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Britain’s Got Talent: George Sampson’s Single Set To Flop

So George Sampson’s music career looks like it might be over before it even started….not really a surprise given that the boy is a dancer, not a singer!

George released a double a side single this week which Simon Cowell and Co expected to chart somewhere within the top ten in the UK charts. Unfortunately mid week chart sales figures suggest that George will be lucky to finish in the mid twenties.

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Watch George Sampsons Get Up On The Dancefloor!

Britain’s got Talent winner, George Samspson is a dancer right? Well kind of…..it seems like he is also a singer or rapper or something and has this week released his first ever single titled ‘Get Up On The Dancefloor’.

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Britain’s Got Talent: George Samspon Releases Single & DVD!

Since dancing his way to the top of Britain’s Got Talent in May 2008, George Sampson, the 15 year old from Warrington, has been propelled to popularity of Disney-heartthrob proportions with his cheeky little grin and cute butter-wouldn’t-melt face.

Since his momentous win he has toured the UK with his fellow finalists performing in front of screaming sell-out crowds, starred in the West End production of Into The Hoods and become the face of NatWest’s youth account.

He will release his first ever music DVD, Access All Areas
, this December featuring four new and exclusive videos which see George showcasing his vocal talents as well as his fancy footwork in a series of spectacular videos.

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Britain’s Got Talent: Kate and Gin Shunned By Other Trainers

Britain’s Got Talent finalist, Kate Nicholson has admitted that she and her dog Gin have been shunned by other dog trainers after their success on the show.

“We’re not really welcome in the doggy dancing world any more,” Kate told the Daily Mail. “The people who have been doing it for years don’t like what has happened to us. I think there is an element of jealousy there. You see, some of them auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent, too. Read more & comment »

Britain’s Got Talent: Andrew Johnston The Next Andrea Bocelli?

Britain’s Got Talent contestant, Andrew Johnston has said that he would love to be as famous as his idol Andrea Bocelli, but he has to wait for his voice to break first.

Andrew told The Sun: “I’d like to be as big as Andrea Bocelli but I’ll have to see what my voice is like when it breaks – I’m looking forward to hearing what it sounds like.

But he admitted: “I won’t be able to hit high notes like I’ve been able to now.”

Britain’s Got Talent: Gin The Dancing Dog Hired For Carlsberg Ads

Britain’s Got Talent finalist, Gin the dancing dog, has reportedly been offered a role in an upcoming string of Carlsberg ads.

“It is very exciting. This is like a dream come true for Kate,” a source told The Sun. “She wanted to get Gin into showbiz and a campaign like this could help them hit the big-time.

“She is planning to put the money towards opening a dog training academy of her own. It’s her dream.”

An insider added: “There are a series of ideas – not least Gin having the best kennel in the world or the best dog’s night out. Carlsberg have contacted Kate and her family and they are now in talks.”

George Sampson Lands West End Role

Britain’s Got Talent winner, George Samspon has landed a role in the West End production of Into The Hoods.

MSN report the GCSE student as saying: “I always got asked, ‘What do you want to do, do you want to be in the West End?’ and I thought, ‘It’s not really a hip-hop scene, is it?’. And now, suddenly, this great timing happens. I’m just so honoured to be here.”

George jokingly added: “I know it sounds weird saying that school’s more of a break than the summer holidays at the moment, but it is. Read more & comment »

Britain’s Got Talent: George Sampson To Meet Long Lost Dad

Britain’s Got Talent winner, George Sampson is reportedly being reunited with his dad today.

George is performing in his home town of Warrington this afternoon and his dad Brian, who has only seen him once in the last five years is planning to attend.

“I can’t wait to see George dance,” Brian told the Daily Star Sunday. “At first I wasn’t going to go along because I wasn’t sure he’d want me there. But I have decided I have got every right to go because he is my son and I would give anything to see him perform.

“Just to see him dance would make me the proudest dad in the world. But I have also decided I will stay at the back to start with and just see how things go. If I think there could be any trouble I will just leave for George’s sake.”

Brian split from George’s mother Lesley five years ago. Their divorce was finalised earlier this year. Read more & comment »

George Sampson Landed Role In Music Video

Britain’s Got Talent winner, George Samspon has landed his first job since winning the show.

14-year-old George will be starring in a video for Mint Royale’s remix of Singing In The Rain, the song he danced to on the ITV1 show.

Last night an insider told The Sun: “The fans are impossible to ignore — the interest in George is through the roof and fans are desperate for more. Read more & comment »

George Sampsons Minders Cost £15,000 Per Week

Simon Cowell is rumoured to be shelling out around £15,000 a week on a security team for Britain’s Got Talent winner, George Sampson.

The security team were put in place to protect George from the hoardes of hormonal teenage girls that mob him after every Britain’s Got Talent live show.

A source told The Sun: “There has been absolute pandemonium surrounding George throughout the tour. There are serious concerns for George’s safety. Read more & comment »

Andrew Johnston Wins Recording Contract With Simon Cowell

Teenage choirboy, Andrew Johnston, may not have won this years Britain’s Got Talent, but the dream isn’t over as he has now landed a record deal with Simon Cowell’s record company.

Andrew reached the ITV show’s final last month but was pipped to the post by teenage street dancer, George Sampson.

However it has emerged today that SyCo Music, Simon Cowell’s division of record label Sony BMG, have offered him a recording deal. Read more & comment »

Kate And Gin To Tour UK Schools

Britain’s Got Talent finalists, Kate Nicolas and her dog Gin are about to embark on a tour of UK schools.

The pair will charge around £500 for a session designed to teach people how to train their pets and will include their routine from the ITV show.

A representative told The Mirror: “We’ve sent letters out to a number of schools. Read more & comment »

George Sampson In A Movie?

Britain’s Got Talent winner, George Sampson is reported to be in talks with Hollywood movie executives about making the story of his life into a Billy Elliot style film.

During the show George revealed details of his troubled youth and spine condition and producers are said to have seen a great story that would translate well to the big screen. Read more & comment »

The Jackson Family Wished Signature Good Luck For Britain’s Got Talent Final!

Britain’s Got Talent finalists Signature have revealed that they received a phone call from The Jackon family before the grand final, wishing them luck.

In an interview with Ben Shepherd on this morning’s GMTV show Suleman Mirza revealed:

“I couldn’t believe it, it happened about an hour or two before the show, I got a call from the security manager saying, ‘Hi, I’m here with the Jackson family – Michael’s mother and the two brothers are here – I think it’s Jackie and Tito, they’re sitting down, they wish you all the best and they’ll be voting for you.’ Read more & comment »

Escala To Land Record Deal With Sony BMG

Sexy string quartet Escala are all set to land a £1 million deal with record company Sony BMG.

Simon Cowell is said to be keen to sign up the girls and try to break them in America.

A source told the News Of The World: “After seeing Escala’s performance on Friday night, Simon decided that win or lose, he was going to turn the girls into his next mega-money makers.

“They’ve got it all – the looks, intelligence and right attitude to make it big, and their music has wide appeal. Read more & comment »

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