May 12th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Grease Is The Word, Hayley Clarke, Wayne Smith
With six couples left in the competition, this week the Judges have set the contestants a challenge, from here on in they make their own decisions, from choosing the songs to their styling and make-up. If there is any criticism from the Judges then they only have themselves to blame. And tonight?s theme, set by David Ian was musicals.
But for one couple their Grease journey has come to an end and this week the decision rested on David Ian’s shoulders and making the most difficult decision so far in the competition. But the Judges were unanimous and for Wayne and Hayley it’s the end of the road as they chose to save Bradley and Michelle, who the Judges felt had much more to offer.
Tonight’s highlights include: Read more & comment »
April 28th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Grease Is The Word, Hayley Clarke, itv, Wayne Smith
Split from their original Bootcamp partners Wayne and Hayley were put together by the Judges because they felt they both shared a cheeky charm which viewers would fall in love with. And they were hoping that 26 year old Wayne would bring out the sexy side to sweet 18 year old Hayley.
Wayne Smith got a big thumbs-up from all the judges and is astonished by his progress through the rounds so far.
The 26-year-old cabaret singer from Preston has been performing mainly at holiday parks for the last five years and hopes to one day sing in the US, after taking a holiday in LA and falling in love with the country.
Despite admitting he was not fully aware of his own capabilities Wayne is remaining grounded. Read more & comment »
April 23rd, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Grease, Grease Is The Word, Hayley Clarke, itv
Age: 18
Location: Liverpool
Job: Student & Waitress
“I have wanted to be Sandy since I was a baby, I was always singing the Grease songs”
The Story So Far…
* During Hayley’s first singing audition at Bootcamp, David Ian said he was ‘pleased with her’ but thought she was a bit of a ‘plain Jane’. Brian and Sinitta disagreed saying they ‘loved her.’ They also discussed her tongue piercing and told her to take it out.
* David’s Ian and Gest disagreed about Hayley at Bootcamp. David Ian said he liked her but David Gest didn’t think she was good enough.
* Brian said she ‘packed quite a voice in her little body’ but he said he needed to see a more sexy Sandy. Read more & comment »