Hull singer Calum Scott finishes sixth in Britain's Got Talent final

Calum Scott has tweeted a video message to fans thanking them for their support during his time on Britain's Got Talent. The 26 year old also apologised for losing the words during his performance earlier in the evening. He came sixth in the talent show final.

Hull singer Calum Scott has finished in sixth place in tonight's final of Britain's Got Talent. The 26 year old had stumbled over his words in his performance earlier in the evening with Simon Cowell saying he hoped the public would judge him on the second half, rather than the first half of his performance of 'Diamonds in the Sky':

The competition was won by Jules O'Dwyer and her performing dog Matisse who will now perform at the Royal Variety Performance and go home with a prize of £250,000.

Calum Scott has taken to twitter to say he has loved every part of his Britain's Got Talent journey ahead of tonight's final.

A singer from Hull could be crowned this year's Britain's Got Talent winner this evening. Calum Scott is one of the favourites to win the contest as James Webster now reports:

Hull singer Calum Scott is one of the favourites to win tonight's Britain's Got Talent final. The recruitment officer's rendition of Jermaine Stewart's We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off on Friday night secured his place in this evening's programme:

The 26 year old previously secured show judge Simon Cowell's golden buzzer taking him straight to the live shows. William Hill are offering odds on him winning of 2/1, behind Welsh choir Cor Glanaethwy on 6/5.

Look back at Calum's original audition