WHATEVER happens to Niki Evans in the X Factor final, her story is extraordinary.
Here is a mother-of-two who works as a school catering manager and whose teenage dreams of showbiz stardom appeared to have evaporated.
Niki only revived her ambitions after she found an X Factor application form as she sorted through her late father's papers and decided to enter in his memory.
She has wowed judges and viewers alike and now stands tantalisingly close to a glittering career.
Let's all get behind Niki when she strides on stage on October 20.
You can be sure the Birmingham Mail will be supporting her every inch of the way.