Grease Is The Word: Tom Bradley and Kate Somerset-How
Tom was originally paired with Hayley Clarke, and Kate with Michael Quinn but the Judges decided to put Tom and Kate together after Bootcamp because they felt the two of them together had a strong look as a couple. And with Tom’s cheekiness they are hoping he will bring out the naughty side of an otherwise prim Kate.
Tom Bradley, a 19-year-old actor from Leicester was dubbed a ‘real life Danny’ by David Ian at his first audition and did not disappoint at Bootcamp.
Although he is young, Tom has worked as a singer on a cruise ship and has been involved in amateur theatre.
“I played Danny once before when we did Grease at school and it was the most fun I’ve ever had doing a show,” says Tom.
“I think he’s a bit like me. He’s quite hard on the outside and has this cool tough exterior but is also quite soft on the inside and is actually quite vulnerable and confused about his emotions.”
Hoping to convince everyone she should be given the role of Sandy and partnering Tom, is 23-year-old Kate Somerset-How a gym receptionist from London.
Despite initially splitting the judge’s opinions of her straight down the middle, Kate eventually won all four of them over.
“Playing Sandy would fulfil my ultimate ambition,” says Kate.
“It is my perfect role and I believe I want this more than anyone. I have never done any professional theatrical work and this is the closest I have ever come to realising my potential as a West End leading lady.

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