Richard picked Joanna to be his prom partner at Bootcamp and the pair have been inseparable ever since, and the Judges saw no reason to split up the partnership. Seeing themselves as the “underdogs” of the competition, as neither have had any formal training, they are hoping they can work hard enough together to win over the voters.

Plasterer Richard Morgan, 20, from Rotherham was overcome with emotion when he was told he was through to the live shows.

Richard has been singing for eight years and regularly performs in working men’s clubs, as well as performing at Sadler’s Wells and The Royal Albert Hall. However, his proudest moment so far was holding his baby girl, Ellen, in his arms for the first time.

“If I were to get the part of Danny it would be like all my dreams have come true,” says Richard. Read more & comment »

Age: 22
Job: Pub Singer
Location: Essex

“Well I guess I am going to be known as the cry baby of the show as I burst in to tears so much during the nerve-wracking Bootcamp”

The Story So Far…

* Joanna was dubbed as the ‘unconventional Sandy’.

* On Joanna’s first day of Bootcamp she struggled with the singing task because of her nerves. Joanna was convinced that she was going home and burst into tears straight after her performance.

* At Bootcamp, David Ian in particular really liked Joanna’s performance. Sinitta thought that she had ‘amazing arrangement’. Read more & comment »