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Rachael Farrell through to Last Singer Standing final

Rachael Farrell
Rachael Farrell

Laois woman Rachael Farrell has become the third contestant to make it through to the final of Last Singer Standing, joining Tony Cunningham and Alex King.

Here's a rundown of what happened on this week's show . . .

First up chosen at random to take control of the game is Tipperary woman Anna O'Connor, 37. The mother-of-one opened a hair salon in Nenagh when singing gigs dried up during the pandemic.

Round 1

Anna tells Nicky she would buy her own house if she wins the 25k prize. Anna sings Shania Twain's Man, I Feel Like A Woman.

Nadine says: "You done brilliant, that's my karaoke song - I love singing that song - you are definitely the most confident girl we have seen so far in the entire competition. Really well done for that, the stage totally suits you"

Joey says: "Great great start, a lot of energy, love the vocals, it was a lot of fun. I love the raspiness of your voice. Great job."

Samantha says: "Great great start to the show well done."

Anna O'Connor

Anna is challenged by Prison Officer Sean Boland, 50, who says "there's one or two of the songs there that I thought, OK yea, I'll give that a go."

Sean sings Garth Brooks If Tomorrow Never Comes.

Joey says "You did deliver, you did sell it . . . vocally I wanted more, I wanted more of you."

Samantha said: "I would have loved more of your voice, I did feel like you played it a little safe, but you did a beautiful job."

RESULT: The pop panelists opt to go with Anna O'Connor, sending her through to round 2.

Round 2

Anna's second song is Oasis' Wonderwall.

Anna is challenged by Rachael Farrell, 32, a wedding singer from Laois, who wows her fellow contestants with her performance of Show Me Love.

Joey, Nadine, Samantha and Nicky

Joey says: "Really really well done, wasn't expecting that, I think the contestants have got their hands full over there."

Nadine says: "You are a massive contender, I'm glad it's not us having to decide."

Samantha says: "You were amazing, God you did an incredible job - loved it."

RESULT: The contestants on the show chose to send Rachael Farrell through to the final round.

Round 3

Rachael Farrell sings Abba's Dancing Queen.

Charlotte Hyland

Rachael is challenged by nurse Charlotte Hyland who opts to sing Take That's Back for Good.

The studio audience chose with 72% of the vote to send Rachael on to the grand final.

Rachael says: "I'm just elated, I'm just so happy, thank you so much. I'm thrilled, and I had so much fun as well."

Last Singer Standing, Saturdays on RTÉ One

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