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Norfolk schoolboy Ronan Parke will appear in the final of Britain's Got Talent after winning the public vote in Monday's semi-final.

The 12-year-old from Poringland impressed the judges with his rendition of Bob Dylan's Make You Feel My Love.

Ronan said: "I was really nervous because Simon [Cowell] was there... and you think of the millions who are watching at home."

He is now the favourite to win, with Coral offering odds of 1-2.

It was Cowell's first appearance on the programme this series.

Ronan said this made him nervous, but his encouragement helped his performance.

"When I was standing there on stage... I looked at Simon and he gave me a little wink and that really boosted my confidence.

"He gave me lovely comments - I couldn't have asked for better comments from him."

Cowell said of Ronan, who wept tears of joy at going through: "I loved him."

And fellow judge David Hasselhoff said: "He's my number one choice to win this competition. To have that presence at the age of 12 is absolute talent."