Beardsmith follow in the footsteps of legendary acts the Jackson Five, the Nolan Sisters and the Osmonds as they are crowned the No.1 Family by GMTV viewers. The band, made up of father Neil (63), daughter Alice (14) and sons Gary (24), Ged (20), Gill (12) and Graham (25), have been declared victors after a three month search to find Britain’s biggest family super group.

Having emerged as favourites following a head to head with four rival family acts, Beardsmith were awarded a contract with supreme record label Universal, as well as an exciting Christmas album deal.

The band first auditioned in Cardiff during a nationwide talent trawl, launched by GMTV back in July.

After progressing through to the semi-finals, they soon faced the fear-inducing trio of judges; music manager Jonathan Shalit, who will now represent the group and has declared them as “A true great British familiy”, A & R manager Jordan Jay, and born and bread all singing, all dancing family performer, Bernie Nolan, herself about to reunite with one of Britain’s best loved family collectives, the Nolans.

After their win was announced live on air, an ecstatic Beardsmith declared their victory “brilliant!”