Britain's Got Talent stars Bars and Melody meet fans in Cardiff

Thousands of excited fans lined the streets of Cardiff today to meet Britain's Got Talent finalists Bars and Melody.

Port Talbot rapper Leondre Devries, 13, and 15-year-old Charlie Lenehan, from Bristol, have just released their debut single 'Hopeful'.

The song has a strong anti-bullying message, with Leondre calling upon his own experiences in school.

Today youngsters queuing outside HMV on Queen Street told ITV Cymru Wales they admired Bars and Melody's stance on bullying.

WATCH: Bars and Melody meet fans in Cardiff

Leondre told ITV Cymru Wales he hadn't expected today's turnout to be so high, but was proud to be representing his hometown.

WATCH: Full interview with Bars and Melody

Bars and Melody wowed the judges when they appeared on ITV show Britain's Got Talent earlier this year.

Their first audition, which earned them a 'golden buzzer' from Simon Cowell, has been watched more than 41 million times on YouTube to date.

In the final of the series, held on 7th June, Bars and Melody performed the song they sang in their first audition.

They came third behind fellow acts Lucy Kay and Collabro, with 14.3% of the public vote.