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Seen the results. I have a feeling that it wasn't the result that producers completely intended, it seemed they wanted Rob Lake in considering the edit he got compared to the edits for Aaron Crow and The Future Kingz, Aaron Crow because his performance gave the feeling of his act having run its course and The Future Kingz because we already have dance groups in. They probably went for Aaron simply for variety.

In terms of who's performing next week I am surprised that many 'counterparts' where there is only room for one of them in the final, for example such as Celine Tam and Angelica Hale from last year, haven't been put in the same semi final. Examples of that are Samuel J Comroe and Vicki Barbalak, Us The Duo and We Three (both family original songwriters), Voices of Hope and Angel City, etc. I find it very interesting Courtney is performing in the second semi final, but I think that is simply because of logistical reasons when it comes to travelling from the UK, as if she makes the final it wouldn't cause as much disruption to her school life. Zurcaroh and Shin Lim's edits are going to be very telling when it comes to who will win the entire thing, as both I feel are ready to pounce if Courtney has any misfires in either her treatment or performances.

In terms of wildcard predictions this is an interesting one. There are many acts which I think should be the wildcard but won't. Front Pictures is who I would pick but I don't see them getting wildcarded twice. Flau'jae would be a deserving pick but considering it didn't seem like she was wanted through by producers in the semis considering her staging was remeniscent of Honey G, whom she is obviously better than, I don't see her getting picked. The 4 acts I think who are in contention and why are;

PAC Dance Team - Every time they have performed their treatment has included high expectations from the judges but them getting frustrated with them as they know their potential, and always not quite felt end of journey as their quarter final showed. I can see them possibly getting the wildcard, with potentially a comeback storyline if they do a fantastic performance that wins over the judges putting them in contention to go further. However Daniel Emmet could already be having the comeback storyline.

Rob Lake - I really wouldn't be surprised if he was the wildcard, the edit he got and the production seemed to show that the producers wanted him to stay around but he didn't garner the votes he was expected to despite having a solid draw when it came to the running order and pulling off an incredibly entertaining performance.

Savitsky Cats - Including them, 1. based on last year's pick, Pompeyo Family, and the fact that they haven't got an animal act in the live shows still standing, so for the sake of variety, they could potentially be picked.

Out of those three, I'm going to say Rob Lake. Judging by the edit, I think he was intended to automatically advance, but the public didn't play ball and he didn't garner the votes he was expected to get. So he is my prediction for the wildcard slot in the semi finals.