Jamie ready to face TV voters (From Barry And District News)

Jamie ready to face TV voters

BARRY teen sensation Jamie Shaw is facing his toughest night on the hit ITV series Popstars: The Rivals.

This Saturday, November 23, the six remaining songsters longing for a chance at stardom have to sing for their supper once more.

And at the end of the night one of them has to say goodbye.

Despite the intense pressure, 17-year-old Jamie is keeping his cool. He said: "We all learned from the girls last weekend.

They were so nervous, and it doesn't do you any good.

"And whoever gets voted out this week is bound for success, having come this far." The Pencoedtre village resident will have huge support in the live audience.

His mum Cheryl and dad Adrian will be there, along with his grandparents, brothers and as many friends that can make it up to the studios.

While he appreciates the last person to leave the group will have their chance, Jamie knows he is definitely ready for the big time.

He said: "Every one of us wants to be in the band, and there's no point denying it. Personally, I think this is the right time for me to have my break into the music industry."

Eagerly awaiting this next challenge, Jamie is preparing to knock people's socks off with his rendition of the Sad Cafe's Everyday hurts.

He said: "It's a great song, and I can't wait to get my teeth into it. I haven't had the backing tracks sent through yet, so I hope it won't be a last hour practice before going on stage.

"This Saturday is hugely important for all of us.

But there's no point in worrying. I just hope everyone from home gets behind me and gives me as much support as they have done up to now."