Claire Mealor

 

Introducing Claire - find out what Arlene and Bruno really think.

Claire's Audition Song

Claire: Something suggests she wants it!

 

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23 year old Claire lives with her boyfriend Kirk in Warfield, in Berkshire. Her mum Diane and self-employed mechanical engineer dad David live nearby.

By day Claire works as a makeup artist at Boots and in the evening as a barmaid at a local pub. When she's not at work, Claire travels to London as often as possible to audition for "anything and everything" she can.

At school Claire was fairly academic and at one stage dreamt of becoming an accountant. She took dancing lessons from about the age of four but gave up dancing at 14 to channel all her energy into her first love - ice-skating.

As a teenager Claire was "very fat" and was often bullied about her weight. When Claire reached sixth form, she threw herself into a gruelling fitness regime and strict diet. Claire realized she might be pushing herself a bit too hard and decided to reduce the severity of her regime.

It was not until the age of 18 that Claire took her first singing lesson. While practising piano in the school music room one lunch time, a passing music teacher heard her and said she had a natural talent for classical singing. Within two months she had already taken her Grade 8 singing exam and won two awards. Today Claire is a highly trained classical singer and has also trained in musical theatre which is her big passion.

Your comments

How do you think Claire will get on in the competition? Use the form below to send us your comment and we'll publish the best ones on this page.

Laura Levick
I think Claire is a fab singer and the team is great all together go team bruno you all can do it when you put your mind to it good luck xxxxxxxxxxxx

Anna
For those of you saying Claire can't sing, first of all open your ears and second of all I think grade 8 singing in 2 months kinda proves something - it takes most people 8 or 9 years to get to that standard!! Go on Claire, you're doing great and you can go all the way!!

Hannah Entwistle
Claire i think ur fab u have got an amazin voice and without u in the group thn thy will not be a group ur like the missin peace of the jigsaw i think claire U ROCK !!!

Sarah Jones
Claire you have come on leaps and bounds over the last few weeks. I studied with you in Blackpool and you are totally different now. You look, dance and sing brilliantly!

Radha
Sorry but she simply hasn't got it all, she's a powerful singer but she doesn't have the whole package. Sorry, she should be the next to go!

Leanne Mansfield
I think Claire is a really energetic and amazing girl. She deserves to win. VOTE FOR TEAM BRUNO!!!!

Dee
Claire is a lovely girl, but no where near as talented as the other people on the show.Brunos team should have lost tonight and Claire should have gone - NOT Kalvin !!!!

Carolyn
Bruno was so right to take a chance on the 'non-dancer', she has improved no end. Well done girl!!

beckk
claire your amazing! your an inspiration to people like me ! keep going babe! x

Kay
Go Girl! Claire, we are all supporting you at St Sebastian's school of dance, where you tap danced with us last year. You are a lovely girl and we are very proud of you. What a fab voice.

The Dame
No question about who will win this comp, you do have the best voice sweetie. Yahoo! x

Rachel
I agree with Bernadette. Bruno is keeping Claire on the show for her voice, but her voice isn't even that good. And as for her dancing...I hope she goes this week.

Sophie Limbert`
Hi ClaireJust wanted to say you look fantastic and you are doing a great job. All of those early mornings at Levens Grove/Blackpool paid off.Big LoveSophie x x x

Kevin Simmonds
Claire,you might not be the best dancer there but you have improved so much and your singing is immense. Keep going, i love you!xxx

Jaz
Claire, I think you take a lot of unfair stick over your dancing. You are a far better dancer than you are given credit for. Obviously there are better dancers in the competition but then they are much weaker than you vocally. The fact you can sing means you are a real asset to your group. Your dancing is fine and visibly improving week by week. Keep working at it and you'll only get better.

Kaz
You have a great voice and your dancing is getting better, keep up the good work. Team Bruno to win!!!!

Maria
Hi Clairewell done from Bracknell. You have worked so hard in the past few weeks. Your dancing has improved and your voice is great. Keep going girl!So glad team bruno finally won - you should have won rock week let alne this weeks. Love to the rest of team bruno!

