Before Lucy Pargeter sang her acoustic number tonight she admitted to feeling very nervous about the task. She seemed to think that the rest of the contestants have stronger voices, and that she tends to hide her poorer vocals behind a backing track or band.

I therefore expected a woeful rendition of Gloria Estfan’s ‘Anything For You’. I was so so wrong!

Lucy sang the song like she had written and meant every word. Her vocals were crystal clear, it was one of those performances that make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck.

The audience loved it, the judges were astounded and I think and hope that Lucy has secured herself a place for a few more nights!