KYM MARSH’S daughter Emilie Cunliffe says she is still determined to find fame
after failing to make it through the first round of THE VOICE.
And Emilie, 17, who has previously auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent,
insisted it was her choice to go on the show.
Emilie sang Zedd’s Clarity on Saturday night’s launch show – but her
excitement turned to disappointment when none of the judges turned around in
time. Ricky Wilson did press the buzzer but by then it was too late.
After the verdict, Emilie and Kym were seen weeping together.
Despite the knock-back, Emilie says she will fulfil her dream like her mum.
Kym, 38, spent years toiling away before finding fame on talent show
Popstars in 2000 and winning a place in Hear’Say.
Emilie said: “Singing is all I’ve wanted to do since I was a little girl
because I enjoy it so much. It’s my dream and I can’t imagine doing anything
else. I’m going to take every opportunity that I can and if I do get
knock-backs, they make me stronger.”
The teen also dismissed claims that Kym was a “pushy mum”, saying: “It’s
ridiculous to say that my mum is trying to push me into showbiz because
she’s not. This has nothing to do with Mum – it’s me and this is what I want
to do.”
But Emilie admits she was “devastated” when she ended up facing the backs of
four red chairs – after “one of the worst” performances of her life.
She said: “It was really special having Mum, Dad, Dan (Hooper, Kym’s fiance),
my brother David and my friends there but I was dead nervous before the
audition.
“While I was waiting to audition I was pacing and my teeth were chattering.
When I walked on stage my heart was beating so fast I could feel it in my
chest.
“It was probably one of the worst performances I’ve done. I didn’t expect
anyone to turn around for me. But when no one did I was devastated and I
cried.”
But Emilie insists she recovered quickly, saying: “After the initial shock I
was OK because I know I have to take knock-backs.
“The Voice isn’t the last thing I’m going to do – it’s just the beginning.
I’ve got so much determination because I want this so badly.”