight for the others to follow."

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