The first set of hopefuls audition in front of the judges hoping to impress and gain a place in the next round of the competition. The auditions come from Manchester. Those who manage to impress include Gospel Singers Incognito and Jack Carroll. Not everyone is successful though as hopes and dreams are dashed at the first hurdle. After eleven year old Ariksandra Libantino takes to the stage and performs she receives a standing audition from all the judges. Keri Graham makes Simon all hot under the collar with her exotic dance routine and sails through to the next phase of the competition. Attraction also manage to impress the judges with their unique performance and receive a standing ovation. Nerves amange to get the better of some of the acts but Alice Fredenham manages to overcome hers and makes it through to the next stage of the competition.