David
Sneddon wins Fame Academy
Fame
Academy finished on a high last night as 6.9 million people voted
in the highest ever poll for a 大象传媒 show.
3.5
million people voted Scottish David Sneddon (24) as the winner of
the biggest prize in showbiz history, narrowly beating Sinead Quinn
from Northern Ireland.
The
Fame Academy student, who has always dreamed of stardom said: "I
can't believe I've won. I never dreamt this could happen. Thanks
to my parents; the teachers and everyone who supported and voted
for me."
David
now secures a million pound record deal with Mercury Records and
the lifestyle of a star for a year which includes a luxury flat
in London, a top of the range sports car, champagne and flowers,
a cameo role in a major film, a personal shopper, a personal fitness
trainer, membership to a private members club and a holiday in the
caribbean on Concorde.
All
this in the week that the Fame Academy album went platinum in three
days and sales for the tour have gone through the roof, with nine
new tour dates added for next year.
Sinead
Quinn (22) was the runner up with 3.4 million votes.
She
said: "I enjoyed every single moment of it and I couldn't have
lost to a better person. It has been a fantastic night."
In
third place was Lemar Obika. The 24-year-old from North London said:
"How could I top performing with Lionel Richie? It's been the
highlight of my time in the Academy. I thoroughly enjoyed performing
with two great friends tonight."
Fame
Academy, which has been running for ten weeks on 大象传媒 ONE, 大象传媒 Choice,
C大象传媒 and 大象传媒i, opened its doors with 12 students under the watchful
eye of headteacher Richard Park.
David
Sneddon replaced Naomi Roper when she could no longer continue due
to problems with her throat.
Sinead
Quinn was voted in as the twelfth student by members of the public
on the opening show.
After
ten weeks of intensive training from vocal coach Carrie Grant, choreographer
Kevin Adams, singer/songwriter teacher Pam Sheyne, only three students
remained with a chance of winning tonight.
Notes to Editors
Phenomenal
ticket sales for Fame Academy Live (13.12.02)
(09.12.02)
大象传媒
Fame Academy announces 2002 intake of students (30.09.02)
Fame
Academy press pack (17.09.02)
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