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 A happy Olly Murs copyright Sandra M Dean Finally it is the end of the X Factor 2009 on this day (Sunday 13th December 2009)! We are all a little sad about the show ending, but it has done so with our favourite performer coming second so we are really happy! Olly Murs you deserve it but for us you are the winner of this talent contest that looks for the ‘X Factor’ as you have just that. Never mind that you didnt win. I parcially blame Simon Cowell for not supporting you properly in the weeks leading up to the final, as he seemed to back Joe and Danyl far more.
Although there were some good singers in the competition this year, I think that a pop star/X Factor spells a ‘performer’ not a stand still ballad singer. We have enough of those, so even though Joe has a great voice, the soul voice and dancing talent of Olly Murs won it for us for the last 3 months. The Continue reading Talented Essex Boy Olly Murs comes second in the X Factor final 2009!
Local Dance Group Diversity Launches Christmas at Lakeside
Well a piece of very good news for all you Diversity fans – they are due to perform at Lakeside, Thurrock, Essex next weekend to launch Christmas!
Lakeside is launching into Christmas on Sunday 1st November with a day of Continue reading Local Dance Group Diversity Launches Christmas at Lakeside, Essex
 Diversity To see all the new news on Diversity Dance group from Essex, I have added a page for each member and a main page – CLICK HERE TO SEE THE MAIN PAGE - for photos, news and info on every single one of the members - I reckon the best info on the web!!!!
 perri Kiely diversity in Lakeside Perri Kiely is aged just 13 from South Ockendon
Here he is in this photo, surrounded by fans all wearing a mask of his face – he has such a cute face, why not!
Perri: Lives with builder dad Russ and mum Christine. Sisters Star, 10, and Elvie, seven, also talented dancers. Three aunts and gran live streets away in South Ockendon, Essex. Attends Gable Hall School in Corringham. Aunt Carol Kiely said: “It’s wonderful, there was a lot of screaming and tears last night.”
The members of Diversity range in age from 13 to 25, but Ian McNaughton says he has “no worries” about the youngest dancers Perri Kiely and Mitchell Craske, both 13, coping with fame.
But McNaughton, who works in IT for a City law firm, said: “These two guys are the most down-to-earth guys you’d ever meet. We’ve got no worries about that.” Continue reading Perri Kiely from Diversity Dance group
 Diversity Ian McNaughton Ian McNaughton – 25 years old From Basildon – he is brothers with Jamie Mcnaughton, and Matt Mcnaughton who are also in the groupIan can be seen in this photo – he is the first guy on the left….
Ian, Jamie and Matt: Elder brother Ian’s the eldest of the group. He lives in Essex and works in IT Solutions for a City law firm. Jamie works in telesales.
Matt is studying music at college. Says on MySpace: “Life is what you make it.” The boys have a sister, Rachael.
At the press conference the day after their win……..
When asked what their dream is now, Ian McNaughton, 25, said: “It’s still early days, there’s so much out there to do. We’ve got the Royal Variety Performance and the tour as well, but we’re open to anything.” Continue reading Ian McNaughton from Diversity Dance group
 - Diversity Mitchell Craske
Mitchell Craske – 13 years old from Dagenham – his brother Sam is also in the group.You can see Mitchell in this photo – he is the smallest one in the front!
Sam and Mitch: Brothers live at home in Dagenham, Essex. Massive fans of TV comedy Scrubs. Have a pup called Cassie.
The members of Diversity range in age from 13 to 25, but Ian McNaughton says he has “no worries” about the youngest dancers Perri Kiely and Mitchell Craske, both 13, coping with fame.
But McNaughton, who works in IT for a City law firm, said: “These two guys are the most down-to-earth guys you’d ever meet. We’ve got no worries about that.” Continue reading Mitchell Craske from Diversity Dance group
 Diversity dance terry smith Terry Smith – 24 years old from Rainham
Group member Terry Smith, 24, volunteered to kiss the 48-year-old spinster, who reportedly had her first smooch with judge Piers Morgan.
Terry can be seen in this photo – he is 3rd from left at the back, inbetween Warren and Ike….
Terry: Has a Masters degree in computer technology. Lives with parents Paul, Josie and sister Danielle, 21, in Rainham, Essex.
Britain’s Got Talent winners Diversity have thanked fans for the votes that put them in top spot.
The street dance troupe signed autographs and posed for pictures outside television studios on the South Bank in central London. Continue reading Terry Smith from Diversity Dance group
 Diversity dance Warren Russell Warren Russell – 18 years old from Dagenham
Warren can be seen in this photo – he is 2nd from left in the purple top, scarf and cap…..
Warren: Ex-pupil of Robert Clack School, Dagenham, Essex. Works in telecoms sales. Lives with mum Sonia, older brother Scott, and younger brother Ashton, 15, who’s starring as a young Michael Jackson in West End show. A neighbour said: “They’re always on the garden trampoline, I think that’s where they learned how to do backflips.”
Like many of the others, Warren Russell, aged 19, has been mocked by his mates for dancing but says: “It gives you such a break from everyday life. It lets out anger – and just shows who I am.” Continue reading Warren Russell from Diversity Dance group
 Diversity Dance Sam Craske Sam Craske – 19 years old from Dagenham – his brother Mitchell is also in the group.Sam can be seen in this photo – he is 2nd from right, in the purple shirt…..
Sam and Mitch: Brothers live at home in Dagenham, Essex. Massive fans of TV comedy Scrubs. Have a pup called Cassie.
To read all about Diversity, CLICK HERE
If anyone has any info or photos to add, please comment below or send me an email at info@notjustanessexgirl.com
 diversity Ike Ezekwugo Ike Ezekwugo – 22 years old from LeytonstoneIke can be seen in this photo – he is 4th from the left at the back with a black cap on…..
Ike: Joined group 18 months ago. From Leytonstone, East London. Graduates in Human Resources management next week.
You can see a recent newspaper article on Ike by clicking HERE
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If anyone has any info or photos to add, please comment below or send me an email at info@notjustanessexgirl.com
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