Citybeat Youngstar Chantelle McAteer

Age: 9 Years Old

From: Dromore

Chantelle McAteer:

Now that you’ve reach the semi-final, please let us know how you feel:
I am very happy, as I got further that I did last year, I am very excited!

What was it like when you found out you had won your local heat?
Fantastic! I had a write up in the Dromore Leader and Lisburn Star. It was great being “famous.”

What do your friends and family thing about your singing and reaching the semi-finals?
They are so excited. The school out a congratulations poster up for me, and another good luck one for the semi-final. My mum and dad, nanny and granda think it’s great, they are all very proud of me.

After school I want too?
Be an actress in Musical Theatre

The bravest thing I’ve ever done?
Entered the Citybeat Young Star Search in 2007.

The silliest thing I’ve ever done?
When I was 3, my nanny was taking me for a walk, and there were roadworks in Dunmurry. The lights were red and I made Nanny wait until the lights had turned green before I would allow her to walk.

My favourite singers are?
Mika, Leona Lewis, Girls Aloud and Rachael Tucker from “I’d do anything”

My best friend is?
Cleona and Beth and my wee brother Tony.

The song that makes me dance is?
All music makes me dance- I love music!

The last text message I received was from?
Mum

My favourite Citybeat Young Star judge is?
Tabby and Tina Calder

My least favourite Citybeat Young Star judge is?
Robin Elliott!! – I like them all really- he was nice to me last year

In my spare time I like to?
Sing, dance, gymnastics, read, and play Nintendo Wii

My hobbies are?
Singing, singing and more singing!

My favourite TV programme is?
Hannah Montana

If you don’t win – who do you think/hope wins the Citybeat Young Star Search 2008?
Felan Davidson who sang Chico Time in Lisburn!