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Britain’s Got Talent champion Axel Blake won the show by a massive five per cent following another successful comedy routine on Sunday night, voting figures reveal.

There is no doubt the comedian, 33, was the clear winner on the evening after receiving a 19.7 per cent share of the vote, five per cent more than runner up ventriloquist Jamie Leahey and his puppet Chuck.

Despite Axel’s landslide victory, many of the acts were almost too close to call as they fought neck and neck to place in the competition, because they were all within a per cent difference.

Wow! Britain's Got Talent champion Axel Blake won the show by a massive five per cent following another successful comedy routine on Sunday night, voting figures reveal

Wow! Britain’s Got Talent champion Axel Blake won the show by a massive five per cent following another successful comedy routine on Sunday night, voting figures reveal

Jamie received 14.7 per cent of the vote, while third place singer Tom Ball was awarded 14.2 per cent and Maxwell Thorpe narrowly missed out on a third place finish with 14 per cent.

Viewers may be surprised to learn that two of the judges’ favourite acts Five Star Boys, wildcard Amber and the Dancing Collies and Greatest Showman singer Loren Allred received the least votes.

Britain’s Got Talent champion Axel Blake won the show by a massive five per cent following another successful comedy routine on Sunday night, voting figures reveal. 

Second place: There is no doubt the comedian, 34, was the clear winner on the evening after receiving a 19.7 per cent share of the vote, five per cent more than runner up ventriloquist Jamie Leahey and his puppet Chuck

Second place: There is no doubt the comedian, 34, was the clear winner on the evening after receiving a 19.7 per cent share of the vote, five per cent more than runner up ventriloquist Jamie Leahey and his puppet Chuck

Axel impressed judges Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and David Walliams, the live ITV audience and viewers at home with his latest bout of quips and quick wit on Sunday night.

The talent show winner, who was Simon’s golden buzzer act, said: ‘I am shaking. It means the world to me. There are not even words to explain – I can’t believe it!’ 

When it was Axel’s time to shine during the grand finale, Simon’s feedback was drowned out by the rapturous cheers and applause. 

BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT VOTING FIGURES 

Axel Blake – 19.7%

Jamie Leahey – 14.7%

Tom Ball – 14.2%

Maxwell Thorpe – 14.0%

Eva Abley – 8.4%

Flintz and Taylor – 8.3%

Aneeshwar Kunchala – 6.0%

Ben Nickless – 5.7%

Loren Allred – 3.3%

Amber and the Dancing Collies – 3.2%

Five Star Boys – 2.5%

‘I feel really emotional for you right now. It’s not just how brilliant you are, it’s how much I like you and how everyone likes you. I believe we have found a star,’ the Got Talent franchise founder said.

David added: ‘That was a winning performance in every way. You are a superstar.’

The series 15 runner-up was ventriloquist Jamie Leahey, who, accompanied by his confidante, chicken Chuck, wowed the judges with his latest, standing-ovation worthy performance. 

The teen melted Ant’s heart and reduced Amanda to tears. 

While David chimed: ‘It was faultless in every way. I would say to every contestant: ‘Go home now, you’ve not got a chance!’

Of being runner-up, the 13-year-old told hosts Ant and Dec: ‘It’s amazing! I’d like to say thanks for all the support.’

Placing third was secondary school teacher Tom Ball, who garnered praise once more for his astonishing vocal ability.

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‘I am dead Mr Ball! That was an unforgettable, unbelievable performance. If you are not at the London Palladium next year, I will eat my knickers!’ Amanda quipped.

David and Simon noted his thespian potential, telling him his voice could take him to the West End.

Tom said of his third place award: ‘This is more than I could’ve asked for. Back to school Tuesday, can’t wait!’

During one awkward moment, Simon Cowell seemed to suggest that the Queen, 96, may not be present at the Royal Variety Performance.

Awkward: During one awkward moment, Simon Cowell seemed to suggest that the Queen , 96, may not be present at the Royal Variety Performance

Awkward: During one awkward moment, Simon Cowell seemed to suggest that the Queen , 96, may not be present at the Royal Variety Performance

A seemingly worried Simon, 62, seemed to be under the impression that Her Majesty may not make it to the variety show in December, after she faced a host of mobility issues during the Jubilee weekend.

Chatting to illusionist contestant Ben Nickless, the music mogul made a remark that seemingly pre-empted the demise of the Queen, as he spoke about the winner of the show performing at the royal event.

Before pausing for a second, he said: ‘This year, more than any, anyone who gets the chance to perform…’, then pulling a worried face, Simon continued: ‘Please God it is the queen, its gonna be a huge big deal’.

Viewers of the show picked up on the awkward moment too, taking to Twitter to question whether Simon was predicting that Her Majesty would not be around for the show.

'Please God': Before pausing for a second, he said: 'This year, more than any, anyone who gets the chance to perform...', then pulling a worried face, Simon continued: 'Please God it is the queen, its gonna be a huge big deal'

‘Please God’: Before pausing for a second, he said: ‘This year, more than any, anyone who gets the chance to perform…’, then pulling a worried face, Simon continued: ‘Please God it is the queen, its gonna be a huge big deal’

One wrote: ‘Did Simon imply that “incase the queen died” there?’, while another said ‘does he knew something we don’t?’.

Another social media user said the moment ‘went down like a lead balloon’, writing: ‘That awkward silence after Simon basically implied the queen is on her way out’.

It comes after she had to miss out on Jubilee events such as Friday’s Thanksgiving service and Saturday’s Epsom Derby due to on going mobility issues.

Social media: Viewers of the show picked up on the awkward moment too, taking to Twitter to question whether Simon was predicting that Her Majesty would not be around for the show

Social media: Viewers of the show picked up on the awkward moment too, taking to Twitter to question whether Simon was predicting that Her Majesty would not be around for the show

On Friday, Buckingham Palace explained the the Queen had suffered ‘discomfort’ after a busy first day of festivities.

The monarch has been taking part in fewer public appearances in the last few months due to these mobility issues, but was out in full spirits on Thursday to kick off the celebration.

The weekend was filled with a host of extravagant events to celebrate her 70 years on the throne, including a lavish Pageant on Sunday.

Tiresome: On Friday, Buckingham Palace explained the the Queen had suffered 'discomfort' after a busy first day of festivities

Tiresome: On Friday, Buckingham Palace explained the the Queen had suffered ‘discomfort’ after a busy first day of festivities

Pageant: The weekend was filled with a host of extravagant events to celebrate her 70 years on the throne, including a lavish parade on Sunday

Pageant: The weekend was filled with a host of extravagant events to celebrate her 70 years on the throne, including a lavish parade on Sunday

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