The family of a budding young superstar who made it all the way to the final of The Voice Kids UK said it was an "unbelievable experience."
Thornton Heath's Sienna-Leigh Campbell came close to being crowned the winner of the singing competition last month, falling just short.
But her father, Andrew Campbell, said big things are ahead for her now that the world knows about her talent.
"She is a natural," he said. "It’s just a gift.
"I’m very much proud and I know she made Croydon proud too.
"Since the show she has even become a bit of a celebrity at her school."
Sienna-Leigh now has her eyes set on attending the Brit School, which has produced talents like Adele and Katy B.
Her dad is mindful not to push her too hard though.
"I want her to take her time with everything," he said.
"Watching her perform at the final, I felt like you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between her and Christina Aguilera.
"It was the best day of her life."
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