Spelbound set sights on Olympics

Britain's Got Talent champions Spelbound washed off their body paint today - then vowed to stay gold by winning the Olympics.

Members of the 13-strong acrobatic act revealed they hoped to take part in the 2016 Games and had received offers to perform in Las Vegas shows after 15 million viewers watched them leap to success in last night's finale.

Group members also hit back at accusations that talent was running thin in Britain amid rumours Simon Cowell would broaden his show to include entertainers from across the globe.

Show sources confirmed the judge was "exploring the idea" of launching a 'World's Got Talent' show.

But speaking at a press conference at Sony HQ in west London, the group members told how they hoped the show could provide a springboard to Olympic success.

Their brand of acrobatic gymnastics is not recognised at the London 2012 Games.

But when asked whether they would like their sport to be considered in the wake of their achievements, group member Alex Uttley, a 25-year-old gymnastics coach, said: "Yeah definitely, the recognition for the sport has now increased dramatically from what it would have done.

"If it could get into the Olympics - what better achievement for us?

"We are going to the World Championships and European Championships but that's as far as it goes for us.

"To be considered to be in the Olympics would be out of this world. It would be one of the best things that could happen to us."

When asked whether they could win gold, the group replied in unison: "Yes".

Spelbound were crowned winners of 'Britain's Got Talent' in front of 60% of the television audience, according to ITV. It was the most watched entertainment show of 2010, the channel claimed.

The group members were left jumping for joy after Cowell hailed them as "astonishing" before they won the public vote.

The bookies' favourites secured the public vote with a routine involving one of the dancers being launched over judge Amanda Holden.

They fought off competition from an 81-year-old chanteuse and a 13-year-old drummer to take home the £100,000 (€120,807) prize and secure the chance to show off their skills at the Royal Variety Performance.

Mr Upcott said the group had discussed the possibility of leaping from the royal box as part of their showpiece act before the family.

He said: "Yesterday we did have the idea, but we'll just have to see nearer the time what we are able to do."

He added that the chance to perform in Las Vegas would be "amazing".

Mr Fordyce said the victory had come as a surprise, adding: "We didn't expect to win at all - we're just so grateful to the public for voting for us. We're glad they did."

The group, who have had to fund their own travel, kit and flights for competitions in recent years, said their prize winnings would be shared between them.

Mr Fordyce, an admin worker, said he was looking forward to helping his parents.

He said: "I would love to help my family out. My parents lost their business last year so they have got a few debts."