Judge Tia on her singing, not my drug shame past
The Sunday Mirror|April 23, 2023
Mum who persuaded daughter to go on BGT reveals cannabis rap
LAURA ARMSTRONG
Judge Tia on her singing, not my drug shame past

A MUM who posed as a Britain's Got Talent hopeful to get her daughter to audition has spoken about being jailed over a £6,000 cannabis stash.

Claire Connolly last night told show judges that 15-year-old Tia had changed her life and the teen went on to wow the panel with a rendition of Whitney Houston's I Didn't Know My Own Strength.

Today, Claire, 33, is begging people to judge her girl on her talent, not her mother's troubled past.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM THE SUNDAY MIRRORView all
If it was about money, magic Mo would have gone... this was à cry for help, sc listen, Liverpool!
The Sunday Mirror

If it was about money, magic Mo would have gone... this was à cry for help, sc listen, Liverpool!

MOHAMED SALAH wasn't being selfish when he warned Liverpool that there was more chance of him leaving Liverpool than signing a new contract.

time-read
2 mins  |
December 01, 2024
ROSS HAS GOT HIS 'WOW' BACK
The Sunday Mirror

ROSS HAS GOT HIS 'WOW' BACK

ROSS BARKLEY'S charge back to the top of English football is gathering momentum.

time-read
1 min  |
December 01, 2024
STRONGER SHARKS GO ON PROWL
The Sunday Mirror

STRONGER SHARKS GO ON PROWL

SALE boss Alex Sanderson has recalled all his England big guns as Sharks attempt to sink high-flying Leicester today in Salford.

time-read
1 min  |
December 01, 2024
The Sunday Mirror

Oarsome grandad, 70, sets off on Atlantic row challenge

A SUPER-FIT grandad is to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic by himself.

time-read
1 min  |
December 01, 2024
I almost quit fashion for a finance jo
The Sunday Mirror

I almost quit fashion for a finance jo

Gok Wan on nearly jacketing in fame

time-read
2 mins  |
December 01, 2024
Beard club that helps blokes make pals grows and grows
The Sunday Mirror

Beard club that helps blokes make pals grows and grows

A BARBER who realised a lot of men were having a hairy time of it set up a beard club so they can make friends.

time-read
1 min  |
December 01, 2024
Police release CCTV in hunt for ebike killer
The Sunday Mirror

Police release CCTV in hunt for ebike killer

Talk to us, cops tell pub woman

time-read
1 min  |
December 01, 2024
TS OVER FOR ROVER
The Sunday Mirror

TS OVER FOR ROVER

Billie, Taylor and Donald) top dog names

time-read
1 min  |
December 01, 2024
Fined £1,900 for taking too long to park
The Sunday Mirror

Fined £1,900 for taking too long to park

A WOMAN is being taken to court for £1,906 because each time she paid for parking it took more than five minutes.

time-read
1 min  |
December 01, 2024
I turned 50 and partied with Angela Rayner, then flirted with a superstar
The Sunday Mirror

I turned 50 and partied with Angela Rayner, then flirted with a superstar

Star Van Outen about in 2024

time-read
3 mins  |
December 01, 2024