Are you addicted to Pop Idol? Did you realise we had our very own search for a star competition first? Wannabes was a singing competition along the lines of Stars in their Eyes for those in the industry who rated their singing (and impressionist) skills highly enough to perform in front of an audience of their colleagues and friends.

On 30th October 2001, 10 brave acts (we wouldn't have dared!) showed they were as courageous as they were talented as they belted out their idol's favourite hits. The winner was Emily Fountain from Primesight whose Susanna Hoffs impression blew the judges away - but all the acts were amazing.

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After

Emily Fountain from Prime Sight was Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles singing Eternal Flame.

Saul Mahony, Hannah Dean, Vicky Lewis, Adam Rubins from Buena Vista International (UK) were ABBA singing Mama Mia.

Oumy Sene-Smith from the Odeon Cinema Guildford was Tina Turner singing Simply The Best.

Leonine Smith, Jenee Wallis, Oriana Collinson from Carlton Screen Advertising were Atomic Kitten singing Whole Again.

Katey Walker from the Odeon Cinema Uxbridge was Kylie Minogue singing Better The Devil You Know.

Ellie Bradsell from Sprout TV was Leanne Rimes singing How Do I Live Without You.

Julie Chadwell from BAFTA, London was Peggy Lee singing Fever.

Bruce Kennedy from Cobalt Blue Creative was Robbie Williams singing Let Me Entertain You.

Andrew Beck from United International Pictures was Ronan Keating singing Picture of You.

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