Where Are They Now?
John Barrowman gives his verdict on how the Marias are getting on.
We asked you to send in your questions for our expert and the star of Doctor Who, John Barrowman.
We'll be publishing the interview soon, but in the meantime here's John's take on how our hopeful Maria's are doing prior to the fourth live sing-off.
"Abi I think is finally stepping up to the plate. Her voice now is consitant. Continuously over the weeks I've heard her voice crack. Abi is also starting to give leading lady and supporting actress performances, so she's doing well."
"Aoife, like Abi – funny that they're best friends – has also done that. She's completely changed over the course of the last couple of weeks. Last Saturday evening she finally looked like she was making love to the guy she was singing with and being sexy. Rather than presenting a number and playing for the camera, she started to play to him, and herself and the camera, then discovered that the number was a lot more exciting. That definitely, for me, was the best performance of the evening. She was my Maria that evening."
"Connie is always consistent. Connie is always on the ball. She knows what she has to do and she does it. The only note that I have for Connie, thus far, is to maybe try one performance where she brings it down a little bit and not so performance orientated, but see a little bit more of the subtle Connie."
"Helena is the one who's always coming from behind. She gets thrown a punch ,and it's not from us it's from the viewers and is put down in the bottom two – more so than anybody else – and she's come back. She's the comeback kid in that sense. Performance-wise she is consistent. The only thing with Helena is maybe not to try so hard and we'll see how that plays out this coming Saturday. Otherwise, I think Helena could surprise everybody."
"Leanne again is consistent with her performances. When she's in front of an audience she blossoms, she kind of sparkles. The one thing with Leanne that I would like to see is that she is less chat back. Rather than making excuses for things I want to see her basically do what a director and teacher used to tell me; 'just shut up and do it'."
"Simona, everybody knows I love. I love her passion and commitment. I think Simona is at a point where she does need to take a little bit of a break, and relax a bit and maybe have that glass of red wine. Simona is working her tail off. She's completely committed to doing this, she really wants it and to me that shows absolute commitment to be a good company member and also to be a good performer in the West End. She's got it."
"Siobhan is someone who has again come from behind because Siobhan was not my favourite when we started because she was always complaining about having trouble with her throat and her voice... and finally she's got past that, her confidence is building and I think, like Helena, Siobhan could be the one that could surprise us."
To see how our Marias perform this week and to see if John's verdict has changed, tune in to BBC One at 7.05pm and 8.50pm this Saturday.
Send us your comment now. We'll publish the best on this page.
Sharon
Siobhan will fill the theatre in the same way as she fills the stage - completely. What a star in the making.
Kirsty
Connie to win! She is the most profesional and talented.
*Mel*
I think that Connie is too competitive and if she played Maria i think that she may out "show" other members of the cast.
Siobhan to win! I'm voting for you girl! XxX
Nicola Swepson
Connie Connie Connie!!!
This show is a one-woman-race. But keep up with the votes tho!! Nothing is a given here!
MARIE
AOIFE TO WIN - SHE HAS IT ALL. SIOBHAN IS GOOD BUT AOIFE HAS THE LOOK, THE ACTING ABILITY AND THE VOICE....GO AOIFE!!!
hannah
i would love to see connie and siobhon in the grand final. i loved siomona but i was worried about her accent she is a wonderful actress i will go far she would be great in somthing like James Bond.
Michelle
why is Helena still in? Leanne was much better!
sonia
siobhan is maria shes pretty and has a great voice shes getting my vote i hope she wins good luck siobhan xx
Judy
Siobhan is the winner for me. She has such a warm personality, beauty and a lovely voice. Connie is too hard and 'showy' for the role.
Janiebags
I have loved the show so far and feel inspired by the professionalism of Connie as she craves the role, produces the goods each week and albeit the most qualified to play the part, Connie actually shows true Maria potential.
Sarah Robins
Siobhan is going to win. Face it, this girl has a face that will sell the most tickets. And when she's not nervous, she sings beautifully. Connie is just a little to aggressive for the role.
welsh kittykat
4 me siobhan is maria i had goosebumps when she performed songbird on saturday
Julie Haddleton
Abi - great wit and humour. A girl after my own heart!! However, Connie to win on talent. She's an all round performer.
Jojo
Leanne was my winner all along, but now she's gone, it has to be Abi :)
Shelley
Siobhan has been my favourite since her very first audition. This Saturday I thought she was amazing, sang beautifully, showed great acting talent and most defnitely should be Maria. I have tickets for January so will keep voting and hope to see Siobhan there!
George
Leanne shouldn't have gone. She was brilliant, way better than Helena (who I think should be out by now).
Ana
Siobhan, how are you so pretty?! You are glamorous, a great actor with the children and you have the most fantastic voice!!!! Good luck and if you get the part I'm definitely coming to watch you perform in London!!
Cath P
The performances gets better and better but it's still Connie for me. She can move and sing at the same time!It'd be nice to see her with a slow number. Abi was also great tonight I thought - even if judges didn't!
annamarie
i think connie is excellent she gives a 100% in all of her performances. pob lwc (good luck) connie xox
dan
leanne should have stayed!
Mary Rose
Aoife is wonderful! A Maria par excellence....
nobody
connie should definately win.but wwhy waz leanne knocked out!
MmMmMmMmMmM!!!!!
i have watched it quite a few times and for me siobhan is maria!!!!
Kay
Siobhan has improved in leaps and bounds over the past few weeks. I wasn't sure about her at first, but she won me over tonight with two dazzling performances. What an improvement - and what a star!
