Jamie gets closer to Popstars dream (From Penarth Times)

Jamie gets closer to Popstars dream

A FORMER St Cyres pupil and budding Popstar has done himself proud after sailing through the latest vote-out in ITV's Popstars: The Rivals.

Seventeen-year-old Jamie Shaw is thriving on the competition which is keeping the nation glued to their television sets.

Last weekend saw one of the favourites pull out before the votes were announced.

Jamie, who used to live in Dinas Powys, spoke to the Times about his emotional goodbye to Peter Smith who made the shock announcement he was leaving because he was two months too old.

He said: "I heard a conversation just before we went live that something was going on. But we honestly had no idea Peter was leaving.

"He's a really great guy. We all like him and respect him immensely for the decision to leave before someone else had to."

At the moment Jamie is struggling with a sore throat, but knows he will be in peak fitness for the next round just over a week away.

He said: "It was a bit painful when I sang on Saturday, but I got through fine."

His mum and dad Cheryl and Adrian Shaw are rooting for him at home.

Jamie said: "No need to say it but they are thrilled and they're behind me all the way.

"Plus I'm getting really positive vibes from the public. We went out with cameras to see how people on the streets reacted to us and it was great."

There's no chance for nerves because Jamie's feet are hardly touching the floor.

He said: "When we're not rehearsing at London Weekend Television or Pete Waterman's studios, we've got photoshoots and interviews. There's no time to worry. I've no idea what song I'm singing next week, but I'm sure it will be a good one. Pete's got great taste."