The classical singing group were crowned winners of the eighth series of the ITV talent show, after seeing off competition from 10 other acts during Saturday's (May 7) grand final.
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Collabro are the winners of Britain's Got Talent 2014
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The five piece will also pocket £250,000 in cash and will perform at this year's Royal Variety Performance.
Singer Lucy Kay finished in second place, while bookies' favourites Bars & Melody came third.
After being announced as the winners, Collabro told hosts Ant and Dec: "We'd just like to thank everyone who voted, the judges and to Lucy as well, and to all the acts."
Kay added: "I'm completely speechless. I knew [Collabro] would win from the start. I should have put a bet on it. And to the guy who put a £1,000 bet on me - I'm sorry!"
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Lucy Kay finishes in second place
The night also featured Cheryl Cole and Tinie Tempah performing 'Crazy Stupid Love', while Britain's Got Talent series three winners Diversity joined Little Mix for 'Salute'.
Judge Simon Cowell praised this year's finalists prior to the winning act being announced, tweeting: "The best final we've done so far. Anyone could win!"
His colleague David Walliams celebrated Collabro's win moments later when Ant and Dec revealed this year's result.
Britain's Got Talent returns to ITV in 2015.
Digital Spy presents the Britain's Got Talent top 11 in order below:
1. Collabro
2. Lucy Kay
3. Bars & Melody
4. Jack Pack
5. Darcy Oake
6. James Smith
7. Jon Clegg
8. Lettice Rowbotham
9. Paddy & Nico
10. The Addict Initiative
11. Yanis Marshall, Arnaud & Mehdi
Watch Callabro's winning performance below:
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