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With just two girls and two boys left, competition is fierce and this Saturday Susan McFadden takes on Michelle Antrobus and Danny Bayne goes head to head with Anthony Kavanagh.

From the first auditions in London and Manchester, through to Bootcamp and then to the live studio shows, each of these four contestants has been on a massive personal journey.

There have been shocks and surprises along the way as the judges kept them all on their toes to gauge both talent and how they cope under pressure. From initially competing in couples, the contestants were devastated to have their couplings changed and then were further challenged when they learned they were to go head to head and compete on their own in an all boys and then all girl’s semi-final.

Living together in the Grease house in North London they have all become close friends but on Saturday night these friendships will be put aside as all are determined to win.

The two winners will be put straight to work, rehearsing for their roles with the rest of the Grease cast ready for the opening night at the Piccadilly theatre on the 8th August. Since 29th March when booking opened the box office has taken five and a half million pounds in advance sales.

Saturday 9th June 7.55pm on ITV1

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Danny by name but is he Danny by nature? Danny Bayne, 19 from Kent thinks he has the all-round performance skill and quality to be Danny at the West End.

During his first audition David Ian was impressed with the young performer saying he had it all and David guest commented that Danny had a ‘John Travolta like quality.’

“I’ve always loved Grease, it’s a classic. So, when I heard there were open auditions I was there in a flash,” says Danny.

“I just want to go out on that stage in front of all the viewers and do my thing. Hopefully people will like it,” he adds.

Hoping to be the one the viewers want, is Susan McFadden, 24 from London.

Stepping out of the shadow of her brother Brian, who was formally of the pop group Westlife, Susan hopes to realise her dream of being on the West End stage.

“Sandy absolutely is my dream job and to play her in the West End would just be out of this world,” says Susan.

“People have this perception that because I have a famous brother that it would inevitably get me to a point where I want to be famous, but that just simply isn’t the way things are. I hope that the public will see this when they watch the show.”

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“I have been told that I am considered a triple threat”

The Story So Far…

* During his first audition, David Ian told Danny that he had it all: “You sing; you dance; you act.” David Gest told him he had a ‘John Travolta-like quality’, while Brian thought he was a ‘Genius’.

* David Ian thought Danny’s performance at Bootcamp was ‘disappointing’ and that he should have been ‘great’. Brian expected more but Sinitta commented that perhaps he struggled with his partner.

History

* Danny lives with his parents in Welling, Kent.

* Danny has been dancing for eight years and singing for six.

* Throughout those eight years he took part in and won the British Latin American and Hip-Hop Dance Championships.

What made you apply for Grease?

“I’ve always loved the movie – it’s a classic – so, when I heard there were open auditions I was there in a flash. I have had so much support from all my family and friends, but mainly my parents.”

Is there anything that you are worried about in the next stage?

“No. I am confident in my own ability and I just want go out on that stage in front of all the viewers and do my thing. Hopefully people will like it.”

What makes you think you can be the next Danny?

“I feel I have the all-round performance skill and quality that is required to potentially make this character great, and I intend to show that. This is my ambition; in my eyes, nothing beats live performance. But if I had to choose something else I would be a choreographer to the stars.”

How do you think you would handle fame?

“Honestly, I don’t know how I would handle it, but I’ve always been taught to keep my feet firmly on the floor. Maybe not straight away, but if I could I would buy a Shelby Mustang GT 500 and a Dodge Viper GTS.”

What’s your main talent?

“I have been told that I am considered a triple threat, meaning equally talented in all three areas of performing – dancing, singing and acting. I also have a passion for choreography in all styles of dance, but my preferred style is jazz/contemporary infused hip-hop.”

What do you think of the judges?

“The judges seem like a few nice people who are trying to be nasty. But I’m afraid I can see right through that. I got that from my mum. Nothing ever discourages me. I just keep powering through.“

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