Super Samantha Barks finished third in the BBC contest I'd Do Anything on Saturday night.
The 17 year-old from Laxey was bidding to become Nancy in Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Oliver.
The final, which was purely decided by a phone vote, was won by Jodie Prenger of Blackpool with Ireland’s Jessie Buckley in second place.
Road closures in St John's for Tynwald Day rehearsal
Ceremony to take place on Monday 7 July
Fraudster jailed after unlawfully selling property
Report from BBC Isle of Man
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Isle Listen delivering sessions to 700 year 6 students