Caroline Graham
Caroline, 23, is a physiotherapist from Huddersfield.
Why did you enter Musicality?
'My Mum put me up to it. I thought it would be a good experience to do the audition – I didn't think I would get this far. I'm trained as a physio but I've been wondering recently whether I should give it up and really try to make a go of the dancing.'
Was it your first audition? Can you describe your feelings during the auditions?
'I've done amateur auditions but nothing like this. It was very daunting, I felt really scared. I was very aware of the cameras and the fact that there were three well renowned judges.'
Have you ever appeared on stage before? If so, when?
'I've been dancing since I was six years old, so I've appeared in dancing competitions and shows. From that I got into local amateur drama and I got my first lead as Roxie in Chicago when I was 16.'
What has been the best part about being involved in Musicality?
'The best part has been learning such a lot and meeting such great people.'
And the worst?
'I had one day when everything went wrong and the more I tried to get things right, the worse it got. There's a lot of pressure on us all the time and it all got on top of me, and I ended up in tears. I felt like giving up but, the day after, I just got on with it again and everything was fine.'
Do you always sing at parties?
'No, I'm quite quiet about what I do. I don't like to brag.'
What has been the hardest thing to master – singing, dancing or acting?
'The singing has been the hardest. I've been trained at dancing and acting is not too bad, although it's difficult.'
What have you learnt from the experts?
'I've discovered that I've got into lots of bad habits in my singing. I've really tried to get out of them but it's very frustrating. Mary King has really worked with me on it but she says it won't happen very quickly, it'll take time.'
Tell us your most embarrassing moment so far on stage – either in Musicality or during another performance?
'My mother will kill me but it was when I was about 10. I've never really liked tap dancing and my mum entered me for an impromptu tap dance competition. They put on the music and you were meant to make it up as you went along. I remember standing there just mortified with not a clue what to do. I think she's scarred me for life.'
Do you hope to carry on with performing?
'Yes, definitely. I know you don't just walk into jobs even after a show like this but I'm determined to give it a go. Dancing is my dream. I'll give up my physio and go back to it in the future.'
