I’d Do Anything judge, Denise Van Outen has surprisingly tipped Ashley Russell as a real contender for the role of Nancy.

“Ashley will be in the final. She’s really good and deserves to go all the way,” Denise told the Daily Record. “She looks right for the role and we’re looking for someone who has a strong character.”

She added: “Ashley would work very well for the male viewers. I love her hair and she’s really good at being real when she’s performing. I hope she holds on to that.”

I wonder if Denise’s pro-Scottish viewpoint has anything to do with the SCOTTISH newspaper she was being interviewed by. She can’t really expect Ashely to win!