Nancy reject wins West End role

Rachel Tucker said she was thrilled at her new West End role

I'd Do Anything reject Rachel Tucker has landed her first leading role in the West End show We Will Rock You.

The Belfast actress will appear from mid-September in Queen and Ben Elton's hit musical at London's Dominion Theatre, playing the role of Meat.

"It is a dream part. We Will Rock You is one of my favourite shows. I first saw it when I was a student at the Royal Academy and loved it," she said.

"I am beside myself with excitement. I just can't believe it."

Rachel, 26, made it to the final four of the BBC programme which aimed to find a star for a new West End production of the musical Oliver. Actress Jodie Prenger won in the final.

Friends and family of Rachel took to the streets of Belfast to campaign for her, travelling around the city centre in an open-top bus.

Less than two months after her Nancy disappointment, she has secured a part in the long-running musical.

Now in its seventh year, We Will Rock You is based around the songs of Queen.