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Elle
I have no idea who won but I very rarely agree with audience votes . I see talent where they see none ! I don't agree it is a 'con' as there was an audience vote, but it is bad form for the winner to upload a photo of their trophy and even worse of a cheap newspaper to print it !

Hi, Rusty!
It is this very instance of poorish acts getting to the Final that made me query whether the voting might be rigged?
After all, there has never been any explanation as to who these "Super Fans" are , or how they have been picked, has there?
And I cannot but think that either the voting is "rigged"..... or some people have terrible judgement!!
Yes, that is a sensible idea that the Golden Buzzer should not be pressed until after all the acts have performed.
But I suppose the fact of a delayed pressing would then lose its dramatic effect.......

Now.....I was just browsing online , trying to track down what exactly is going on with BGT and I found this from Ashley Banjo about "Diversity" taking part in BGT Champions......

'If fans were hoping to see 2009 winners, dance group Diversity have confirmed they won’t be able to take part.
Choreographer Ashley Banjo explained: “Who would have thought ten years ago when we won BGT we would be preparing for our biggest tour yet, Born Ready.
“While we are unable to take part, we wish all the acts the best of luck.” '

In my opinion, they are well out of it!

Hello, Elle!
Great weather at Gleneagles.
Georgia beat Lexi.
I think the Americans are going to win, but it will be close.
I think the crowd voting on BGT have poor taste.
I would hate to think it was rigged.
I did wonder why Diversity were not on.
I think Susan Boyle is touring, too.

Update, Elle!
Europe have won the Solheim Cup!
Suzann Pettersen sank the winning putt!
Wonderful scenes at Gleneagles!

Good evening, Rusty!
Well done, Europe!
You have had an enjoyable few days watching the golf tournament!
Have you ever been to Gleneagles to watch the golf "live"?
Although I suppose one can see it better on the television?
I found this myself when attending the Para - Athletics at the O2 Stadium.
We could see very little down on the track and field, and most spectators relied on watching the events on the various huge TV screens placed around the Arena.
We could soak up the atmosphere...but not see very much!

For what it is worth, I found out this about the BGT Super Fans......
Amanda Holden has said on Heart Radio: (quote)
"There are 250 people in the audience that have the opportunity to vote, there are 10,000 actually watching the show at Wembley, but 250 people producers picked to represent the public."
I still don't know if the same 250 people vote each week......or whether a fresh set of "Super Fans" are chosen for each airing of the show?
I think I shall disregard its being a competition from now on...and just watch the individual acts out of general interest.

Hello, Elle!
Yes, well done, Europe!
There won't be a cow milked in Europe tonight!
The tournament was played in great spirit by both teams.
Very enjoyable.
Charley Hull won her match today and is getting married next week.
The Americans almost did it, but Europe showed tremendous fighting spirit.
A super contest!
Wonder how the producers pick the super fans?
And we are not told how the voting has gone, just the top three.
And how does that info get to Ant and Dec?
I thought we would have a great final, but I do not think that way any longer.

Hi, Rusty!
I am looking forward to the next series of "The Voice: UK ".
Hopefully there will be no shenanigans there!
I am sadly disillusioned by this "BGT: The Champions" show.
My cousin has just texted to say that she is held up on her way home from her daughter's house....
She does not explain why.....possibly the traffic.
No problem, she will ring whenever she touches base!

Hello, Elle!
I am not very fond of Champions, too.
Too many mediocre acts on it, and gushing judges.
Your cousin could be stuck in traffic.
"Touches base" comes from the baseball game!

Update, Elle!
News from Gleneagles.
Suzann Pettersen, who holed the winning putt for Team Europe, has announced her retirement.
What a way to go!

Hi, Rusty!
I have just been talking to my cousin.
All is well with the north-western branch of the family!
They have not been having our lovely weather though.
Yes, excellent timing for Suzann Pettersen to announce her retirement
I do not know anything about her......
Is she retiring due to age? or for family commitments?.
Good to go out on a high!