BRUNO FAN
Go Claire! You are so talented. You will go all the way. I used to support team arlene but now I support Team Bruno!! They have the best dancers and the best singer(Claire)!! GO TEAM BRUNO!! YOU'RE GOING TO WIN!!

bernadette
I can't understand why Claire is still on the show. She can't dance for toffee and her voice isn't good enough to make up for the fact she can't even walk in time. A complete waste of space.

crazy cat
Claire you have an amazing voice just work on the dancing and you will be great!

Tasha
I do think you are the weakest in the group but have to reccomend your persistance to improve yourself, you cant do anymore than that!! you were picked and are still in so fair play, do people expect you to vote yourself out or something?! Good luck love team bruno!!!

grace
claire, you have an amazing voice, you'd be a great singer .. go for it

Sam and Emily
This competition is called DANCE X- dancing is the main part of it- you are an amazing singer but you canna dance- maybe you sud av been on X Factor!!!

TJ
Don't even know what she's still doing in the programme. There are much better people than her.

James Church
Go for it Claire! You're the GREATEST and we're all so proud of you here in Maidenhead...!!!!

maria(kirks bro's girlfriend)
well done, your brilliant. david,the girls and me are cheering you all the way. just keep doing what your doing and remember enjoy yourself and keep ur spirit up.

Tom Hanks
Claire has a really good voice!!Bruno to win!!

lindsey
claire as much as i miss you on that little counter in boots keep up the good work i don't want to see you in a pinny again you look better on telly, everyone in boots keeps saying isnt that claire that worked here and all wish you the best of luck! miss you loads come and see me if you ever get a day off love ya xxxxxxx

phil
thanks for doing such a fab singing performance on saturday - you easily have the best voice at dance x,good luck hun xx

David
The show is called DANCE X. Be honest Claire can't dance. Anyone who tells her she can is being unfair to her.

Billy Frank
ur wkd! i wouldnt listen much to these 'you are outta tune' comments! woteva! we love u at team clare!whooooooooooooo!

michele
i like claire because she has a good voice and most of all she can dance i will support you good luck xx

Jodie
GO claire ! u can sing like mad ! best voice on the team!

Ottavio Columbro
WOW YOU ARE A REALLY GIFTED SINGER AND YOU NO HOW TO SING WITH POWER LOVED LAST NIGHTS PERFORMANCE, YOU REALLY STRETCHED THOSE VOCALS TO REACH THE SKY, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK XXX

Francesca
Claire is safe because she is the token big voice. Pitty she can't dance Arlene is so right - she can't even walk in time I don't think she knows what a beat is.

loise
clare is very sexy i agree she may be the strongest singer but i dont thing she can dance

safdar khan
Good luck claire u r gorgeous fantastic.

shanon
i love you claire!you did my make up for me in boots once benefit? loli think ur incred and you did my make up really nice dont say that your rubbish keep it up i love you xxx

Ammarah
Claire,you really should be proud of your self, for the way you have sung and danced through this first round.Be proud of who you are.

elli
claire i think you are excellent and i think you can go all the way and you looked stunning on that stage and you owned it

Doren
Hi Claire,I'm so proud of you,you're doing great.And your voice...Wow!I'd buy your CD :)I rush home every saturday after work to see you on TV.:)Good luck honey!

Tris
keep on going your doing well dont let the nerves take hold of ur singing

Emily
Your singing is great but you didnt sound right as part of a group - be a singer 'cause your not a dancer!

kristie barnes
hi claire, I've been watching the show and I just wanted to say... you're fab!! Definately the best singer by far, keep up the good work with the dancing you've improved loads already! xxx

tracy dudmish
well done future daughter in-lawim so thrilled your following your dream , myself and graham are behind you all the way,an amazing star is going to be let out in yourself go and get it. with all our love xxxxx

steve darby
well done claire all kirks family are supporting you, you're great just keep wowing the judges xxxxx

Luke Peacock
Hi Claire you make me laugh so much. Your an inspiration (even at Boots!) your so down to earth and genuine I love you to bits good luck and have a fantastic wedding!

Emily
keep to the singing girl!!!!!!!!

chrissie
From all of us here in Reading. What a star. You are going to be great.

mark O'C
you were fab and knew you were heading for great things. See you at the top

Nia
Hey Claire, you know we will be supporting you all the way, love you millions! xxxx

Laura G
Wow! I was so shocked to see you on my telly the other night!! But its where you belong. Your looking fab.Go sock it to 'em girl!I'll Voting!Take Care xx

TEDDY ROBSON
Claire,Feel the music and fly in. This is the better way to improve your creativity!Good Luck!!Teddy

jackson bennet
hey clire u were fab loved u . ur personality shine thru and u have an amzing voice got tickets for next wekk show so glad i will get to see u u rock girl xx

Tamar
You looked absolutely stunning and you owned the stage!

