Poor Rachel fell at the last hurdle of the Nancy race and you can see she knew it was coming. Devastation was written all over her face when she finished the sing off song - she knew she was going to go and was choking back the tears. Besides did anyone else notice that Sam had more lines in the song, it was hardly a fair sing off and I feel Rachel was a bit cheated to be honest.
Nevertheless Rachel took it on the chin and was extremely positive about the whole experience calling it a “crash course” in musical theatre. I don’t think this will be the end for Rachel, she is a talented woman - West End producers would be stupid not to snap her up. Isn’t it funny how things turn around so quickly on these programmes, Rachel was predicted to be the winner in the beginning and over a matter of two weeks she lost the lead title and was booted out!

So the semi-final is over and it’s the big show down next week, who will scoop the prize and hit the big time in the West End?

• Samantha: I was a bit disappointed with Samantha this week, she lacked a certain spark and didn’t give it her all in her rendition of “When You Believe”. I’m not sure if she’s ready for the West End, I think you need some life experience before you play Nancy, and that is certainly lacking from Sam’s performances.
• Jessie: what an improvement on last week, she really pulled her finger out. Her voice was strong, her performance was full of emotion and her connection with the camera was mesmerising. A strong competitor.
• Jodie: the girl can do no wrong, another stunning performance. If I was Jessie and Samantha I’d be quaking in my Nancy boots! Sensational voice and an excellent performance - if she isn’t in the final two, I’ll eat my hat!
• Rachel: I enjoyed Rachel’s performance, she really had fun with it and her voice was better than ever. She will go far in the musical world (but not as Nancy).

And the Olivers?

It was a big day for the little guys as the winners were chosen. Gwion, Harry and Laurence were the lucky ones who stood out and scooped the dream role of Oliver in the West End. Show and Stay can’t wait to see the guys in action, so get practising boys!
Many congrats to the winning Olivers and all the best to the other finalists who didn’t get through.

So it’s down to the wire - Jessie, Jodie and Samantha can almost taste success and feel the heat from the West End stage lamps. But who will win? I don’t think I can wait five days to find out!

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