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Stavros Flatley are a British-
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father-son dance duo consisting of Demetrios and his son Michalakis 'Lagi' Andreas, best known for appearing on the third series of ''
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'' in 2009. They reached the final of the series, finishing fourth behind Diversity,
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and Julian Smith. The name of their act is derived from Irish-American dancer
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, best known for Irish dance shows including ''
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'' and '' Lord of the Dance'', and Stavros, a Greek kebab shop owner with fractured English who was portrayed by
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show '' Saturday Live''. Following their appearance on ''Britain's Got Talent'', the act appeared in the second series of ''
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Appearances

* '' Britain’s Got Talent'' (2009) * '' Britain's Got Talent: The Champions'' (2019) * ''Britain’s Got Talent Christmas Spectacular'' (2020)


Career

Stavros Flatley started their careers when Demetrios owned a Greek restaurant in North London. The cabaret performances were especially successful. It was at the restaurant that Demetrios developed the Stavros Flatley duo.


References

Britain's Got Talent contestants British people of Cypriot descent British people of Greek Cypriot descent British people of Greek descent British dancers {{Cyprus-bio-stub