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This is such a tough one! They're all amazing and I hope all of them gain lots from this experience, although that isn't a given. Andrew Johnston seems to have gathered a large fanbase, which I hope isn't purely because of his story. He seems nervous on stage, so I don't even think he truly enjoys what he's doing - I get the impression that he'd be more comfortable sticking with choirs! Strike/Andrew Muir are really good, but I'm not sure if they've got what it takes to win a show of this kind.

The same goes for Kate & Gin - they're clearly very talented, but whether or not they'll be suited to the prize I'm unsure about. As for the Cheeky Monkeys, they've shown themselves to be natural performers and really talented dancers for their age. Despite this, I still think they're too young (especially as dancers) to be able to cope with what comes as excess in this show.

I absolutely love Signature, especially the MJ impersonator - but I can't see them winning, as fun/talented as they are. And, Faryl Smith is amazingly talented although, again, I think it's a bit of an unfair advantage when you're a singer, because at present it's getting easier for singers to break through (especially when you're as good as Faryl) by getting noticed in the music industry. She does have a unique voice, so I can't use the argument that she'd be more suited to go on the X factor in a couple of years.

I don't think Nemesis will win, but I admire their sheer determination given their circumstances, and therefore the talent they show. They haven't come from the same sort of privileged background as Flava, considering they choreograph and practice completely alone.

My personal favourites to win are George/Escala. George wants to win this so badly, and he too has gone through a hell of a lot. My main concern is how he'll be able to top his last performance! But, Escala are the most suited to the Royal Variety performance, they've worked their whole lives, they're supremely talented, and I think they seem lovely girls as well.