David, Lincolnshire
Claire looks fantastic and her voice is so powerful but I think this is the wrong place for her. Sorry if you don't agree but she should be singing classical or something similarly powerful. Well done for getting through though.

Vicki (kates sister)
Hi Claire, i think ur fab honey, u have a fantasic voice and u can learn the dance moves-people cant learn to sing like u can!!! Keep ur chin up u look like a star-dont let urself get bullied-u will make it regardless of the outcome of the show cos we all think u are great....and stop making us cry when u come on TV!!!!!! go girl!!!! xxx

Mark O'Connor
hey claire, my mum told me you were going to be in this!! congratulations!! well happy for you :)Always thought you were talented, now its paying off!!!

Kate, Ellie & Johnny
Hey Claire, you look fab! Missing our nights out drinking. Not sure what to do without you! Were making sure kirk is eating all his greens lol cant wait to see u.Look after yourself your a star ***** love ya ******

Shannon and Charlie
Good luck Claire! We used to work with her, she's fab! Good luck from the Old Manor Crew! xx

kristie
well done for not letting the bullies get to you. you look great..xx

Dawn
Brilliant Claire-Louise; well done you. Good luck, rest of us Harveys are all routing for you XXXX

Hannah Serjeant
Hi Claire - All the Ben Sherman lot are rooting for you, you were amazing on the show, well done for making it this far!! I will definately be watching the live show this week.

Daryl
Good luck sis! Your fantastic and we're behind you all the way!!

Emily O'Rourke
Hi Hun, don't know if you get to read these but just wanted to say good luck and have fun. You'll be great and we'll all be supporting you xx

Sam
BBC1 --- Saturday night --- double take --- BUH!? ---- be that Claire on the telly box?! --- IT IS!!!! --- Good look matie!!!!

Steph
who is dave? he is obviously blind and deaf she is amazing and is gonna go all the way!! GO CLAIRE! X

kirk- claires fiance
well done my princess, in my eyes your always going to be a star. im supporting you all the way because i know your amazing, a fantastic singer and a great dancer. Go out and have fun, have the time of your life, il always be here for you. Love you, good luck, see you saturday xxx

Jayne
You are fantastic Claire! Enjoy it.Everyone from school will be supporting you! x

DAVE DUDMISH
WELL DONE FUTURE SIS IN LAW, I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT. GOOD LUCK I,LL BE BACKING YOU ALL THE WAY.

Dave
Fabulous voice,looks fantastic, a true star. Good luck Claire, we are all routing for you.

the henley road massive
your simply the best, better than all the rest, better than anyone ive ever met!!!!GOOD LUCK CLAIRE X X

Di Clifford
I think Claire is fabulous and looks terrific, her voice is amazing and I think she would be perfect as part of the group.Go Claire......

lindsay
claire i think your amazing you have tried so hard with your dancing you deserve all that comes to you in the future good luck x x x x

Pippa and everyone Benefit H/O
Good luck Claire.... we're all thinking of you!! xxxxxxx

Tamar
Claire is a passionate singer and a competant dancer... But she was too hard on herself! My advice to Claire would be to step out of her comfort zone, and be confident to take more risks. Don't hold back Claire your fab!!!

dave
no chance

clare d
I went to college with claire and wanna wish her all the luck in the world, good luck girly, we'll be watching and rooting for ya!! xx

Pippa Winn
Well done Claire, everyone at Benefit cosmetics is rooting for you, we really miss you but know you're destined for so much more than lip gloss!!!

danni
Heya its Danni at 'your local pub' well chuffed for you as is everyone else here! knock em dead!! lotsa love xxx

Pat, Brian & Natalie
Well done Claire - we've watched you grow from a tiny tot and never remember the 'fat' stage. You're a dedicated star and you deserve to be at the top!

steve
good luck claire from all at Ben Sherman

danielle watts
Just wanted to say a massive well done to claire. spoke to Kirk a few weeks back and knew something was going on, but the little monster would not let on. all i can say is well done princess your a star and will go all the way

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