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You're not Joseph! Public vote out Antony Hansen and Seamus Cullen in double eviction on Any Dream Will Do
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The public have decided that neither Antony Hansen nor Seamus Cullen will be Joseph in tonight's special double eviction on Any Dream Will Do on Â鶹ԼÅÄ One.
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The ten remaining finalists this week performed iconic pop songs in a bid to show viewers that they have the range, power and charisma needed to win one of the most prestigious and sought after roles in the West End.
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After performing their songs and receiving full and frank feedback from Andrew Lloyd Webber and the expert panel of Denise Van Outen, John Barrowman, Bill Kenwright and Zoe Tyler, the Josephs faced the agony of not one, but two public votes.
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At end of the first live show, when asked by host Graham Norton who was their Joseph, Zoe Tyler said Keith Jack, Bill Kenwright said Lee Mead and Denise Van Outen and John Barrowman both said Daniel Boys.
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Antony Hansen and Craig Chalmers gained the least public votes, and had to sing a joint rendition of Everything I Do (I Do It For You) by Bryan Adams.
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Then it was up to Andrew Lloyd Webber alone to choose which Joseph should be saved. He said: "This is so difficult, I was looking at my panel because they were both great performances, but I think tonight, just on balance, I'm going save ... Craig."
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Antony Hansen said after his eviction: "I knew tonight that I wasn't on form – and that the other guys were. I'm a better performer for just being in this competition, though, and I'd urge everyone who has a dream to perform to go out on a limb and have a go."
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In the evening's second live show, Ben Ellis and Seamus Cullen won the fewest public votes and had to perform the pop classic He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother by The Hollies.
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Once again it was up to Andrew Lloyd Webber to decide who should be saved. He said: "The plot thickens – what an extraordinary sing-off, I asked for emotion and I got it. But tonight, and at the end of the day, I'm going to save ... Ben."
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Seamus Cullen said after his eviction: "I am shocked – I thought I did enough on the individual and group songs but Ben put in a fantastic performance - the performance of his life, so hats off to him."
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Before leaving the stage both Antony Hansen and Seamus Cullen joined the other Josephs for the now traditional rendition of Poor Poor Joseph/Close Every Door from Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, before taking their final bow.
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This week's group song was One Vision from the Queen musical, We Will Rock You.
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The eight remaining hopefuls go on to next week's show where they will again audition for the nation to decide who could be Joseph in the new West End production of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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Notes to Editors
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Judges' feedback on tonight's performances:
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Seamus Cullen – Start Me Up by The Rolling Stones
Bill Kenwright: "You don't know how good you are, your honesty sometimes comes across as arrogance, but you are so special."
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Lewis Bradley – I Saw Her Standing There by The Beatles
Bill Kenwright: "For a 17-year-old you are a frightening, frightening talent."
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Rob McVeigh – Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison
Zoe Tyler: "I wish all my singing pupils progressed as quickly and fast and furiously as you."
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Anthony Hansen – Patience by Take That
Zoe Tyler: "I wish your voice was as beautiful as you look."
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Chris Barton – Tell Her About It by Billy Joel
Denise Van Outen: "I pray the audience know how good you are."
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Ben Ellis – Life Is A Rollercoaster by Ronan Keating
Zoe Tyler: "That was the best performance you've done this series."
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Daniel Boys – Lady Is A Tramp by Frank Sinatra
Denise Van Outen: "It is time to make some noise for Daniel Boys."
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Lee Mead – I Don't Want To Talk About It by Rod Stewart
Bill Kenwright: "There is nothing more thrilling than to see a song beautifully performed ... you kept that wonderful truth you have."
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Keith Jack – Crocodile Rock by Elton John
John Barrowman: "Your diction now matches your voice – it was fantastic."
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Craig Chalmers – Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours by Stevie Wonder
John Barrowman: "You're finally coming out of your shell – thank goodness."
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