THE Chase’s Jenny Ryan is coming for Bradley Walsh’s crown after showcasing her sensational singing voice on X Factor: Celebrity.
The telly genius wants to nab a record deal and told Sun Online if gameshow host Bradley, 59, can do it, then so can she.
Jenny’s bellowing vocals took Simon Cowell by surprise when she auditioned in his back garden in Malibu in August.
In front of a lawn full of industry big-wigs, the 37-year-old’s incredible set of pipes had fellow judges Louis Walsh and Nicole Sherzinger on their feet.
Viewers will see her jaw-dropping performance on Saturday night, as Bolton-born Jenny said she could easily juggle working on The Chase and being a chart-topping singer.
Speaking about the opportunity to win a record-deal with Syco, she told us: “Brad has a record deal.
“He’s got albums out, he’s got Doctor Who and he presents every other programme sometimes when you are watching of a weekend.”
She said: “I’m sure he won’t mind me saying it, he’s got a couple of decades on me. So I’m sure I’ve got the energy (for both).”
However, Jenny admitted that if it wasn’t for Bradley she may never have accepted Simon’s offer of going on X Factor: Celebrity.
She said: “I always enjoyed singing but I was never convinced that I had a big voice like that, that was distinctive, I just thought I can sing in the choir …
“From the time I joined The Chase he’s always encouraged me to push myself and to explore whatever opportunities I am given.
“That’s one of the reasons I accepted the invitation to audition in the first place. I’ve held myself back a lot for a lack of confidence.
“And that situation, you push yourself forward to take the challenge. It’s a learning experience whatever happens.”
Jenny isn’t the only telly star with hidden talents as faces from Love Island, Towie, Hollyoaks and EastEnders will battle it out in a bid to win a singing contract.
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Wes Nelson, Samira Mighty, Eyal Booker, and Zara McDermott have formed a pop band and were another standout act from the X Factor: Celebrity auditions.
They are set to compete against Towie legend Megan McKenna.
Speaking about his huge shake up, Simon told Sun Online: “The time feels right, and it will be a huge change. I think it’s going to be huge, it’s the best I’ve felt about this show in years.'”
The X Factor: Celebrity begins on Saturday, October 12th at 8.35pm on ITV.
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