Age: 25
Location: Hertfordshire
Job: Student

“I used to work as an usher handing out ice-creams in a West End theatre. My life has come full circle with the chance to be back there on stage!”

The Story So Far…

* At his first audition, David Ian said he was a good ‘all rounder’

* During Bradley’s singing class at Bootcamp David Gest said: “You’re what were looking for” and told him that “he had something special; he has a voice there. He just needs a bit of help with training.”

* Brian was really impressed with Bradley’s dance routine at Bootcamp. David Ian thought that when he performed in a couple, he was brilliant. David Gest became concerned that Bradley risked being “easily forgotten.” Brian added that if Bradley doesn’t step up his game then he could be out.

History

* 25 year old Bradley was born and raised in Knebworth, Hertfordshire, where he lives with his parents and sister Lydia. Both his parents have been in the music industry, his Dad has always been in a band (doing 50’s + 60’s rock and roll) His mum was a backing singer.

* Single, he is currently studying musical theatre at Mountview.

* His ultimate dream is to be Prime Minister and change the world!

What made you audition for Grease?

“When I was in panto in Grantham the director mentioned that I would make a good ‘Danny’. My mum urged me to do it and stood over me while I made the phone call to make sure I did! What’s funny is that I almost missed my audition because the letter sat in our house unopened for two weeks inviting me to audition! We only opened it on the day I was meant to come! I used to work as an usher handing out ice-creams in one of the West End theatres. My life has come full circle with the chance to be back but on stage!”

What experience have you got in the business?

“I used to be rocked to sleep as a baby to Status Quo! My father is an excellent guitarist and used to get me on stage with his band. My speciality aged six was ‘Livin’ Doll’ by Cliff Richard. I used to sing at old peoples homes and WI meetings, school plays, local stage school.”

How does it feel to have got this far?

“I feel so privileged and it has been such an experience. I have to say that my London audition was one of the best days of my life. Everything went so smoothly it was almost magical! My friends and family have been with me every step of the way, both encouraging me and grounding me. I know my dad would have always liked to become a professional musician, but he sacrificed that ambition to settle down and have children and support us.”

What makes you think you can be the next Danny?

“I would make a good Danny because I have worked on finding the truth behind the facade. It’s really important to sing and dance and be ‘too cool for school’ – but there is that sensitive side to the kid too, the bit that Sandy falls in love with and that is conveyed in a couple of his numbers. Apparently I have that ‘Danny’ sound to my voice too – fingers crossed.”

What does this mean to you?

“I have loved Grease since I was a kid and my sister Lydia and I can even now recite most of the film script. Lydia once decided to pierce my ears – it was almost a re-run of Sandy and Frenchie. I didn’t even want them done and she got the ear piercing gun stuck actually in my ear. I had to wait an hour with this thing dangling off my ear bleeding until my mum arrived home!”

“Grease is accessible to all – to be part it, with the opportunity to entertain millions singing songs from the UK’s favourite musical – it’s the biggest break I am going to get!”

What is your ultimate ambition?

“I did want to be an MP one day, change the world and all that. Give Tony Blair a kicking and sort this country out – it’s in a fine mess!”

What do you think of the judges?

“David Gest said I should go away and get a bit more strength in my voice but that I had the perfect look and presence! When I performed with Michelle there was proper chemistry there and we have not been split up by the judges. Hopefully that will stand us in good stead for the finals. My showbiz friends Rula Lenska and Sheila Ferguson have both offered me great advice and have told me just to be myself and enjoy everything!”

Who is your idol?

“My Grandad Bill Clarkson died when I was only seven in May 1989. He is my hero. I always think of him whenever I am nervous and I am sure he is with me in everything I do.