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.
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Manx users say they've not been able to use site for around a month
Peel Commissioners first to announce rate increases
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Price of cod on par with sirloin steak, says chippy owner
Onchan chip shop speaks out on the cost of much-loved whitefish
'A number of' bladed items handed in as part of police amnesty
Offices say it's to improve public safety, not to target people