Not many people could say they have performed in front of Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole but for one Tonbridge singer this has become a reality.
Hannah Bradbeer, 23, has taken the first steps to becoming a national star after performing to millions around the country on television talent show The X Factor. "It feels incredible," said Miss Bradbeer, a former Hilden Grange and Weald of Kent Grammar School pupil. "I'm loving every minute of it."
Having wowed the four judges through the initial auditions and bootcamp the singer has now reached the final 24 acts.
One of six performers in the 14 to 24 girls' category, Miss Bradbeer will now be going to the home of Girls' Aloud singer Cheryl Cole to be mentored by the pop star. She said she was enjoying the atmosphere and it was the lifestyle she had always wanted.
She said: "I'm really happy to have got this far. I've always wanted to be a singer. It's always been my goal in life."
Miss Bradbeer, who used to perform at Tonbridge's Oast Theatre from the age of eight, said she had decided a career in singing was for her since she was 11.
"During the auditions I was a little nervous but more raring to go," said the former investment company worker, adding it had been "amazing" to perform in front of Simon Cowell.
"It's great being so near to someone who has the power he does," she said. Miss Bradbeer will now be setting her sights on getting through to the final round, which would see her performing live to millions across the country.
Saying she would "go crazy" if she was knocked out, the young performer added: "Whatever happens hopefully there will be many opportunities to come out of it.
"I would be really disappointed but for every door that shuts hopefully another will open."
She said if she won it would be a relief for her family, who had known it had always been her dream to be a singer
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