Britain's Got Talent fans demand 'a recount' as shock winner is announced
The third-place act was Binita Chetry, a young acrobatic dancer, while the runner-up for the coveted title was the dance group the Blackouts.
The final lineup featured a wildly eclectic mix of talent, from high-octane dance acts and powerhouse vocals to comedy and magic.
Among the favourites going into Saturday night's final were Hear Our Voice, the poignant choir made up of victims of the Post Office scandal, and The Blackouts, a Swiss dance group known for their stunning LED costumes and slick staging.
But Harry Moulding secured his path to the final thanks to an eye-popping performance that featured skydiving and the regurgitation of a playing card.
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Harry Moulding also made headlines earlier in the competition with a surprise on-stage proposal.
The victory comes after strong competition from fellow finalists including 11-year-old guitar prodigy Olly Pearson and drag opera diva Jasmine Rice.
Betting odds ahead of the final had Hear Our Voice tipped as favourites at 11/5, followed by The Blackouts (13/5), Harry Moulding (7/1), and Olly Pearson (11/1).
Some fans aren't happy about Harry's win, with X user @V1VAFOREVER writing: 'I want a recount #BGT'
@EE_Fan1234 agreed: 'Harry Moulding wasn't a worthy winner 🤬😡😡🤬🤬 #BGT'
@Davidmetroland posted: 'The illusionist won, fair enough, though he bored me to tears. #BGT'
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