Stu
Sure, Connie is great and yes Siobhan is beautiful and talented. Aoife both looks and sounds the part. I have to say though that Helena has shown professionalism, determination, tremendous courage and real desire. She can also sing, act and obviously take direction as well as criticism. You're fab Helena and thoroughly deserve to be there - take courage from this and go all the way!
Nina from the North
Siobhan - my husband and I both thought you were beautiful tonight. The sound came across as effortless - well done and good luck!
Kay
Siobhan has improved so much over the past few weeks. I wasn't sure about her at first. but she won me over with her performances tonight. What an improvement and what a star!
Nina from the North
Abi - you've been my favourite from day one. Tonight's song was hard, but you're fun, different, capable and very talented - I hope you go all the way!
Rick
Connie is a true star & will win through always turns up with the goods
>*Amanda*<
the show is truly amazing, it is the best thing on the telly!!! the right two were evicted this week, Aoife next week or Abi. Connie is our fav, GO Connie, GO!!!!!!
sara
i cant believe he let Leanne go! I wish her well for the future and hope she becomes a star - she deserves it!
Siobhan to win!!
jo
when siobhan sang that song it lit up the room she clearly stole the show dont you agree?
Peter Rose
Siobhan for me. She has all the qualities to be a perfect Maria. Stunningly beautiful, grace, sincerity and a superb voice. What more is there. Tonight she is the favourite!
Jenny R
i want siobhan to win it because she is so pretty an she has an amazing voice good luck siobhan xXx
Amelia
Siobhan should definatly win she has proven herself after not originally getting through. Good Luck Siobhan xxxxxx
Frieda
I love the show and I'm very sorry it isn't possible for me to vote for my favorite Maria since I'm living in the Netherlands.
Tim Worrall
Siobhan I know that you can be Maria. You are the most beautiful of the Marias and you are the best singer in the group. Keep confident and put your mind to it, I know you can do it. x
Marian
Still Abi for me. Pure quality and style!
Jackie
I think Connie has the talent and confidence, but I agree she doesn't show a vulnerable/ sensitive side which would be needed for the role of Maria. I really like Siobhan because even though she looks stunning, she doesn't look arrogant and has such a beautiful voice. A great show again tonight!
Vicky
Siobhan brought tears to my eyes. She was fantastic and what star quality. She has it all. Keep it up Siobhan! You have my vote xxx
Claire
Connie is a knock out. Every time she enthrals and entices. Good luck Connie!
Bea
Siobhan was excellent tonight.
I thought Helena and Aoife both sang poorly .In fact it was quite the worst performance of "You'll never walk alone" I have ever heard.
That said Helena is remarkable in many ways and truly very very gracious when she continues to come in the bottom two.
Tonight the right two went as neither could be Maria in reality
I think the final 3 should be Connie, Siobhan and then either Abi or Aoife
Juliet
the right two went this week - Leanne dont give up you are still a baby so keep on. This role was too old for you. You have loads of time. Simona you looked beautiful and the role was not suited for you either, your accent was not a problem for my oh who thought you were great. You will go far now you have had your beautiful face exposed along with your talent.
oh tough who will go next.
All brilliant what a great Sat night show.
thomas hale
well done andrew for voting helena back in twice she has alot of talent and she could be in the final with Siobhan,connie and aoife
Abby
I think Connie is the best... She's a fabulouse singer... I really hopes that she gets to be Maria
Helen Davis
I've given up trying to predict who will win - they all present surprises every week - with, in my opinion, the exception of Connie, who is always polished, always professional - and always predictable. She attacks every song the same way, regardless. But for me the greatest part about this whole competition has been the chance to see the "Marias" all develop so much - they've made such amazing progress in a few short weeks. That has been the greatest boon of all.
Em
Abi is by far and away my Maria!!
Sarah
I think all the Marias have good potential as musical stars, and have done well to get so far in the program (My favourite at the moment it Siobhan). However, I also think it would improve their 'leading lady' performances if they sing with leading man John Barrowman.
sharon
Siobhan is just getting better and better. It's Siobhan to win.
Becky
Yay go John, you certainly know what you are talking about and I totally agree. I love Connie and Simona! Simona is amazing and so dedicated, she knows what she needs to work on and so she works on it... and from what I've seen she works damn hard! Connie is amazing, such a performer and she sounds very much like me, singing all the time no matter what she is doing! I want either of them to win! I used to like LeAnne to but she really showed her imaturity on the day she answered back to the judges about the party and I think her acting skills lead a lot to be desired. She has a good voice but I'm afraid now the competition his heating up she's not my Maria.
Lally
Is it true ALW has a professional Maria lined up? Connie is by far the best, it's unfair to criticise her for being excellent! The others are good but I think they're only still there to add to the suspense.
Nonye
Fantastic show! i rush back from work every saturday just to watch it. i like all the girls but will like a surprise package to win it. Connie is far too confident and doesnt show any vulnerabilities. Maria is very carefree and displays weaknesses. Abi, siobhan, helena , simona have come a long way ...so any of them should win!
Killian H
I think the show is fantastic and all the finalists should be given the chance to perform on the west end stage in the future. for me i think Aoife is Maria.
anonomous
siobhan has given her all and now it shows that she is really fit, beatuful plus she's got a great voice!
anonomous
siobhan deserves to win
Megan
I think Siobhan is the best. good luck Siobhan
*Clare*
I think that you are right about Siobhan, John and i also think she could go far in the future!
xXx
Helen Cookson
I would like to thank you all for the hard work that you do, Iwould like Aoife to win she has a great character so much potenetial to give
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