Simon Cowell has described seeing George Sampson win Britain's Got Talent 2008 as "One of the best feelings I've ever had in my life".

"It was a big shocker but I'm delighted. He needed a break in his life - you could see he had that look in his eyes".

"I wanted him to win - but I genuinely didn't think he would".

Amanda was also over the moon. "His life will change overwhelmingly. When I saw it was between those two" - Signature and George Sampson - "I was delighted. I desperately wanted George to win. His little face was so determined - and now he never has to work again."

Piers grudgingly said, "Unfortunately Simon got it bang on when he said this was the Rocky story, battling against the odds".

He said, "I think George won this show on the semi final. He won over everyone with that semi final, and he was absolutely right to do it again tonight."

And he added, "The Royal family will love him - he's going to steal the show at the Royal Variety Performance."

Roll on December - how on earth is George going to top tonight?