Britain's Got Talent: The quotes

As the latest series of Britain's Got Talent ends, we remember some of the most memorable quotes and quips from judges, hosts and contestants.

"There are some people out there who think you are quite annoying but don't worry about that as people think I am quite annoying too but we are just both misunderstood." - Judge Piers Morgan to bling-tastic rapper DJ Talent

"Anyone who is prepared to die on this show gets a ten out of ten from me." Simon Cowell to escapologist Merlin Cadogan, after he freed himself from a straightjacket while hanging from a burning rope

"I don't know what it is with the water in Wales, they've produced some fantastic singers. And you are on the list, above Tom Jones I would say" - Amanda Holden to 12-year-old singing sensation Shaheen Jafargholi

"Look, it was lukewarm tonight honeyz, it was a shambles, and I preferred you with more clothes on to be honest..." - Piers to the not-so-Hot Honeyz dance troupe on their scantily-clad performance

"Because [with] a drag act the whole point is you are supposed to look like the person you are impersonating. You just look like a fat bloke in a red wig" - Simon on why he buzzed drag act Peter Coghlan

"He just doesn't like anything that isn't a stick insect singing You Raise Me Up" - Piers Morgan on why Simon Cowell didn't rate ventriloquist Gareth Oliver

"I have got a slight problem as I said on ITN news the other day that if Susan Boyle doesn't win this competition then I am doughnut. Following that quite unbelievable performance, I may have to consider the prospect of being a doughnut" - Piers after watching Flawless give their impressive semi-final performance

"It's something we came to terms with a long time ago!" - Show host Declan Donnelly's response to Piers' doughnut comment

"The singing was atrocious but then again the Spice Girls were No 1 here so singing is maybe not the most important part... I think we need to change the months to years in terms of the rehearsals" - Simon Cowell is less than impressed with singing duo Harmony

"To be absolutely honest, it's bloody terrible but I love you" - Amanda to human saxophone Kay Oresanya

"Basically it's like someone blowing their nose for two minutes over a Michael Jackson song" - Simon has a different view on Kay's performance

"What he knows about ballroom dancing you could get on a postage stamp. I suspect he's only annoyed because you are wearing his trousers" - Piers assures ballroom pair Ben and Becky that Mr Cowell is no expert in the field

"That's not a shield; it's just like a bush with a flower in it. I think I could have done the same thing" - Simon buzzed Floral Highnotes for their mix of opera and floristry

"You are everything this show is about and if people don't vote for you then they are insane" - Amanda is rooting for comedy dance act Stavros Flatly

"The great thing about you that we've all realised, is that when the world was going through a bit of a rough time and looking for inspiration, along came Susan Boyle. So on behalf of the whole world, thank you Susan" - Piers to hot favourite Susan Boyle

"What pressure? It was really good tonight. I have enjoyed every second and I would do it again" - Susan Boyle on her semi final-winning performance

"You lot were fantastic. Jenson Button won the Grand Prix today and you lot a bit like him - fast, fantastic and British" - Piers on dance act Diversity

"I can think of no other reason for you to win, than he has to resign. I was feeling the force tonight, he wasn't but I was. In fact that was so good - I need to ask - is Michael Jackson in that body?" - Piers is backing mysterious dancer Darth Jackson, if it means Simon will quit

"Can I just say right from the off how sorry I am that Amanda buzzed you. I'm afraid that jealousy is a terrible thing... I don't think we can have you in the final as I don't think that Simon Cowell can take any more of this - I'm worried about his heart" - Piers to gorgeous belly dancer Julia Naidenko

"The idea that we put you two in front of the royal family, whilst you're doing something with cucumbers and you're playing with chainsaws... this is something you should do at home, behind closed doors." Simon tells Nick Hell where to go.

"I don't see why we can't put three queens in front of the queen. I don't see what's wrong with that," Amanda thinks The DreamBears are ideal for the Royal Variety Performance.

"I was constrained by physical possibility!" Luke Clements explains to Simon why he didn't swallow the watermelon during his juggling act.

"Congratulations for still being alive." Amanda is impressed with OAP Fred Bower's ability to breakdance.