LONDON (Reuters) – Street dancers Diversity were the surprise winners of television contest "Britain's Got Talent" on Saturday, beating favorite Susan Boyle who became an Internet phenomenon and global celebrity after appearing on the show.
The troupe, which includes three sets of brothers and comes from southeast England, won 100,000 pounds ($160,000) and the right to take the stage at the Royal Variety Performance in front of the Queen.
Of the 10 finalists, Diversity were the bookmakers' sixth favorite to win going into the show, but their acrobatic performance choreographed by 20-year-old Ashley Banjo was described by judge Simon Cowell as "utter perfection."
"If I had to give marks on that, that is the only performance tonight I would want to give a 10 to," Cowell said after their performance.
Boyle was runner-up, but so overwhelming were the betting odds in her favor that the result was seen as a major surprise.
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