Susan's moment was in the audition only. Beautifully edited to gain maximum 'aww gee' impact. I have been unable to find a recording of that song that didn't sound far superior to hers though.

I would've been so chuffed if Stavros Flattley had won - hilarious.

A Brit in San Diego (Thank you torrents:o)

Brits are behind. WAY behind!

Brits are losers. Very far behind the times.

So second place is a "tragic and unjust end". Really. That's a bit much don't you think. I guess if you can't win, why even try. Nice.

"the American's drive pop culture..."

Heheheheh!!

Not entirely true. Otherwise country music would be massive outside of America, but it really isn't!

I think it's more apt to say that if someone makes it in America they might last longer, but it's a tough nut to crack as it's a big place

~ Britain screwed that up, Susan Boyle comes in 2nd to Diversity, which is a bunch of guys jumping about, okay - whatever.

~ Diversity came across as a bunch of synchronized swimmers on a stage instead of in the water LOL.

~ Diversity, a cheap version of Canada's Cirque du Soleil LOL.

No offense to the Brits, but the American's drive pop culture... so it really doesn't matter if she isn't popular in Britain... her immense popularity here in the states will give her career longevity even if she is dismissed at home.

"In a year, "Diversity" will be just another political buzzword -- while Boyle will be performing for thousands across the globe."

You think???

I'd say you have it back to front - Diversity - or at least the main choreographer & some of the dancers will go on to have massive success doing stage shows. Their routines have all been top notch

Susan Boyle will have her bit of fame & gushing of support from Oprah and other random people who've just discovered that you don't have to be pretty so be able to sing above average (duh!)

(also from UK here)

I have to agree with Ashley, I am just not seeing the huge outpouring of support for Susan Boyle here in the UK. I, like so many, was impressed by her audition, but when it came to the live shows she brought nothing new to the table. She even rehashed her audition song for the final.

In fact I am going to go flat out and say I am disgusted at the scorn being directed at Diversity for winning. First of all, it was a public vote so clearly they were the public's favourite and on the night they were the best act. The choreography was amazing and I am sure they will do something fantastic for the Royal Variety Show. What was Susan Boyle going to do, trot out the same old song again?!

I didn't expect them to win, but I am glad that they did.

Nothing against Susan or Diversity. But I think it's funny that "Britain's Got Talent" got more exposure for a TV program not seen at all in the US.

Do "Survivor," "Celebrity Apprentice", "Amazing Race," and our own "America's Got Talent" are talked about that much on the internet or "Larry King Love" and "Oprah?"

It's amazing one of the networks (broadcast or cable) couldn't work out a deal to pickup the series and aired it concurrently. It became a worldwide sensation.