While many of us search for ways to occupy ourselves in lockdown, two promising young singers are spending their time working with a former X Factor winner.
Emily Pearce and Georgia Linde, from Wigan, have been receiving free tips from Sam Bailey in recent few weeks. Sam, who won the ITV series in 2013, has been helping the talented youngsters work on everything from vocals, body and face movements, to self-confidence.
The one-to-one sessions, which are being supported by Wigan Youth Zone, are carried out over the Zoom video conferencing app.
Emily, 17, said: “It feels amazing to get training off a celebrity who so many people know. "We are fans of Sam, and she has years of experience in the industry that she can share with us.