April 28th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Danny Rhodes, Grease Is The Word, itv, Lauren McConnell
Having never auditioned together at Bootcamp the Judges decided to pair these two because they felt they shared an innocent chemistry and charm. As one of the youngest pairs in the competition they are hoping that their warmth and likeability will shine through enough to crown them as the perfect Danny and Sandy.
Danny Rhodes, 22 and a student and waiter from Southend-on-Sea is hoping to take his positive feedback from the judges and put that into his performances.
Having suffered with a stammer for most of his life Danny has taken the brave decision to go to America and undergo a specialist operation to try and reduce his stammer. Read more & comment »
April 23rd, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Danny Rhodes, Grease, Grease Is The Word, itv
Age: 22
Job: Student and waiter
Location: Southend-on-Sea
The Story So Far…
* The feedback he got from the judges was very positive, with Sinitta telling him that she ‘couldn’t take her eyes off him’. Brian commented that he has a ‘soothing’ voice, while David Gest called him an ‘inspiration’.
* Danny arrived at Bootcamp and performed well in the dance class, with the choreographer picking him out as having real potential.
* After David Gest had heard him sing ‘Your Song’ he thought he was fantastic.
* Danny was put through to the next day with David Ian saying he was ‘great’. He was, however, a little concerned by Danny’s physical condition adding that he needed to get into shape. Read more & comment »